ONTARIO — A former airline pilot in Canada has been arrested for allegedly flying tens of thousands of passengers for nearly 17 years with a fake pilot’s license, Canadian police announced on Tuesday. Police in Peel, Ontario, said they had charged former Air Canada captain Geoffrey Wall with fraud and other charges following a four-month investigation. “This case is deeply concerning and strikes at the heart of public trust and safety, as the accused is alleged to have put hundreds of thousands of passengers at risk across more than 900 domestic and international flights,” Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah…
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RIYADH — Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed El-Khereiji and Spain’s Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs, Diego Belío, reviewed bilateral relations and regional and international developments during a meeting on Tuesday. El-Khereiji received Martínez Belío at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh, and the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation across various fields between the two friendly countries. They also exchanged views on regional and international developments and the efforts being made in this regard. The meeting was attended by Spain’s Ambassador to the Kingdom, Javier María. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Production Index recorded a decline of 19.1 percent in April 2026 compared to the same month of the previous year, driven by decreases in both mining and quarrying, and manufacturing activities. On a monthly basis, the index also recorded a decline of 6.8 percent. In its report released on Wednesday, the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) stated that the sub-index for mining and quarrying activity fell by 29.9 percent year-on-year in April 2026, while registering a monthly decline of 9.3 percent. According to the report, the sub-index for manufacturing activity decreased by 6.1 percent compared…
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President and FIFA Senior Vice President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa affirmed that Asia enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals with unprecedented confidence and ambition, marking its largest-ever participation in the tournament. In a statement ahead of the World Cup, he said: “Asian teams demonstrated during qualifying their ability to compete at the highest levels through technical quality, discipline, and ambition. This places our representatives before a historic opportunity to achieve new milestones that enhance Asia’s standing among the world’s elite national teams.” He added: “A record nine Asian teams qualifying for the World…
MANAMA — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries renewed their commitment to peace, good neighborliness and diplomatic solutions while questioning how future relations with Iran can be built amid continued attacks against regional states. In a statement issued at the end of its 167th Ministerial Council meeting in Manama on Wednesday, the GCC said: “How can future relations be built amid the continuation of these attacks and the insistence on pursuing them?” It warned that continued aggression would only lead to further isolation while the door to dialogue remains open to those who choose wisdom and good neighborliness. The statement was…
RIYADH — The Board of Trustees of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has appointed Princess Dr. Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz as the institute’s new chief executive officer, succeeding founding CEO Richard Attias. Princess Dr. Maha brings extensive leadership experience across healthcare, higher education, research, institutional development and international engagement. Most recently, she served as Vice President of External Relations and Advancement at Alfaisal University, where she played a key role in strengthening the university’s global partnerships and reputation. In her new role, Princess Dr. Maha will lead the next phase of growth for the FII Institute, advancing its…
Carl Windsor, CISO, Fortinet. Skills gap challenges persist in a high-stakes landscape where cybercriminals weaponise AI and IT professionals lack proficiency to use the technology defensively. Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, has released the 2026 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, revealing the emerging and persistent challenges organisations face as they grapple with ongoing cybersecurity skill shortages and an ever-evolving threat landscape. Key findings from the global survey show that the lack of cybersecurity skills, stemming in part from insufficient investment in cybersecurity talent, remains a top cause of devastating security breaches. While cyber…
The General Administration of Education in Madinah Region has launched the educational sports academy to discover and nurture athletic talent and provide a specialized educational environment that combines academic achievement with sports training in line with best practices. The academy targets 300 students from the fourth grade of elementary school through the third grade of intermediate school in 12 classes, helping them develop their athletic abilities while continuing their education. The academy offers training programs in football, basketball, karate, and swimming to help refine students’ athletic skills and develop their potential. Source: Riyadh Daily
ASTANA —Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef in Astana on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries and opportunities to develop investment partnerships in the industrial and mining sectors. The meeting highlighted the growing fraternal and economic relations between Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan and emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral trade and enabling the private sector to capitalize on opportunities in priority industrial sectors in support of the economic diversification goals of the two friendly countries. The meeting also reviewed opportunities for…