Author: Editorial Team
A young boy handing out UAE flags on Dubai’s Boulevard Street is drawing attention online, with many recognising him as Majed Omar, the child widely known as the UAE’s “Sheikh of happiness”. Majed, who previously went viral riding in a miniature Mercedes, was seen offering small UAE flags to passersby, prompting smiles and brief interactions that quickly spread across social media. His gesture comes days after a call by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, urging residents and citizens to raise the UAE flag as a symbol of unity, pride, and collective strength. The response across the country was immediate,…
Kharash Palace stands as one of the most significant historical landmarks in Hail Region. It is located in the archaeological village of Fayd, which served as a major station along the pilgrimage and trade routes throughout the Islamic eras. The palace stands out for its defensive architectural character, reflecting the strategic importance of the site and its role in protecting caravans and monitoring transit routes. The palace was constructed from the black basalt stones abundant in the area, in a style that demonstrates the harmony between local architecture and the natural environment. It also illustrates the ingenuity of past societies…
In 2025, Kaspersky business and consumer solutions were evaluated in 100 independent tests and reviews. Its products secured first place in 90% of assessments and placed within the top three in 94%. The TOP3 metric reflects how successful a vendor was in independent comparative tests within a calendar year. By combining the total number of tests that a company participated in with the number of top three positions it took, the TOP3 metric delivers a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness and reliability of cybersecurity solutions for both enterprise and consumer markets. The metric draws from evaluations performed by recognised independent…
DAMMAM — In-person classes were suspended Sunday across several regions in Saudi Arabia as authorities responded to ongoing heavy rainfall and weather warnings. Education departments in the Eastern Province, Al-Baha, and Asir announced the suspension of physical attendance in schools, shifting to remote learning via the “Madrasati” platform. In the Eastern Province, classes were halted in Dammam and governorates including Khobar, Qatif, Jubail, Ras Tanura, Abqaiq, and Al-Ahsa, based on reports from the National Center for Meteorology. Al-Baha authorities also suspended in-person classes in central sectors and governorates such as Bani Hassan, Baljurashi, and Al-Mandaq, citing safety concerns. In Asir,…
ISLAMABAD — Trilateral talks between the United States, Iran and Pakistan extended into Sunday, entering a second day of negotiations as discussions continued past midnight, Pakistani government sources said. The latest round resumed after a dinner break and has been described as “normal” and “positive” in tone, according to officials familiar with the talks. A senior White House official confirmed that in-person negotiations were ongoing as of 1:55 a.m. local time (2055 GMT). The discussions initially began with indirect exchanges before progressing to face-to-face meetings between the two sides. Sources said written texts were exchanged ahead of the break, signaling…
King Abdulaziz Public Library Supervisor General Professor Faisal bin Muammar inaugurated the Second Reading Club Forum today in Riyadh, where representatives from over 50 reading clubs across the Kingdom gathered to exchange expertise and strengthen community culture under a national cultural project to renew readers’ connection with books. The forum featured a dialogue session on creating reading activities and specialized workshops addressing the challenges of reading clubs and the development of cultural partnerships. These activities aim to support the library’s leading role in promoting literacy and sustainable cultural development among all segments of society, particularly students. Through this initiative, the…
Laura Taylor, Partner and Head of Middle East, at TENTEN Partners, has penned an exclusive thought leadership article for tahawultech.com entitled; Navigating Talent Acquisition in a Season of Uncertainty. Taylor believes that given the current challenges caused by the ongoing conflict engulfing the Middle East region, it’s critical that businesses lead through empathy. Laura Taylor, Partner and Head of Middle East, at TENTEN Partners, believes that despite the ongoing uncertainty across the Middle East region, the regional economic framework remains incredibly robust. Discussions around recruitment in the Middle East usually revolve around the rapid-fire expansion of the region’s ‘giga-projects’ and the…
ISLAMABAD — Talks between the United States and Iran ended early Sunday without a peace agreement after Tehran refused to accept key US demands, including commitments on its nuclear program, US officials said. US Vice President JD Vance said the 21-hour negotiations concluded without a breakthrough, despite good-faith efforts by Washington. “But the simple fact is that we need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon,” Vance said, adding that the proposal presented was the administration’s “final and best offer.” The talks marked the third round of direct, face-to-face negotiations between the two sides,…
DUBLIN — A man climbed onto a parked US military aircraft at Shannon Airport in Ireland on Saturday and damaged it with an axe, prompting a temporary halt in airport operations. According to Irish media, the aircraft — a C-130 Hercules transport plane — had traveled from Kansas in the United States, with a stop in Canada, before landing at Shannon Airport on Friday. The suspect breached the airport’s perimeter fence, accessed the restricted area, climbed onto the aircraft, and struck the fuselage and wing. The incident forced a suspension of airport operations for about 30 minutes before armed police…
The red-throated pipit (Anthus cervinus), a striking small bird observed across the Kingdom’s open environments such as meadows, marshes, and irrigated fields, is notable for its seasonal color variations, with adult birds displaying reddish-brown or pink tones on their face and breast during fall, which gradually fade in winter. Distinguished from similar species by its high-pitched flight call and bold, dark striping on its rump and flanks, this bird is primarily a diurnal ground-feeder that forages in damp, muddy, or sparsely vegetated areas. Its diet consists of insects like flies, beetles, and caterpillars, as well as spiders, worms, and grass…