RIYADH — Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel affirmed the health sector’s readiness and full preparedness for the 2026 Hajj season. “The bed capacity for this year’s Hajj exceeds 20,000, including more than 3,800 beds at the holy sites, alongside doubling the capacity of Mina Emergency Hospital 2, and enhancing the ability to deal with various health cases during the season,” he said while addressing the government press conference held in Riyadh on Wednesday. The minister said that the healthcare system has been operating under a comprehensive proactive approach since the end of last year’s season. “The aim is to provide…
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Yes, Dubai has no shortage of breakfast spots and luxury brunches, but few come with lions stretching, roaring, and beginning their morning routine just metres away from your table. At Dubai Safari Park’s “Dine in the Wild” experience, guests are invited to swap city cafés for a wildlife setting where the soundtrack is made up of lion calls, birds, and rustling trees instead of traffic and coffee machines. Set beside the park’s lion habitat, the experience combines breakfast with close-up encounters and guided tours across the park, giving visitors the chance to learn more about the animals and conservation efforts…
A U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bureau recently approved the sale of approximately 65MHz of EchoStar spectrum to SpaceX and 50MHz to AT&T. These transactions ended up totalling more than $40 billion in deal value. The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Space Bureau issued the approvals for EchoStar to sell the spectrum assets to SpaceX and AT&T. FCC chairman Brendan Carr framed the approvals as a cornerstone of the Trump administration’s broader effort to reclaim global leadership in next-generation connectivity. Carr positioned the approvals as part of a two-track spectrum strategy combining secondary-market transactions with FCC auctions, with the agency…
The 2026 RLC Fashion Summit in Milan convenes an invite-only group of global fashion and luxury leaders on June 3–4 at the Four Seasons Hotel Milano. Confirmed speakers include Luca Lisandroni, Chief Executive Officer of Brunello Cucinelli; André Maeder, Chief Executive Officer of Selfridges Group; and Lana Todorovich, Chief Global Brands Officer of Saks Global. Additional participants include Silvio Campara, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Goose; Antonio De Matteis, Chief Executive Officer of Kiton; Stefano Canali, Chief Executive Officer of Canali Group; Andrea Bonini, Group Chief Financial Officer of Prada Group; Francesco Pascalizzi, Partner and Co-Head of Consumer at Permira;…
AMMAN — The Joint Forces Command of the Coalition announced on Thursday that an agreement had been signed for the release of 1,750 prisoners of war and detainees from all Yemeni parties and Coalition forces, including seven Saudi prisoners of war. In a statement, Official Spokesman of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Maliki said the agreement includes the release of 27 detainees affiliated with Coalition forces. The agreement was signed in the Jordanian capital Amman on Thursday under the auspices of the Office of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, headed by UN Special Envoy…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has carried out more than 33,000 inspection tours in Makkah, Madinah, and the roads leading to the Two Holy Mosques since the beginning of Dhul Qada (April 19). This was part of the ministry’s proactive inspection plan for the 2026 Hajj season to monitor the sufficient availability of goods, products, and their alternatives, and the readiness of markets to receive pilgrims. The inspection tours covered commercial establishments, sales outlets, central markets, car service centers, and gold and jewelry shops. During the inspections, the ministry officials verified the availability of essential goods and food and…
Born during a period of regional tension and named after the Arabic word for peace, Salam, Dubai Safari Park’s white rhino calf, has quickly become one of the destination’s biggest stars this season. Now, the park is inviting UAE residents who share his name to come meet him for free. As part of its newly launched “Month of Salam” campaign, Dubai Safari Park is offering complimentary Safari Bundle tickets to visitors named Salam or Salama before the park closes for summer on May 31. The campaign was announced during a special session at the park on Thursday, May 14, where…
The 2026 RLC Fashion Summit in Milan convenes an invite-only group of global fashion and luxury leaders on June 3–4 at the Four Seasons Hotel Milano. Confirmed speakers include Luca Lisandroni, Chief Executive Officer of Brunello Cucinelli; André Maeder, Chief Executive Officer of Selfridges Group; and Lana Todorovich, Chief Global Brands Officer of Saks Global. Additional participants include Silvio Campara, Chief Executive Officer of Golden Goose; Antonio De Matteis, Chief Executive Officer of Kiton; Stefano Canali, Chief Executive Officer of Canali Group; Andrea Bonini, Group Chief Financial Officer of Prada Group; Francesco Pascalizzi, Partner and Co-Head of Consumer at Permira;…
RIYADH — Gulf Cooperation Council countries are studying the establishment of joint oil and gas pipeline networks as part of broader efforts to strengthen regional economic security, improve supply chain resilience and enhance integration among member states. The initiative was discussed during the ninth meeting of the Permanent Preparatory Committee at the ministerial level for the GCC Economic and Development Affairs Authority, held virtually on Thursday. The meeting was chaired by Bahraini Minister of Finance and National Economy Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, who currently heads the GCC Financial and Economic Cooperation Committee, with the participation of finance and…
RIYADH — Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail said that the ministry has fielded more than 22,000 personnel to offer the best possible services for the Hajj pilgrims. Addressing the government press conference in Riyadh on Wednesday, Al-Hogail stated that the ministry, in partnership with the Holy Makkah Mayoralty and Madinah Regional Mayoralty, has mobilized its municipal capabilities to improve the pilgrim experience through integrated regulatory, operational, and field efforts.The minister affirmed that the Hajj system has witnessed significant progress in integration and readiness among government entities in recent years, improving services for pilgrims and enhancing operational efficiency across…