ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia and Türkiye as part of efforts to advance mediation between the United States and Iran, ahead of a possible second round of talks in Islamabad. According to an official statement, Sharif briefed President Asif Ali Zardari on Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts and his planned visits aimed at supporting peace initiatives. A Foreign Ministry source said Sharif is expected to travel to Jeddah to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman before heading to Ankara for talks with Turkish officials. Zardari said Pakistan’s role in hosting dialogue between the two sides…
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(L-R) Samir Chopra, Founder & CEO of RNS Technology Services & Vidit Arora, Founder & CEO of QuilrAI. RNS Technology Services, a leading global cybersecurity provider headquartered in Dubai, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with QuilrAI, an innovative AI-driven enterprise security platform based in Austin, Texas. This collaboration marks a major step forward in bringing advanced AI powered human risk and data protection capabilities to organisations across the Middle East and beyond. As enterprise adoption of AI accelerates, new security risks such as shadow AI usage, data leakage, and autonomous agent vulnerabilities are rapidly emerging. The partnership will…
The first half of April 2026 has been marked by historic milestones for Saudi Arabia, showcasing a nation pushing the boundaries of science, securing its global logistical and energy resilience, and rapidly transforming its domestic quality of life. Scientific Frontiers: From Artemis II to Gene Therapy Saudi Arabia made global history by becoming the first Arab nation to participate in the Artemis program, successfully launching the “Shams” satellite aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission to monitor space weather. This technological leap was mirrored on Earth by pioneering medical achievements. King Faisal Specialist Hospital (KFSH) successfully implemented gene therapy for sickle cell disease and…
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday penalties for persons, who perform Hajj without a permit, or those who facilitate holders of various types of visit visas to perform the pilgrimage illegally. A maximum fine of SR100,000 will be imposed on those who facilitate visit visa or give shelter or transportation for those overstaying their visas to perform Hajj. The following penalties will be applicable to the violators during the period starting from Dhul Qada 1, corresponding to April 18, until the end of Dhul Hijjah 14. 1— A maximum fine of SR20,000 will be imposed on…
JAKARTA — Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah met with Indonesia’s Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya in Jakarta on Tuesday. The ministers discussed cooperation in the creative economy between the two countries through the exchange of artistic and technical expertise in the sectors of film, fashion, and handicrafts. They also explored opportunities for collaboration to promote innovation and sustainability, as well as to develop joint creative products. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — Around 75.3 percent of the Saudi population visited at least one cultural event or activity during the year 2025. There has been significant increase in the public participation in cultural and entertainment activities in the Kingdom, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). It was revealed in the 2025 Family Culture and Entertainment Survey results, published by GASTAT on Tuesday, that 67 percent of the Saudi population visited a recreational event or activity during the last year. Parks and gardens accounted for 47.8 percent of visits, and cinemas for 27.1 percent. Literary gatherings, poetry evenings, and culinary…
OpenAI‘s ChatGPT could soon fall under stricter rules from the European Commission’s (EC) Digital Services Act (DSA), a move which reflects the AI company’s growing user base in the market. The EC apparently told Reuters in a statement it was assessing whether it should designate the platform as a large online search engine after OpenAI published user numbers for ChatGPT above 45 million, the threshold for falling under the scope of DSA. In line with existing EC requirements, OpenAI told the regulator ChatGPT’s search offering had 120.4 million average monthly active recipients in the European Union over the six months…
The Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center (RIPC) has enhanced its infrastructure project oversight system by employing advanced monitoring technologies based on satellite imaging, aimed at improving supervision efficiency, execution quality, and compliance, in line with the region’s rapid urban growth. Satellite monitoring enables periodic analysis of satellite imagery, providing accurate and comprehensive insight into excavation works and related projects across the region, going beyond the limitations of traditional methods and enhancing proactive monitoring capabilities. The technology gives oversight teams access to real-time data, supporting wider coverage in less time, improving field inspection efficiency, and enabling early detection and effective resolution of challenges. Source:…
Dar wa Emaar Real Estate Development and Investment Company announced the signing of a sponsorship partnership with Al Qadsiah Club. Under the partnership, the company becomes the club’s Official Real Estate Development Partner, with its logo appearing on the sleeves of the club’s kits across the first football team, the women’s team, and Al Qadsiah Academy. This partnership stems from a shared geographical connection and common vision between Dar wa Emaar and Al Qadsiah Club, as both originate from the Eastern Province and share an ambition to contribute to building a more impactful and sustainable future. While Al Qadsiah continues…
The European Commission (EC) recently issued their approval for Orange Business to buyout its joint venture partner in Spanish operator MasOrange, stating there were no competition concerns raised by the move. Having assessed the proposed €4.3 billion deal using its simplified merger review procedure, which is used for cases deemed unlikely to be problematic, the regulator concluded the change in ownership would have limited impact on the market structure in Spain. Orange signed a binding agreement with JV partner Lorca in December 2025 and subsequently filed the case with the EC in March. On inking the buyout agreement, Orange positioned…