RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Thursday a phone call from Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla. During the call, they reviewed the latest developments in the Middle East. They also discussed a number of topics of mutual interest. Source: Saudi Gazette
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Atlantis Dubai has temporarily paused operations at seven restaurants across Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal, as it reviews guest demand and refines its dining strategy. In a statement, the resort said the move is part of an ongoing effort to align operations with visitor trends while maintaining high standards across its key venues, many of which continue to attract residents and tourists alike. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The venues currently not in operation include La Mar by Gastón Acurio, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Cloud 22, and Ling Ling at…
A recent academic study has underscored the importance of developing integrated models that combine economic policy frameworks with engineering methodologies to accelerate the growth of the green hydrogen sector. The study highlights that a lack of coordination between governments and the private sector remains one of the most significant challenges facing the industry globally. It notes that aligning national strategies with industrial initiatives can enhance investment efficiency and strengthen the long-term sustainability of green and clean energy projects. According to the findings, establishing clear regulatory frameworks supported by practical and scalable operational models is critical to closing execution gaps, particularly…
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) revealed that the number of passengers, who used public bus transport within the cities and governorates of the Kingdom, exceeded 30.6 million during the first quarter of 2026, showing a high demand for these services. According to its quarterly statistical bulletin issued by TGA, Riyadh ranked first in terms of passenger numbers, recording more than 19.55 million, followed by Makkah with 4.87 million, Madinah 3.4 million, Jeddah 1.25 million, and Dammam and Qatif 840,000 passengers. The remaining figures were distributed across other cities and governorates, including Qassim with 259,000; Taif 180,000; Al-Ahsa 134,000;…
Ibrahim ElKabany. TrendAI has appointed Ibrahim ElKabany as Director, Global Partner Office, Alliances & Go-To-Market for Mediterranean, Middle East & Africa (MMEA) and India, reinforcing its strategic focus on accelerating ecosystem-led growth, strengthening partner alliances, and expanding market presence across key high-growth regions. Based in Dubai, ElKabany brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across enterprise technology, cloud transformation, and strategic alliances, with a strong track record of driving revenue growth and building high-impact partner ecosystems across Europe, the Middle East, Levant, and Africa. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles with global technology organisations, including Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, SAP,…
On some Sunday evenings in Dubai, just before the sun sets, you’ll find a very different kind of networking event. There are no finish lines or performance metrics or complicated membership portals here, just women in sneakers, clutching water bottles, walking side by side and chatting. What started as a way of coping with new motherhood has turned into a full-fledged walking club for Syria-born, UAE-raised Farah Enayeh, the founder of ‘Girls Who Walk Dubai’. “I started off in corporate, but life kind of changed when I became a Mum,” says Enayeh. “That phase really changed how I see work…
MAKKAH — Security patrols in Makkah arrested four residents and one Saudi citizen for crimes of fraud and deception by posting fake and misleading Hajj service advertisements on social media. The residents are Lebanese and Egyptian nationals. The arrested persons were found in possession of cash, computers, forged stamps and documents, and tools used in these illegal activities. They were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures. Public Security urged the people to adhere to Hajj regulations and instructions and to report any violations by calling over the number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah,…
Abed Hamandi, Senior Director, EMEA Consulting, Fraud and Security Intelligence Practice, SAS. As fraudsters sprint ahead with AI, organisations report they are struggling to keep pace. That’s the sobering verdict delivered in the latest fraud research by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and data and AI leader SAS: Only 7% of anti-fraud professionals say their organisations are more than moderately prepared to detect or prevent AI-fuelled fraud – even as criminals hijack inexpensive and plentiful AI tools to drive social engineering schemes, digital forgery and consumer scams to record highs. The 2026 Anti-Fraud Technology Benchmarking Report – the fourth installment in a research…
H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), conducted a series of strategic bilateral meetings with international regulatory counterparts on the sidelines of the 7th International Heads of Food Agencies Forum (IHFAF) in Auckland. Dr. Aljadhey commenced the discussions with Mr. Gerard Bakker, Inspector General at the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). The two sides explored frameworks for deepening technical cooperation and the exchange of expertise. A primary focus was the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize food risk management, refine product evaluations, and enhance the precision of digital inspection…
Dubai Restaurant Week is back and if your “restaurants to try” list has been piling up, this is your sign to finally book that table. Running from May 1 to 17, the city-wide dining event brings together more than 125 restaurants across 25+ cuisines, turning Dubai into a two-week food trail. But beyond the numbers, this year’s edition is really about access, giving diners a way into some of the city’s most in-demand (and often hard-to-book) spots at a fraction of the usual cost. What’s on the menu? First, the value. Expect two-course lunches priced at Dh125 and three-course dinners…