TRIPOLI — The Libyan Red Crescent has said that a patrol boat has recovered 17 bodies and rescued seven people during an operation to assist a stranded vessel off the North African coast. At least 17 migrants died and nine are missing after their boat broke down and drifted for eight days in the Mediterranean Sea, Libyan security sources said on Wednesday. The security sources said they expected the bodies of the nine missing migrants to wash ashore in the next few days. Pictures posted on the Internet by the Red Crescent showed the volunteers placing the bodies in black…
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CMC Networks, Africa’s premier networking provider, has partnered with AVANT Communications, a leading IT decision-making platform and technology distributor, to support enterprises with connectivity across EMEA. The partnership provides AVANT’s global partner network of advisors and enterprises with streamlined access to CMC’s ecosystem of AI-powered network infrastructure and industry-leading customer support, with local operations in 64 MEA markets. AVANT’s enterprise customers can now leverage CMC’s extensive coverage across a pan-regional network, supported by Africa’s first AI-enabled core, to enhance service resiliency and simplify regional expansion. The partnership also empowers AVANT’s Trusted Advisors to provide enterprise connectivity across the region at speed…
Health authorities in Jeddah have intensified ground-level efforts at King Abdulaziz International Airport to provide comprehensive care for arriving pilgrims as part of the 1447 AH Hajj season, with operational plans by the Second Jeddah Health Cluster including enhanced medical readiness and deployment of qualified teams to ensure rapid response and efficient preventive and treatment services. Services include immediate health screenings, verification of requirements, and administration of vaccines and preventive treatments to reduce the spread of infectious diseases. Medical teams operate around the clock at the Hajj terminals. Jeddah hospitals complement airport services by handling advanced and emergency cases, ensuring seamless continuity…
NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia stressed the need for full implementation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, while calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and renewed efforts toward establishing a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders. The remarks were delivered by Saudi Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasel during the 11th Review Conference of the treaty, as well as in broader UN discussions on regional developments. Al-Wasel said the treaty remains a cornerstone of the global non-proliferation regime, stressing the importance of maintaining balance among its three pillars: disarmament, non-proliferation, and the peaceful…
RIYADH — Saudi Vision 2030 has entered its third and final phase in 2026, marking the last five-year stretch of the Kingdom’s flagship transformation strategy before 2030. After the first phase focused on building foundations and reforms, and the second phase centered on accelerating execution, Phase 3 is expected to be the peak delivery stage, turning years of planning, investment and institution-building into broader economic and social outcomes. Here is what Phase 3 is set to focus on: 1. Faster execution of national programs Saudi officials say the tools of transformation have reached their highest level of readiness, meaning ministries,…
For many children, toys are more than playthings; they are often the first windows to the world around them. That is why the arrival of Barbie’s first autistic doll in the UAE has been welcomed by families who say representation in everyday play can help children feel seen, understood, and included. Barbie has introduced its first autistic doll in the UAE during World Autism Month, describing it as part of wider efforts to expand inclusivity through play. Developed in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, the doll includes features and accessories designed to reflect some autistic experiences. These include…
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, almatar Travel Solutions, a Saudi company specializing in travel technology, signed a strategic partnership with Wakanow, a digital platform specializing in travel and tourism services across Africa. This partnership comes as part of the ministry’s efforts to empower Saudi technology companies and support the international expansion of their innovative solutions, strengthening the competitiveness of the Kingdom’s tech sector and opening new horizons for cross-border partnerships. According to a press release issued by the ministry today, the partnership reflects the growing global presence of Saudi technology solutions by enabling regional platforms…
The Start Smart Investment Forum 2026 brought together more than 100 startups and over 100 investors in Riyadh, aiming to connect entrepreneurs with funding opportunities and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s deep-tech ecosystem. Organized by Community Jameel Saudi Arabia in strategic partnership with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), the forum was held at The Garage innovation hub and accelerator, attracting more than 1,000 visitors. The event featured 107 startups specializing in deep technology, participation from seven key ecosystem stakeholders, over 24 speakers from inside and outside the Kingdom, and the signing of 12 cooperation agreements. Among attendees were President…
e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, has achieved a groundbreaking regional first by successfully completing the Middle East’s inaugural Proof of Concept (PoC) for flexible dynamic network slicing in partnership with Huawei. This pioneering initiative significantly strengthens e& UAE’s 5G-Advanced (5G-A) capabilities, enabling intelligent, real-time adjustment of network slice resources to seamlessly match evolving enterprise demands and fluctuating radio environments while delivering unbreakable Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Through the on-demand reallocation of bandwidth, computing power and radio resources, the solution maintained 100 per cent SLA compliance across critical parameters, including low latency and guaranteed throughput,…
Bangladesh has confirmed 30 deaths in a measles outbreak that has spread rapidly across the country, with most of the victims aged under two, the World Health Organisation said on Thursday. In what it described as a reversal of progress towards measles elimination in Bangladesh, the WHO said there had also been another 166 suspected deaths from the disease since mid-March. Health experts said it was the highest death toll from measles in decades. More than 19,000 suspected cases were reported from March 15 to April 14 and nearly 3,000 cases were confirmed in laboratory tests, the WHO said. Stay…