Ehab Helmy, Principal Solutions Architect, Nutanix Database Services at Nutanix. New integration with MongoDB Ops Manager streamlines database lifecycle management, recovery, and automation for enterprise environments.Dubai —Nutanix has strengthened its database management proposition with the launch of a certified integration between its Nutanix Database Service (NDB) and MongoDB Ops Manager, marking a significant step forward in simplifying enterprise-grade MongoDB operations. Announced in Dubai, the integration is designed to address a growing demand among organisations for tighter coordination between infrastructure automation and database lifecycle management. Enterprises across the Middle East and Africa are accelerating digital transformation and AI adoption, driving an…
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RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports has announced the commencement of receiving online applications for Makkah entry permits for resident workers during the 2026 Hajj season. Applications can be submitted via the Absher and Muqeem portals, and there is no need for in-person visits to passport offices in this respect. All arrangements are in place in this regard through technical integration with the Makkah Entry Permit service, the directorate revealed. The Absher Individuals platform is designated for permit issuance for GCC citizens, Premium Residency holders, investors, mothers of Saudi citizens, domestic workers, and non-Saudi family members. The Muqeem portal…
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Ishaq Dar. During the call, they reviewed the latest developments regarding the talks held in Islamabad between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran and emphasized the importance of continuing diplomatic efforts to restore stability in the region. Source: Riyadh Daily
(L-R) Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor Saudi Arabia & Mohammed Tayem, Technology Unit Manager, Dar Beta Information Technology. Sherif Azzam, Business Unit Manager, Comstor Saudi Arabia and Mohammed Tayem, Technology Unit Manager, Dar Beta Information Technology, sat down to discuss cybersecurity threats facing Saudi Arabia and the necessary steps organisations should take to protect their regional investments alongside Cisco Security. Cybersecurity is a top priority across the region. How do you see the current security landscape evolving in Saudi Arabia? Sherif Azzam: Saudi Arabia is undergoing one of the most ambitious digital transformations globally, driven by Vision 2030. With…
RIYADH — The Administrative Court in Riyadh has upheld a government entity’s decision to terminate an employee for absenteeism, ruling that signing attendance records without performing job duties constitutes absence from work. The judgment, published by the Board of Grievances, stems from a case in which the plaintiff sought compensation after his employment was terminated for allegedly being absent. According to the court summary, the employee had signed in on attendance logs but left the workplace immediately without carrying out his duties for a full month. The plaintiff acknowledged the behavior but argued that it should not be considered absenteeism.…
PARIS — A section of the original spiral staircase from the Eiffel Tower will be auctioned in Paris on May 21, according to Le Parisien. The piece, consisting of 14 riveted steel steps dating back to the tower’s construction in 1889, will be sold by Artcurial. It is expected to fetch between €120,000 ($140,000) and €150,000 ($175,000), and has been held by a private collector for more than 40 years. Designed under engineer Gustave Eiffel, the staircase originally connected the second and third levels of the iconic monument. It was dismantled in 1983 during modernization work, when 20 sections were…
SanDisk’s Extreme Fit USB-C flash drive sits almost flush with the device, designed for always-on storage expansion. Ultra-compact design meets up to 1TB capacity and 400MB/s speeds, built for plug-and-stay convenience across modern USB-C devices SanDisk has introduced the Extreme Fit USB-C flash drive, positioning it as the world’s smallest 1TB USB-C storage device. While the headline claim grabs attention, real-world usage reveals where this drive genuinely stands out — its “plug-and-stay” philosophy. Design and usability: Built to disappear First impressions are dominated by size — or rather, the lack of it. The drive sits almost flush with a laptop’s…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) clinics provided healthcare services to 6,905 patients at Zaatari Camp for Syrian refugees in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan during March 2026. General medicine clinics received 2,059 patients, including 538 patients treated at the internal medicine clinic for diabetes, hypertension, and asthma. Pediatric clinics saw 552 patients, while dental clinics saw 325. The women’s health clinic received 475 patients; 180 were treated at the ENT clinic, 247 at the ophthalmology clinic, 53 at the cardiology clinic, 119 at the diagnostic radiology clinic, 171 at the dermatology clinic, and 125 at the rehabilitation…
Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana said Monday that it had appointed the former Gucci boss Stefano Cantino as its co-chief executive, part of a management shake-up as it seeks to refinance its debt. He will be co-CEO with Alfonso Dolce, the brother of D&G co-founder and designer Domenico Dolce, the company said in a statement. Alfonso Dolce has also been chairman since January following the resignation of the brand’s other co-founder, designer Stefano Gabbana, who retains his creative duties. Cantino is a fashion veteran who most recently served as chief executive of rival luxury brand Gucci. D&G said his…
SYDNEY — Australia has appointed a woman to head its army for the first time in its 125-year history, as part of a reshuffle in the leadership of the country’s defense forces. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, the current chief of joint capabilities, will become the chief of army in July, the government said in a statement on Monday. She will replace Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, who assumed the post in July 2022. Coyle’s career spans nearly four decades, during which she has held several senior command roles, including during operations in Afghanistan and the Middle East. Her appointment comes as…