RIYADH — Arab and Islamic countries on Thursday strongly condemned the Israeli occupation authorities’ approval of a law permitting the imposition of the death penalty against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Türkiye, Qatar and the UAE denounced the Israeli occupying power’s enactment of the law in its parliament (Knesset), which allows the application of the death penalty against Palestinians. The ministers warned that the move represents an escalation of discriminatory practices that entrench a system of apartheid and deny Palestinians their rights and existence in…
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH) successfully applied gene therapy in a patient with sickle cell disease by modifying hematopoietic stem cells to correct the underlying genetic defect, followed by reinfusion of the modified cells, as part of a clinical trial aimed at expanding treatment options for patients ineligible for allogeneic stem cell transplantation. The milestone reflects KFSH’s ongoing efforts to advance its gene therapy program, bridging clinical care with translational research. By leveraging patient-specific genetic profiles, the hospital is enabling more precise, personalized treatment approaches for complex conditions. Beyond addressing the root cause of disease, gene therapy…
Adrian DCunha is the Head of IT at Mai Dubai. He works primarily to drive digital transformation and operational excellence in company. With a 6+ year tenure, he has witnessed tremendous organisation growth and recently took the time to discuss it. How has Mai Dubai’s growth impacted the way operations are managed across the organisation? Mai Dubai’s rapid growth has required us to rethink how we manage our operations from end-to-end. As volumes increase, customers increase, and we expand into new regions or product lines, the complexity of operations grows. This pushed us to standardise workflows and reduce mounting paperwork.…
RIYADH — The number of visitors to Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector has surpassed 89 million during the year 2025, according to the General Entertainment Authority (GEA). The authority said in its annual report for the regulatory affairs sector for 2025 that the total number of licenses issued last year reached 6,490. In addition, 472 entertainment destinations were licensed during the year, compared to 422 destinations in 2024, representing a 12 percent increase. The total number of active entertainment destinations reached 975, compared to 513 destinations in 2024. These figures reflect the scale of activity and growth witnessed by the entertainment…
TEHRAN — Iran on Thursday warned of “broader” and “crushing” attacks on the US and Israel in response to President Donald Trump’s latest threat to hit Iran “extremely hard” and bomb the Islamic republic “back to the Stone Ages” over the coming weeks. A spokesperson for Iran’s military said US-Israeli attacks on the country have been “insignificant”, claiming the two countries have “incomplete” information about Tehran’s military capabilities and equipment. The war, which erupted more than a month ago with US-Israeli strikes on Iran, has spread throughout the Middle East and roiled the global economy, impacting hundreds of millions worldwide.…
The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) has unveiled the “Historical Atlas of the Prophet’s Sirah” at the third Umrah and Ziyarah Forum in Madinah. Darah CEO Turki Alshuwaier said that the Atlas is a scholarly initiative designed to serve the Prophet’s biography and raise its presence in public awareness. It documents the locations of key events in the Prophet’s life and translates them into precise maps and geographical routes, linking historical narratives to the actual sites where they occurred. He highlighted that the launch reflects a growing interest in enriching the educational and cultural experience of pilgrims…
Sabya Sen, Vice President, IMEA & APAC, Alteryx. Move Comes as the Middle East and APAC Emerge as Global Hubs for AI Innovation and Enterprise Investment Dubai —Alteryx, Inc., a leading AI-ready data and analytics company, today announced the appointment of Sabya Sen as Vice President, IMEA and APAC, to lead its business across India, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific (IMEA & APAC). In this role, Sen will focus on accelerating customer outcomes and scaling adoption of the Alteryx One platform across some of the world’s fastest-growing markets for AI and data innovation. Sen brings deep regional expertise and a strong track record of execution to this role. Most recently, he served as…
RIYADH — The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has approved amendments to the Executive Regulation of the Companies Law for listed joint stock companies as part of enhancing the regulatory framework governing the removal of board members and the mechanism for determining and distributing profits in listed companies. The amendments aimed to establish clear controls for the removal of board members by the general assembly, strengthening corporate governance by enabling shareholders to exercise their rights, monitor board performance, enhance transparency, and improve investor protection, thereby supporting capital market stability. They also introduce greater flexibility in regulatory requirements related to distributable…
RIYADH — The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has approved a regulatory framework for offering Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) in the Nomu parallel market. This is through amendments to the Executive Regulation of the Companies Law for listed joint stock companies, the Rules on the Offer of Securities and Continuing Obligations, and the Glossary of Defined Terms used in the CMA’s regulations and rules. The amendments will come into force upon publication. The amendments aimed to diversify available investment products and encourage private sector companies to pursue listing, contributing to meeting financing needs, increasing offerings, and enhancing liquidity in…
Under the patronage of Governor of Al-Jouf Region Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Suwair Nasser Al-Sahli inaugurated the second edition of the Al-Jouf Winter Festival, in the presence of several directors of government and security agencies, and with notable attendance from residents and visitors. The inauguration ceremony featured a musical operetta performed by the Saudi Ardah troupe, presenting an artistic tableau that reflected the region’s cultural heritage. Following this, the heritage village was opened, comprising 20 pavilions dedicated to small family businesses and entrepreneurs. The village was designed according to northern Najdi architectural standards, showcasing the region’s…