Author: Editorial Team

Nvidia recently showcased what they described as the industry’s first full-stack safety platform for physical AI designed to accelerate the deployment of humanoid robots in industrial environments. The company said its expanded Halos platform combines AI compute, system software, sensors and inspection tools into a single safety architecture aimed at helping robotics companies build and certify autonomous systems operating alongside human workers. The chipmaker explained as robots become more autonomous and increasingly rely on AI foundation models, distributed sensors and accelerated computing, “scaling these systems requires a full-stack safety architecture” before they can be trusted to work alongside humans in…

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WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has ended, while he insisted that Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspections long into the future despite statements to the contrary from Iranian officials. “Iran has fully and completely agreed to highest level Nuclear inspections long into the future (Infinity!!!),” he wrote in a social media post. “This will insure ‘Nuclear Honesty.’ If they ‌did not ‌agree to this, there ​would ‌be ⁠no further ​negotiations!“ Iran has ⁠denied it had begun discussions on its nuclear program or agreed to invite International…

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H.E. Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department. White Paper on Agentic AI Governance in Government HR Systems Presented Second Forum to Build on Insights and Recommendations Emerging from the First Edition Dubai — The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has concluded the first edition of DGHR Multaqa 2026, held under the title “HR in the Agentic Age” and the theme “Agents at Work. Humans in Charge. Policy as Guide.” The forum served as a platform for dialogue around one of the most significant transformations shaping the future of work today:…

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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) in Madinah recorded 42,402 outpatient visits across its core specialized services in 2025, up 4.6% from 2024. The growth reflects the hospital’s role in providing specialized care for residents of Madinah and nearby areas, while improving access to advanced healthcare services. Oncology services saw significant growth during the year, with 20,754 outpatient visits, an increase of 24.2% compared with 2024. This growth came alongside the hospital’s continued development of advanced treatment services, including its endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy program with immediate reconstruction, as well as the use of advanced surgical techniques for tumors…

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NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia, on behalf of the Arab Group, affirmed its support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria and for the Syrian state’s efforts to extend its sovereignty over all its territories. These remarks were made by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil during the Security Council session dedicated to discussing the humanitarian and political situation in Syria. In his speech, on behalf of the Arab Group, Alwasil called for the removal of Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. He stressed the importance of the international community’s…

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RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) has warned that it may block delivery applications used by restaurants and online retailers that rely on manual dispatching methods or unlicensed vehicles. The authority stressed that violators will be subject to penalties, including the suspension of app operations, vehicle impoundment, and the deportation of drivers. In a circular addressed to the Federation of Saudi Chambers and reviewed by Okaz newspaper, the TGA stated that a number of businesses—particularly online stores, retailers, restaurants, and supermarkets—are providing delivery services through mobile applications or manual dispatching systems without obtaining the required licenses or complying with…

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Shop the lowest prices of the season on hundreds of thousands of products from top local and international brands — including BISSELL, Cetaphil, Dyson, Hisense, Neutrogena, Ninja, Philips, Samsung, Sony, Tommy Hilfiger — with fast, free delivery across the Kingdom. Prime Day savings are live on Amazon.sa from June 24 to 30, bringing Prime members hundreds of thousands of exclusive deals with savings of up to 60% across more than 35 categories — from electronics and beauty to fashion, home, and groceries — all with fast, free delivery across Saudi Arabia. “This year, Prime Day is about great deals —…

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MADINAH — The Madinah region continues to strengthen its position as one of the leading date-producing regions of Saudi Arabia, with an annual production of 344,000 tons. Madinah ranks third among the Kingdom’s regions in date output and contributing to local content and the development of the agricultural and economic sectors. Dates from the region account for about 18 percent of national date production, while organic date production in the region totals about 4,600 tons annually, reflecting growing interest in organic farming and the application of best sustainable agricultural practices. Dates are among the region’s key economic products, supporting farmers,…

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