NEW YORK — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Cho Hyun in New York on Wednesday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed bilateral cooperation and ways to support and develop it. They discussed the latestdevelopments in the region and a number of issues of mutual interest. Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed Alyahyaalso attended the meeting. Source: Saudi Gazette
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NEW YORK — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan and Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Al-Shaibani in New York. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the High-level Week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. During the meeting, the foreign ministers reviewed aspects of cooperation among the three countries and opportunities to enhance economic and commercial cooperation, serving mutual interests and contributing to growth and prosperity for their peoples. The ministers also discussed ways to further enhance coordination and cooperation…
Paul Carey, EVP – Cards, Payments & Fintech, Al-Futtaim; and Nakul Kothari, Head of APAC & Middle East, Juspay. Partnership will introduce enterprise payment orchestration across Al-Futtaim’s brands and markets, with the first brand scheduled to go live in September 2026 Al-Futtaim has announced a strategic partnership with Juspay, a global payments technology company, which will serve as its payment orchestration partner across its brands and markets. The orchestration rollout will commence in September 2026, with the first brand scheduled to go live that month. The partnership is an important step in Al-Futtaim’s digital commerce transformation, with Juspay providing a unified…
The unification of Saudi Arabia under the leadership of King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, who proclaimed the nation’s unification on September 23, 1932, marked the start of a sweeping phase of construction and development. The country moved from uniting its regions under a single banner to establishing state institutions, organizing its administration, and laying the first foundations of its development, a process on which Saudi Arabia has continued to build to reach the progress seen today. According to records held by the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), state agencies and departments were established and organized gradually during…
JEDDAH — Several countries and their leaders congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on the occasion of the celebration of the 96th National Day of Saudi Arabia. United States: On behalf of the United States of America, Marco Rubio, secretary of state, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Saudi Arabia, its leadership, and its people on the occasion of the 96th National Day, commemorating the unification of the Kingdom under the leadership of King Abdulaziz. “On this proud day, we celebrate the generosity and the ambition of the Saudi…
The last century rewarded nations that produced energy. The next will reward those that produce intelligence.For decades, barrels of oil were more than a commodity. They represented economic output, industrial capacity and national competitiveness. They fueled factories, transportation and global growth. Today, a new economic output is emerging: tokens.Every interaction with an AI model, whether answering a question, generating code, accelerating scientific research or enabling autonomous systems, is measured in tokens. They are the building blocks of AI and the units through which intelligence is created and delivered.Just as barrels fueled the industrial economy, tokens will increasingly fuel the intelligence…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan on Wednesday appointed retired Lt. Gen. Nauman Mahmood as the first secretary-general under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, the trilateral defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan. Mahmood will lead the alliance’s General Secretariat, which is being established in Riyadh, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “The government of Pakistan is pleased to announce the appointment of Lt. Gen. Nauman Mahmood, Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military), (Retired), as the first Secretary General pursuant to Makkah Joint Defence Agreement,” the ministry said. Mahmood previously served as president of Pakistan’s National Defence University in Islamabad from November 2021 until April…
American Express Middle East has been named “Best Service to Business” at The Card & Payments Awards Middle East 2026. The Award recognises organisations that demonstrate excellence in supporting corporate customers through innovation, customer value, operational efficiency, and measurable business impact. American Express Middle East was recognised for redefining corporate payments through an integrated ecosystem that brings together cards, travel, procurement, and supplier payments. By combining integration with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms, partnerships with Travel Management Companies (TMCs), digital capabilities and dedicated account management, the solution helps organisations streamline processes, strengthen policy compliance and make more informed spending decisions. …
Sami Saber, Regional Sales Manager and Oman Country Manager, F5. F5 showcased new enterprise AI security capabilities aligned with the Omani government’s National Programme for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Digital Technologies at two dedicated customer events in Muscat. The first event, F5 Academy Oman, provided customers with dedicated training on F5’s solutions. The second, F5 Technology Showcase with Otech, brought together ODP customers and partners to discuss the cybersecurity and application delivery landscape, and how organisations can improve their cybersecurity posture as they adopt AI and cloud technologies. Throughout both engagements, F5 emphasised how AI systems now operate with more…
For Saudi families planning a National Day holiday, choosing a Maldives resort may come down to a familiar question: how will everyone spend their time? Across its islands, Sun Siyam offers options for guests who want days full of activities as well as those who would rather slow down. Siyam World is the more energetic choice. Families can visit the island’s horse ranch, race at its go-kart track or spend an afternoon at the floating water park. There is also a shipwreck diving site for those keen to explore beneath the surface. Spacious villas and multi-bedroom residences give larger groups…