As young people continue to spend more of their lives online, cyberbullying remains one of the most urgent challenges affecting their confidence, wellbeing and sense of safety. To help make positive digital behaviour more visible and culturally relevant, global technology group e&, in collaboration with Dubai-born fashion label Mrs Keepa, has launched CTRL + BLOCK, a youth-focused movement that encourages young people to block online bullying, set boundaries and take control of their online spaces. CTRL + BLOCK reframes blocking not as silence or retreat, but as an act of self-respect, agency and protection. The movement aims to normalise the…
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The Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) signed two agreements aimed at enhancing water security and strengthening development cooperation during the 2026 IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Baku. The signing took place in the presence of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and IsDB President and Chairman of the IsDB Group Mohammad Al-Jasser. The agreements were signed by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy and Chairman of the IsDB Board of Governors Mikayil Jabbarov and IsDB Vice President (Operations) Dr. Rami Ahmad. They mark a new step in strengthening the long-term partnership between Azerbaijan and the IsDB in support of…
BEIRUT — Israel on Friday carried out a wave of deadly strikes across Lebanon in response to a Hezbollah attack that killed four soldiers in Lebanon despite the US-Iran agreement declaring an end to the conflict on all fronts. The Israeli military said it had struck 80 targets linked to the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah and killed “dozens” of its members. At least 18 people have been killed in southern Lebanon following Israeli air strikes overnight, the country’s health ministry said while the Israeli military says four of its soldiers were also killed. It comes a day after the US…
PARIS — A French appeals court confirmed on Friday that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case. A woman accused the Paris St-Germain defender of raping her at his home in the French capital in 2023, when she was aged 24. An investigating judge ordered a trial in February 2026 and French media report that Hakimi, 27, failed with a recent appeal to have the trial dismissed. Hakimi, who is currently playing with Morocco at the World Cup after winning the Champions League for a second straight year with PSG, has consistently…
WASHINGTON — A new round of direct set to take place on Friday between the United States and Iran in Switzerland have been postponed after US Vice President JD Vance delayed a planned trip to Geneva. Talkswere abruptly canceled as Israel and Hezbollah traded their most violent strikes since the ceasefire was established. The talks were set to begin in the Swiss village of Obbürgen two days after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that opened a 60-day window to negotiate a permanent understanding over Iran’s nuclear program, while getting oil traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz.…
PARIS — France’s foreign ministry denied on Friday that it had asked for the ban of an Iranian opposition rally that had been due to take place on Saturday in Paris following a phone call by the Iranian foreign minister to his French counterpart. The Paris-based National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) said earlier in the day that the Paris police had banned their rally at the last minute and linked it to a call by France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot with Iran’s Abbas Araghchi on Thursday, where they discussed the latest developments to end the Iran war. The…
Saudi Ambassador to the Republic of Tunisia Mohammed Al-Buraithan presented a copy of his credentials to Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti during a meeting today at the ministry’s headquarters in Tunis. Ambassador Al-Buraithan affirmed the strength of bilateral relations and the need to further develop them. Nafti welcomed Ambassador Al-Buraithan, wished him success in his new duties, and praised the depth of bilateral relations. Source: Riyadh Daily
Ericsson recently named David Hammarwall, an executive within its Americas division, to lead its Business Area Networks division. This change comes as the previous networks chief, Per Narvinger, is lined up to replace Borje Ekholm as CEO. Hammarwall is currently head of Customer Unit T-Mobile in Market Area Americas, a position he has held since 2023. He joined Ericsson in 2007 and worked in various roles including as the heads of Product Area Networks, Product Line Radio and Product Line 5G RAN. The appointment is due to take effect on 1 October 2026, when current Networks chief Narvinger steps into…
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense celebrated the graduation of 40 female recruits who completed a qualification program in civil defense operations, safety and fire protection. The graduation ceremony was attended by Director General of Civil Defense Lt. Gen. Dr. Hamoud Al-Faraj at the directorate’s headquarters in Riyadh. The recruits received training, knowledge and essential skills related to civil defense work, enhancing their academic and practical capabilities in the fields of safety and risk prevention. The program aims to support the protection and safety system and strengthen operational readiness. Source: Saudi Gazette
The Institute of Public Administration (IPA), through its Business Center, concluded the Future-Proofed Leadership track yesterday. The track, carried out by IPA with Harvard Business Impact, was attended by a number of senior leaders from government and semi-government entities. IPA said the track aimed to develop leadership capabilities and strengthen the readiness of national leaders to keep pace with rapid changes by applying modern global practices in leading institutional transformation and achieving sustainability, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives. The track forms part of IPA’s efforts to develop national leaders through specialized programs and tracks implemented in partnership with…