RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Wednesday a phone call from Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi. During the call, the ministers discussed the latest developments and their joint efforts to restore the region’s security and stability. Prince Faisal and Safadi expressed their condemnation of the brutal Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. They denounced Iran’s violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and Bahrain, and Tehran’s undermining of efforts aimed at de-escalating current tensions. Source: Saudi Gazette
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector activity posted growth at its fastest pace in three months during May, signaling a strong recovery from the slowdown recorded in March. Companies attributed this rebound to the restoration of normal business conditions following earlier disruptions linked to the regional conflict, the resumption of previously suspended work contracts, and stronger domestic demand. The Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.8 points in May 2026, representing a 2.5 percent increase and reflecting a notable improvement in the business environment. The non-oil private sector recorded stronger performance in May, with the…
The UAE has confirmed that no cases of Ebola have been detected in the country, while health authorities continue to closely monitor global developments and maintain high levels of preparedness. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) said the country remains fully prepared to respond to any potential public health risks and continues to operate an advanced health surveillance system. The ministry added that the UAE continues to maintain a high level of preparedness and health surveillance, with authorities closely monitoring developments in coordination with international partners like the World Health Organisation (WHO) and…
Fluke Corporation today announced the launch of the Fluke FEV500, an all-in-one testing solution designed specifically for fast DC Level 3 EV charging stations. Unlike traditional AC chargers, these high-powered stations operate at extreme energy levels and rely on complex digital communication protocols, making safety, reliability, and uptime critical concerns for operators. Saudi Arabia’s electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing rapid acceleration, driven by Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s push toward sustainable mobility. With a target of 30% EV adoption by 2030, and a parallel goal to electrify 30% of vehicles in Riyadh, the country is laying the foundation for…
London’s Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan recently announced his support of a ban for under-16s from social media. He stated the a ban the only realistic way to tackle the harms children already face online. Speaking to engineers, founders and investors in London on Tuesday, he will also warn that the growing influence of the manosphere risks creating a “lost generation of young men”. “From food to pharmaceuticals, almost every company has to prove that its products are safe before they’re sold. I see no reason why social media firms shouldn’t do the same,” he says. “Until they can prove that…
LONDON — A British court has postponed final verdict in the murder case of Saudi student Mohammed Al-Qassim until Thursday. Earlier on Wednesday, the Crown Court in Cambridge decided to defer the sentencing hearing in the murder case until Thursday, June 4, following the conclusion of arguments and the presentation of submissions by both the defense and the prosecution. The defense is seeking a reduced sentence. During the hearing held on Wednesday, the defense lawyer continued efforts to secure a lighter sentence for the convicted individual, citing a number of legal arguments and case-related circumstances. Meanwhile, the victim’s family and…
RIYADH — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) experts highlighted that the Saudi economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience amid the repercussions of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, supported by its strong structural fundamentals and diversified oil and logistics infrastructure. At the conclusion of its Article IV consultation mission, the IMF noted that the Saudi authorities’ proactive measures effectively alleviated maritime traffic congestion in the Strait of Hormuz by swiftly rerouting shipments through the East-West pipeline and Red Sea ports, in addition to utilizing Saudi Aramco’s foreign reserves. In April, the IMF projected Saudi Arabia’s economic growth at 3.1 percent…
As Saudi Arabia continues to accelerate its digital transformation journey under Vision 2030, artificial intelligence is rapidly emerging as a key driver of innovation, operational efficiency, and economic growth. Organizations across the Kingdom are increasingly exploring advanced AI-powered technologies to strengthen cybersecurity, enhance resilience, and optimize business operations while maintaining strong governance and regulatory compliance. Against this backdrop, ManageEngine recently unveiled a new generation of autonomous AI agents designed to move beyond traditional AI assistance and enable intelligent, outcome-driven automation across enterprise IT environments. The company believes these capabilities will play a pivotal role in helping organizations manage growing technological…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a written message from South Korea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun. The message is pertaining to further improving bilateral relations between the two countries. South Korea’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Kang Shin-chul handed the message to Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi, undersecretary for multilateral international affairs and general supervisor of the ministry’s agency for economic and development affairs, during their meeting at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, they reviewed joint cooperation between the two friendly countries. They also discussed regional and international issues of…
Taipei — NVIDIA announced a major expansion of the NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion robotaxi-ready platform ecosystem, bringing together leading global automakers, manufacturing and autonomous vehicle (AV) software ecosystem partners along with ride-hailing mobility providers to build and expand level 4-ready robotaxi fleets. NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion provides the entire global transportation industry with a safe, scalable, level 4-ready platform built on the NVIDIA Halos full-stack safety system for physical AI. It combines high-performance NVIDIA DRIVE AGX in-vehicle compute, NVIDIA Halos OS — the software foundation of Halos, built on the safety-certified NVIDIA DriveOS operating system — with a compatible multimodal sensor suite and NVIDIA DRIVE AV…