Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the world’s first standalone international organization focused on accelerating inclusive and sustainable digital economy growth, launched its report titled “Civilian Digital Ecosystems at the Core: Safeguarding During Crisis” as part of its efforts to advance international digital cooperation and support the development of trusted, resilient, and people-centered digital ecosystems. The report examines the growing risks facing civilian digital ecosystems during crises, including the manipulation of emergency-related information, impersonation of official channels, the spread of AI-generated and misleading content, and cyber incidents targeting digital infrastructure. It also presents a framework for coordinated action aimed at strengthening the…
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Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) CEO Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey conducted an inspection tour of several facilities within the SFDA’s jurisdiction in Makkah Region, as part of a comprehensive effort to evaluate the readiness of regulatory and field operations prior to the Hajj season 1447 AH. During the tour, Aljadhey reviewed the preparedness of key regulatory procedures designed to ensure the safety, quality, and compliance of all food, pharmaceutical, and medical products with Saudi Arabia’s standards. Aljadhey’s inspection covered multiple food factories and warehouses, where he observed SFDA inspectors monitoring every stage of production—from initial preparation and manufacturing to…
The UAE’s health and emergency authorities have confirmed the country’s readiness to respond to any emerging health developments, including the Hantavirus. The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) made an important announcement, stating that authorities are “monitoring continuously and that all measures are focused on protecting the community and maintaining the highest readiness”. The authorities noted that the country’s health preparedness and monitoring procedures are continuously reviewed and updated in line with international best practices and approved standards to ensure the highest levels of public safety and health security.…
The third edition of the Hajj Media Hub has showcased the latest technological solutions, digital experiences, and artificial intelligence innovations transforming media coverage for the 1447 AH Hajj season. Featuring broad participation from governmental, private, and non-profit entities, the forum highlights the high-quality services provided to pilgrims while empowering local and international media outlets to broadcast coverage with advanced professionalism. Supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, the event also features specialized workshops focused on utilizing modern tech and AI to accelerate information dissemination and elevate content creation standards across the media sector. Source: Riyadh Daily
BUNIA —An angry crowd set alight a section of a hospital at the heart of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo on Thursday after family and friends of a young man thought to have died from the virus were prevented from taking his body away for burial. “They started throwing projectiles at the hospital. They even set fire to tents that were being used as isolation wards,” local politician Luc Malembe Malembe told the BBC about the scene he witnessed at Rwampara General Hospital. In the chaos, police fired warning shots to disperse the crowd. The arson attack in Rwampara…
MANAMA — US President Donald Trump reiterated Washington’s commitment to ensuring security and stability in the Gulf region amid “continued Iranian violations of international law and regional aggression”. In a letter addressed to King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain, the US leader also expressed admiration for the nation’s unity against Iran’s violations of international law, the Bahrain News Agency reported. The exchange highlights ongoing security coordination between Bahrain and the United States as part of their long-standing defense and strategic ties, BNA said. Bahrain’s air defenses have intercepted and destroyed at least 188 ballistic missiles and 477 drones launched…
With the Eid Al Adha break shaping up to be one of the most travel-friendly long weekends of the year, UAE residents are locking in quick escapes and doing it fast. With the official public holiday starting from Tuesday, May 27, to Friday, May 30, residents with a Saturday–Sunday weekend can easily turn it into a six-day break. And that’s not all. For those looking to stretch it even further, adding just one day of annual leave on the Monday before the holiday can turn it into a nine-day trip, making it ideal for those longer getaways. But this time…
Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), the world’s first standalone international organization focused on accelerating inclusive and sustainable digital economy growth, launched its report titled “Civilian Digital Ecosystems at the Core: Safeguarding During Crisis” as part of its efforts to advance international digital cooperation and support the development of trusted, resilient, and people-centered digital ecosystems. The report examines the growing risks facing civilian digital ecosystems during crises, including the manipulation of emergency-related information, impersonation of official channels, the spread of AI-generated and misleading content, and cyber incidents targeting digital infrastructure. It also presents a framework for coordinated action aimed at strengthening the…
RIYADH — Moody’s has affirmed Saudi Arabia’s sovereign credit rating at “Aa3” with a stable outlook, citing the Kingdom’s strong economy, vast oil wealth and continued progress under Vision 2030 reforms. The agency said on Friday the rating reflects the resilience of the Saudi economy, supported by its large hydrocarbon resources and strong competitive position in global energy markets, alongside improvements in government institutions and policy effectiveness. Moody’s also highlighted the positive impact of Saudi Vision 2030 in driving non-oil economic growth through sustained government investments, structural reforms and improved fiscal and economic transparency. The stable outlook reflects Saudi Arabia’s…
ISTANBUL — Israel said on Thursday it deported all the foreign activists it seized from a Gaza-bound flotilla after a global outcry over their treatment in custody that led several countries to summon Israeli diplomats for a formal dressing down. The activists were put on planes and landed in Istanbul on Thursday evening, reportedly flashing two-fingered salutes and chanting “Free Palestine” as they descended stairs to the runway on arrival, with some appearing to be limping. More than 430 activists from countries around the world had been placed in detention in Israel after they were intercepted at sea on Monday…