JEDDAH — Ivan Toney continued his remarkable debut season with Al Ahli by scoring a hat-trick in Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Al Fateh to move top of the Roshn Saudi League scoring charts. The English striker delivered another standout performance in Jeddah, converting two penalties before adding a trademark close-range finish to secure his fourth league hat-trick of the season. Toney became only the fourth player in Saudi Pro League history to register four hat-tricks in a single campaign, joining Abderrazak Hamdallah, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in the exclusive group. His latest treble also pushed the total number of…
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Anthropic recently entered into compute deal with SpaceX, which will enable it to tap more than 300-megawatts of capacity at the latter’s Colossus 1 data centre, with access expected within the month. The deal involves Anthropic using the compute power from SpaceX’s facility in Memphis, in the US state of Tennessee to boost capacity for its Claude Pro and Claude Max AI assistants. Anthropic gains access to more than 220,000 Nvidia GPUs at SpaceX’s data centre. Financial terms were not disclosed, but Bloomberg reported the arrangement could represent hundreds of millions of dollars in yearly revenue for SpaceX unit xAI,…
Almarai celebrated the graduation of 55 of its high-potential employees as part of Almarai’s annual flagship talent and leadership development programs. It is in line with the company’s ongoing efforts to continuously invest in human capital, empower national talent, and create greater opportunities for career advancement. The ceremony recognized employees who successfully completed specialized development tracks designed to prepare Saudi talents in the early stages of their careers and to build their leadership and technical capabilities. The programs will equip them to take on future roles within the company and support the growth and expansion needs of Almarai’s broader business…
It is the only hospital in the Middle East to offer the da Vinci SP Surgical System for minimally invasive breast surgery Published: Thu 30 Apr 2026, 1:18 PM American Hospital Dubai crossed another milestone in robotic surgery with its use of the da Vinci SP Surgical System for breast reconstructive surgery. This advanced technology helps surgeons perform highly complex procedures through a small incision, leaving no visible scars. The da Vinci SP Surgical system is the only robotic platform authorised by the FDA for breast surgery. Robotic surgery with the da Vinci SP Surgical system is part of a…
The Makkah Route Initiative in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye, has presented an advanced model for leveraging modern technology to streamline procedures for beneficiaries with ease and convenience. This reflects the technological advancement in services provided to pilgrims. The technologies enable automated processing of beneficiaries’ procedures through biometric data capture, facial image capture, and passport data reading, ensuring the highest levels of security and reliability. The Makkah Route Initiative is part of the Kingdom’s efforts to facilitate procedures for pilgrims and enhance the quality of services provided to them, from departure from their home countries until arrival at the holy sites. Source: Riyadh…
RIYADH — The world has lost about one billion barrels of oil over the past two months and energy markets will take time to stabilize even if flows resume, Saudi Aramco Chief Executive Officer Amin Nasser said on Sunday, as shipping disruptions choke traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. “Our objective is simple: keep energy flowing, even when the system is under strain,” Nasser told Reuters in a statement after Aramco reported a 25 percent jump in net profit in its first quarter. Global energy supplies have been sharply squeezed by Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has…
RIYADH — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman attended on Friday the King’s Cup final for the 2025–2026 sports season. The Crown Prince crowned Al-Hilal team with the prestigious cup after it defeated Al-Kholood in a match held at Alinma Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Prince Turki Al-Faisal, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Minister of Sports and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki, Jeddah Governor Prince Saud bin Abdullah, Taif Governor…
Luis Maroto, President & CEO, Amadeus. Travel technology giant maintains commercial momentum with strong profitability, AI expansion, and continued investment in biometrics-driven traveller experiences. Amadeus opened 2026 with solid revenue and profit growth, despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East moderating performance during March. The company reported Group revenue of €1.68 billion for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 3.1% increase year-on-year and 7.9% growth at constant currency. Operating income rose 2.8% to €474.9 million, while adjusted EBIT reached €500 million, growing 6.6% at constant currency. Adjusted diluted earnings per share expanded 8.8% at constant currency, while free cash…
Usually, we head to the Museum of the Future for a slice of art, tech and culture. But now, you can head there to do something totally unexpected — a workout. If you’ve ever counted wandering through its exhibits as your daily step count, you’re not entirely wrong, but this one actually belongs on your fitness tracker. The museum has introduced a Lagree class within its futuristic interiors, set against immersive, floor-to-ceiling AI-powered visuals that transform the workout into a multi-sensory experience. Running until May 15, Longevity Wellness Hub has taken its signature Lagree method beyond the studio, bringing it…
Bank credit extended to the public and private sectors in Saudi Arabia continued its upward trajectory, reaching a record high of around SAR3.335 trillion by the end of February. Bank credit recorded annual growth of 9.6%, increasing by more than SAR291.9 billion compared to the same period in 2025, when it stood at around SAR3.042 trillion, according to the February statistical bulletin issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). On a monthly basis, bank credit rose by 0.5%, increasing by more than SAR15.6 billion compared to the end of January, when it stood at around SAR3.319 trillion. The data showed that bank credit…