RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 6.2 kilograms of hashish through the Al-Wadiah border crossing after the narcotics were discovered hidden inside a vehicle entering the Kingdom. ZATCA spokesman Hamoud Al-Harbi said the drugs were detected during inspection procedures and were concealed inside metal cans containing food products. Following the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to identify and arrest the intended recipient inside Saudi Arabia, Al-Harbi said. He added that the recipient was subsequently apprehended. Al-Harbi stressed that ZATCA remains committed to strengthening customs controls on…
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Built around the needs of modern families, the hospitality concept combines premium dining, children’s entertainment, and community experiences under one roof Published: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 7:34 PM Long before family-focused hospitality became a talking point, Ribambelle was built around a customer many brands had overlooked: the modern mother. Not simply as someone ordering from a children’s menu or asking for a high chair, but as the person often shaping family experiences, making spending decisions, and influencing long-term brand loyalty. Fourteen years ago, that observation became the foundation of a business that would go on to grow across four countries.…
During the post-Hajj season, Madinah witnesses a surge in visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque from around the world. These pilgrims are keen to complete their spiritual journey by visiting a number of Islamic and historical sites connected to the Prophet’s life and Islamic history. The Quba Mosque is among the most prominent destinations, considered the first mosque founded on piety. Thousands of worshippers flock to it daily to perform prayers and learn about its historical and religious significance. Al-Qiblatain Mosque also attracts considerable attention due to its historical importance, linked to the change of the Qibla (direction of prayer) from…
LOS ANGELES —Police have arrested the son of actor James Handy’s girlfriend over the actor’s death after he was found stabbed in the chest in Los Angeles, authorities said on Thursday. They found the 81-year-old who appeared in films like “Jumanji” and “Top Gun: Maverick” stabbed in the chest and unconscious in the front yard of the house in Tarzana, California, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. He was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead. Officers responded to a home Wednesday morning after a 911 caller said, “I am the son of man, I just killed the…
T-Mobile U.S. recently showcased an AI-enhanced network optimisation capability aimed at keeping customers connected during high-density events. This technology could go on to see use in packed stadiums, festival grounds and in post-concert taxi queues. The mobile operator’s Dynamic CX is built on its self-organising network (SON) platform, which is also used to allocate network resources during natural disasters. Operators have been using centralised self-organising network (C-SON) tools since 2010. In 2015, machine learning algorithms were introduced and blended with SON algorithms, which led to the first iteration of AI-for-RAN. It is another feature built on the operator’s nationwide 5G-Advanced…
TRIPOLI — Hundreds of Libyans gathered outside the UN refugee agency headquarters in Tripoli on Thursday demanding irregular migrants and refugees should leave Libya. Protesters on Thursday called for the closure of the UNHCR headquarters in the city. They were seen holding signs reading: “Our love for our country is not racism” and “Libya is not the world’s garbage bin.” Demonstrators chanted “Libya belongs to Libyans” among other chants. The protesters accused the UN agency of seeking to settle irregular migrants in the North African country. Libya is a key departure point for irregular migrants seeking to reach Europe by…
During the post-Hajj season, Madinah witnesses a surge in visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque from around the world. These pilgrims are keen to complete their spiritual journey by visiting a number of Islamic and historical sites connected to the Prophet’s life and Islamic history. The Quba Mosque is among the most prominent destinations, considered the first mosque founded on piety. Thousands of worshippers flock to it daily to perform prayers and learn about its historical and religious significance. Al-Qiblatain Mosque also attracts considerable attention due to its historical importance, linked to the change of the Qibla (direction of prayer) from…
Did you miss our latest TahawulTech Friday Brief? Watch the full session and explore the key insights shared during the live discussion. In this edition, Bharat Raigangar, Global Head – AI & Cyber Security, PhoxHealth, joined Sandhya D’Mello, Technology Editor, CPI Media Group, and Daniel Shepherd, Deputy Editor, Technology Division, for an insightful discussion on the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Key topics included:• AI governance and risk management• Building cyber resilience in a rapidly changing threat environment• The role of threat intelligence and digital trust• Balancing compliance requirements with business realities Watch the LinkedIn Live recording now Stay informed with expert perspectives from the…
RAMALLAH — Israeli troopsshot dead an 18-year-old Palestinian in the occupied West Bank on Fiday, the Palestinian health ministry said Friday. In the early hours of Friday, the health ministry said it had been informed of “the martyrdom of the young man Haitham Ezzedine Omar Hmeida, 18, by occupation gunfire in the village of Beitin,” north east of Ramallah. It added that the man’s body was being withheld. The report comes a day after Israeli strikes killed at least nine Palestinians in Gaza, a hospital said on Thursday, even as much of the world’s attention was focused on the fighting…
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) central kitchen continued distributing hot meals in the Gaza Strip as part of the Saudi campaign to provide relief for the Palestinian people in the Strip. The kitchen has distributed 24,500 hot meals to the most vulnerable groups in the central and southern Gaza Strip, benefiting 24,500 individuals. These efforts come within the framework of the humanitarian role carried out by the Kingdom through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people and support affected families amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Source: Riyadh Daily