Author: Editorial Team
BEIJING/WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and Iran should not have capabilityto develop nuclear weapons,the White House said, following the US-China summit in Beijing on Thursday. Xi Jinping said earlier that trade talks were making progress at the start of a two-day summit but warned that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path. The Chinese leader’s remarks set the stage for what Trump described as possibly the “biggest summit ever” following a pomp-filled reception at Beijing’s imposing Great Hall of the People. With…
WASHINGTON — Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani have agreed to pay a combined $18 million in penalties to settle a civil fraud lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Meanwhile, the US Justice Department is close to dropping criminal fraud charges against Gautam Adani, an Indian billionaire who has promised to invest $10 billion in the US economy, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Adani on Thursday resolved a related civil fraud lawsuit brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over an alleged scheme to bribe Indian government officials, subject to…
The courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque form an integrated service system designed to mitigate high temperatures and provide a comfortable environment for pilgrims and visitors during peak seasons. This is achieved through advanced engineering and technological solutions that help cool the air and enhance the experience of movement and worship. The giant umbrellas are among the most prominent service features in the courtyards. Each umbrella weighs around 40 tons and stands more than 21.7 meters high, contributing to improved air circulation and enhancing the comfort of worshippers throughout the day. The courtyards are paved with Thassos marble, sourced from the…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has approved the executive regulations for vacant property fees as part of efforts to improve the efficient use of real estate assets and strengthen balance in the property market. The move comes in line with directives by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aimed at regulating the real estate sector and improving the balance between supply and demand. The ministry said the regulations are designed to encourage the utilization of vacant buildings and increase the supply of residential and commercial units, helping curb practices that negatively affect market balance. Under the regulations, fees…
RIYADH — The Riyadh University for Arts (RUA) has opened admissions and registration for its first student cohort on May 14, across four colleges offering eight academic programs, with the first phase of its educational programs set to launch on September 6. The programs now open for admission and registration include a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Television Production, a Master’s degree in Screenwriting, and an Intermediate Diploma in Film and Television Production under the College of Film; a Bachelor’s degree in Music Production, a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, and a Bachelor’s degree in Music under the College of…
JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with National Security Advisor for the United Kingdom Jonathan Powell in Jeddah on Wednesday.During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of Saudi-British relations and cooperation. They discussed joint efforts to address the challenges facing the region amid the current developments, as well as efforts to de-escalate the situation in a manner that preserves regional security and stability. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Minister of Defense for Intelligence Affairs Hisham bin Saif. On the British side, the meeting was attended by Prime Minister’s Special Advisor for Business and…
The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission inaugurated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s pavilion today at the Doha International Book Fair 2026, held from May 14 to 23, 2026, reflecting the Kingdom’s growing presence in the publishing sector and the regional and global cultural landscape. CEO of the commission Dr. Abdullatif Alwasel affirmed that the commission seeks, through its participation, to promote Saudi literary and intellectual production, highlight the development of the literature, publishing, and translation sectors in the Kingdom, and raise awareness of the Saudi cultural scene through an accompanying cultural program featuring panel discussions and poetry evenings with leading…
Abhijit Dubey, CEO and Chief AI Officer, NTT DATA, Inc. NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, recently released new research showing that enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten. The research finds a widening split between enterprises that are redesigning AI for control, locality and security, and organisations still layering AI into environments that were not built to support these requirements. For years, enterprise architecture moved data across systems, clouds, applications and borders with increasing speed and efficiency. AI is exposing the limits of…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Energy launched on Thursday the qualification phase for competitions to establish, own, and operate truck-based compressed natural gas (CNG) distribution projects by tankers in the Riyadh and Eastern regions. These competitions are part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen the natural gas sector’s infrastructure, improve service quality, foster a competitive environment in this vital field, and enhance the use of technology to facilitate access to natural gas. With the aim of maximizing the economic, environmental, and social benefits of petroleum resources, this is expected to help reduce reliance on liquid fuels and support the transition…
Statement by the Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki “An agreement has been signed today for the future release of (1750) Prisoners of War and detainees from all Yemeni parties and Coalition forces. The agreement included (27) from Coalition forces, (7) of which are Saudi Prisoners of War. The agreement was signed this afternoon, Thursday, 14 May 2026, in the Jordanian Capital (Amman) between the Yemeni parties. The signing of the agreement was under the auspices of the United Nations Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Mr. Hans…