In an unprecedented step, Ms. Ezdehar bint Ahmed Khalil Allaf has assumed the position of Managing Director of the Tawafa Establishment for Pilgrims of Arab Countries (Ashraqat), becoming the first Saudi woman to hold this leadership position in the Tawafa sector and beyond, a milestone that strengthens the ongoing development of the Hajj and Umrah system and aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 for the empowerment of Saudi women. The company’s transitional board consists of Ezdehar Allaf as Managing Director, alongside Dr. Abdullah Naseer and Mr. Muhammed bin Zakir Khoj as board members. Ms. Ezdehar Allaf affirmed that…
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Chief of the General Staff Gen. Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili met with U.S. Central Command Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank to discuss ways to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries. According to the Ministry of Defense, the two military leaders reviewed opportunities to expand cooperation across various defense fields in a manner that serves the shared interests of Saudi Arabia and the United States. Source: Saudi Gazette
When it comes to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, it’s no surprise the city does birthdays differently. As the Ruler turned 77 on July 15, tributes have been pouring in from Emiratis and expats alike who speak of the Ruler with a sense of proximity that feels almost familial. Unique to the city is a shared feeling that its visionary leader is not a distant figurehead but a constant presence woven into daily life, in the way Dubai functions, the way it dreams and the way it…
DUBAI — The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, according to the US Central Command. “At 6 a.m. ET today (1000GMT Wednesday), US Central Command forces began launching a wave of strikes against Iran,” the commander said on the US social media company X. “The strikes are designed to further degrade military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,” it added. Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated in recent days over the Strait of Hormuz, with the two sides exchanging attacks despite a Pakistan-mediated memorandum…
Saudi Awwal Bank, one of the leading banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has strengthened its position as an innovation leader after winning two accolades at the Global Banking & Finance Review Awards 2026, reaffirming its commitment to building an institutional ecosystem that fosters innovation and advances the development of banking services. SAB received the “Excellence in Innovation Award for the SAB Innovation Centre”, a key platform in embedding a culture of innovation across the Bank. The Centre plays a pivotal role in developing impactful initiatives, empowering employees to generate new ideas, and transforming them into innovative solutions that…
As AI moves from model development to production inference, compute demand is accelerating and shifting toward continuously operating AI factories that generate tokens at scale. This shift requires access to large‑scale, multi‑tenant accelerated computing that can come online quickly, stay highly utilised and support the economics of token‑scale AI services. Emerging AI companies historically have had limited access to capital-intensive infrastructure, with even long-term commitments insufficient to unlock financing for compute. To address this, NVIDIA is introducing a new business model that opens up compute access to the fast‑growing AI ecosystem of startups, model builders, enterprises, research organisations and regional…
ANKARA — Turkey on Wednesday marked the 10th anniversary of the July 15, 2016 coup attempt with nationwide ceremonies, memorial events, and public gatherings honoring those killed while resisting the putsch. The anniversary was observed across the country’s 81 provinces with ceremonies organized by state institutions, municipalities, and security agencies, while museums in 54 provinces hosted exhibitions, remembrance events, and panel discussions focusing on the legacy of the failed coup. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described the July 15, 2016 failed coup bid as a defining moment in Turkish modern history, saying it represented a “declaration of independence”. In an…
J1 Beach has changed the conversation around beachfront dining in Dubai. Rather than simply creating another stretch of stylish restaurants by the sea, it has brought together a collection of venues where the food is every bit as compelling as the setting. The view may get people through the door, but it’s the cooking that gives them a reason to return. Few restaurants demonstrate that better than Bâoli. While its Riviera-inspired interiors and electric atmosphere inevitably catch your attention first, it’s the consistency of the food that keeps people coming back. The menu effortlessly blends Mediterranean cooking with Japanese influences, delivering dishes that…
JEDDAH — High dust-stirring surface winds are forecast to affect much of Saudi Arabia’s western coast from July 16 to 25, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). Based on an animated map issued by the NCM, starting Thursday, July 16, and continuing through the end of next week (July 25), dust-stirring winds are expected along the coastal road stretching from Yanbu to Jazan. Their effects are also expected to extend eastward into parts of the Makkah and Madinah regions, potentially reducing horizontal visibility to near zero. NCM’s animated map showing the areas forecast to be affected by dust-stirring…
Reinforcing its customer-centric approach to intelligent mobility, OMODA & JAECOO has hosted an exclusive preview of its Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP) technology for UAE owners, offering an early experience ahead of official market activation and creating a direct platform for authentic customer feedback. Held at Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, the invitation-only customer preview introduced owners to Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP), OMODA & JAECOO’s next-generation intelligent parking assistance technology, ahead of its planned official market activation in the UAE. Rather than a traditional product presentation, the exclusive evening was designed as an interactive customer experience. Following an introduction…