Author: Editorial Team
WASHINGTON — A military helicopter carrying US President Donald Trump came less than a mile from a passenger jet above Washington on Tuesday after garbled communications with Ronald Reagan National Airport’s tower delayed air traffic controllers from clearing nearby air traffic, The New York Times reported citing two people familiar with federal officials’ initial assessment. Investigations are underway into how a commercial jet full of passengers got too close to the military helicopter carrying President Trump, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board said on Wednesday. The incident occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m. as Trump was flying to…
As Saudi Arabia works towards achieving Vision 2030, the next phase of digital transformation will not be defined by expanded access alone. The real challenge now lies in converting digital activity into measurable value across government and industrial ecosystems, which requires more than just standalone portals and isolated digital touchpoints. This shift demands streamlined operating models that can reduce fragmentation, widen participation, and help organisations realise true value much faster and at scale. The timing is equally significant. Saudi Arabia has already made strong gains in digital-government maturity, including a 25-place jump in the UN E-Government Development Index 2024, achieving…
Ericsson lands prime role in Korean AI-RAN project. Source: Tahawul Tech
HAVANA — The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has secretly established a Cuba task force, setting in motion plans for a more concerted campaign to intensify pressure on the Cuban government and expand intelligence operations targeting the island, US media reported on Wednesday. Citing people briefed on the move, the New York Times said the task force will enable the agency to quickly direct more financial, human and technical resources toward Cuba as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to push for economic, political and leadership changes in Havana. The move coincides with stepped-up efforts by US intelligence agencies to…
AMMAN — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein on Wednesday stressed the importance of ensuring Iraq’s territory and capabilities are not used as a platform for aggression against neighboring countries. Meeting in Amman, the two ministers reviewed regional developments and reaffirmed the strong ties between Saudi Arabia and Iraq. They also emphasized the importance of supporting efforts that strengthen Iraq’s interests and deepen its relations with Arab and Islamic countries. Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan holds talks with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates…
His Excellency the Minister of Finance, Mr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the occasion of the Council of Ministers’ approval of the new Government Tenders and Procurement Law. He highlighted that the new Law represents an important step in advancing government tenders and procurement by strengthening governance and transparency, improving the efficiency of planning and implementation, and promoting greater clarity, fairness, and equal opportunity…
Senior executives inaugurate new Mannai Information Technology RHQ in Riyadh. With the Riyadh RHQ, MIT KSA aims to provide strong innovation-led growth and customer support aligned with the Kingdom’s digital transformation initiatives Riyadh — Mannai Information Technology Saudi Arabia (MIT KSA), part of Mannai Corporation QPSC, opened its new regional headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh, marking a significant investment in Saudi Arabia’s digital economy and a new phase in the company’s long-term commitment to expanding its footprint in the Kingdom. Speaking on the RHQ opening, Alekh Grewal, Group Chief Executive Officer of Mannai Corporation QPSC, said, “Saudi Arabia is one of the region’s largest and fastest-growing…
RIYADH — Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan emphasized that the new Government Tenders and Procurement Law represents an important step in advancing government tenders and procurement by strengthening governance and transparency. “It also improves the efficiency of planning and implementation, and promotes greater clarity, fairness, and equal opportunity in competition and contractual dealings,” he said. In a statement, the minister expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on the occasion of the Cabinet’s approval of the new law. Al-Jadaan noted that the law builds…
AMMAN— Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkiye emphasized the necessity of continuing to support diplomatic solutions to address the challenges facing the region. During their fifth meeting held in Amman on Wednesday, the ministers discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions and address current security challenges. The meeting was attended by Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Saudi Arabia); Muhammad Ishaq Dar (Pakistan); Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty (Egypt); and Hakan Fidan (Turkiye). The foreign ministers commended Saudi Arabia’s initiative to establish a multinational Maritime Defense Alliance to enhance maritime security, protect international sea lanes, and counter threats targeting international navigation and trade.…
RIYADH — Saudi Chief of the General Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili met with Commander of the US Army Central Command Lt. Gen. Kevin Leahy in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed the ways to further enhance defense and military cooperation between the two countries in a manner that serves their mutual interests. They reviewed prospects for bilateral cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States in the defense field. Source: Saudi Gazette