The General Directorate of Passports announced it is fully ready to receive participating national teams and visiting delegations arriving for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup championship, scheduled to take place in Jeddah from September 23 to October 6. The directorate confirmed that passport control counters at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah have been reinforced with qualified personnel and advanced technical systems to ensure seamless and expedited entry procedures for all travelers. Source: Riyadh Daily
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Johnny Karam, Cohesity, explains how agentic AI is expanding enterprise attack surfaces and why organisations must automate the recovery of critical data. Source: Tahawul Tech
Day one of GISEC Global 2026 delivered a high‑impact programme that brought emerging AI‑enabled threats, national cyber resilience and critical infrastructure protection into sharp focus, as international experts examined the technologies and geopolitical forces reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. AI and the changing cyber threat landscape Across the Main Stage, discussions examined how artificial intelligence is transforming both cyber defence and cybercrime. During ‘Cybersecurity Is Defining the New Order,’ H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, explored the strategic implications of AI-enabled cyber threats, with critical infrastructure remaining a major target. He stressed that cyber resilience is…
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s national carrier wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), launched its inaugural direct flights to Manchester today in collaboration with the Air Connectivity Program (ACP). Manchester is the airline’s second destination in the United Kingdom, following the launch of its London service on June 10. Developed under the ACP to expand international routes and seat capacity to priority markets, the route operates three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The service connects travelers from northern England directly with Riyadh and offers onward connections across the carrier’s growing network. The route is expected to…
Walking into Em Sherif Deli’s new Al Ain branch, we were immediately met with warm hospitality. Located at Al Mutarid Lifestyle Centre, the restaurant has a casual and welcoming feel, with warm lighting, wooden interiors and both indoor and outdoor seating. It is the brand’s third location in the UAE, following two branches in Dubai, and its first in Al Ain. Once we sat down, the shawarma immediately caught our attention on the menu. Before ordering, we ended up speaking to a man at a nearby table and asked what he thought we should try. He recommended the shawarma and…
MADRID — Authorities began moving thousands of migrants to a new tented site in Ceuta on Friday, with police struggling to maintain order as people fought to secure a spot at the new site after weeks of living on the beaches and streets in the port area of the Spanish territory in north Africa. Officers struggled to contain crowds of people jostling to secure a place at the site after weeks of living on the beaches. Shots could be heard, with reports that police fired into the air. Several hundred migrants have now reached the camp, which has a capacity…
A few years ago, owning their own salons might have felt like a distant dream for Shamma Alharithi, Haya Alshahrani and Areej Alwabil. Today, they are among a wave of female entrepreneurs reshaping the Kingdom’s landscape. Their journeys from passionate enthusiasts to business owners capture the true pulse of L’Oréal in Saudi Arabia: a story that goes far beyond corporate milestones. A recent study by Paris-based consultancy Asterès revealed that L’Oréal supports a SR3.2 billion value chain and over 8,765 direct and indirect jobs in the Kingdom. In 2026, L’Oréal doubled its workforce in Saudi Arabia, with over 50% of…
Bachir Moussa, Regional Vice President EMEA South, Nozomi Networks. Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT, IoT and CPS cybersecurity, will be taking part in GISEC Global 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Center (DEC) in Expo City Dubai from September 16 to 18. The company will exhibit how businesses can move from responding to incidents as they occur to taking a more proactive approach to managing cyber risk by enhancing their cyber resilience across OT, IoT and cyber-physical systems. The UAE and the wider Middle East continue to prioritise building national cyber resilience and safeguarding critical infrastructure. In line with these…
The UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (GFEAI 2026) in Riyadh featured a presentation on Saudi Arabia’s efforts to move from theoretical frameworks to practical implementation in managing AI-related risks. The presentation highlighted the National AI Risk Management Framework issued by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA). During the session, experts and AI specialists from around the world learned about SDAIA’s efforts and the importance of risk management as a fundamental component of AI governance. Discussions also addressed its role in supporting entities in developing and adopting AI solutions. The National AI Risk Management Framework serves…
The partnership brought skin-health awareness, sun-protection guidance and well-being activities to delivery riders across the UAE Published: Fri 18 Sept 2026, 3:00 PM They show up for us every day. This time, NAOS wanted to show up for them. On 8 September, NAOS, together with its Bioderma brand, joined talabat Rider League at Danube Sports World as the official skincare partner, bringing skin health awareness, practical sun-protection guidance, sports, engagement and moments of appreciation to the riders. “For NAOS, social responsibility starts with seeing the person behind the service. It is about recognising the people who quietly support our everyday…