Under the patronage and on behalf of Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Jeddah Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi attended today the conclusion of the Cybersecurity Exercise for the 1447 AH Hajj Season, organized by the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA). The event was attended by NCA Governor Eng. Majed Al-Mazyed and officials from the public and private sectors. During the exercise, the governor was briefed on NCA’s efforts and strategic initiatives under the Cybersecurity Enhancement Program for the Hajj season. These initiatives aim to strengthen cybersecurity at the national level, enhance the…
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JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman made on Monday a phone call with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. During the call, the Crown Prince expressed Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the unjustified Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates. He reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for the UAE in the defense of its security and stability. The two leaders reviewed the latest regional developments. They also discussed the efforts being made to enhance security and stability throughout the region. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail met with Syrian Minister of Local Administration and Environment Eng. Mohammad Anjarani in Riyadh on Monday. The Syrian minister’s official visit was aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two countries in local administration and housing. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed ways to develop municipal work. They discussed the Saudi experience in digital transformation and municipal services, as well as real estate policies and legislation, contributing to urban development and improving quality of life. Al-Hogail stressed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening regional partnerships, exchanging expertise, and supporting friendly countries in construction…
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), launched a national training program to qualify more than 20,000 Saudi citizens in AI, machine learning, and cloud computing. The initiative aims to enhance national digital skills and support the Kingdom’s transition to a smart economy. The program comprises two training tracks delivered through AWS Academy. It offers a learning experience focused on applying advanced technologies in practical projects, contributing to raising professional competence, equipping trainees with job-market skills, and supporting organizations in keeping pace with technological advancements. The first track includes an intensive course targeting…
MAKKAH — Kidana Development Company, the executive arm of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, has completed phase two of the shading and cooling project surrounding Mount Arafat for the 2026 Hajj season. The project increases the utilization of shaded and cooled areas for pilgrims fivefold compared to last year. The project, across its first and second phases, covers a total area exceeding 272,000 square meters. The second phase for 2026 includes the installation of 18 modern canopies equipped with 36 misting fans. It also includes seven advanced cooling units and 107 misting fan columns. This milestone…
RIYADH — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi condemned, in the strongest terms, the treacherous attacks that targeted a national carrier affiliated with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) while it was passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The GCC chief affirmed that the continuation of these brutal Iranian attacks, targeting ships passing through the Strait, constitutes piracy and a serious threat to the security of maritime routes and straits, and represents a flagrant violation of the relevant Security Council resolutions, foremost among them resolution No. 2817. Albudaiwi expressed the GCC’s full solidarity with the United Arab…
Synergy Research Group recently unveiled their findings about global cloud infrastructure spending by enterprises. The group determined that the spending had surpassed an annualised run rate of half-a-trillion dollars for the first time, driven largely by accelerating generative AI (GenAI) demand. Quarterly revenue of $128.6 billion in Q1 2026 represents a 35% year-on-year jump. The research company noted it is the highest growth rate seen since the last quarter of 2021, when the market was only 40% of its current size. “The Q1 market is now 15 times larger than it was a decade ago and continues to expand at…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently approved new rules designed to unlock a seven-fold capacity boost for satellite broadband services. This move would in turn benefit SpaceX’s Starlink service. A unanimous vote by the FCC’s three commissioners ends a regulatory framework dating back to the late 1990s which limited the amount of energy satellite systems could transmit to and from ground equipment. The FCC’s report and order replaces the Equivalent Power Flux Density (EPFD) framework with modern, performance-based GSO protection criteria which considers improved spectrum sharing possibilities in today’s modern satellite technologies, including the use of adaptive coding and modulation…
The Deep Tech Commercialization Bootcamp, organized by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) in partnership with the Research, Development and Innovation Authority, was launched today with the participation of more than 50 research teams that have prototypes and technologies ready for testing and commercialization. The bootcamp, held at the innovation incubator and accelerator “The Garage,” aims to equip national research teams with the skills needed to commercialize deep technologies by aligning solutions with market needs, building business models, and improving understanding of intellectual property rights and patents as investment assets, in addition to introducing mechanisms for technology transfer…
JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan in Jeddah on Monday. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries. They discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in various fields. The latest developments in the region also figured highly in their meeting. The ministers emphasized the need to support efforts aimed at protecting and ensuring the stability of waterways, thereby strengthening regional and international peace and security. Source: Saudi Gazette