RIYADH — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile and 10 drones early Tuesday, authorities said. Ministry of Defense spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki said the missile was heading toward the Eastern Province when it was intercepted. He added that 10 drones were intercepted over the past several hours. Separately, Civil Defense said debris from intercepted drones fell on residential areas in Al-Kharj. In one incident, debris struck three homes and several vehicles, causing two minor injuries. One of the injured was discharged after receiving treatment. Limited material damage was reported. In another incident, debris fell on six…
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DUBAI — Iran attacked and set ablaze a fully loaded crude oil tanker off Dubai early Tuesday.The strike on the Kuwait-flagged Al-Salmi is the latest in a string of assaults on merchant vessels by missiles or explosive air and sea drones in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.Kuwait Petroleum Corp, the ship’s owner, said the attack happened early on Tuesday, causing a fire and hull damage.Authorities in Dubai later said they had been able to bring the fire under control following a drone attack on the tanker. No oil leakage…
Bosnia pulled off a penalty shootout win over Italy on Tuesday to qualify for the World Cup for the second time, and manager Sergej Barbarez was the calmest man in Zenica as he praised his players’ character. After coming from a goal down to beat Wales on penalties in Thursday’s semi-final, Bosnia put in a repeat performance to stun the four-time champions, as Italy failed to reach the finals for the third successive time. “I told the players to go on the pitch and enjoy themselves,” Barbarez said. “I’ve never entered or finished a game calmer, I saw it in…
QBS Software Middle East, formerly emt and part of QBS Technology Group, is reinforcing its commitment to Artificial Intelligence through the launch of its AI Excellence Centre, a strategic initiative designed to embed AI across its operations, empower its workforce, and accelerate AI adoption across the META region. At QBS Software Middle East, AI is not a future concept, it is already part of everyday operations across sales, marketing, technical services, project delivery, and finance, enabling teams to work more efficiently, make faster decisions, and deliver enhanced value to partners. We walk the talk: AI in everyday operations AI is…
In the quiet valleys of the Val-de-Travers, where the rhythms of Swiss watchmaking still dictate the pace of life, Parmigiani Fleurier has always taken a more contemplative path than most. Founded by master watchmaker and restorer Michel Parmigiani, the maison grew out of a respect for horological heritage — the kind that comes from decades spent restoring some of the world’s most historical timepieces. That shaped Parmigiani’s outlook: watches must possess technical integrity, but also a sense of aesthetic equilibrium. It is an approach that found perhaps its modern articulation in the Tonda PF collection when it arrived in 2021.…
PORT-AU-PRINCE — Dozens of people have been killed and thousands forced to flee their homes after armed gangs ravaged Haiti’s major agricultural region soon before the expected arrival of an international force aimed at combating attacks like these, CNN reported. Gang members stormed the Jean-Denis and Pont-Sondé areas of Haiti’s western Artibonite department on Sunday into Monday, according to rights groups, shooting civilians and burning homes. Haitian law enforcement have confirmed that at least 16 people were killed on Sunday, with rights groups Defenders Plus and RNDDH estimating that the death toll rose as high as 70 by Monday as…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) net inflows surged 90% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, reaching SR48.4 billion, according to data from the General Authority for Statsitics (GASTAT). The sharp increase was reflected on a quarterly basis, with net inflows rising 82% compared to the previous quarter, indicating strong investment momentum toward the end of the year. Graph from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) report. Total FDI inflows reached SR50.6 billion in Q4, marking a 29% increase compared to the same period last year, a 69% rise from the previous quarter. Meanwhile, FDI outflows dropped…
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Mar 31) that the US could end its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks. “We’ll be leaving very soon,” he told reporters in the White House’s Oval Office, adding that the exit could take place “within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three”. The declaration was Trump’s clearest to date that he intends to soon end a month-long war that has reordered the Middle East, disrupted global energy markets and changed the trajectory of the Republican’s presidency. Trump added that Tehran does not have to make a deal with Washington to…
Cisco has announced a major expansion of its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA, giving customers a framework for deploying AI across their entire infrastructure – from central data centre to local sites where data is created and decisions are made. Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins has said the expansion of its partnership with NVIDIA sets a new standard in performance that makes it easier to deploy, operate and secure AI infrastructure. Enterprises, neoclouds, sovereign clouds, and service providers can now move AI from pilot to full-scale production without stitching together disconnected systems, compressing deployment timelines from months to weeks…
This Eid al-Fitr, Paramount Hotel Midtown invites guests to experience Dubai from above with a stylish skyline escape in the heart of the city. Guests can enjoy a stay with the full amount redeemable as dining credit at Malibu Sky Lounge, a rooftop gem set high above the city, offering a refined culinary experience paired with sweeping skyline views. Wake up to spectacular views of Dubai’s iconic skyline before continuing the experience at Malibu Sky Lounge infinity pool. From relaxed dining moments to sunset views high above the city, the stay blends exceptional cuisine with Paramount’s signature cinematic flair. Offer…