QBS Software Middle East, formerly known as emt, recently announced a strategic partnership with ZINAD, a leading provider of AI-powered Human Threat Intelligence and cybersecurity awareness solutions, to strengthen cyber resilience across META-EURASIA. Through this partnership, QBS Software Middle East will deliver ZINAD’s innovative ZiSoft platform to partners and their end customers across the region, helping organisations transform cybersecurity awareness into an intelligent, real-time layer of defence. At the core of ZiSoft is Reflex 360, a unique capability that integrates directly with SIEM, User Behaviour Analytics (UBA), and Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) to connect awareness initiatives with live security events.…
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A Dubai-raised student has earned one of the highest honours awarded to graduating seniors at Stanford University. Lamya Sikandar Butt, an alumna of Dubai Scholars Private School, was selected by Stanford University’s Class of 2026 to deliver the student graduation address during the university’s Baccalaureate celebration on June 13. Each year, Stanford chooses one graduating senior to speak on behalf of the entire class, making the role one of the most prestigious student distinctions at the university. Butt addressed an audience of approximately 4,500 graduates, family members and guests during the ceremony. The same graduation weekend also featured a commencement…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Thursday lashed out at criticism over the terms of the interim peace deal he signed with Iran, saying those who think he hasn’t been tough enough on Tehran were “either jealous, bad people or stupid.” His comments come shortly after the US president and his Iranian counterpart signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire, including in Lebanon, and reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The interim agreement has prompted many to conclude that the terms appear to have strengthened Tehran’s hand and the US media appear unanimous in condemning…
ROME — Public Investment Fund (PIF) Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan said opportunities in Europe continue to outweigh challenges despite regulatory obstacles. He reaffirmed the Saudi sovereign wealth fund’s commitment to international investments under its newly approved strategy through 2030. Speaking at the FII Priority Summit in Rome on Thursday, Al-Rumayyan said the PIF had invested heavily across Europe over the past several years and remained committed to expanding partnerships with European companies and institutions. Conflict underscored importance of long-term planning Asked about the impact of the recent regional conflict, Al-Rumayyan said disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz highlighted vulnerabilities extending far…
RIYADH — The medical team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program began the eight-hour surgery on Filipino conjoined twins Olivia and Gianna Thursday morning. In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the twins were admitted to King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, in Riyadh. During a press statement, Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Advisor at the Royal Court, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), and head of the program’s…
QUITO — A man thought to be the headof one of Ecuador’s most feared criminal gangs has been shot dead in a targeted attack at the airport in the country’s largest city, police said. Security officials detained two teenagers in connection with the incident atJosé Joaquín de Olmedo airport in Guayaquil on Wednesday, the latest in a widespread wave of gang violence. Security footage shows two young men waiting outside the arrivals terminal, holding stuffed toys and flowers before one of them approaches the victim, pulls his gun from behind a teddy and shoots him point-blank. This latest deadly shooting…
RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts maximum temperatures ranging between (45 – 50)°C over several regions starting Saturday, until Thursday. According to a map the NCM shared on its official X account, extreme heat will specifically affect the Eastern Province, Riyadh, Al-Qassim, Madinah, and Northern Borders from June 20 to June 25. The Eastern Province is expected to experience temperatures ranging from 47°C to 50°C. Meanwhile, the Riyadh, Qassim, Madinah, and Northern Borders regions are expected to experience temperatures in the range of 45–47°C. This forecast comes after the NCM released a report on long-term monitoring of…
JERUSALEM — Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Thursday he was severing “all contact” with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over remarks attributed to her comparing Israel to apartheid-era South Africa. In a post on social media, Saar said Kallas had “compared Israel to the racist apartheid regime” during a visit to Mexico and that as a result he was severing contact until she retracted the comments. “I am grateful to the many European elected representatives who condemned this grave statement,” Saar posted on X on Thursday. “However, to date, no denial, clarification or response has been…
The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission inaugurated the Saudi pavilion at the Beijing International Book Fair 2026, being held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing from June 17 to 21. The participation reflects Saudi Arabia’s growing presence in the global publishing industry and its efforts to strengthen cultural ties with China. CEO of the commission Dr. Abdullatif Al-Wasel said the pavilion aims to introduce Saudi literary and intellectual production to Asian audiences, highlight developments in the Kingdom’s literature, publishing, and translation sectors, and raise awareness of the Saudi cultural scene through an accompanying program featuring panel discussions and…
NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia has underscored the importance of strengthening international cooperation and intensifying joint efforts to address growing humanitarian challenges at the United Nations. The statement was made during the participation of Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Abdulaziz Alwasil, in the 2026 Humanitarian Affairs Segment of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), where he reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to supporting international efforts aimed at alleviating human suffering and promoting stability and sustainable development. Ambassador Alwasil noted that Saudi Arabia ranked second globally and first in the Arab world among humanitarian aid donors in 2025,…