TEHRAN — An oil spill has reached Iran’s Qeshm Island while a far larger spill from a stricken Russian shadow fleet tanker is fouling Oman’s southern coastline, as the war in the Gulf produces its first significant environmental fallout. Iran on Friday attributed oil pollution along Qeshm Island’s shores to “foreign military aggression” in the Strait of Hormuz, even as a US-based tanker tracker traced the spill to an Iranian strike on a bulk carrier earlier this month. Dark oily residues appeared along the shores of Qeshm Island earlier this week, spreading from Soza beach to the Shib Deraz area…
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia increased the disposal rate of ozone-depleting substances to 69% during the first half of 2026, reinforcing its commitment to implementing the Montreal Protocol and the gradual phase-out of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), according to data from the National Center for Environmental Compliance. The center announced that more than 8,000 metric tons of ozone-depleting substances and HFCs have been cleared since the beginning of this year as part of the project to gradually phase out ozone-depleting substances. This ensures that their import and circulation are regulated in accordance with environmental requirements and international commitments. Spokesperson of the National…
Google recently showcased its Pixel 11 series phones alongside expanded hardware at an annual event, introducing processor and camera upgrades along with adjusted memory configurations. The range spans the base Pixel 11 (priced at $899), Pixel 11 Pro ($1,099), Pixel 11 Pro XL ($1,299) and Pixel 11 Pro Fold ($1,899), which all run on Google’s Tensor G6 processor. Google stated Tensor G6 provides a 50% increase in compute performance than its previous generation and is built to accelerate on-device execution of the Gemini Nano generative AI model. The company noted on-device AI workloads run up to 3.5-times faster and cut…
RIYADH — The Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA) has detected a commercial establishment advertising professional services without the required license and referred the case to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures. SOCPA said preliminary inspection and evidence-gathering procedures found that the establishment had advertised on its website professional services that fall under the organization’s supervision without obtaining the required license. The organization said such practices constitute offenses under Article 10 of the Law of the Accounting and Auditing Profession, which prohibits misleading the public by any means into believing that a person is authorized…
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met with Commander of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) Adm. Brad Cooper in Jeddah on Thursday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of issues related to defense cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States. They also reviewed the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to reduce tensions and strengthen security and stability across the region. Source: Saudi Gazette
As organ donations save lives, and help patients who need life-changing treatment, UAE provides support for those who make the decision to donate, or wish to do so. This includes medical, travel, and other forms of support for donors, under Ministerial Decision No. 91 of 2026. The framework covers living donors, people who have expressed their wish to donate after death, and relatives of deceased donors. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Here is what the benefits include: What medical support does a living donor receive? Living donors can receive medical and insurance…
Apple in talks to pay for Siri AI news access. Source: Tahawul Tech
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah affirmed that regulatory inspection tours are a key means of improving the quality of services provided to Umrah performers and pilgrims by monitoring compliance with regulatory and operational requirements, identifying and addressing shortcomings, and ensuring adherence to applicable standards. These efforts are part of the ministry’s ongoing work to develop the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Pilgrim Experience Program. The ministry said it conducts daily inspection tours at various Umrah service sites in coordination with relevant authorities. Since the start of the 1448 AH…
Massive Media, the leading online PR agency serving startups, SMEs, and businesses across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), is using artificial intelligence (AI) to transform the way press releases are prepared, optimized, and distributed across the UAE, helping clients achieve greater visibility and stronger media results from every announcement. By combining AI-powered tools with the expertise of experienced PR professionals, Massive Media is creating a more intelligent and data-driven approach to press release distribution. The agency’s AI-enabled workflow supports everything from content analysis and audience targeting to headline optimization, media selection, and performance monitoring, while maintaining the editorial…
NEW YORK—Singer and actor Selena Gomez was sued on Thursday by investors who say popstar committed fraud by failing to fulfill duties to build and promote her mental health start-up. The plaintiffs invested nearly $1.2 million in Wondermind Global, which was launched in 2021 to help users strengthen their “mental fitness,” according to the lawsuit filed in federal court in Delaware. Wondermind launched with Gomez listed as co-founder, “chief impact officer,” and head of marketing, according to the suit. The media platform was designed to give users “easy, doable ways to put your mental fitness first every day,” its website…