BEIRUT — Three successive Israeli attacks killed at least three paramedics in southern Lebanon on Wednesday,a day after landmark talks with a Lebanese government envoy in Washington, Lebanese officials said. The officials accused Israel of deliberately targeting health workers as it pressed the war against Hezbollah.“The Israeli enemy targeted paramedic teams in the town of Mayfadoun, Nabatiyeh District, three consecutive times,” the Lebanese health ministry said. “This resulted in the martyrdom of three paramedics and the injury of six others, while one paramedic remains missing.”A team from the Islamic Health Association was attacked as it tried to rescue people from…
Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — The Saudi Land Bridge project has seen significant progress after the Spanish firm Sener won the design contract. The contract was awarded following a competitive bidding process launched by the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) in 2025, with bids being evaluated until the end of last year, according to MEED magazine. The move represents a major milestone in the Kingdom’s railway program, as this reflects a renewed momentum for the long-awaited project, which aims to connect the Red Sea to the Arabian Gulf, thus bolstering the Kingdom’s logistical ambitions within the framework of Vision 2030. The selection of Sener…
Dubai — Google today announced the launch of Personal Intelligence to users in the Arab world. Personal Intelligence securely connects information from apps like Gmail and Google Photos to make Gemini uniquely helpful. Users can control exactly which apps to link, and each one supercharges the experience. Personal Intelligence was introduced in the U.S earlier this year. This capability has two core strengths: reasoning across complex sources and retrieving specific details from, say, an email or photo to answer questions. It often combines these, working across text, photos and video to provide uniquely tailored answers. This capability helps answer questions—such as…
The town of Vacoas-Phoenix in the Republic of Mauritius will host a graduation ceremony for 300 students. The ceremony marks the completion of a project focused on supporting the curriculum for teaching the Arabic language to non-native speakers. The initiative was implemented by the Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Foundation in partnership with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Blue Cross and Blue Crescent Society. Launched in January 2025, the program has been commended by the government of Mauritius, which expressed its appreciation for the efforts of Saudi Arabia in promoting the Arabic language through various official and…
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has notified the establishments under its supervision that it will begin classifying violations, penalties and values of fine based on the size of the establishment and its commercial activity. In a recent circular, the SFDA announced an update to its schedule of violations, in accordance with its regulations and the corresponding penalties. This update is based on royal order no. 32043, which pertains to classifying violations, penalties, and fines according to the size of the establishment and its economic activity. The SFDA stated that it aims to achieve compliance and enhance…
Amazon entered into a deal to acquire Globalstar for around 11.6 billion as it looks to bolster its Amazon Leo satellite business with direct-to-device (D2D) services. Amazon stated it will take control of Globalstar’s existing satellite operations, infrastructure and assets, including MSS spectrum licences and global authorisations. It pointed to numerous benefits of the tie-up, including Amazon Leo being able to beef up its connectivity offering for consumer, enterprise and government customers, utilising Globalstar’s existing fleet and its new satellites to operate alongside its broadband system. Beginning in 2028, Amazon Leo said it will deploy its own next-generation D2D satellite…
In recent years, the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Saudi Arabia has steadily deepened, delivering tangible investment outcomes across key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, renewable energy, the digital economy, and advanced manufacturing. This expanding cooperation has not only strengthened bilateral economic ties but also contributed to broader regional growth. However, rising geopolitical tensions—particularly in the context of U.S.–Iran dynamics—have introduced new uncertainties to global energy markets and regional supply chains. These developments have inevitably created short-term pressures on foreign investments, including those of Chinese companies operating in Saudi Arabia. Yet, despite these external challenges, Saudi Arabia has demonstrated…
RIYADH — Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan said that the PIF has contributed one-third of non-oil GDP growth, amounting to SR910 billion. “The PIF aims to develop 100,000 hotel rooms and introduce 70 tourism experiences across various regions of Saudi Arabia, with the objective of strengthening the tourism sector and increasing visitor numbers,” he said. Al-Rumayyan made the remarks while addressing a government press conference in Riyadh, following the approval of PIF’s 2026-2030 strategy by its board of directors, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. He revealed that the PIF’s companies attracted foreign…
iCAUR will host its 2026 International Business Summit in April, bringing together partners, media, and creators for a multi-day immersive experience. Building on strong momentum in Saudi Arabia, the V27 has already gained attention through local test drives. Rather than focusing on speeches, the summit will center on real-world scenarios and interactive experiences, connecting products, technology, and lifestyle in a tangible way. From Introduction to ImmersionThe summit will open with the Global Partner Conference, where iCAUR will outline its brand philosophy, strategic direction, and global approach to new energy mobility. From the start, the event becomes an immersive journey —…
Satellite startup Orbital has laid out plans to launch its first test mission in 2027, which they hope will provide a foundation for operating AI data centres in low Earth orbit (LEO). The company’s first satellite, Orbital 1, is scheduled to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 in April next year. Its aim is to validate sustained GPU operation in orbit, test radiation hardening and eventually run AI workloads commercially. Orbital noted it has secured funding from start-up accelerator a16z Speedrun to support the initial test and was in the process of making an application to the US Federal Communications…