RIYADH — The Administrative Court in Riyadh has upheld a government entity’s decision to terminate an employee for absenteeism, ruling that signing attendance records without performing job duties constitutes absence from work. The judgment, published by the Board of Grievances, stems from a case in which the plaintiff sought compensation after his employment was terminated for allegedly being absent. According to the court summary, the employee had signed in on attendance logs but left the workplace immediately without carrying out his duties for a full month. The plaintiff acknowledged the behavior but argued that it should not be considered absenteeism.…
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PARIS — A section of the original spiral staircase from the Eiffel Tower will be auctioned in Paris on May 21, according to Le Parisien. The piece, consisting of 14 riveted steel steps dating back to the tower’s construction in 1889, will be sold by Artcurial. It is expected to fetch between €120,000 ($140,000) and €150,000 ($175,000), and has been held by a private collector for more than 40 years. Designed under engineer Gustave Eiffel, the staircase originally connected the second and third levels of the iconic monument. It was dismantled in 1983 during modernization work, when 20 sections were…
SanDisk’s Extreme Fit USB-C flash drive sits almost flush with the device, designed for always-on storage expansion. Ultra-compact design meets up to 1TB capacity and 400MB/s speeds, built for plug-and-stay convenience across modern USB-C devices SanDisk has introduced the Extreme Fit USB-C flash drive, positioning it as the world’s smallest 1TB USB-C storage device. While the headline claim grabs attention, real-world usage reveals where this drive genuinely stands out — its “plug-and-stay” philosophy. Design and usability: Built to disappear First impressions are dominated by size — or rather, the lack of it. The drive sits almost flush with a laptop’s…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) clinics provided healthcare services to 6,905 patients at Zaatari Camp for Syrian refugees in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan during March 2026. General medicine clinics received 2,059 patients, including 538 patients treated at the internal medicine clinic for diabetes, hypertension, and asthma. Pediatric clinics saw 552 patients, while dental clinics saw 325. The women’s health clinic received 475 patients; 180 were treated at the ENT clinic, 247 at the ophthalmology clinic, 53 at the cardiology clinic, 119 at the diagnostic radiology clinic, 171 at the dermatology clinic, and 125 at the rehabilitation…
Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana said Monday that it had appointed the former Gucci boss Stefano Cantino as its co-chief executive, part of a management shake-up as it seeks to refinance its debt. He will be co-CEO with Alfonso Dolce, the brother of D&G co-founder and designer Domenico Dolce, the company said in a statement. Alfonso Dolce has also been chairman since January following the resignation of the brand’s other co-founder, designer Stefano Gabbana, who retains his creative duties. Cantino is a fashion veteran who most recently served as chief executive of rival luxury brand Gucci. D&G said his…
SYDNEY — Australia has appointed a woman to head its army for the first time in its 125-year history, as part of a reshuffle in the leadership of the country’s defense forces. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, the current chief of joint capabilities, will become the chief of army in July, the government said in a statement on Monday. She will replace Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, who assumed the post in July 2022. Coyle’s career spans nearly four decades, during which she has held several senior command roles, including during operations in Afghanistan and the Middle East. Her appointment comes as…
ACCRA — Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong has died after suspected armed robbers opened fire at the bus carrying his team Berekum Chelsea back from a fixture, the country’s football association said. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) expressed its “profound shock and deep sorrow”, and shared its “heartfelt condolences” to the 20-year-old’s family, teammates and all who work for the team. “Dominic was a promising young talent whose dedication and passion for the game embodied the spirit of our league,” it added. “This tragic incident is not only a huge loss to Berekum Chelsea but also to Ghana football as a…
BOGOTA — Polls opened in Peru on Sunday as more than 25 million voters began casting ballots in a presidential election featuring a record 35 candidates, amid efforts to end years of political instability. The vote is seen as a pivotal moment for the country, which has faced a decade of turbulence marked by frequent leadership changes and institutional deadlock. No candidate is expected to secure the more than 50% required for an outright first-round victory, raising the likelihood of a runoff on June 7. Among the frontrunners is Keiko Fujimori, leader of Fuerza Popular and daughter of former President…
Meta Platforms recently unveiled the first large language model (LLM) to come out of its superintelligence laboratory. The company then went on announce that they expect Muse Spark to improve AI features available across its social media apps. Muse Spark is being positioned as the company’s most powerful model to date. It is initially being used on the Meta AI app and website, with plans to introduce it for WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger and on its glasses in the coming weeks. It is also offering preview access to the model to select partners through an API. Announcing the move, the…
Neo Space Group (NSG), a global space services company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has partnered with Saudia Airlines to launch free high-speed in-flight internet services across the national carrier’s fleet, making Saudia one of the first airlines in the Middle East to offer complimentary broadband connectivity. The service utilizes the NSG Skywaves® system, powered by the SES Open Orbits™ multi-orbit network, ensuring fast and reliable connectivity across Saudia’s global network of destinations. The partnership coincides with a pivotal phase in Saudia’s transformation journey, which includes the largest investment in its history to enhance the passenger experience through…