RIYADH — Deputy Minister of Finance for International Relations Khalid Bawazier headed Saudi Arabia’s delegation attending the 17th meeting of the Arab Finance Ministers Council and the high-level roundtable held in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was organized by the Arab Monetary Fund. The delegation also attended the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Arab Monetary Fund. Participants exchanged information on Arab countries’ experiences in several fields and discussed working papers, studies, and presentations submitted by international institutions, including the World Bank and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), on key economic developments in Arab countries. Addressing the event, Bawazier…
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A new Japanese restaurant has opened on Bluewaters Island, bringing a 19-seat teppanyaki counter, premium wagyu and seafood flown in from Japan to Dubai. Taiga opened on October 1 and is the latest concept from TakaHisa Group, joining its flagship TakaHisa restaurant and Maison Shibuya Supermarket on Bluewaters. At the centre of the restaurant is a 19-seat omakase teppanyaki counter led by executive chefs Takashi Namekata and Hisao Ueda, also known as Chef Taka and Chef Hisa. Unlike the more theatrical style of teppanyaki often seen outside Japan, Taiga is focusing on the cooking itself, with dishes prepared directly in…
Ahead of World Teachers’ Day, Kaspersky reveals that Gen Z is particularly aware of emerging AI trends in education and sees the sector as a promising area for AI technologies. According to new research by Kaspersky’s internal market research centre, Gen Z shows greater awareness of technologies such as AI tutors and VR classrooms than other generations surveyed. For Gen Z, digital technology has already become a natural part of their learning experience. Growing up alongside online platforms, digital tools and AI-powered services, this generation has witnessed how technology can change the way people access and process information. The rapid…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s National Transport Safety Center has launched a safety investigation into the emergency landing of Flydubai flight FZ1073 at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk. The center said on Wednesday it received a report about the incident and dispatched a safety investigation team to examine the circumstances, collect relevant information and evidence, and assess aviation safety aspects in coordination with the authorities concerned. The investigation comes as UAE authorities separately opened an investigation into an altercation inside the aircraft’s cockpit during the flight, which prompted crew members traveling aboard the plane to intervene and secure…
RIYADH — As the world marks International Coffee Day on Oct. 1, Saudi Arabia’s relationship with coffee tells a story that goes far beyond the drink itself. One rooted in hospitality, regional traditions, agriculture and a cultural heritage passed down through generations. Saudi coffee occupies a distinctive place in the Kingdom’s social fabric. Traditionally among the first things offered to a guest, it is closely associated with generosity, welcome and the majlis, where cups of coffee accompany conversations, family gatherings and social occasions. Its significance was formally celebrated in 2022, when the Ministry of Culture designated the year as the…
One of the first things you notice when you step into the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) arrival plaza in Riyadh is a tree. This is no ordinary tree. Fashioned out of stainless steel and everyday household utensils, it’s a life-sized sculpture called Family Tree (2020). Anyone familiar with the Indian artist Subodh Gupta’s trailblazing art will instantly recognise his distinctive signature in this work. Dubbed India’s ‘Damien Hirst,’ Gupta is known for transforming humble household objects — most famously, steel tiffin lunch boxes, steel dinner plates, kitchen pans, and even bicycles — into blue-chip art pieces. Beyond its tangible beauty, the…
JEDDAH — The month of October will see several astronomical events, including Saturn reaching opposition, close approaches between the Moon and Mars and Jupiter, and the Orionid meteor shower associated with debris from Halley’s Comet. According to Jeddah Astronomical Society President Majed Abu Zahra, Saturn will reach opposition on October 4, rising around sunset and remaining visible throughout the night. At about 1.26 billion kilometers from Earth, it will appear as a bright, yellowish object to the naked eye, while small telescopes can reveal its rings and some of its moons. The Moon will approach Mars on October 5 and…
CyberKnight Technologies concluded a landmark three days at GISEC Global 2026 at Expo City Dubai. The company brought 16 technology vendors together under one integrated Zero Trust strategy, signed strategic MOUs with Harness and Asimily, launched the region’s first Women in Cybersecurity series, received an official award from Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, and celebrated its ecosystem with an exclusive Gala Dinner. The stand at GISEC was among the most distinctive at the event, featuring dedicated zones across fivesecurity pillars: AI driven SOC automation and threat detection (CrowdStrike, Swimlane, NetWitness, Group-IB) Data protection and…
AMMAN — Hundreds of Israeli settlers stormed Joseph’s Tomb in the eastern part of Nablus early Thursday and performed Jewish rituals at the site under heavy protection from Israeli forces. Israeli military vehicles raided the eastern part of the city, forcing residents of homes surrounding the site to evacuate and turning the houses into military posts. Israeli snipers were also deployed on the rooftops of several homes, sources told Palestinian news agency WAFA. The sources added that buses carrying hundreds of settlers entered the eastern part of Nablus and headed to Joseph’s Tomb to perform Talmudic rituals. Earlier, Israeli forces…
The announcement comes during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, reinforcing the importance of breast health awareness, early detection and timely access to specialised care Published: Thu 1 Oct 2026, 2:21 PM American Hospital Dubai is expanding its transformative healthcare footprint with the launch of its latest initiative, the Breast Institute. The state-of-the-art facility will offer advanced diagnostics, multidisciplinary treatment and the latest surgical procedures, all under one roof, alongside long-term support, marking a new chapter in integrated breast healthcare in the UAE and the region. The Breast Institute, to be announced in October, will provide the full range of breast health…