Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI — The US military on Wednesday refuted Iranian claims that a US missile interceptor had damaged Kuwait International Airport were false, adding that Iran struck the civilian airport with drones in a “deliberate, calculated, and unjustified attack.” Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied responsibility for damaging the airport terminal, claiming the destruction was linked to a malfunction in the American-made Patriot missile defense system and not the result of an Iranian strike, the Tasnim news agency reported. Kuwait said on Wednesday Iranian attacks on its territory killed one person and wounded several others, as well as forcing its…
Payments Arabia LLC, operating as Friendi Pay, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sohar International Bank, marking another important step in Friendi Pay’s continued growth journey in Oman and its wider ambition to build a stronger, more connected digital financial services ecosystem. The MOU establishes a framework for strategic discussions and potential collaboration between Friendi Pay and Sohar International Bank across areas that may support Friendi Pay’s banking integration, operational capabilities, and customer experience over time. The agreement reflects the value of working closely with forward-thinking banking institutions as Friendi Pay continues to strengthen the foundations needed to serve…
Research company Sensor Tower recently released findings estimating that OpenAI’s ChatGPT had crossed 1 billion monthly active users (MAUs) on its app in May 2026. This news would make ChatGPT the fastest app in history to reach this number. In its State of Mobile Report 2026, Sensor Tower found ChatGPT beat the pace set by other popular apps including Google Maps, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube in hitting the 1 billion threshold, a milestone coming three years after launch. The number represents a win for OpenAI in the battle for AI chatbot supremacy, with ChatGPT competing with the likes of Anthropic’s…
ST. PETERSBURG — Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman underscored the world’s pressing need for stability in the energy sector, affirming Saudi Arabia’s enduring role as a dependable energy supplier. “We are a resilient energy supplier; we have been and will remain so under all circumstances,” he said while addressing the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026. Saudi Arabia is the guest of honor at the four-day forum, which commenced on Wednesday. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman is leading a high-level delegation that includes senior government officials and representatives from major national institutions and companies, among them…
RIYADH — Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah and Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus signed a joint executive program to enhance nutrition services in primary healthcare centers and hospitals in Gaza Strip. The program was signed via a video conference held on Thursday. The program aims to improve the health and nutritional situation by providing treatment for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) cases through distributing integrated SAM/PED medical kits, essential medical supplies, nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, special nutritional…
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a phone call today with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the call, HRH the Crown Prince affirmed that the Kingdom condemns and denounces the brutal Iranian attacks targeting the territory of Bahrain. He also affirmed that Saudi Arabia stands fully in solidarity with Bahrain and supports the measures it takes to defend its security and stability. Source: Riyadh Daily
JAZAN — Security patrols from the General Directorate of Mujahideen in the southern Jazan region apprehended a Yemeni national for violating border security regulations after he was found transporting 10 Ethiopian and Yemeni nationals, who entered the Kingdom illegally. All the violators were arrested, and legal procedures were completed before they were referred to the relevant authorities. The transporter has been referred to the Public Prosecution. The spokesperson for the General Directorate of Mujahideen underscored that facilitating the entry, transport, or harboring of individuals in violation of border security regulations constitutes a serious crime, punishable by arrest. Offenders may face…
The European Commission (EC) recently unveiled a new package outlining measures to boost the continent’s ambitions around semiconductors, AI, cloud and open source, all as part of a bid to strengthen the bloc’s digital autonomy. EC stated measures in the four areas will help Europe “become an AI continent”, established as a leader in research, development and adoption of AI. It hopes the package will fast track ambitions around technology sovereignty and protect European digital independence, as part of a long-standing goal to reduce reliance on the US and Asia. Starting with chips, the EC said it wants to secure…
JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on Thursday with King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain. During the call, the Crown Prince emphasized that Saudi Arabia condemns and denounces the brutal Iranian attacks targeting the territory of Bahrain. He also affirmed that Saudi Arabia stands fully in solidarity with Bahrain and supports the measures it takes to defend its security and stability. Source: Saudi Gazette
Payments Arabia LLC, operating as Friendi Pay, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sohar International Bank, marking another important step in Friendi Pay’s continued growth journey in Oman and its wider ambition to build a stronger, more connected digital financial services ecosystem. The MOU establishes a framework for strategic discussions and potential collaboration between Friendi Pay and Sohar International Bank across areas that may support Friendi Pay’s banking integration, operational capabilities, and customer experience over time. The agreement reflects the value of working closely with forward-thinking banking institutions as Friendi Pay continues to strengthen the foundations needed to serve…