LONDON — Britain’s Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government and is poised to challenge him for the Labour leadership. In his resignation letter to the prime minister published online, the former health secretary said he has “lost confidence” in Starmer’s leadership. Streeting accused Starmer of creating a “vacuum” where the country needed a “vision” and urged him to “listen to your colleagues”. “Where we need vision, we have a vacuum. Where we need direction, we have drift,” Streeting said. It is widely expected Streeting will now mount a leadership challenge against the prime minister.…
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Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha met at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh with UK Prime Minister’s Chief Business, Investment and Trade Adviser Varun Chandra to discuss prospects for expanding the Saudi-UK partnership in the fields of the digital economy, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and future technologies. The two sides explored opportunities to attract UK technology companies to the Kingdom, in addition to strengthening joint ventures and strategic investments in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and the digital economy, in a way that supports the growth of the digital economy and reinforces the Kingdom’s position as a global technology…
BEIRUT— Lebanon’s President Gen. Joseph Aoun received Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari at Baabda Palace to mark the conclusion of his diplomatic tenure in the country. President Aoun decorated Bukhari with the National Order of the Cedar, commending his role in strengthening and developing relations between the two countries across various fields. Aoun wished Bukhari success in his new endeavors. Bukhari expressed his gratitude and his hope that Lebanon would reclaim its prominence in the region and that its people would enjoy security, stability, and prosperity. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha met with UK Prime Minister’s Chief Business, Investment and Trade Advisor Varun Chandra at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. They discussed prospects for expanding the Saudi-UK partnership in the fields of the digital economy, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and future technologies. The two sides explored opportunities to attract UK technology companies to the Kingdom, in addition to strengthening joint ventures and strategic investments in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and the digital economy,. This is in a way that supports the growth of the digital economy and reinforces…
Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have engineered small particles that transport a team of six proteins into living cells, where they form a nanoscale factory, working together to produce violacein, a natural bioactive compound being studied for therapeutic applications. According to a press release issued by the KAUST today, the research offers an early demonstration of how future therapies might one day generate treatment molecules directly inside the body, only where they are needed. This approach could, in time, help treatments act more precisely at the site of disease, while reducing unwanted effects on healthy…
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced the readiness of more than 33,000 buses and 5,000 taxis to serve pilgrims during the Hajj season 2026. This is part of the authority’s operational and regulatory plans to support smooth mobility and raise transport service efficiency for pilgrims across all stages of their movement. The TGA has been exerting integrated operational and organizational efforts to enhance transport service readiness and operational efficiency. In this respect, it provides diverse transport services at approved prices in accordance with regulatory and oversight requirements that ensure service quality and beneficiary safety, supporting a safe and…
L’Oréal is deepening its long-term investment in Saudi Arabia, positioning the Kingdom at the center of its regional growth strategy as demand for beauty, sustainability and women-led workforce initiatives accelerates under Vision 2030. Speaking in an interview during the L’Oréal For the Future Summit in Jeddah, Managing Director Laurent Duffier said Saudi Arabia had become one of the group’s fastest-growing markets globally, driven by a young digital population, rising consumer sophistication and expanding opportunities in the beauty economy. 1. Why is L’Oréal to hosting this year’s L’Oréal For the Future Summit in Jeddah? What does the city represent for the…
The pilgrims’ city in Al-Jouf supports pilgrims traveling through the region by providing essential services and educational programs about Hajj. Through a dedicated exhibition, information is presented using engaging photographs and short films that guide pilgrims through key Hajj rites, including staying overnight in Mina, proceeding to Muzdalifah, standing at Arafat, and performing the stoning ritual. The exhibition is one of several services provided by governmental and non-profit organizations within the city, complemented by accommodation, food, and water distribution, as well as awareness initiatives that enhance the pilgrims’ experience. Source: Riyadh Daily
NEW DELHI — On behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji attended the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Thursday. Saudi Arabia participated in the meeting, held under the theme “Building for resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability,” in its capacity as a BRICS member country. Addressing the meeting, Al-Khereiji said the Gulf region remains a vital hub in global trade networks, with a large share of global energy supplies andcommercial goods moving between Asia and Europe through maritime corridors in the Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea. He…
ATHENS — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs George Gerapetritis co-chaired the second meeting of the Political Committee of the Saudi-Hellenic Strategic Partnership Council in Athens on Thursday. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed the distinguished bilateral relations between the two friendly countries. The meeting highlighted the progress achieved in various areas of cooperation, and discussed ways to strengthen and develop these relations to meet the aspirations of the leadership of both countries and achieve common interests. The two sides also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues…