His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has sent a cable of congratulations to President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on his country’s Independence Day. HRH the Crown Prince wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Guyana steady progress and prosperity. Source: Riyadh Daily
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DEF 2026 brings together gaming, education, and industry innovation, highlighting how esports, game development and content creation are shaping new career pathways and real-world skills for the digital economy. Dubai — Dubai is set to take centre stage in the gaming industry as the Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF) 2026 gets underway, spotlighting gaming not only as a fast-growing sector, but as a space where players can build valuable real-world skills. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the festival runs from 22 May to 7 June, featuring…
BRUSSELS — Two children were among four people killed when a school minibus was hit by a train after passing through a barrier at a level crossing in northern Belgium Tuesday morning, police said. Local authorities in Buggenhout in northern Belgium said in a statement that a “serious traffic accident” took place in the town at around 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday. Photos from the scene showed a minibus laying on its side next to a railway track. The bus was carrying seven children to a special education school at the time of the collision, federal police spokeswoman An…
RIYADH — Saud Abdulhamid will join Saudi Arabia national football team’s World Cup preparation camp later than scheduled after being involved in a robbery incident in Amsterdam, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced. In an official statement on Monday, the federation said the defender was unable to travel to Riyadh as planned after his private vehicle was stolen while he was spending a holiday with his family in the Dutch capital. The incident reportedly resulted in the loss of several personal belongings, including Abdulhamid’s passport. The Saudi federation said it is coordinating with the Ministry of Sport, relevant authorities and…
Inspired by Monaco’s coastline and summer atmosphere, the latest collection blended graphic design codes with wearable luxury Published: Tue 26 May 2026, 4:34 PM APM Monaco hosted an exclusive soirée in Cannes on May 19 during the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, where the contemporary jewellery house unveiled an avant-première presentation of its Été 2026 collection. Held against the backdrop of the French Riviera, the event brought together personalities from the worlds of fashion, entertainment, and luxury while also reflecting the growing visibility of Middle Eastern talent within international fashion spaces. Egyptian actress and APM Monaco’s official Middle…
The Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority stressed continued commitment, in line with the leadership’s directives and under the supervision and follow-up of the Ministry of Energy, to providing reliable and safe electricity services during this year’s Hajj season. The efforts contribute to the comfort and safety of pilgrims and reflect the Kingdom’s commitment to ensuring a comprehensive and seamless spiritual journey for pilgrims. The authority stated that it has continued implementing inspection and oversight tours of electricity stations and facilities in the holy sites to verify the reliability and effectiveness of the facilities and ensure the implementation of maintenance programs for electrical-grid components. These…
ARAFAT — Marking the pinnacle of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, more than 1.6 million pilgrims started their main ritual of standing at Arafat on Tuesday afternoon after ascending the vast plains of Arafat earlier the day. Sheikh Ali bin Abdulrahman Al-Hudhaifi, imam and khateeb of the Prophet’s Mosque, delivered the Arafat sermon at the grand Namira Mosque. The sermon resembles the famous farewell sermon of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) when he performed his only Hajj. In his sermon, Sheikh Al-Hudhaifi affirmed that Hajj is a sacred obligation in which the highest expressions of familiarity, unity, cooperation, and…
SYDNEY — About 90 drones plummeted from the sky and into Sydney’s Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show, with footage showing devices splashing into the water close to crowds, prompting organizers to cancel the event. Vivid Sydney said “unforeseen technical difficulties” occurred during Monday’s 7.30pm performance, called Star-Bound, resulting in 89 drones falling into the water at Cockle Bay in Darling Harbour. No injuries have been reported. Organizers of Vivid Sydney, an annual three-week festival that features large light installations, said the malfunction on Monday evening, local time, was due to “unforeseen technical difficulties” and has cancelled two…
Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority recorded 12 rock hyrax births during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting the success of the authority’s breeding and environmental care programs and its ongoing efforts to enhance wildlife sustainability and increase populations of desert species in their natural habitats. The rock hyrax is a wild mammal adapted to mountainous and rocky environments. It inhabits highlands and rugged terrain, taking shelter in rock crevices and caves. The species prefers elevated rocky areas that provide protection from predators and harsh environmental conditions. The rock hyrax is distinguished by its robust body and…
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that her country will host the Iranian national football team during the upcoming FIFA World Cup, due to tensions with the United States. Sheinbaum said FIFA, the global football governing body, had approached Mexico about hosting Iran, after the US said it did not wish to do so. “We have no reason to deny them the possibility of staying in Mexico,” Sheinbaum said during her daily media conference on Monday. The Iranian squad will sleep in Mexico and travel to the United States on the days of its three World Cup…