RIYADH — A midday outdoor work ban under the sun comes to an end across Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, Sept. 15 after running for three months. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in coordination with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH), announced the conclusion of the 2026 ban on working under direct sunlight that was applicable to all private sector companies and establishments from June 15. The ministry’s outdoor work ban during the period between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. mandates all private sector establishments and outdoor workers such as construction, cleaning, and road maintenance…
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From earlier diagnosis and minimally invasive surgery to coordinated multidisciplinary care, advances in lung cancer treatment are helping patients recover more comfortably and return to everyday life sooner Published: Tue 15 Sept 2026, 5:45 PM A lung cancer diagnosis can change your life, but recovery now starts much earlier than it used to. Today, it begins as soon as your care is being planned. Thanks to new techniques such as minimally invasive surgery, better diagnostics and team-based cancer care, many patients are recovering more comfortably and getting back to their daily lives faster. At King’s College Hospital Dubai, UK-trained specialists…
BOSTON — A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from implementing a new rule that would limit how long foreign students and journalists can remain in the US without applying for extensions. US District Judge F. Dennis Saylor in Boston ruled in favor of a coalition of unions and higher education advocacy groups a day before the Department of Homeland Security’s rule was set to take effect. The decision granted nationwide preliminary relief in the lawsuit challenging the DHS rule ending the duration of status policy for international students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign media. The sector…
Attorney General Khalid Al-Yousef today chaired the sixth annual meeting of the Executive Committee of the Arab Association for Prosecutors, hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt. Public prosecution chiefs and attorneys general from the association’s member Arab countries participated in the meeting. The meeting discussed several key issues related to the association’s work, foremost among them developing its regulatory frameworks and governing principles, strengthening institutional work, and advancing the digital documentation system. Participants also explored the establishment of a specialized platform for exchanging judicial expertise and experiences. Participants discussed developing training and capacity-building programs for public prosecution members and launching initiatives…
Meriam ElOuazzani, Vice President, META, Censys. Censys, the authority for Internet Intelligence, announced its first-ever participation at GISEC Global 2026, taking place from 16 to 18 September at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai. At the event, Censys will showcase its Security Operations and Exposure Management capabilities through live demonstrations of the Censys Platform, including Attack Surface Management (ASM), Adversary Investigations, and real-time Internet Intelligence. “Cyber resilience starts with knowing what is exposed and where the risks are. As organisations across the region accelerate AI and digital transformation, continuous visibility into internet-facing assets is becoming more important than…
WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court on Monday dealt a major blow to President Donald Trump’s plan to restrict mail-in voting before November’s midterm elections, rejecting his request to lift an order halting the divisive plan. The justices upheld a federal judge’s order that temporarily blocked the US Postal Service (USPS) from moving forward with new requirements for postal ballots. Only two of the six conservative justices on the nine-member panel offered a dissent. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, a conservative, agreed with the ruling, but indicated he might later rule in Trump’s favor as litigation in the case continues. Kavanaugh, in…
Cinema Akil is bringing BLACKBIRD back to Dubai for its second edition, with a three-day programme exploring Black memory, voice and legacy through cinema. Running from September 25 to 27 at the independent cinema’s home in Alserkal Avenue, the programme will feature screenings, filmmaker Q&As and conversations with special guests. Curated by Shannon Ayers Holden, Associate Director of Community Relations at Alserkal Avenue, this year’s edition is inspired by Nina Simone’s song Blackbird and brings together films connected by a Black point of view. The programme opens with Mira Nair’s 1991 romantic drama Mississippi Masala, starring Denzel Washington and Sarita…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) rose 4.6 percent year-on-year in August 2026, mainly driven by an 8.2 percent increase in other transportable goods and a 2.2 percent rise in metal products, machinery and equipment. According to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), basic chemical prices recorded a particularly sharp 51.4 percent annual increase. Prices of metal products, machinery and equipment increased 2.2 percent annually, supported by a 5.4 percent rise in basic metals and a 10.5 percent increase in fabricated metal products. Agriculture and fishery product prices rose 4.8 percent year-on-year, driven by a 9 percent increase…
Unveiled in Riyadh, the new factory-customised flagship combines premium comfort, advanced technology and all-terrain capability as Jetour UAE prepares for its arrival in the Emirates Published: Tue 15 Sept 2026, 9:58 AM Jetour has marked the regional debut of the new G700 TopFire in Saudi Arabia, introducing a more performance- and adventure-focused interpretation of its flagship G700 SUV ahead of the model’s upcoming arrival in the UAE through Elite Group Holding, Jetour’s exclusive partner in the country. The G700 TopFire was officially unveiled on August 27 at Nofa Riyadh during a regional gathering that brought together Jetour owners, club representatives…
Abdullah A. Qaisi, CEO of EVAD. EVAD, a regional value-added distributor specialising in cybersecurity, has announced its participation in GISEC Global 2026, taking place from 16 to 18 September at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. Having participated in previous editions of GISEC Global, EVAD will return in 2026 to connect its technology vendors and channel partners with organisations across the Middle East and Africa. Through a network of more than 235 channel partners and operations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kenya and Egypt, EVAD supports the regional delivery of specialised cybersecurity technologies. Its portfolio brings together 15…