TASHKENT — Assistant Speaker of the Saudi Shoura Council Dr. Hanan Al-Ahmadi highlighted Saudi Arabia’s experience in supporting and empowering women during the second Asian Women’s Forum held in Uzbekistan. Speaking during the forum, Dr. Al-Ahmadi said the major transformations achieved by Saudi Arabia across various sectors came under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and with the support and follow-up of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, through making women’s empowerment a core pillar of Saudi Vision 2030. She said the Kingdom implemented broad legislative and institutional reforms aimed at strengthening women’s rights…
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PHOENIX — Saudi students secured 12 special awards at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), currently taking place in Phoenix, Arizona, with the Kingdom awaiting the announcement of the competition’s grand awards at the conclusion of the event. The exhibition, held from May 9 to 15, features more than 1,700 students representing around 70 countries. The Saudi award winners included student Mazen Mohammed Amir Murad in translational medical science, Al-Jawhara Faisal Bin Zura’a in chemistry, Jana Ibrahim Al-Dosari in energy, Shaimaa Al-Ktatny in environmental engineering, Lana Abdullah Abu Talib, who won two special awards in energy, Lana…
Why do writers feel the need to ‘escape’ to write? While I’d been writing for years, I didn’t know much about these glorified getaways and I’d never applied for one. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I answered a phone call asking me if I would be interested to travel to a residency in the US. Unsure what to expect, I attended the International Writers Program at the University of Iowa as one of 32 writers in residence from all over the world. What I discovered was a unique combination of calm and community that inspired me then, and long…
The Makkah Chamber organized today a workshop on seasonal work skills, as part of its efforts to raise professional readiness and empower national competencies to work efficiently during seasons, enhancing the quality of services provided to pilgrims. The workshop was attended by professionals in the pilgrim service sectors and private sector representatives, addressing essential seasonal work skills and professionalism in dealing with pilgrims, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 targets. Topics included communication and professional skills, teamwork, managing work pressures during seasons, and familiarizing participants with professional regulations and safety procedures in seasonal work environments. Source: Riyadh Daily
(L-R) Fahad Al Hassawi, Chairman of du Pay & Roberto Mancone, CEO, du Pay. du Pay, the advanced digital financial services arm of du, recently announced the appointment of Roberto Mancone as Chief Executive Officer. Mancone brings over 25 years of global fintech and digital banking leadership experience across the USA, Europe, UK, and the GCC to drive the company’s ambitious expansion plans and strategic growth initiatives. The appointment comes at a key moment for du Pay as the company transitions from its scale-up phase into it’s next stage of growth. Under the regulatory framework of the UAE Central Bank,…
BEIJING/WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open and Iran should not have capabilityto develop nuclear weapons,the White House said, following the US-China summit in Beijing on Thursday. Xi Jinping said earlier that trade talks were making progress at the start of a two-day summit but warned that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path. The Chinese leader’s remarks set the stage for what Trump described as possibly the “biggest summit ever” following a pomp-filled reception at Beijing’s imposing Great Hall of the People. With…
WASHINGTON — Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani have agreed to pay a combined $18 million in penalties to settle a civil fraud lawsuit filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Meanwhile, the US Justice Department is close to dropping criminal fraud charges against Gautam Adani, an Indian billionaire who has promised to invest $10 billion in the US economy, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Adani on Thursday resolved a related civil fraud lawsuit brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over an alleged scheme to bribe Indian government officials, subject to…
The courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque form an integrated service system designed to mitigate high temperatures and provide a comfortable environment for pilgrims and visitors during peak seasons. This is achieved through advanced engineering and technological solutions that help cool the air and enhance the experience of movement and worship. The giant umbrellas are among the most prominent service features in the courtyards. Each umbrella weighs around 40 tons and stands more than 21.7 meters high, contributing to improved air circulation and enhancing the comfort of worshippers throughout the day. The courtyards are paved with Thassos marble, sourced from the…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has approved the executive regulations for vacant property fees as part of efforts to improve the efficient use of real estate assets and strengthen balance in the property market. The move comes in line with directives by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aimed at regulating the real estate sector and improving the balance between supply and demand. The ministry said the regulations are designed to encourage the utilization of vacant buildings and increase the supply of residential and commercial units, helping curb practices that negatively affect market balance. Under the regulations, fees…
RIYADH — The Riyadh University for Arts (RUA) has opened admissions and registration for its first student cohort on May 14, across four colleges offering eight academic programs, with the first phase of its educational programs set to launch on September 6. The programs now open for admission and registration include a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Television Production, a Master’s degree in Screenwriting, and an Intermediate Diploma in Film and Television Production under the College of Film; a Bachelor’s degree in Music Production, a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, and a Bachelor’s degree in Music under the College of…