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The writer is the recipient of the 2025 Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism as a UAE Fellow. This story is the second instalment in a four-part series supported by the RCFMHJ. A call in the middle of the night.  An accident no one saw coming. The end of a drawn out illness. Or, in the best of circumstances, a quiet passing surrounded by loved ones after a life well lived. Ironically, the one certainty in life is death. And although death is but one moment in time, its after effects endure. Grief. It’s a word most of us…

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Sergio Mattarella of the Italian Republic on his country’s Republic Day.  The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Italy steady progress and prosperity.  The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques praised the distinguished relations between the two friendly countries, which everyone is keen to develop in all fields. Source: Riyadh Daily

Qualcomm‘s CEO Cristiano Amon recently spoke at the annual Computex event in Taiwan to stake the company’s claim in the next phase of AI. In his keynote he argued that AI technology will reshape demand for compute across devices, networks and data centres. Amon described 2026 as the “year of the agent”, stating AI is moving from prompt-based interactions to autonomous systems capable of planning, reasoning and acting across smartphones, PCs, cars, robots and industrial equipment. “Agents are not coming in the future. They’re already here”, he said, adding the shift is “changing a lot of the compute” and could…

RIYADH — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has underscored the importance of ensuring that reports, issued by appraisal firms licensed by the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers (Taqeem), shall be verified when determining whether leased vehicles damaged in accidents and classified as a total economic loss fall within the scope of this requirement. In a recent circular, seen by Okaz newspaper, sent by SAMA to all banks, financial institutions, and finance companies operating in the Kingdom, it emphasized that, upon being notified of damage to a leased asset, the financing entity must take all appropriate measures and exercise due diligence…

MAKKAH — Six and a half million male and female students in public schools across Saudi Arabia have returned on Tuesday to their classrooms to complete the second semester of the current academic year following the Eid Al-Adha holiday. Schools have commenced preparations for the start of the second semester final examinations, marking the end of the academic year, across all educational departments in the Kingdom except the regions of Makkah and Madinah, from Sunday, Dhul Hijjah 28, corresponding to June 14. The final exams in the schools of Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, and Taif are scheduled to begin on Muharram…

The UAE approved oral treatment Wegovy (semaglutide), becoming the second country in the world to authorise the once-daily treatment for long-term weight management and reduction of cardiovascular risks. The approval offers residents a new non-injectable option for weight management and related health issues. However, doctors said that the medication is not intended for everyone seeking to lose weight and should only be taken after proper medical assessment. Doctors said the pill can support weight loss, but delivers best results when combined with healthy eating habits and regular exercise. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…

1- As Saudi Arabia accelerates digital transformation across government, enterprise, and emerging sectors, how are data protection priorities changing for organizations in the Kingdom? Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation is fundamentally reshaping how organizations think about data protection. It is no longer treated as a narrow IT function, but as a core business continuity and operational resilience priority. As government services, enterprises, smart infrastructure, and emerging digital sectors become increasingly data-driven, organizations are now expected to ensure that information is not only secure, but also accessible, recoverable, and governed in line with evolving regulatory requirements and data sovereignty expectations. This shift…

Telstra recently collaborated with Google to bolster the digital infrastructure across Australia and Asia-Pacific. The duo aim to accomplish this by using a combination of fibre and subsea network integration to tap into growing demands for AI technology. The partnership will see Google work with Telstra on its fibre backbone Aura network, securing inter-city dark fibre capacity, and target new opportunities “along some of Australia’s key connectivity corridors”. The increase in capacity is intended to give more Australian businesses and households the opportunity to connect faster and more securely to the rest of the world. The Aura network is described…

RIYADH — Throughout May, Saudi Arabia was diligently preparing for the arrival of pilgrims, the safe performance of Hajj, and adherence to regulations. Yet the extensive efforts required for the annual pilgrimage did not prevent the Kingdom from achieving a series of notable accomplishments across innovation, science, education, sports, and international recognition. The Kingdom’s Center for International Communication (CIC) highlighted Saudi Arabia’s global feats, awards, certifications, memberships, and recognitions achieved during the month. Among its global achievements, Saudi Arabia ranked first among G20 nations in Startup Ecosystem Growth, while also securing first place regionally for Startup Environment and AI Technologies.…

BEIRUT — Clashes have continued in southern Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting a US plan for a partial ceasefire. At least five people have been killed in Israeli attacks hours after US President Donald Trump announced an agreement to de-escalate fighting that neither Israel nor the Lebanese group Hezbollah has publicly accepted. Israel launched fresh strikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday even though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to pull back from a threat to strike Hezbollah in Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, under pressure from President Trump and the United Nations. The official National News Agency (NNA) said on Tuesday…