Abha is transformed each spring into a breathtaking violet landscape as jacaranda trees bloom across its streets and parks, creating a distinctive scene that captivates residents and visitors alike. The seasonal bloom paints sidewalks and green spaces in delicate purple hues, enhanced by light rain that adds a natural shimmer to the petals. With more than 14,000 jacaranda trees flourishing for nearly a month, Abha’s mild climate and scenic beauty make it a premier spring destination in Aseer Region. Source: Riyadh Daily
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BEIRUT — Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has rejected an upcoming meeting between the Lebanese government and Israel in the United States, calling such efforts “futile” as Israeli forces intensify their attacks on Lebanon. In a televised speech on Monday, Qassem called on the government to take “a historic and heroic stance” by not attending the planned talks. Qassem described the talks as “pointless” and said his group would continue confronting Israeli attacks on Lebanon. Israeli troops launched an attack on Monday to seize a key town in south Lebanon from Hezbollah on the eve of rare talks between Israeli and…
ServiceNow, has announced that its entire product portfolio is now AI-enabled, in what has been described as a landmark move, that redefines how businesses will extract value from their investments in AI. Amit Zavery, President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Product Officer, ServiceNow, believes that their decision to make their entire product portfolio AI-enabled will redefine the business landscape when it comes to AI. Every ServiceNow product now includes AI, data connectivity, workflow execution, security, and governance built-in. This shift enables organizations to accelerate their AI ambitions and help ensure they get the most value from AI by bringing together…
Ujitsu, a global platform connecting athletes, coaches, and academies across the jiu-jitsu community, has integrated with ADI Chain to enable blockchain-backed verification of belt promotions Published: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 3:40 PM The integration addresses a persistent gap in the sport. Despite jiu-jitsu’s rapid global growth, now spanning tens of millions of practitioners across more than 100 countries, there is still no unified system to verify belt promotions across academies, countries, and organizations. Athlete records, including belt promotions, are typically stored within individual gyms or platforms, making them difficult to validate independently and, in some cases, vulnerable to loss or…
TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government after key by-election wins, strengthening his mandate until 2029 and bolstering Canada’s position to respond more decisively to trade tensions and political pressure from US President Donald Trump. Carney’s Liberals won the most seats in elections a year ago, but fell just short of a majority. Voters cast ballots for three vacant seats of the 343 districts represented in parliament. In Toronto, Liberal candidate Danielle Martin won the election for the district of University Rosedale and Liberal Doly Begum won the district of Scarborough Southwest.…
Saudi women have emerged as active partners in the Kingdom’s development journey, with women’s empowerment shifting from a supportive concept to a driving force contributing to economic growth, quality of life, and national progress under Saudi Vision 2030. National Observatory for Women Director Dr. Sanaa Al-Otaibi stated that 2025 represented a significant milestone in women’s empowerment, as the female labor force participation rate rose to 34.2% and the economic participation rate for Saudi females reached 36.3%. Women-owned enterprises reached 774,123, representing 43.8% of total enterprises, while Saudi women also obtained a significant number of international patents during 2024 and 2025, reflecting their…
A refined interplay of colour, geometric form and contemporary design language Published: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 2:32 PM APM Monaco presents its latest collection, Collection Printemps, a refined ode to the season built around the soft radiance of lilac and the precision of geometric design. At the heart of the collection, lilac takes centre stage – infusing each piece with a delicate glow that captures the very essence of spring. Drawing inspiration from Art Deco structure and romantic atmosphere, the collection balances graphic precision with whisper-soft femininity, resulting in jewellery that feels both timeless and deeply of the moment. Geometric…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has proposed hosting a second round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad as early as Thursday, two Pakistani officials have said. Negotiating teams could return to Islamabad this week, the sources said on Tuesday, days after the highest-level talks between the two countries since the 1979 Islamic Revolution ended in the Pakistani capital without a breakthrough. The Pakistani officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak to the press, said the proposal would depend on whether the parties request a different location or not. One of the…
Marisa Trisolino, CEO of euNetworks. euNetworks, a pan-European digital infrastructure company, recently announced that it has been named as a connectivity partner for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. euNetworks is one of the first connectivity partners announced for this new, independent cloud for Europe, and will play an important role providing private, direct, secure cloud access to customers. Located entirely within the EU, the AWS European Sovereign Cloud is designed to meet evolving sovereignty needs within the region, including stringent data residency, operational autonomy and resiliency requirements. euNetworks is strategically positioned to support these capabilities through secure, direct connections that…
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military said Tuesday that a soldier had been killed and three others injured in clashes in southern Lebanon.“Sergeant Major Ayal Uriel Bianco, aged 30, from Katzrin, a firefighting vehicle driver in the 188th Brigade, fell during combat in southern Lebanon,” the Israeli military said in a statement.The death of the Israeli solider is the first since a US-Iran temporary truce came into force that Tel Aviv insisted does not include the country where it is fighting Tehran-backed Hezbollah.The injured included one soldier in moderate condition and two with slight injuries, the army said.The incident comes as…