The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in Skopje, the capital of the Republic of North Macedonia, concluded the final qualifiers for the 4th International Holy Quran Competition in the Balkan countries. The competition is organized by the ministry, represented by the Religious Attaché Office at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the participation of 200 male and female contestants representing 29 countries. On the final day, the five-member specialized judging committee listened to the recitations of 70 contestants, completing the assessment of all participants in the final qualifiers in accordance with precise…
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Dubai — The Esports Foundation (EF) and Lenovo have announced an expanded partnership, with Lenovo becoming a Global Partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC) and powering the world’s largest esports event with its high-performance Legion gaming devices. The EWC 2026 will be bringing the world’s largest esports event to Paris for the first time, welcoming more than 2,000 players, 200 esports teams and fans from over 100 countries between July 6 and August 23. As EWC expands into the international stage, Lenovo joins the event’s Founding Partner roster, bringing its latest Legion desktop PCs and monitors to competition arenas,…
ROME — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called for the immediate end of settler violence against the Palestinian people, saying attacks carried out under the protection or with the support of Israeli security forces must be halted and those responsible held accountable. Speaking at a high-level interfaith dialogue meeting in Rome on Wednesday, Prince Faisal said dialogue among followers of different faiths has become a strategic necessity and a fundamental pillar for achieving a just and lasting peace. The meeting, held as part of the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Plan, was chaired by Italian Deputy Prime Minister…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will host the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO 2026) in Jeddah, with the participation of 19 countries represented by approximately 120 students and scientific specialists. The event is jointly organized by the Ministry of Education, the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), and the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE). With King Abdulaziz University hosting the event from August 2 to 9, 2026, the opening ceremony will be held on Monday, August 3, under the patronage of Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the…
Ghitha Holding reported a 28 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue to Dh3.4 billion during the first half of 2026, supported by sustained demand across its food and agriculture businesses. Second-quarter revenue rose 34 per cent from a year earlier to Dh1.7 billion, indicating an acceleration in growth during the April-June period. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Gross profit increased 11 per cent to Dh666.2 million, supported by the higher revenue base and growth across the group’s diversified operations. Ghitha, a subsidiary of 2PointZero, operates across agriculture, food production, trading and distribution,…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has urged owners of shared residential facilities to comply with updated health and technical safety requirements. It stressed their responsibility to provide safe living conditions and maintain preparedness for emergencies. The ministry said evacuation routes and emergency exits must remain clear at all times and be equipped with illuminated directional signs and backup lighting systems that activate automatically during power outages. Emergency doors should also be fitted with mechanisms that allow easy opening from the inside without obstruction during evacuations. It also emphasized the importance of maintaining fire detection and firefighting systems…
Amazon Leo readies 5K satellites for D2D plan. Source: Tahawul Tech
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Aseer Region and Chairman of the Board for ARDARA Development Company in partnership with Sumou Holding have launched the second investment within the AlWadi development in Abha valued over SAR 4 billion. The investment represents a significant step towards advancing the vision of the Aseer Region Development Strategy, “Peaks and Values,” which is rooted in the identity of the place and seeks to restore the valley’s position as a source of life. The project will be implemented through the establishment of a closed-ended real…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s 2026 Article IV Consultation report, which said the Kingdom’s economy has remained resilient despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The IMF said Saudi Arabia entered 2026 with strong momentum after its economy expanded by 4.6% in 2025, driven by the gradual unwinding of OPEC+ production cuts and robust domestic demand. The report also noted an improvement in the Kingdom’s fiscal position, with the non-oil primary deficit narrowing from 24.5% of non-oil GDP in 2024 to 23.3% in 2025. The report credited Saudi Arabia’s long-term planning and strategic…
Patients who need to lower their cholesterol will soon have a powerful new option. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new pill called enlicitide that can lower cholesterol levels substantially more than statins alone. The drug, which was developed by Merck and will be sold under the brand name Lipfendra, is expected to go on the market in the coming weeks. Here’s what to know. Q: How does the new pill compare with other cholesterol treatments? A: Lipfendra adds to the list of treatments that can lower low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, a form of cholesterol that, at high…