“Mohammad Al Habib” Real Estate Company has won the Best Real Estate Developer Award for 2026 during the “Construction Innovation Awards” ceremony in Saudi Arabia, organized by Construction Business News. This achievement reflects the company’s leading position and its track record spanning more than five decades in developing integrated urban projects across the Kingdom. This recognition comes in appreciation of the company’s distinguished projects that contribute to reshaping the urban landscape in Saudi Arabia. Among its most prominent developments is the TURA project, one of its flagship projects in Riyadh, with an investment value of approximately USD 1.3 billion and…
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WASHINGTON — Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday for a four-day visit, the first to the country by a British monarch in two decades. The state visit, by far the most high-profile and consequential of Charles’ reign, marks the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence from British rule. After landing at Joint Base Andrews, Charles and Camilla proceeded to the White House, where they were greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, who exchanged kisses on the cheek with the king and queen while the president shook their…
WASHINGTON — The suspected gunman who tried to storm the White House press dinner on Saturday has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump in an incident that has sparked a White House security review. Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old man from Torrance in southern California, was also charged with two firearms offenses when he appeared in federal court in Washington DC on Monday. He did not enter a plea. Allen was being represented by lawyers with the federal defender’s office and sat beside them in court in a blue jail jumpsuit. Three US marshals sat directly…
Meera Ramanathan. Report details the company’s progress in cybersecurity innovation, environmental sustainability, and workforce development For 25 years, Fortinet has helped secure the digital world. As cyber threats evolve, so does our responsibility to protect people, organisations, and society. In 2025, we expanded AI-driven threat protection across our portfolio, introduced quantum-safe capabilities in FortiOS, and supported global cybercrime disruption initiatives. We also improved product energy efficiency and expanded access to cybersecurity education worldwide. Reflecting on how these efforts strengthen trust, resilience, and long-term value for our customers, partners, and communities, today we released the 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining progress in securing the digital world, reducing environmental impact through energy-efficiency products and…
Art Dubai is gearing up for a landmark 20th-anniversary edition this May, with a special format that spotlights Dubai’s role as a regional cultural powerhouse while keeping things accessible with free entry for everyone. This year’s edition will take place at its longtime home, Madinat Jumeirah, from May 15 to 17, with a VIP preview on 14 May. The fair is touted as a ‘special edition’ that celebrates two decades of Art Dubai with an adapted format. Visitors can register online for complimentary access to all public days, reflecting the fair’s push to open up the city’s art conversation to…
The commerce sector achieved significant milestones in 2025, as detailed in the Saudi Vision 2030 annual report. The Kingdom secured the 17th position globally in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, a result of over 1,000 economic, procedural, and technological reforms implemented through the Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center in partnership with 65 government entities. These efforts have streamlined the regulatory environment and successfully stimulated broad economic activity. Economic indicators for 2025 exceeded expectations, with the private sector’s contribution to GDP reaching 51%, a 4% increase over the previous year. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) contributed 22.9%, growing at a rate of…
JAKARTA — Rescuers are racing to free people trapped inside a train involved in a fatal collision outside the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Monday. At least 14 people were killed and dozens injured in the accident which took place when a stationary passenger train was hit from behind by a long-distance commuter train running on the same track, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers worked to extract survivors still trapped in the wreckage. The collision happened late on Monday in Bekasi, just outside Jakarta. Local media ran footage of passengers on medical trolleys near Bekasi Timur Station, with…
GCG Enterprise Solutions, a Ghobash Group enterprise and a trusted enterprise technology partner in the UAE for more than four decades, has announced the appointment of Simon Howells as its new General Manager. The appointment builds on the company’s 40+ year legacy as a leading Managed Print Services provider while accelerating its expansion into a broader portfolio of Enterprise Information Management, Digital Transformation, and Interactive Smart Solutions across the UAE. Under Howells’ leadership, the company is building on its strong position in the Print Services market, with a sharpened strategic focus on Digital Services, including workflow automation, application modernization, and…
What began as a temporary favour in a small studio apartment has turned into one of the UAE’s most heartwarming pet stories. Pluto, a rescue dog who was once passed between homes and later left in a boarding facility, has become the first pet in the UAE to win a Mercedes-Benz, after being selected in a campaign run by Shory. But for many animal lovers, the real prize is the life Pluto built after finally finding a family. His owner, Andrea Petrovic, said adopting a dog was never part of the original plan. She and her husband were juggling demanding…
LONDON — Maritime authorities are warning of an increased threat to ships off the coast of Somalia after a cargo ship became the latest vessel to be seized in a suspected act of piracy. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) warning late Sunday, the incident occurred about six nautical miles northeast of Garacad. A third-party report said unauthorized individuals had taken control of the cargo vessel and redirected it to Somali territorial waters. The warning followed a separate hijacking advisory issued by the UKMTO on Saturday involving a tanker seized off Somali waters. At least four vessels have…