Jodel today announced the launch of its Trust Hub in Saudi Arabia, a new transparency and safety centre explaining how the platform handles user reports, moderation decisions, appeals and child-safety standards. The Trust Hub is launching in the Kingdom ahead of rollout to other markets worldwide. Saudi Arabia is Jodel’s largest market in the GCC and one of its top three markets globally, with 6M+ users and more than 113 active communities organised around cities, towns, universities and neighbourhoods. Jodel’s hyperlocal structure enables location-based conversations where users exchange everyday advice, discuss local developments and support one another in their immediate…
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RICHMOND — Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, inside their home and then killed himself shortly after midnight on Thursday, police said. Fairfax, 47, was a rising star in Virginia politics before his ascent was derailed by sexual assault allegations in 2019. The couple’s two teenage children were inside the home when the shootings occurred, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said, noting their son had placed the 911 call. The shooting stemmed from an ongoing domestic dispute surrounding “what seems to be a complicated or messy divorce,” Davis said. It happened…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] From the first moments of uncertainty to the cautious calm following a ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran war, residents across the UAE have been riding an emotional wave. In the early days of the crisis, many people slipped into what health specialists describe as “survival mode” — a state where the body and mind focus almost entirely on immediate safety. “During acute stress, the body prioritises survival,” Jamie Richards, Chief Wellbeing Officer at Valeo Health, told the Khaleej Times. “Systems like heart rate and stress…
MANILA — A key suspect at the heart of a corruption scandal that sparked widespread anger in the Philippines has been arrested in the Czech Republic, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Friday. Zaldy Co, a former Philippine congressman, fled the country and had his passport canceled after being charged in a corruption scandal over flood control projects. The alleged crime, believed to have cost taxpayers billions of dollars, sparked protests and arrests across the storm-battered archipelago, which was hit by hundreds of floods last year alone according to United Nations data. Elizaldy Co was charged alongside a number of…
The medical and surgical team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme successfully performed an emergency surgery today to separate Saudi female conjoined twins at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital at King Abdulaziz Medical City, affiliated with the Ministry of National Guard in Riyadh. The operation was conducted in six stages, lasted six and a half hours, and involved 23 consultants, specialists, and technical and nursing staff. Advisor at the Royal Court, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, and Head of the Medical and Surgical Team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah…
A new BCG-Meta study reveals that the UAE is entering a pivotal new era of customer engagement, with AI-enabled rich messaging becoming the country’s most important digital channel. Fares Akkad, Regional Director of MEA at Meta, has said that the UAE sets the standard for digital excellence when it comes to customer engagement. As one of the world’s most digitally advanced markets, the UAE now sees consumers expecting interactions that are instant, personalized, and seamlessly connected — a standard shaped by the country’s globally recognized digital government services. The report shows a decisive shift in how UAE enterprises plan to…
Recruiters across the UAE say hiring is becoming more selective, but opportunities remain for candidates who adapt, stay visible, and focus on impact. For many professionals, the job search is starting to feel different. Roles are still being posted, interviews are still happening, but the pace, expectations, and experience have shifted. Recruiters say the market is not slowing down, but becoming more selective, with companies focusing on value, adaptability, and long-term fit over rapid hiring. From volume to precision According to recruiters, companies are now prioritising quality over quantity when it comes to hiring decisions. “Hiring right now is less…
ISTANBUL — Investigations are ongoing into the death of a Saudi citizen in Istanbul after he reportedly suffered suspected food poisoning following a meal at a hotel restaurant, Okaz newspaper reported. The deceased, identified as 82-year-old Saeed Suwailam Al-Mohammadi, had traveled to Istanbul on a tourist trip with his wife and was staying at a hotel in the Sisli district. Sources said Turkish authorities have collected samples of meat and food from the restaurant where he ate, while also verifying hygiene conditions at the hotel prior to the incident. The investigation has included the restaurant manager, chef, and a hotel…
PARIS —France and Britain gathered more than 40 countries in Paris on Friday to discuss a possible multinational mission to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz once fighting subsides. The Europe-led coalition, which includes South Korea, Australia and Japan, is expected to announce the broad outline of a plan to resume navigation through the Strait away from both the US‑led pressure campaign and Iran’s leverage over the waterway. Officials said the talks would focus on practical steps such as mine clearance, naval escorts, and support for commercial shipping, with Germany indicating it could contribute demining and reconnaissance vessels if…
Kaspersky recent survey highlights considerable gap between consumers’ confidence in identifying online scams and their actual exposure to cyber threats. According to the findings, more than one-third of respondents (44%) in the UAE reported encountering an online scam or attempted scam within the past 12 months, underscoring the persistent and evolving nature of digital risks. Worryingly, these threats are far from hypothetical: same third (44%) of surveyed users have fallen victim to online scams resulting in data compromise or financial loss. Among those affected, half (50%) experienced scams via social media platforms, while 43% reported investment or financial fraud attempts,…