Author: Editorial Team
Al-Badayea Dates Market in Qassim Region is experiencing strong commercial momentum, driven by high consumer turnout, diverse date supplies, and active participation from local farmers, marketers, and young entrepreneurs. Organized under the seasonal market framework overseen by the National Center for Palms and Dates, in cooperation with relevant authorities, the market aims to improve marketing efficiency, raise service standards, and expand the market reach of premium local produce. Featuring dedicated auction yards and retail zones, the market showcases a wide selection of dates, led by the signature Sukkari variety, offering consumers diverse options in quality, grading, and packaging at competitive…
Vehere, a global AI cyber defence company specialising in AI-powered Network Detection and Response (NDR) and Full Packet Capture (PCAP), recently announced Avientek FZCO as its official distributor for the Middle East region. Through this partnership, Avientek will distribute Vehere’s NDR and PCAP solutions across its regional reseller ecosystem, helping enterprises, governments, and critical infrastructure organisations strengthen cyber resilience. Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and the growing use of AI by bad actors, UAE authorities have reported a steep increase in cyber-attacks targeting organisations across the region. Around 70% of attacks targeting government platforms, critical infrastructure and enterprise networks are linked…
The General Administration of Education in Riyadh Region concluded its two-day “Back to School” program yesterday at Panorama Mall to mark the start of the 1448-1449 AH academic year. The program drew broad participation from students, education staff, and parents in a range of interactive activities aimed at boosting readiness for the new academic year and fostering a positive start to the school year. Source: Riyadh Daily
OpenAI targets enterprise data retention worries. Source: Tahawul Tech
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and seven other countries have strongly condemned Israel’s continued settlement policies in the occupied Palestinian territory and called for immediate international action to halt the E1 settlement plan east of occupied East Jerusalem. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar and Egypt expressed their categorical rejection of the E1 plan and related settlement activities. The ministers also renewed their condemnation of violations and acts of violence committed by settlers, with the support of Israeli authorities, against Palestinians and their property. They stressed that such…
The Royal Court issued a statement today announcing that, upon the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and in response to an invitation extended by the French president, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, departed today on a state visit to France. Source: Riyadh Daily
Micron Technology recently revealed the Micron Research Labs. This facility is a U.S.-based long-horizon research institution headquartered in Boise, Idaho which is backed by a planned $10 billion investment over the next decade to advance memory and compute breakthroughs for the AI era. The company stated the hub would bring together customers, academia, government, start-ups and the broader semiconductor ecosystem to pursue advances beyond current technology roadmaps. Key research areas include critical memory technologies, advanced memory and compute architectures, packaging and future semiconductor manufacturing. Micron described the initiative as the first dedicated memory research hub of its kind in the…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce conducted 2,259 inspection visits to bookstores and stationery shops across the Kingdom as preparations intensify for the start of the new academic year. The inspections aimed to verify the availability of school supplies and a variety of alternative products, as well as monitor price stability. Inspectors also checked that products carried price tags or electronic pricing information and monitored commercial discounts to ensure compliance with regulations. The ministry said the inspections were also aimed at ensuring that retailers comply with Ministry of Commerce laws and regulations. Source: Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH/PARIS — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman departed for France on Friday on a state visit at the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and in response to an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron. The Royal Court said in a statement that the Crown Prince left the Kingdom on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, heading to France. The Élysée Palace earlier announced that Macron will receive the Crown Prince on Sunday and Monday, Aug. 23-24, for a state visit expected to focus on developments in the Middle East and other regional issues, alongside…
Under the patronage of Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Ministry of Energy opened the idea submission phase for the inaugural Hackathon under the theme “Ignite Your Ideas.” The event will be held at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) in Riyadh from October 7 to 9, 2026, bringing together young talent and industry specialists to develop solutions to key challenges facing the energy sector. The hackathon is being held in the lead-up to the 25th WPC Energy Congress, which the Kingdom will host in Riyadh…