The International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with King Abdulaziz University, represented by the Center of Research Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AIADS), to foster collaboration in scientific research and artificial intelligence and data science applications. The MoU aims to support the responsible, ethical, and inclusive use of smart technologies. The MoU was signed during the fourth edition of the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, hosted by Saudi Arabia in Riyadh. Source: Riyadh Daily
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RIYADH — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Arab League joined several Arab and Islamic countries and organizations in strongly condemning the Houthi terrorist attack targeting the holy city of Makkah. The OIC, which groups 57 Muslim countries, condemned the attacks against Makkah, saying they endangered civilians, violated the sanctity of holy sites and mosques and provoked the sentiments of Muslims around the world. Arab League Secretary General Nabil Fahmy condemned the attempted UAV attack on Makkah, following the Kingdom’s interception and destruction of the hostile aircraft south of the city before it could breach the holy site’s restricted…
Indian storyteller Laksh Maheshwari is bringing his live show Khushiyan – A Journey to Find Joy to Dubai this September. The show will take place at Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Indian High School, on September 26, following performances across India and other international cities. Khushiyan centres around a simple question: what truly makes us happy? Laksh explores the idea through humour, personal experiences, memories and observations from everyday life. Before taking his storytelling to the stage, Laksh built an online following under the name “Single.Handedly”, where he shared stories influenced by poetry, Sufi philosophy and his own experiences. He later became an author, publishing The…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Health announced that it has started on Wednesday providing the seasonal influenza vaccine as part of its efforts to promote preventive health and facilitate access to healthcare services. The ministry noted that groups most at risk of complications from seasonal influenza include people with chronic diseases, those over 50, children aged six months to five years, pregnant women, people with severe obesity, and healthcare workers, stressing the importance of vaccination. The ministry revealed that 95.5 percent of influenza-related hospitalizations last year were those who failed to receive a vaccine. The ministry emphasized the vaccine’s effectiveness…
Statement by Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki: “At 18:50 on Tuesday evening, September 15, 2026, the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone launched by the terrorist Houthi militia before it entered the prohibited airspace area of the Holy City of Makkah. The hostile drone was intercepted in southern Makkah. This hostile and terrorist act is the second attempt to target Makkah, following the first attempt with a ballistic missile on July 27, 2017. This can only be described as a disgraceful act, an attempt to target…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, announced the completion of school fitness screenings for new students for the 1448 AH academic year to support student health and safety and promote the quality of preventive health services. The ministry said the screening covered about 332,931 male and female students. The initiative included administering required basic vaccinations, raising families’ awareness of any identified health conditions, and guiding them toward appropriate follow-up and care. The Ministry of Health reaffirmed its collaboration with the Ministry of Education, the Public Health Authority, and health clusters to provide essential…
Doomscrolling may be one of the most pervasive digital-age problems we’re facing. Across generations, people are stuck in a cycle of aimlessly scrolling through Reels, TikTok or whatever else has them hooked, caught in a seemingly endless loop that can be hard to escape when a smartphone is always within reach. So, perhaps it’s only fitting that one country has officially started paying its residents to… read. Singapore has launched a new nationwide initiative called ReadSG, which is attempting to lure residents away from their screens and back to books with a small monetary incentive. The idea is for people…
WASHINGTON —For a third time, the US House of Representatives has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval. The roll call late Tuesday, 220-204, was similar to earlier efforts this summer, with a few more Republicans joining all Democrats voting to bring an end to the conflict. None of the resolutions have made it to the president’s desk, where Trump would almost certainly veto the measure. Seven House Republicans backed the resolution, including three voting in favour for the first time.…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) implemented a volunteer medical project for open-heart surgery for children in Dar es Salaam, the United Republic of Tanzania, from September 4 to 11, 2026, with the participation of 20 volunteers from various medical specialties. During the campaign, the center’s volunteer medical team performed 29 open-heart surgeries, all of which were successfully completed. The project is an extension of Saudi Arabia’s volunteer medical projects carried out through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, in several countries in need, to assist individuals and families with limited incomes. Source: Riyadh Daily
STRASBOURG — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that Canada has been invited to become the first “associate member” of the European Union. She announced the move during her 2026 State of the Union address in Strasbourg, to an audience including not only MEPs but also Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who attended her speech in the midst of a trade war with the United States. Von der Leyen said she wanted to work on “opening the door” for Canada, which would involve closer ties on various key sectors. Carney, who is due to address the…