Author: Editorial Team
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met in Jeddah yesterday with President of the European Council António Costa. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the strategic partnership between the Kingdom and the EU and discussed the latest regional developments and their security and economic implications at the international level, as well as the coordination of efforts in this regard to enhance security and stability. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah; Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor…
Eng. Amjad Arab, Chief Carriers & Wholesales Office, Salam. The telecommunications wholesale market has undergone a paradigm shift that few industry observers saw coming. What began as a defensive posture against hyperscaler market entry has evolved into one of the most significant strategic realignments in modern telecommunications history. This transformation is perhaps nowhere more evident than in Saudi Arabia’s telecom market, valued at $18.32 billion in 2025, which has catalysed a new model of telco-hyperscaler collaboration that is setting global precedents. The traditional telecommunications operating model, centered on infrastructure ownership, bandwidth provisioning, and territorial market defense, has proven insufficient for the current digital economy’s demands. Historical competitive frameworks that…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia and Türkiye as part of efforts to advance mediation between the United States and Iran, ahead of a possible second round of talks in Islamabad. According to an official statement, Sharif briefed President Asif Ali Zardari on Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts and his planned visits aimed at supporting peace initiatives. A Foreign Ministry source said Sharif is expected to travel to Jeddah to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman before heading to Ankara for talks with Turkish officials. Zardari said Pakistan’s role in hosting dialogue between the two sides…
JEDDAH — The Saudi Council of Ministers affirmed the uninterrupted global energy flows after restoration of production of several energy facilities damaged by the heinous Iranian attacks. Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman chaired the Cabinet session in Jeddah on Tuesday. The Cabinet commended the success of the operational and technical efforts undertaken to restore production at several energy facilities affected by the attacks. “This swift recovery underscores the high degree of operational flexibility and the advanced crisis management capabilities of the Kingdom’s energy sector, reinforcing the reliability and continuity of supplies to both domestic and global markets…
The first half of April 2026 has been marked by historic milestones for Saudi Arabia, showcasing a nation pushing the boundaries of science, securing its global logistical and energy resilience, and rapidly transforming its domestic quality of life. Scientific Frontiers: From Artemis II to Gene Therapy Saudi Arabia made global history by becoming the first Arab nation to participate in the Artemis program, successfully launching the “Shams” satellite aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission to monitor space weather. This technological leap was mirrored on Earth by pioneering medical achievements. King Faisal Specialist Hospital (KFSH) successfully implemented gene therapy for sickle cell disease and…
(L-R) Samir Chopra, Founder & CEO of RNS Technology Services & Vidit Arora, Founder & CEO of QuilrAI. RNS Technology Services, a leading global cybersecurity provider headquartered in Dubai, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with QuilrAI, an innovative AI-driven enterprise security platform based in Austin, Texas. This collaboration marks a major step forward in bringing advanced AI powered human risk and data protection capabilities to organisations across the Middle East and beyond. As enterprise adoption of AI accelerates, new security risks such as shadow AI usage, data leakage, and autonomous agent vulnerabilities are rapidly emerging. The partnership will…
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday penalties for persons, who perform Hajj without a permit, or those who facilitate holders of various types of visit visas to perform the pilgrimage illegally. A maximum fine of SR100,000 will be imposed on those who facilitate visit visa or give shelter or transportation for those overstaying their visas to perform Hajj. The following penalties will be applicable to the violators during the period starting from Dhul Qada 1, corresponding to April 18, until the end of Dhul Hijjah 14. 1— A maximum fine of SR20,000 will be imposed on…
JAKARTA — Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah met with Indonesia’s Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya in Jakarta on Tuesday. The ministers discussed cooperation in the creative economy between the two countries through the exchange of artistic and technical expertise in the sectors of film, fashion, and handicrafts. They also explored opportunities for collaboration to promote innovation and sustainability, as well as to develop joint creative products. Source: Saudi Gazette
The Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center (RIPC) has enhanced its infrastructure project oversight system by employing advanced monitoring technologies based on satellite imaging, aimed at improving supervision efficiency, execution quality, and compliance, in line with the region’s rapid urban growth. Satellite monitoring enables periodic analysis of satellite imagery, providing accurate and comprehensive insight into excavation works and related projects across the region, going beyond the limitations of traditional methods and enhancing proactive monitoring capabilities. The technology gives oversight teams access to real-time data, supporting wider coverage in less time, improving field inspection efficiency, and enabling early detection and effective resolution of challenges. Source:…
OpenAI‘s ChatGPT could soon fall under stricter rules from the European Commission’s (EC) Digital Services Act (DSA), a move which reflects the AI company’s growing user base in the market. The EC apparently told Reuters in a statement it was assessing whether it should designate the platform as a large online search engine after OpenAI published user numbers for ChatGPT above 45 million, the threshold for falling under the scope of DSA. In line with existing EC requirements, OpenAI told the regulator ChatGPT’s search offering had 120.4 million average monthly active recipients in the European Union over the six months…