The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) at Al-Haditha border crossing thwarted an attempt to smuggle 154,108 amphetamine (Captagon) pills concealed within a shipment of tents arriving in the Kingdom. ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi stated that the seizure was made possible through the use of advanced security technologies and inspection equipment. Following the discovery, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, leading to the arrest of five individuals intended to receive the shipment within Saudi Arabia. Al-Harbi reaffirmed ZATCA’s commitment to securing the Kingdom’s borders and protecting society from the smuggling of prohibited substances. He urged the public…
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Meta has announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to bring tens of millions of AWS Graviton cores into its compute portfolio, positioning the company among the largest Graviton customers globally. Processing cores are units within CPUs that enable workloads critical to the development and deployment of advanced AI systems. The agreement marks an expansion of Meta’s long-standing relationship with AWS and supports the company’s broader strategy to diversify compute infrastructure amid rising demand for AI capabilities. The first deployment will include tens of millions of Graviton cores, with flexibility to scale further in line with evolving AI requirements.…
There’s a certain kind of audacity that has always defined Jacob & Co. The maison is no stranger to spectacle, but beneath that affinity for theatre lies a deep, instinctive refusal to accept limits. When Jacob Arabo began his journey four decades ago, he wasn’t simply setting diamonds into jewellery; he was asking what else they could become. That question has come to shape a house where gem-setting and watchmaking don’t just coexist — they feed off each other. If you’ve followed the Billionaire line, you’ll know it has never been about restraint. It’s where Jacob & Co. allows itself…
Abha is currently witnessing the peak of the jacaranda blooming season as its streets and parks are transformed into picturesque landscapes dominated by vibrant purple hues, reflecting the unique mountainous environment of Aseer Region and reinforcing the city’s growing appeal as a seasonal tourist destination. Jacaranda trees line roads and urban walkways, their blossoms cascading over sidewalks to form natural corridors that attract residents and visitors alike. The area has witnessed a notable influx of visitors seeking to enjoy the mild spring weather, alongside strong attendance from photographers and content creators. These conditions have contributed to increased tourism activity and…
Burj Al Arab has never been a hotel that does things halfway, not when it first rose out of an artificial island in the late 1990s, and not now, as it prepares to disappear behind hoardings for an 18-month restoration that will take it offline for the first time in its history. The project will be led by French interior architect Tristan Auer, known for his sensitive work on Paris landmarks like the Hôtel de Crillon. Officially, the brief is to refresh the interiors, enhance performance and prepare the hotel for the future of luxury, while keeping its intrinsic essence…
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 500 blankets on Wednesday to the most vulnerable groups in Deir ez-Zor Governorate in the Syrian Arab Republic, benefiting 250 families, as part of Saudi aid provided to the brotherly Syrian people. This comes within the framework of the ongoing humanitarian and relief efforts provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to support the brotherly Syrian people and alleviate their suffering. Source: Riyadh Daily
Among the biggest challenges in brain cancer treatment are finding the tumour clearly and getting medicine to reach it. Researchers in Abu Dhabi say they may have found a way to address both problems at once. A team at New York University Abu Dhabi has developed smart molecules that made brain tumours visible on MRI scans while also helping destroy cancer cells in laboratory tests and animal studies. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. The research focused on glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. It is the most common malignant brain tumour…
Abha is currently witnessing the peak of the jacaranda blooming season as its streets and parks are transformed into picturesque landscapes dominated by vibrant purple hues, reflecting the unique mountainous environment of Aseer Region and reinforcing the city’s growing appeal as a seasonal tourist destination. Jacaranda trees line roads and urban walkways, their blossoms cascading over sidewalks to form natural corridors that attract residents and visitors alike. The area has witnessed a notable influx of visitors seeking to enjoy the mild spring weather, alongside strong attendance from photographers and content creators. These conditions have contributed to increased tourism activity and…
How can I start investing as a UAE resident (expat or citizen), and what mix of local and international assets — stocks, ETFs, real estate, gold — offers balanced long-term growth? — Shreya Pillai If you live in the UAE whether you’re an expat or a citizen you have something incredibly powerful working in your favour: one of the most tax-advantaged environments in the world. There is no personal income tax and generally no capital gains tax on most investments. That is a huge advantage. However, some business and real-estate gains can be taxed, and your home country may still…
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 500 blankets on Wednesday to the most vulnerable groups in Deir ez-Zor Governorate in the Syrian Arab Republic, benefiting 250 families, as part of Saudi aid provided to the brotherly Syrian people. This comes within the framework of the ongoing humanitarian and relief efforts provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to support the brotherly Syrian people and alleviate their suffering. Source: Riyadh Daily