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…
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RIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced plans to construct a tunnel and 4 elevated bridges at the intersection of Thumama Road and Uthman ibn Affan Road. As part of the RCRC’s Road Axes Development Program and the Thumamah–Othman bin Affan intersection development project —falling within the Ring Roads and Major Axes Development Program — this initiative aims to enhance traffic flow and improve connectivity efficiency between the main roads. The four main bridges, totaling 2,000 meters in length, are intended to ensure seamless connectivity between the directions without traffic. As for the main tunnel —…
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s sincere condolences to Türkiye following a school shooting that resulted in the death of 9 people and injured 13. In a statement released on Thursday, the ministry shared the Kingdom’s heartfelt sympathy for the Republic of Türkiye and reaffirmed the Kingdom’s solidarity with the people in the city of Kahramanmaraş. The statement also wishes a speedy recovery to those injured during the incident. Source: Saudi Gazette
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met in Jeddah yesterday with President of the European Council António Costa. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the strategic partnership between the Kingdom and the EU and discussed the latest regional developments and their security and economic implications at the international level, as well as the coordination of efforts in this regard to enhance security and stability. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah; Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor…
Google recently released a standalone Gemini app for macOS which can be launched via a keyboard shortcut. This development has made the company’s proprietary AI assistant easier to access on Macs. Gemini is available globally as a free download. Once it is installed, it can be accessed with an Option-Space keyboard shortcut without the need to switch tabs. Along with routine AI tasks such as writing emails, drafting reports and planning vacations, the assistant can analyse what users are looking at on their Mac screens, including files and other applications which are open. Users can also generate images with Nano…
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…
DIA Holding, an international construction management company, has announced a long-term strategic partnership with UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, marking a significant new chapter in the UAE’s dynamic real estate sector. The collaboration will see the rollout of several joint ventures, beginning with LuzOra Residences — a premium residential development located in the prestigious Dubai Islands. With a total project value of approximately US$70 million, LuzOra Residences is designed as a hybrid Hotel & Residences concept, combining the benefits of home ownership with hotel-style convenience. The development targets a diverse buyer mix, with 70% of units allocated for investors and 30%…
CAIRO — The United States and Hamas held their first direct talks since the Gaza ceasefire as part of efforts to salvage the fragile US-brokered agreement, two Hamas sources said.A delegation led by senior US advisor Aryeh Lightstone met Hamas’ chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya in Cairo on Tuesday night, according to a report by CNN.Lightstone was joined by Nickolay Mladenov, the US-backed Board of Peace’s High Representative for Gaza, officials said.Al-Hayya, who survived an Israeli assassination attempt in the Qatari capital Doha last September, pressed Lightstone about the need for Israel to fully implement its commitments to the first phase…
WASHINGTON —FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that Iran will play in the World Cup in the United States this summer “for sure” despite the war. Speaking at CNBC’s Invest in America Forum, Infantino said it is important that Iran participates in the World Cup even though its participation has been in doubt since the US and Israel launched airstrikes on the country. “The Iranian team is coming for sure, yes,” Infantino said. “We hope that by then, of course, the situation will be a peaceful situation. As I said, that would definitely help. But Iran has to come.…
The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), in cooperation with the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre, launched Monday a legal training program on counter-terrorism as part of the strategic “Guide” initiative to combat terrorist financing. The program is being held in Moroni, capital of the Union of the Comoros, through April 17, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the legal and institutional capacities of IMCTC member states to counter terrorism and terrorist financing. The program aims to help specialists in law enforcement agencies, financial intelligence units, and relevant authorities strengthen legal frameworks and enhance their ability to detect, investigate, and disrupt terrorist…