Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have demonstrated that carbon dioxide (CO₂) can be permanently converted into solid rock underground using a system that recycles water already present deep underground, removing one of the main barriers to deploying this approach in arid environments. In a field trial in western Saudi Arabia, researchers injected CO₂ deep underground into volcanic rock in Jazan Region. Rather than relying on scarce freshwater, the system uses a closed-loop system that recirculates water from deep underground. As CO₂ moves through the rock, it reacts with surrounding minerals and slowly hardens into stone, trapping…
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RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Monday a phone call from Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. During the call, they discussed the latest regional developments and exchanged views on those matters. Source: Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — Riyad Mahrez struck a stunning extra-time free-kick to fire Al Ahli into the AFC Champions League Elite quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Al Duhail on Monday. The decisive moment came three minutes from the end of extra time at King Abdullah Sports City, just moments after Ivan Toney had seen his penalty saved by goalkeeper Salah Zakaria, with the tie seemingly heading toward a shootout. Mahrez, however, delivered a moment of brilliance, curling a free-kick from outside the box into the net to send the defending champions through, where they will face Johor Darul Ta’zim in the…
As the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region rapidly cements its position as a global powerhouse in the gaming and esports sector, Bigo Live, a leading global social livestreaming platform, announces a strategic partnership with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). This collaboration brings the highly anticipated MENA Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) Season 9 directly to the Bigo Live platform, empowering the regional gaming community with broader access to world-class competitive esports. The MENA region’s digital economy is experiencing an unprecedented boom, heavily driven by a thriving gaming sector that aligns with ambitious national strategies like Saudi Arabia’s Vision…
Rising awareness, growing risks, and industry consensus are pushing quantum computing from research labs into boardroom strategy. World Quantum Day is gaining momentum as quantum computing moves from scientific exploration to a boardroom priority. Growing awareness is being driven not only by breakthroughs in research, but also by a clear shift in business thinking, with quantum increasingly seen as both a strategic opportunity and an emerging risk. Celebrated worldwide on April 14, World Quantum Day was launched by quantum scientists on 14 April 2021 as a decentralised, global initiative to promote awareness and understanding of quantum science and technology through…
JEDDAH — Al Sadd advanced to the AFC Champions League Elite quarter-finals after defeating Al Hilal 4-2 on penalties following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time on Monday. The Qatari champions fought back three times during a pulsating Round of 16 clash at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium before sealing qualification in the shootout to set up a quarter-final meeting with Vissel Kobe. Al Sadd, already crowned Qatar Stars League champions ahead of the match, started brightly, testing goalkeeper Yassine Bounou early through Mohamed Camara and Roberto Firmino. Al Hilal took the lead in the 29th minute when Sergej…
RIYADH — A total of 55 wildlife births have been recorded across Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammad Royal Reserve and King Khalid Royal Reserve by mid-second quarter of 2026. The births include oryx and gazelles, reflecting a recovery in wildlife and the success of efforts to reintroduce endangered species. The Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority (IARDA) said the births included nine Arabian oryx and 46 sand gazelles. Of the total, 40 were recorded in the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve, while King Khalid Royal Reserve accounted for the remaining 15. The authority said the figures reflect the…
The National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in cooperation with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), launched the first national program for breeding and reintroducing freshwater fish in the Kingdom. The program aims to protect rare species unique to Saudi valleys and enhance the sustainability of their populations in natural habitats. It targets two endangered species: the Arabian bream and the Arabian himri. Work began with collecting Arabian bream from sites in Wadi Khaybar, including Al-Thamad Historic Dam and a pond in Wadi Al-Ghars, following survey studies to identify suitable locations. Remote sensing technologies helped identify more than 21 key sites where the…
Google recently expanded its partnership with Intel by committing to use multiple generations of the chipmaker’s CPUs in its AI data centres. Under this expanded agreement, Intel’s latest Xeon 6 processors will support AI training and inference workloads. Google’s Amin Vahdat, SVP and chief Technologist, AI infrastructure, stated Intel’s Xeon roadmap gives his company confidence it “can continue to meet the growing performance and efficiency demands of our workloads”. Intel CEO Lip‑Bu Tan noted scaling AI requires more balanced systems rather than accelerators alone. The deal comes as CPUs regain strategic importance in AI systems, with processors becoming a bottleneck…
MADINAH — The Ministry of Tourism has instructed tourist hospitality facilities in Madinah that their guests are not permitted to bring in portable gas stoves or gas cylinders into tourist hospitality facilities, including hotels and furnished apartments. The ministry indicated in a circular that the decision is based on Article 22, Paragraph 4 of the Tourist Hospitality Facility Regulations issued by a ministerial order. The ministry emphasized the necessity of adhering to the regulations issued in this regard. It underlined the need to comply with the instructions from the relevant authorities as part of security and safety measures. Source: Saudi…