ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has urged all sides in the escalating United States-Iran conflict to exercise restraint and uphold their commitments to the interim deal after a fragile ceasefire that had held for nearly three weeks collapsed into a new wave of strikes and counterstrikes. “A renewed conflict is in no one’s interest,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday. “Pakistan urges all sides to uphold their respective commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which remains an enduring foundation for understanding, mutual respect and shared prosperity for the region and beyond,” the statement said. The…
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia on Thursday welcomed the United States’ decision to begin procedures to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, where it has remained since 1979. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for the positive steps being taken by the Syrian government to strengthen the country’s security and stability, rebuild state institutions and fulfill the aspirations of the Syrian people for a more stable and prosperous future. U.S. President Donald Trump informed Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa of the decision during their meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit…
ZKTeco Middle East has been awarded the prestigious Government Security Solutions Provider of the Year title at the GovTech Innovation Forum & Awards 2026, hosted by TahawulTech. This award comes in recognition of its outstanding contribution to advancing security innovation and supporting the digital transformation of government organisations across the region. The award recognises technology providers that have demonstrated excellence in delivering innovative security solutions that strengthen public sector resilience, protect critical infrastructure, and enable government entities to operate securely and efficiently in an increasingly digital landscape. This recognition reflects ZKTeco Middle East’s continued commitment to providing intelligent, reliable, and…
Date markets across Saudi Arabia have begun receiving the first harvest of the 2026 season, bringing in locally produced fresh and dried varieties. This early-harvest influx comes particularly from the Kingdom’s leading producing areas, including Riyadh, Madinah, Al-Ahsa, and Qassim. The arrival of these popular varieties marks the start of the harvest season, which typically runs from June through the end of November. Driven by a productive palm tree count that reached 32,206,186 in 2024, the sector continues to ensure the sustainability of national production. According to reports, the Kingdom’s total date production reached over 1.9 million tons in 2024,…
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia and Canada have agreed to begin negotiations on a double taxation avoidance agreement and welcomed progress toward concluding a bilateral investment promotion and protection agreement by early 2027, according to a joint statement issued at the conclusion of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s official visit to the Kingdom. The two sides also agreed to strengthen cooperation between their financial institutions to support the financing of major strategic projects. Saudi Arabia welcomed the strong interest shown by Canadian investors in exploring opportunities in the Kingdom, while Canada invited Saudi investors to participate in its first Investment Summit,…
JEDDAH — Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty in Jeddah on Thursday to discuss bilateral defense cooperation and regional developments. The two ministers reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia and Canada and explored ways to strengthen military and defense cooperation between the two friendly countries. They also discussed regional developments and ongoing efforts to promote security and stability in the region and beyond. Source: Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney witnessed the signing of three memorandums of understanding following official talks at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Thursday. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations, explored opportunities to expand cooperation across various sectors, and discussed regional and international developments and the ongoing efforts to address them. The first memorandum of understanding was signed between Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy and Canada’s Ministry of Natural Resources to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector. It was exchanged by Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Canadian…
Meta Platforms has recently released its in-house imaging tool Muse Image across their Meta AI chatbot. This news comes as the company works to attract creators and advertisers while reducing their reliance on third parties. It is the first AI image generation model built by Meta Superintelligence Labs following the launch of the company’s initial large language model in April. According to Meta’s blog post, users can describe what they want in conversational language and let Meta AI handle the rest, including tasks like placing themselves in front of a landmark, removing a photobomber from a shot, or generating a…
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney today at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, where an official reception ceremony was held followed by a session of talks. During the session, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations, areas of cooperation, and opportunities for development across various sectors, as well as the latest regional and international developments. HRH the Crown Prince and the Canadian prime minister also witnessed the signing of three memoranda of understanding (MoUs): First: An MoU between the Saudi Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources…
JEDDAH — Saudi Investment Minister Fahad Al-Saif said Saudi Arabia and Canada are entering a new phase of economic and investment partnership, supported by a shared vision to promote growth, innovation and high-value investment opportunities. Speaking at the Saudi-Canadian Investment Forum in Jeddah in the presence of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Al-Saif said the Kingdom has become one of the fastest-growing economies in the G20. He said Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product has grown by more than 85% since 2017, rising from about $720 billion to more than $1.3 trillion last year. Al-Saif added that the International Monetary Fund…