Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports has made it possible for the Hajj pilgrims to obtain a digital visitor ID to travel anywhere within Saudi Arabia. The ID serves as an official document, eliminating the need for carrying a paper passport. The directorate said that the Hajj pilgrims can register on the Ministry of Interior’s Absher platform to obtain a digital visitor ID, facilitating safe and easy movement within the Kingdom. The directorate explained that the digital visitor ID is an officially recognized document that allows pilgrims to move around easily and safely during their stay in the Kingdom.…
elm, a leading digital solutions provider, was recognised with the Corporate Culture Award at the fifth edition of the PIF Partners’ Forum. Hussam Mohammed Al Mughtham, elm’s Executive Vice President of Human Capital Management, received the award during a ceremony held on the sidelines of the forum. This achievement reinforces elm’s strong record of institutional recognition, which includes national honours in occupational health and safety, high rankings for empowering people with disabilities, and international awards in human capital management, reflecting a corporate culture that is dynamic, multidimensional, and continually evolving. It is further strengthened by the company’s recent receipt of…
AMMAN — The Jordanian Armed Forces carried out airstrikes early Sunday targeting suspected drug and arms smuggling sites along the northern border in southern Syria, according to the Petra. The military said the operation hit facilities and warehouses used as launch points for smuggling operations into Jordan, adding that the targets were identified through intelligence and destroyed in precision strikes. The move comes amid an increase in smuggling attempts, with authorities saying the action aims to prevent the flow of narcotics and weapons into the Kingdom. Syrian state broadcaster Al-Ikhbariya TV, citing sources, reported that Jordanian warplanes struck a site…
KYIV — Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Sunday of killing civilians in overnight air and drone attacks, as the conflict continues to escalate on multiple fronts. In Ukraine, Odesa region Governor Oleh Kiper said two people were killed and five others injured in Russian strikes targeting civilian and port infrastructure. “The enemy continues to strike at the civil and port infrastructure of the Odesa region,” Kiper said on Telegram. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv had targeted two oil tankers in the Russian port of Novorossiysk, describing the strikes as part of efforts against Russia’s “shadow oil fleet.”…
The General Directorate of Passports at Jeddah Islamic Port welcomed the first group of Sudanese pilgrims arriving for the 1447 AH Hajj season, completing their entry procedures with speed and efficiency. The directorate reaffirmed its readiness to manage pilgrim influxes at all ports by deploying state-of-the-art technology and multilingual, highly qualified personnel to ensure a smooth transit process. Source: Riyadh Daily
The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has recorded a significant increase in the use of its digital services with nearly 5 million beneficiaries since the beginning of 1447 AH. The figures, reported through the presidency’s general information technology administration, are part of ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and enrich the experience of the two holy mosques’ visitors. Al-Qasid Gate recorded 350,668 users, the presidency noted, while the official website surpassed 2,658,043 users. In addition, live broadcasts of translated sermons from the two holy mosques were viewed 336,366 times, totaling 330 hours of…
The bottle of perfume you reach for every morning may feel simple, just a quick spray before leaving the house. But behind that scent is a process most people rarely think about. For perfumers, creating fragrance begins long before a scent ever reaches a bottle. Many avoid wearing perfume to the office so it does not interfere with their sense of smell. Their work depends on precision, patience, and an unusual skill, the ability to imagine aromas before they even exist. “A perfumer can imagine the smell before actually smelling it,” says Julia Rodríguez, Senior Perfumer at Eurofragance, a family-owned…
The General Directorate of Passports at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport welcomed the inaugural Hajj flight from the Republic of Ghana for the 1447 AH season, where arriving pilgrims underwent a streamlined entry process with all procedures completed smoothly and efficiently upon arrival. The directorate reaffirmed its readiness for the Hajj season by equipping all ports of entry with advanced technologies and multilingual staff to ensure a seamless experience for pilgrims. Source: Riyadh Daily
Before the heat fully settles in, a quiet transformation begins across Dubai, as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum directs a wider planting of flame trees across the city, marking the start of the summer bloom. On Saturday, the Crown Prince of Dubai shared a reflective video capturing the essence of the season, describing it as a presence that “doesn’t knock on doors” but arrives gently, becoming part of daily life before people even realise it. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels In summer, when the Flame Tree blooms in Dubai,…
The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) concluded yesterday in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, a specialized training program titled “Analyzing Extremist and Hate Speech in Digital Media: Tools and Techniques for Smart Countermeasures” as part of its strategic media initiative “Media Professionals for Peace,” aimed at building professional media capacities capable of addressing rapidly evolving intellectual challenges in the digital environment. The program, which ran with the participation of 30 trainees, including media professionals and individuals interested in media affairs, focused on enhancing in-depth understanding of the nature of extremist and hate speech, analyzing factors contributing to its spread,…