Author: Editorial Team

Ryan Kalember and Emile Abou Saleh. Inaugural global study finds 49% of UAE organisations are not fully confident their AI security controls would detect compromised AI  Dubai — Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today released its 2026 AI and Human Risk Landscape report 2026 AI and Human Risk Landscape report, which explores the widening gap between how quickly organisations are operationalising AI and how prepared they are to secure and investigate the risks that follow. The global study, which surveyed more than 1,400 security professionals across 12 countries, examines how rapid AI adoption is transforming enterprise collaboration and exposing structural weaknesses in security controls and…

RIYADH — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that his country had successfully repaid $3.5 billion of its mandatory bilateral debt, saying that this achievement was made possible because of the pivotal support extended by Saudi Arabia. He thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for the critical support that contributed to bolster its economy.Sharif confirmed the stability of foreign exchange reserves at their current level despite the payment of international obligations. “This repayment did not affect the stability of foreign exchange reserves but rather strengthened market…

RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Health and the Public Health Authority have released a list of illnesses that may prevent pilgrims from obtaining a Hajj permit due to physical incapacity. These include advanced kidney failure requiring dialysis, advanced heart failure or liver cirrhosis, severe mental illnesses, dementia, advanced aging, and pregnancy in the last three months.Saudi authorities have stressed that pilgrims must meet the health requirements that enable them to perform their rituals in ease and comfort, without any health complications that could compromise their well-being.The Ministry of Health also mandated that those wishing to perform Hajj this year…

When a woman in her 30s and 40s starts to feel irritable, withdrawn, or emotionally distant, her partner rarely attributes this to the hormonal imbalance related to menopause. But experts say that failure of understanding one of the most common issues women face is quietly straining marriages across the region. The phenomenon, increasingly referred to as “meno-divorce,” describes the growing number of relationships that break down during perimenopause and menopause, largely because neither partner understands what is happening. “Many of these relationships could have been saved with earlier education, open conversation and appropriate support,” says Donna Howarth, founder of the…

Fluke Corporation, a leader in industrial tools and integrated software, today announced SmartTrace™️ 2082 Series of Underground Locators in Saudi Arabia, as demand accelerates for safer and more precise infrastructure development across the Kingdom’s large-scale projects. SmartTrace is the company’s new underground utilities locator solution that can pair with the PointMan app to track hard-to-locate underground assets. With the launch of SmartTrace, Fluke aims to address common industry challenges to asset location, offering a solution that can quickly and safely identify underground assets, minimize delays, and prevent hazards.  With eight Saudi cities featured prominently in the IMD Smart City Index…

Dmitrii Gartung, Founder and CEO of OneSun. Women have come a long way in how they participate in and are recognised at work. Just a few generations ago, women in Victorian Britain were paid the same as eleven‑year‑old boys, and children often preferred factory work to the exhausting labour they shared with their mothers at home. Progress came step by step, often driven by technology. Each major wave of innovation expanded women’s freedom, mobility, and economic power. Sanitary pads meant girls no longer had to miss school and women could work during their periods. The bicycle gave women independent mobility, access to jobs beyond…

MAKKAH — Security patrols in Makkah arrested three Indonesian residents after they posted misleading advertisements on social media offering unauthorized Hajj services.The security authorities have seized cash, computer equipment, and forged Hajj identification cards during the operation. The arrested suspects were referred to the Public Prosecution to take legal action.The Public Security urged all citizens and expatriates to strictly adhere to official Hajj regulations and instructions, and report any suspected violations by calling the number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province or 999 in other regions of the Kingdom. Source: Saudi Gazette

JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received on Wednesday a phone call from Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney.During the call, the leaders discussed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Canada, as well as areas of existing cooperation between the two countries. They also reviewed ways to further enhance and develop cooperation across various fields.The Crown Prince and the Canadian leader discussed the latest developments in the region, and their security and economic repercussions at both regional and international levels. Source: Saudi Gazette

UAE’s Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has officially granted approval for EURneffy, a new epinephrine-based treatment available in 1 mg and 2 mg strengths, making the UAE the first country in the region to authorise this innovative therapy. EURneffy is the first nasal adrenaline spray indicated for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions in adults and children aged four years and above, with dosing determined based on body weight. Developed by ALK Abelló, the product introduces a significant advancement to the UAE’s healthcare and pharmaceutical landscape by enabling the administration of epinephrine via the nasal route as an alternative to…

H.E. Dr. Majid bin Ibrahim Alfayyadh, Chief Executive Officer of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre Group, opened the hospital’s new medical library facility on campus, expanding the annual access to trusted medical and scientific resources for nearly 15,000 clinicians and researchers. The upgraded library is designed as a knowledge platform for clinical, academic and research teams, providing access to 15 major medical and scientific databases and hundreds of peer reviewed journals that support education, research and evidence based clinical practice across the hospital. The library also provides automated digital services through a dedicated website and smart application, enabling…