RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a written message from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The message is pertaining to further improving bilateral relations between the two countries. The message was received by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji from Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chang Hua during their meeting at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Thursday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations. They also discussed the latest regional and international developments. Source: Saudi Gazette
Author: Editorial Team
Nokia recently highlighted a major expansion of its advanced test and packaging operations in the state of Pennsylvania. This move is likely envisioned to scale the production of optical networking technologies which underpin AI infrastructure. The Finnish vendor stated the investment will increase the facility’s production capacity by up to 10 times its current level, with the extended capability expected to be commercially available by the end of Q3. Nokia said the expansion in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is expected to nearly double the workforce there to more than 500 across engineering, manufacturing and R&D, with a projected economic impact of more…
HungerStation, the Kingdom’s first and leading tech-powered delivery platform, marked the third anniversary of its HRewards program. This major milestone showcases its effort in empowering local SMEs and advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital commerce objectives. Over the past 3 years, HungerStation has invested heavily in its loyalty program to drive commercial growth for over 50,000 vendors and partners expanding their reach, gaining new customers, and securing increased order volumes across 100+ Saudi cities. Since its launch in 2023, HRewards has served as a strategic national partner initiative, transforming customer loyalty into direct economic support for the local private sector.…
Google has began rolling out Android 17 on its Pixel devices, though some of its headline AI features are not scheduled to arrive for another few months. The initial version of Android 17 became available on the 16th June 2026, with other hardware brands to follow throughout 2026. A new feature available in the launch is Bubbles, a multitasking tool which lets users collapse any app into a floating window which stays visible on screen, Google stated in a blog post. Bubbles can be stacked, dragged to position and resized as required. On large-screen and foldable devices, bubbles are docked…
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has officially declared the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia free of equine viral arteritis (EVA) after the Kingdom fulfilled the technical requirements and international standards for declaring countries free of animal diseases. This official recognition followed WOAH’s evaluation of the technical file prepared by the National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plants Pests and Animal Diseases (Weqaa Center), which included the surveillance and preventive measures and epidemiological monitoring programs applied in the Kingdom, in compliance with WOAH’s requirements and standards. This international recognition reflects the level of progress in the Kingdom’s animal…
RIYADH — On behalf of Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman, Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf attended the graduation ceremony of students of the National Defense University, under the Ministry of Defense, for the academic year 1447 AH in Riyadh on Thursday. Upon his arrival at the university headquarters in Riyadh, the deputy minister was received by the Chief of the General Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili, and the University President Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Ruwaili. A visual presentation, depicting the university’s programs and strategic plans, its role in the military education system, and its plans…
Saudi Arabia ranked third globally in the “Creation of Firms” indicator in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, due to streamlined procedures and accelerated business startup processes through reduced requirements and automated procedures. Saudi Arabia advanced to fourth place in the “Equal Opportunity” indicator by enabling individuals and establishments to practice economic activity and access facilities and enablers fairly and effectively. In the “Large Corporations” indicator, the Kingdom advanced to seventh place globally, reflecting the ability of large companies to operate with high efficiency and productivity and compete with major global firms. The Ministry of Commerce stated that efforts to…
RIYADH — The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority announced a significant environmental achievement during the first half of 2026, recording 34 new bird species added for the first time to the reserve’s biodiversity list. This raises the total number of recorded bird species to 225—a 15 percent increase in the reserve’s documented avian diversity. The authority explained that this achievement stems from continuous improvement in field monitoring efficiency and comprehensive geographic coverage within the reserve’s boundaries, enhancing the accuracy of biodiversity documentation. Abdulaziz Al-Furaih, spokesperson of the authority, said that the new findings reflect the accelerating development of the…
Verizon recently unveiled an overhaul of its consumer offerings, scrapping activation and upgrade fees alongside launching two new plans designed to cut through complexity and friction. Verizon CEO Dan Schulman stated the industry has for too long burdened customers with complex plans and forced upgrades when announcing the new offerings and loyalty programme. “We’re fundamentally reshaping Verizon inside and out to put the customer at the centre of everything we do”, he stated. “We’re listening, designing for them, and moving faster than we ever have before”. The $40 activation fee, which Verizon raised from $35 as recently as last August,…
MIAMI — FIFA World Cup 2026 has already delivered goals, drama and a series of unexpected results after the completion of the opening round of group-stage matches. A total of 75 goals were scored across the first 24 matches, producing an average of 3.13 goals per game, the highest rate at this stage of a World Cup since 1958. The expanded 48-team format had raised concerns about competitiveness before the tournament, but the opening round has largely silenced those doubts. Nine of the 24 matches ended in draws, representing 37.5 percent of all games, the highest figure after the first…