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HaxUnit and Liplyn Information Group today announced a strategic partnership to help organisations in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region gain continuous visibility into their external cyber exposure and maintain stronger evidence for information-security governance and ISO/IEC 27001 certification activities. The partnership combines HaxUnit’s cybersecurity technology with Liplyn Information Group’s regional presence and more than 20 years of experience in AI, data-driven digital growth and international market development. The initiative will be supported through Liplyn’s office in Dubai and will initially focus on organisations with complex or rapidly changing digital environments, including real estate, hospitality, financial services,…
ISTANBUL — A senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader claimed that Tehran had prepared to strike three sites in Ukraine before canceling the operation after what he described as an “apology” from Kyiv, according to Iranian media. In an interview with Iranian state television, Mohsen Rezaei said Iran’s armed forces had completed preparations for the strikes before the operation was called off. The remarks came after Iran accused Ukraine on July 25 of attacking an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, killing one crew member. “We were set to strike three sites in Ukraine, but canceled the attack following…
SPOKANE, Washington — Authorities on Monday arrested a 37-year-old man they suspect of starting one of the devastating wildfires tearing through eastern Washington state as many residents were left wondering if their homes had survived. More than 65,000 people have fled their homes in the US state as multiple wildfires ravaged the region, obliterating hundreds of structures. Three major blazes continued to burn around the city of Spokane on Monday, with officials warning the fires had not been contained. Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown described the situation to the BBC as “the worst natural disaster our region has faced”, adding that…
The sports sector, under the initiatives of the Quality of Life Program, achieved significant milestones in 2025, surpassing targets across several key performance indicators while launching strategic initiatives that helped promote healthier lifestyles and expand participation in sports. The sports sector also expanded the network of sports venues and facilities. The number of venues hosting community events and programs organized by the Saudi Sports for All Federation reached 3,285, more than doubling the target of 1,184, reflecting growing support from public and private venues for sports participation across the Kingdom. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Sport issued 4,228 licenses for private…
WASHINGTON — Twenty-five Democratic-led US states sued Donald Trump’s administration on Monday, arguing that the president’s latest round of tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, like most of his earlier sweeping tariffs, exceeds his legal authority to tax imports. The states’ lawsuit filed in the US Court of International Trade in New York follows previous challenges by small US businesses, which sued to block the tariffs on the day they went into effect last month. States and small businesses have successfully challenged previous global tariffs imposed by Trump in his second term, but the president has continued to pursue…
BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for stronger border controls and physical barriers at critical points along EU borders after the chaotic influx of tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta last week. The commission president sought to ease tensions with Spain after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez accused several fellow EU leaders of using the migration crisis in Ceuta to take aim at his government. Spain estimates that about 69,500 migrants have now returned to Morocco, exceeding initial estimates of 50,000. The official death toll on the Spanish…
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to Nikol Pashinyan on the occasion of his reappointment as prime minister of Armenia. The Crown Prince expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes to Pashinyan for his success and prosperity as well as to the friendly people of Armenia for their further progress and welfare. Armenia President Vahagn Khachaturyan has re-appointed Pashinyan as Armenian prime minister, after the decisive victory of his Civil Contract party in parliamentary elections held in June. During a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Yerevan, President Khachaturyan signed…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) on Friday distributed 750 food baskets to the most vulnerable groups in Deir Al-Balah and Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip, benefiting 4,500 people, as part of a project to deliver in-kind assistance provided by the center to the Palestinian people. Beneficiaries expressed their sincere thanks to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the generous humanitarian assistance provided through KSrelief, which will help ease their suffering. They emphasized that the assistance addressed their needs during an extremely difficult time, providing them with reassurance and restoring their sense of support amid the harsh…
The partnership equips GCG Enterprise Solutions with an expanded AV-over-IP offering. Source: Tahawul Tech
JEDDAH —Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday. During the call, Erdoğan welcomed the establishment of the Saudi-led multinational maritime defense alliance and wished the alliance success in achieving its objectives. He also reaffirmed Türkiye’s condemnation of the attacks carried out by the Houthi militia against vessels in the Red Sea and expressed his country’s full support for the Kingdom. The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Türkiye across a number of fields. They also discussed the latest developments…