RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise caution amid forecasts of thunderstorms continuing hitting most regions of Saudi Arabia through next Friday. The directorate called on the people to remain in safe locations, avoid areas vulnerable to flash floods and valleys, refrain from swimming in such areas, and strictly adhere to instructions issued through various media outlets and social media platforms. In its forecast, the National Meteorology Center (NMC) said that the Makkah region will experience moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by flash floods, hail and dust storms. The affected areas include the…
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RIYADH — The Saudi Passports Directorate clarified that passports issued for Saudi citizens for the first time do not require activation. It also called on citizens, who have renewed their passports, to have their previous passports checked and their new passports activated at any passport office or branch office or international port of entry. The directorate stated that neither the checking nor the activation process requires a prior appointment. To complete the process, citizens must present their previous passport and verify its activation status through the Absher platform. It is worth noting that the Saudi Passports Directorate has enabled citizens…
Cyberattacks are increasing in frequency and impact, exposing gaps in traditional recovery strategies. While many organisations believe they have effective cyber resilience plans, prolonged recovery times, data loss and dependence on workaround solutions continue to disrupt business operations. In an interview with TahawulTech.com, Gregg Petersen, Regional Director – Middle East at Cohesity, explains why organisations must adopt a Minimum Viable Company approach to recovery. He outlines five essential steps for strengthening cyber resilience, prioritising critical systems and using automation, orchestration and simulation to restore essential operations within hours rather than weeks. Why do organisations need to rethink traditional cyber recovery…
LONDON — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Sunday he wants to introduce a universal social care system in England based on NHS principles, with the proposal to be put before voters at the next general election. In an interview with the BBC, Burnham said he envisaged a system in which “everyone contributes, everyone is covered,” and indicated that tax increases could be considered to fund the reforms. Burnham acknowledged that funding the plan could require choices that prove difficult or unpopular with some voters. He is expected to set out the broad direction of his social care proposals in…
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital – Jeddah has further strengthened its global presence in specialized healthcare, with five of its medical specialties included for the first time in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027 ranking, published in collaboration with Statista.The official results placed Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital – Jeddah first among Saudi hospitals across both the public and private sectors in three specialties: Nephrology, Gastroenterology, and Pulmonology. The hospital also ranked first among private hospitals and second among all hospitals in Saudi Arabia in Urology. The five specialties were ranked globally and nationally as follows:1. Nephrology: 50th globally out of 100…
H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Cybersecurity Council of the UAE and Cyble’s Beenu Arora formalise a partnership to strengthen the UAE’s digital infrastructure. Source: Tahawul Tech
RIYADH — The “Qiwa” platform, under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, has finalized the mechanism for counting Saudi employees under the “Nitaqat” Saudization program. Under the mechanism, an employee’s contracts during the preceding 52 weeks (one full year) must not exceed five contracts for the employee to continue being counted as one Saudi employee in Nitaqat. The platform clarified that, for a Saudi employee to be counted in “Nitaqat,” the employment contract must be valid and registered with “Qiwa.” The employee’s total registered salary on the platform must be at least SR4,000, and the employee must not…
BERN — Saudi Attorney General and Chairman of the Public Prosecution Council Sheikh Dr. Khalid Al-Yousef met Swiss Attorney General Dr. Stefan Blättler in the Swiss capital Bern. During the meeting, the two officials discussed ways to strengthen relations between the Saudi and Swiss public prosecution authorities and expand judicial cooperation. The visit forms part of the Saudi Public Prosecution’s efforts to strengthen communication with international counterparts, exchange expertise and explore global best practices and experiences in prosecution-related fields. The Public Prosecution said such cooperation aims to further develop prosecutorial work, enhance its efficiency and strengthen collaboration with international judicial…
Miss Universe India 2026 Kaziah Liz Mejo has met Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, as she prepares for the international pageant. Sharing footage of the meeting on Instagram, Mejo said the conversation was a highlight of her journey. She described exchanging ideas about a more united world and receiving the minister’s blessings before stepping onto the global stage. The UAE-raised contestant also spoke about her connection to both countries. In a separate Instagram story, she said she had “always wanted to be a representative of our Bharat in everything I do”, adding…
AI is accelerating the speed and scale of cyberattacks, increasing pressure on organisations to move beyond reactive security practices. Defenders must identify exploitable weaknesses quickly, prioritise the exposures most likely to be targeted and strengthen oversight of emerging technologies such as generative AI and autonomous agents. In an interview with TahawulTech.com, Gavin Millard, Vice President of Intelligence at Tenable, explains why exposure management has become critical to preventative cybersecurity. He also examines the risks created by shadow AI, poorly governed AI agents and phishing attacks, while outlining how Tenable’s AI-driven capabilities can help security teams operate at machine speed. How…