MAKKAH — Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia warned that fines of up to SR100,000 will be imposed on anyone transporting holders of any type of visit visa into Makkah during the Hajj season.The ministry said the penalties apply from the first of Dhu al-Qa’dah, corresponding to April 20, until the fourteenth of Dhu al-Hijjah, corresponding to May 30. The ministry explained that the fine applies to those transporting individuals to the Holy capital Makkah and the Holy Sites. In addition to the financial penalty, the ministry said authorities will seek judicial confiscation of the land transport vehicle used in…
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SUSE, a global leader of enterprise open source solutions, has announced SUSE AI Factory with NVIDIA. Built with SUSE AI and NVIDIA AI Enterprise, this unified software stack for enterprise AI is designed to seamlessly bridge the gap between local development and scalable enterprise production. SUSE have announced details of an AI Factory with NVIDIA, designed to provide developers and users with greater scalability, security and sovereignty. Operating as a turnkey digital factory producing enterprise-grade AI capabilities, this solution empowers enterprises by giving them the tools to assemble, deploy, manage, and govern AI applications consistently and at scale across any footprint,…
As students across Dubai juggle a mix of in-person and remote learning after a prolonged stretch of online classes, the transition has brought its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to rebuilding social connections and a sense of routine. For 16-year-old Dubai student Mehrin Shiras, the changing state of affairs highlighted a gap that needed to be filled. As a result, the Year 12 student and Head Girl at Repton Dubai launched ‘The Third Space’, a student-led initiative offering free creative sessions for children struggling with the loss of routine, social interaction and a sense of belonging. “The…
RIYADH — Over the past four decades, Saudi Arabia has experienced a wide range of weather conditions — from freezing temperatures to scorching heat, as well as periods of intense rainfall and mild spring air. Based on the National Center for Meteorology (NCM)’s long-term monitoring of May weather patterns from 1985-2025 across the Kingdom, a clearer picture is emerging of what to expect in the month ahead. According to the NCM’s analysis of May trends, the month records an average temperature of 29.4°C (based on the 1991–2020 baseline) and average rainfall of 8.2 mm. It ranks as the Kingdom’s fifth…
Enterprises can now deploy SUSE Linux and cloud-native solutions directly on OCI, simplifying procurement and accelerating AI and hybrid cloud deployments. Dubai — SUSE, a global leader of enterprise open source solutions and an Oracle partner, today announced that the entire SUSE portfolio is available on Oracle Marketplace and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The SUSE portfolio, available on Oracle Marketplace, provides enterprises with a streamlined way to access enterprise Linux and cloud native stacks. Its availability on OCI helps customers simplify procurement, accelerate deployment, and scale modern workloads, including AI, containerised applications, and hybrid cloud environments. “As multicloud adoption grows,…
The coffee sector in Najran Region is at the forefront of the modern agricultural and economic landscape, aligning with the national strategy to enhance food security and support locally produced high-value goods. Coffee trees are currently in a critical growth stage—flowering and fruit set. This phase, which runs from early March to the end of April, is essential to the production cycle, as fruit development coincides with late flowering. It offers farmers strong indicators of a productive harvest expected to supply the local market with high-quality produce. Farmer and agricultural expert Sadda Al-Haidar noted that the main harvest season begins in early…
TEHRAN — Iran on Tuesday night wheeled out what it said was a ballistic missile during a pro-regime rally in Tehran’s Enghelab Square, according to state media. Footage from Iranian state broadcaster IRIB shows large crowds gathering in the square in the heart of the capital as a two-week ceasefire was set to expire. US President Donald Trump extended the truce with Iran Tuesday night. Images showed people waving flags next to what Iran said was its Khorramshahr 4 medium-range ballistic missile. Iranian rockets were also displayed at rallies in other cities on Tuesday, state media showed. The display came…
DUBAI — A container ship near the Strait of Hormuz was attacked by an Iranian gunship early Wednesday after US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire hours before it was set to expire, according to the UK Maritime Traffic Organization (UKMTO). The ship was approached by a gunboat belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which gave no radio warning before it “fired upon the vessel,” the maritime authority said. The attack caused “heavy damage to the bridge,” it added. The crew were reported safe, with no fires or environmental impacts caused. The report did not give additional detail…
Dining is not an impersonal experience. Behind every memorable meal that one has had, there is a person — a chef, a waiter, a helper — who’s warmth has etched the experience in your minds and hearts. Today, as the hospitality industry navigates uncertainty, a unique initiative has been designed to help the workers — from bartenders, waiters, chefs and baristas to hostesses, supervisors and back-of-house teams — affected by current circumstances. The Art of Hosting, a local catering and events agency, has launched a programme, Family Meal, to support them by offering gourmet meals prepared by top chefs.…
The Anime & Manga Spot Summit & Expo held in Tokyo’s bustling neighborhood of Ikebukuro invites Middle Eastern anime fans to experience anime tourism, creating an exclusive and welcoming festival for international fans. Japanese animation (anime) has long captured the hearts of Middle Eastern fans through the adventures of Detective Conan, Doraemon, and many more cartoons. In recent years, anime fans head to Japan to visit real-life locations featured in their favorite shows, creating a modern type of set-jetting practice known as “Anime Tourism”. The festival launched in the fall of 2024 and 2025 to massive success, collaborating with different…