MAKKAH — Security patrols in Makkah arrested three Indonesian residents after they posted misleading advertisements on social media offering unauthorized Hajj services.The security authorities have seized cash, computer equipment, and forged Hajj identification cards during the operation. The arrested suspects were referred to the Public Prosecution to take legal action.The Public Security urged all citizens and expatriates to strictly adhere to official Hajj regulations and instructions, and report any suspected violations by calling the number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province or 999 in other regions of the Kingdom. Source: Saudi Gazette
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Yaqoot, the digital platform from Zain KSA, a leading digital services provider, has formed a strategic partnership with Huawei, a global technology leader. The collaboration aims to upgrade Yaqoot’s Business Support Systems (BSS), enhancing operational efficiency and enabling a more advanced, integrated digital experience. This partnership aligns with Yaqoot’s approach to redefine its digital infrastructure on more robust foundations by adopting next-generation BSS solutions. It will support a more agile operating model enabling faster response to evolving market demands. The collaboration will accelerate the development of digital products and services and reduce time-to-market, introducing greater flexibility and personalised offerings. It…
H.E. Dr. Majid bin Ibrahim Alfayyadh, Chief Executive Officer of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre Group, opened the hospital’s new medical library facility on campus, expanding the annual access to trusted medical and scientific resources for nearly 15,000 clinicians and researchers. The upgraded library is designed as a knowledge platform for clinical, academic and research teams, providing access to 15 major medical and scientific databases and hundreds of peer reviewed journals that support education, research and evidence based clinical practice across the hospital. The library also provides automated digital services through a dedicated website and smart application, enabling…
The 19th Beijing International Auto show opened grandly on April 24. On the occasion of its third anniversary, OMODA & JAECOO announced a landmark achievement: as of April 2026, cumulative global sales have surpassed 1 million units, setting the fastest million-unit record for a young automotive brand in global industry history. Since its global debut in 2023, OMODA & JAECOO have maintained rapid growth, doubling sales year-on-year for three consecutive years, with monthly sales exceeding 60,000 units in March 2026 alone. While traditional automotive brands often take more than a decade to reach one million units sold, OMODA & JAECOO…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior said Wednesday that legal action has been taken against individuals involved in circulating social media content deemed harmful to national unity and public security. In an official statement, the ministry said it had monitored content shared on social media platforms that addresses issues affecting national unity and social peace, including expressions that incite tribal division. It confirmed that competent authorities have initiated legal procedures against those involved, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The ministry stressed that it will continue to take firm action against any attempts to exploit sensitive issues or…
Extreme heat, UV exposure, and poor material choices are driving early roof failures Published: Fri 24 Apr 2026, 5:28 PM The UAE building environment represents one of the most challenging situations worldwide because roof temperatures exceed 80°C and daily temperature variations reach 30°C. The existing solutions face limitations because they lack design features needed to survive extreme environmental conditions which results in costly early system breakdowns that impact property owners by millions of dollars every year. Roof leakage has become one of the most frequent – and costly – issues faced by property owners across the UAE. From luxury villas…
Cisco and Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), the company behind the Qiddiya City, the capital of entertainment, sports, and culture in Saudi Arabia, recently announced that Cisco’s technology will power Qiddiya Investment Company’s new smart office headquarters. Together, the two companies are raising the bar for what employees can expect from the workplace of the future. The new office, based in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter, uses Cisco’s networking, collaboration, and IoT-enabled sensor solutions to deliver a ‘human-centric’ workspace, designed to elevate the Qiddiya brand while also attracting leading talent. Architecting the intelligent workspace Qiddiya has installed a range of Cisco devices throughout…
Just a few years ago, renewing a document such as a driver’s license could take an entire morning moving between government offices: visiting the traffic department, taking a number, waiting for your turn, and sometimes even returning another day due to a missing document. Today, the same process takes only minutes through your phone screen: you submit an online request, pay the fees, and wait to receive the document by mail. This transformation may seem purely technical, but it reflects a broader shift in daily life. With many government services moving to digital platforms, completing transactions no longer requires physical…
Among the biggest challenges in brain cancer treatment are finding the tumour clearly and getting medicine to reach it. Researchers in Abu Dhabi say they may have found a way to address both problems at once. A team at New York University Abu Dhabi has developed smart molecules that made brain tumours visible on MRI scans while also helping destroy cancer cells in laboratory tests and animal studies. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. The research focused on glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. It is the most common malignant brain tumour…
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports is providing mobile counter devices across various international entry points including air, land, and sea ports to facilitate procedures for the smooth arrival of pilgrims for the upcoming Hajj. This is through the use of the latest technologies that ensure high levels of security and reliability while streamlining the Hajj journey.The mobile counter enables the smooth and swift processing of pilgrims, particularly the elderly and persons with disabilities, by capturing biometric data, taking facial images, and reading passport information efficiently without waiting. Source: Saudi Gazette