RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources processed 853 chemical clearance requests in June 2026. Ministry spokesperson Jarrah Al Jarrah said the requests included 798 applications to clear imports of unrestricted chemical substances and 55 applications for permits to import restricted chemicals. The approved requests covered 1,653 chemical items. Al Jarrah said the chemical clearance service enables industrial investors to apply for import and export permits or customs clearance for chemicals used in industrial facilities through the Sinai platform. He said the service is designed to ensure chemical clearances are issued efficiently and on time, helping manufacturers streamline…
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Swisslog, a leading provider of data-driven warehouse automation solutions, has repositioned its proven monorail system under the new name FastMove. The updated product identity reflects enhanced customer value, with a focus on performance, flexibility, and improved equipment lifecycle for long-distance pallet transport. FastMove is a high-capacity electrified monorail system designed to move palletized goods efficiently across complex warehouse environments. Building on more than 40 years of proven Swisslog technology, this next-generation monorail solution enables companies to optimize material flow over long distances while maintaining high throughput and gentle handling of goods. Driving high pallet throughput while maintaining flexibility With…
Abdulla Ebrahim Al Ahmed, Chief Government and VVIP Relations Officer, e& UAE, and Sherif Tawfik, Chief Business Officer, Core42. First joint offering brings on-demand GPU infrastructure to enterprise and government customers, accelerating the UAE’s sovereign AI ambitions globally. Abu Dhabi — e& UAE and Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and digital services, today announced a partnership to deliver Sovereign AI Compute, giving organisations in the UAE and international markets immediate and secure access to in-country AI infrastructure for faster deployment of AI applications and use cases. The GPU Sovereign AI Compute platform marks the first joint offering under…
RIYADH — A group of inmates at Buraidah Prison has completed vocational diploma programs in marketing and sales under the first graduating cohort of an educational initiative launched through a community partnership between the General Directorate of Prisons and Qassim University. The program aims to equip inmates with practical skills and professional competencies while providing them with accredited training certificates to improve their employment prospects after completing their sentences. The initiative also seeks to reinforce the role of education in rehabilitation and correction by preparing inmates for successful reintegration into society. The program is part of the partnership between the…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly rejected allegations made by the Houthi militia accusing the Kingdom of imposing a blockade on the Yemeni people and restricting maritime navigation, reaffirming its support for Yemen and vowing to take all necessary measures to protect its vessels in accordance with international law. In a statement on Monday, the Foreign Ministry said Saudi Arabia has worked alongside Yemen’s legitimate government over the past several years to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people through development projects, budgetary support and fuel supplies to operate power plants. The ministry said more than 300 commercial vessels carrying food,…
RIYADH — The Joint Forces Command of the Coalition said it has begun implementing measures to protect coalition commercial vessels transiting the Bab Al-Mandab Strait and will respond firmly to any Houthi threats against maritime navigation.Coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said the coalition’s measures are being carried out in accordance with customary international humanitarian law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).Al-Maliki rejected Houthi claims that Yemeni ports and airports are under blockade, describing them as false allegations intended to escalate tensions against the Yemeni government and neighboring countries.He said more than 300…
Swisslog, a leading provider of data-driven warehouse automation solutions, has repositioned its proven monorail system under the new name FastMove. The updated product identity reflects enhanced customer value, with a focus on performance, flexibility, and improved equipment lifecycle for long-distance pallet transport. FastMove is a high-capacity electrified monorail system designed to move palletized goods efficiently across complex warehouse environments. Building on more than 40 years of proven Swisslog technology, this next-generation monorail solution enables companies to optimize material flow over long distances while maintaining high throughput and gentle handling of goods. Driving high pallet throughput while maintaining flexibility With…
Salman Kazmi, Area Vice President, META, BMC Helix, speaks to http://TahawulTech.com about agentic AI, autonomous IT operations, governance, and how Middle East organisations are moving from AI pilots to production-scale deployments.@BMCHelix Watch: https://bit.ly/4wLjNpE Source: Tahawul Tech
ADEN — Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi announced Monday the resumption of the country’s oil exports, ending a suspension that has been in place since 2022 amid the conflict with the Houthi militia. In a televised address, Al-Alimi said the government had begun implementing measures to resume oil exports “by all available means” starting Monday. He said the revenues would be directed toward supporting the state budget, paying public sector salaries, improving essential services, and strengthening economic stability to ensure Yemen’s natural wealth benefits all citizens. Al-Alimi also called on Yemenis to unite behind the state and support…
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two friendly countries. They also exchanged views on the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to enhance energy security and safeguard international maritime routes. Source: Saudi Gazette