Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, recently announced the update in its flagship Kaspersky Next product line. Kaspersky Next Optimum tier now enables small and medium‑sized businesses to augment their defences with purpose‑built Security Modules – Security Awareness, Email Security, Workload Security, Threat Lookup & Analysis and Vulnerability Management – extending protection without redesigning the existing technology stack. As small and medium‑sized businesses (SMBs) grow, they encounter increasingly diverse types of threat. A recent survey conducted by Kaspersky’s internal research centre shows that over the past year the most common external incidents affecting SMBs were phishing (20%) and software‑vulnerability exploits (17%). At…
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JERUSALEM — Israel’s Culture Minister Miki Zohar has said that he will move to strip Oscar-winning filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor of their citizenship over their award-winning documentary “NAZA”. The documentary about Israel’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza won Venice’s Special Jury Prize. In an X post on Sunday, Zohar called the documentary “vile” and its win at the film festival “shocking”. He accused the filmmakers of harming the country “just to get applause from antisemites around the world”. One of the most talked-about and celebrated films of this year’s Venice Film Festival is NAZA – the new…
From Rockstar and Article 15 to Thappad and Mulk, Kumud Mishra has become one of those actors audiences instantly recognise on screen. But long before Hindi cinema brought him to a wider audience, theatre was where his journey began. This September, Dubai audiences will get to see him return to that world as Mumbai-based theatre company D for Drama brings two of its Hindi productions to the city. Puraane Chawal, starring Mishra alongside Mirzapur actor Shubhrajyoti Barat, and the one-man show Patna Ka Superhero, performed by Ghanshyam Lalsa, will be staged at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, on September 26 and…
TEHRAN — Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday denied any involvement in the war in Yemen, after the country’s Houthi rebels seized control of more territory. “Iran does not interfere in Yemeni affairs,” ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters, saying the Houthis are “entirely independent actors who make their decisions based on their own interests”. Baghaei also said a planned meeting in Oman involving foreign ministers from Gulf countries and Tehran was canceled at Saudi Arabia’s request. Baghaei told a press briefing that Riyadh requested the meeting should not take place for the time being. “The report that Saudi Arabia requested…
The Heritage Commission has concluded the fourth season of its archaeological excavation project at the Al-Ma’mala site in Al-Baha Region, as part of ongoing efforts to preserve the Kingdom’s national heritage and archaeological and architectural diversity. Al-Ma’mala is considered one of the most significant archaeological sites in the region. It served as a center for the extraction of mineral ores, including gold, silver, and copper, as evidenced by archaeological remains and tools associated with extraction across different historical periods. The exploitation of these mineral resources transformed Al-Ma’mala into an important economic destination during the Islamic era, attracting a wide range of…
Dolphins are among the Red Sea’s most distinctive marine species, enhancing its appeal to visitors who seek to observe them in their natural habitat, reflecting the importance of protecting marine life in supporting sustainable tourism. The spinner dolphin is found in the Red Sea and is known for its distinctive leaps and movements. Dolphins rely on sound to communicate, navigate their surroundings, and locate prey, making efforts to reduce marine noise and avoid excessive proximity or pursuit essential to protecting their natural habitat. The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) regulates marine and coastal tourism activities in accordance with standards and guidelines aimed…
The Saudi “Desert Falcons” team, affiliated with Midana for Testing and Evaluation, won second place in the international A4 category of the Rocket Competition at TEKNOFEST 2026 in Türkiye, marking its first participation in the competition. The achievement came after an international competition involving 30 teams from 10 countries in the qualifying stages. Thirty teams representing Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Russia, Uzbekistan, and Algeria participated in the qualifying rounds for the international A4 category. Teams from six countries advanced to the final launch stage. The Rocket Competition is one of TEKNOFEST’s competitions aimed at fostering young…
BAGHDAD — Iraqi authorities have seized a drone launch platform inside the country that was used in an attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, Iraq’s Security Media Cell chief Saad Maan said Saturday. “An intelligence and security task force made significant efforts and managed to locate and seize the launch platform inside Iraqi territory,” Maan said in a statement carried by the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA). He said investigative procedures were continuing with the involvement of forensic experts, including technical documentation, examination and analysis of the platform. Maan said efforts were focused not only on securing the platform…
RIYADH — The Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has launched a survey on the values and behaviors of Saudi society to measure the extent to which citizens embody key principles and values in their daily lives and interactions. According to GASTAT, the survey aims to assess citizens’ adherence to values such as positivity and moderation, as well as their pride in the Kingdom’s heritage, the Arabic language, their religion and homeland. Data will be collected through field visits and self-completion surveys. Source: Saudi Gazette
King Saud University, represented by the Deanship of Scientific Research, launched the second edition of its “Wa’ed” program, for 2026, with the participation of 117 faculty members and 117 research projects, in an event attended by Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Prof. Dr. Hisham Al-Hadlaq and several deans and university officials. The program aims to empower new faculty members and support their research careers by developing their skills in proposal writing, project management, and teamwork. It also provides a stimulating research environment and support for equipping laboratories, research facilities, and related infrastructure. Wa’ed offers participants opportunities to develop their…