The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) has extended the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) for companies interested in participating in its 11th exploration tender license, offering eight mineral-rich exploration sites covering more than 1,878 km². Companies interested in participating are required to register on the Ta’adeen online bidding platform to access and complete the PQQ through the following link: https://bidding.taadeen.sa. The tender round presents investment opportunities for local and international investors to explore gold, silver, copper, zinc, iron, and nickel across prospective locations in Riyadh, Hail, and Aseer regions, including Ashab adh Dhaib, Jabal Minyah, Al Khashbi, Wadi Khiyam, Jabal…
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MOSCOW — A Ukrainian drone hit a high-rise residential complex near central Moscow in the early hours of Monday, resulting in no casualties but causing visible damage to the façade of the building, city officials said. It was a rare breach of the Russian capital’s defenses despite increased security and tightened internet restrictions intended to thwart such attacks, days before the Kremlin holds a scaled-backparade to mark the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. An unverified video circulating on social media showed firemen entering a heavily damaged flat covered in dust and rubble and with blown-out windows, while another showed…
LOBAMBA — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said his government will never give up on engaging with the world as he visited Eswatini, amid Chinese efforts to block the trip. Lai arrived in Eswatini, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, on Saturday, days after his government said a planned trip earlier had been canceled due to China pressuring African countries to stop him flying over their territories. His visit to Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, followed days of “meticulous arrangements made by our diplomatic and national security teams”, Lai said in a Facebook post, without giving further details on how he…
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call today from Arab Republic of Egypt Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty, during which they discussed the latest developments in the region and stressed the importance of continuing bilateral coordination and consultation in this regard. Source: Riyadh Daily
NEWARK — A United Airlines passenger jet carrying 221 passengers from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the nearby highway on Sunday afternoon as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, authorities said. The airline said none of the passengers or 10 crew members aboard United Airlines Flight 169 were injured. The New Jersey State Police said a landing tire and the underside of the plane hit the truck, and the light pole then struck a Jeep that was on the highway. The driver of the truck was taken to hospital…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Monday a phone call from Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty. During the call, the ministers discussed the latest developments in the region. They stressed the importance of continuing bilateral coordination and consultation in dealing with the regional situation. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The Heritage Commission slapped financial fines on 11 violators for dealing in portable antiquities without obtaining the required regulatory licenses. The commission clarified that the violations involved displaying and selling antiquities on online platforms without registering or documenting them with the Heritage Commission or obtaining the necessary licenses, in explicit violation of the provisions of the Law of Antiquities, Museums and Urban Heritage. The fines varied according to the nature and circumstances of each violation, reaching up to SR15,000 in some cases. The move is part of the commission’s ongoing efforts to protect cultural heritage in the Kingdom…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 200 food baskets to displaced people, the host community, and people with disabilities in Mali, benefiting 1,200 individuals, as part of the 2026 food aid distribution project in Mali. The distribution comes as part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s relief and humanitarian efforts through KSrelief, to help people in need and those affected around the world. Source: Riyadh Daily
MAKKAH — The Kidana Development Company, a subsidiary of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, has completed the installation of escalators at several key locations in Mina in preparation for the 2026 Hajj season, aiming to facilitate pilgrim movement while enhancing comfort and safety. The work was carried out in three phases, with 32 escalators installed during the 2024 Hajj season, another 32 in 2025, and 10 more in the current season across eight new locations, bringing the total to 74 escalators. The project seeks to enhance infrastructure and service quality across the holy sites, ease the…
Jasim Al Awadi, Chief ICT Officer at du. Strategic partnership with flagship national event reinforces du’s commitment to enabling the UAE’s manufacturing evolution and Industry 4.0 ambitions Dubai — du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced its participation at Make it in the Emirates 2026, the premier national event dedicated to advancing the UAE’s industrial capabilities and manufacturing excellence, with ‘du Tech’ as Strategic Partner of the ‘Intelligence Hub’ at the event. Taking place from May 4-7 at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi, the event will bring together senior government officials, international delegations, C-suite industry leaders, and key stakeholders from across the industrial ecosystem. As a strategic partner of the…