Establishments that employ expatriates who violate regulations, allow their workers to work for themselves or for others, or employ workers sponsored by other employers face a fine of up to SAR100,000, the Ministry of Interior said on Monday. Other penalties include a ban on recruiting new workers for up to five years, publication of the establishment’s name, and up to one year in prison for the responsible manager, who will be deported if an expatriate. Fines are multiplied by the number of workers involved, the ministry said. The ministry urged compliance with residency, labor, and border security regulations, and called…
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Parents across the UAE are being urged to keep children at home if they develop flu-like symptoms, as some schools report influenza cases across different year groups and remind families about measures to limit the spread of infection. Messages being sent to parents are asking them to monitor children for symptoms including fever, cough, sore throat, a runny or blocked nose, body aches and fatigue. Some children may also experience vomiting or diarrhoea. Schools are stressing that students experiencing flu-like symptoms should stay home and avoid contact with others “until they have been free of fever for at least 24…
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), launched EXOBOT, the flagship electric vehicles from CEER, Saudi Arabia’s national automotive company, on Monday. The launch marks a major milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to develop an advanced automotive industry and expand its industrial base. “The launch of CEER’s first vehicles represents another step forward in Saudi Arabia’s progression to build a sustainable and prosperous industrial ecosystem,” the Crown Prince said. “It further enables the automotive sector as a key driver of economic growth, through attracting investments, empowering national talent, and expanding…
Rapid AI adoption and emerging risks such as post-quantum threats are adding new layers of complexity to the cybersecurity landscape, placing greater pressure on enterprises to balance innovation with security, governance and measurable business outcomes. Bulwark Technologies has spent 27 years building its cybersecurity presence across the region, while adapting its portfolio and partner ecosystem to address evolving enterprise requirements. Jose Menacherry, Managing Director, Bulwark Technologies, discussed with Sandhya D’Mello, Technology Editor, CPI Media Group, at GISEC Global 2026, the company’s growth journey; the changing cybersecurity landscape; responsible AI adoption; the importance of human oversight; and why organisations need to…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) yesterday signed a joint executive program with a Syrian civil society organization to build and equip a complex in Saraqib, Idlib Governorate, in a project funded by a donor. The complex will include a health center providing daily medical consultations, hemodialysis, reproductive health services, and laboratory testing, along with community facilities that expand access to medical care for people in Saraqib. Shops will also be built on the site, with their revenue funding the complex’s running costs so that services can continue, a model that ties humanitarian work to long-term sustainability. The…
WASHINGTON — Leading US news organizations filed on Monday a lawsuit against the US government two days after the White House abruptly stripped their correspondents of press access and prevented them from doing their jobs. “Without notice or process, the White House revoked our journalists’ credentials because it objected to our reporting,” CNN, MS NOW, and Politico said in a joint statement posted on X, warning that the move “threatens press freedom and the public’s right to independent journalism free from government interference.” The reporters’ entry badges were disabled on Saturday, a day after US President Donald Trump suddenly announced…
As schools across the UAE reinforce rules around student appearance for the new academic year, some boys may have to rethink their usual trip to the barber. Several schools are restricting extreme or shaved hairstyles, including cuts where parts of the head are shaved with a razor or blade while other sections are left longer. Such partially shaved styles can fall under ‘qaza‘, while barbers are also seeing families move away from skin-level fades as they look for school-friendly alternatives. But that does not mean boys are left with only one or two basic options. Onur, a Turkish master barber at…
MAKKAH — Sheikh Ibrahim bin Adel Al-Madani, a longtime muezzin of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, has died on Monday at the age of 51. Sheikh Al-Madani was one of the 24 principal muezzins at the Grand Mosque and a member of the mosque’s Makbariyah (call to prayer system). Six of these 24 muezzins rotate each day to deliver the calls for the five daily prayers as well as the first Fajr adhan, with Al-Madani becoming particularly associated with the early morning call to prayer. Alongside delivering the adhan, Al-Madani was known for relaying the takbirs behind the imam from…
DUBAI —Iran and the United States exchanged new threats on Monday, raising fears of a return to all-out hostilities in the Iran war ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York on Monday. US President Donald Trump said Iran would fail economically or face its leadership being wiped out if it didn’t make a deal, and the Iranian military said it would retaliate harshly to any fresh attack. Trump told Fox News on Sunday that he was in “deciding mode” as he considers options including “wiping Iran out,” “letting them rot economically,” or trying again to strike a deal…
Various regions across Saudi Arabia are witnessing national, sporting, and entertainment events as part of Saudi National Day celebrations, held this year under the slogan “Our Pride Lies in Our Nature,” expressing national pride and belonging and drawing on values associated with Saudi identity, including authenticity, courage, generosity, and ambition. National Day celebrations continue today across the Kingdom with a series of air, sea, and land shows, alongside cultural and entertainment programs, creating a festive atmosphere that reflects broad community participation in this national occasion. Sporting activities are also contributing to this year’s National Day celebrations through various competitions and…