Under the patronage of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji inaugurated the second Ministry of Foreign Affairs Forum on World Law Day today at the Prince Saud Al Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies in Riyadh. Organized with the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA), the forum brings together legal scholars, diplomats, and industry leaders to review current international legal developments and regional challenges. In his keynote address, Elkhereiji stressed the rule of law’s pivotal role in guiding international relations and highlighted that this edition addresses pressing legal questions, including the implications…
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As children across the UAE settle into a new school year, parents are ticking off the familiar back-to-school checklist — uniforms, books, transport and stationery. But doctors say one important check can easily be overlooked, a child’s vision. With Dubai’s 2026-27 school year beginning in the first week of September, this is often a busy period for vision screening. A Dubai paediatric clinic’s 2026 back-to-school vision guide, published last month, has highlighted headaches, eye strain and difficulty concentrating among signs that could warrant attention. According to an article published on the Doctors Clinic Diagnostic Center (DCDC) website, undetected vision problems…
The Saudi Film Commission is participating in the 51st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), scheduled to take place from September 10 to 20, 2026, in Toronto, Canada. The Commission will have a dedicated Saudi pavilion and an official delegation, joined by representatives from Film AlUla, the Red Sea International Film Festival, and the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), marking Saudi filmmaking’s presence at one of the world’s most prominent film events. This participation reflects the Commission’s commitment to building international partnerships and creating collaboration opportunities across the film sector, contributing to the sustainable growth of Saudi…
Dell Technologies recently announced the new Dell 14S, a lightweight everyday Windows laptop designed for students and young adults who prioritise long battery life, portability, design and value. With a modern aluminium chassis, four expressive colour options and up to 21 hours of battery life, the Dell 14S brings features typically associated with premium laptops to a broader segment of the market. It complements the XPS 13, giving Dell customers a choice between an everyday laptop and Dell’s premium ultraportable experience. Why it matters Students and young adults have typically had to choose between a laptop that looks great, lasts…
The Date Festival in Sakaka is showcasing Al-Jouf Region’s diverse date production, highlighting local agricultural expertise alongside immersive rural tourism experiences. Capitalizing on the region’s fertile soil and favorable climate, local farmers are presenting high-quality yields across several popular date varieties. Alongside the exhibition, participating farms are welcoming visitors to observe date palm cultivation, olive groves, and seasonal crop production firsthand. The festival features an extensive range of fresh dates and secondary agricultural goods, with pricing structured around variety, grading, and volume. Beyond serving as a direct commercial marketplace, the event continues to drive agritourism and stimulate economic opportunities for local farming…
Gulf Business Machines (GBM), a leading end-to-end digital solutions provider, recently announced the appointment of Pieter Willem Bil as its Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Pieter will lead GBM’s strategic growth across regional markets, focusing on empowering enterprise and public sector customers to accelerate Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, modernising resilient digital infrastructure, and navigate complex technology transformations with trusted strategic counsel. Pieter brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience driving business transformation, growth and digital modernisation for Fortune 500 enterprises and government entities. He joins GBM from Kyndryl, where he served as Senior Vice President & Managing…
Long before he became the most sought-after Indian sports photographer, adding a dash of glamour to cricket photography, Kamal Sharma had a rude awakening. Sharma saw the harsh realities of life in a big city after he had left his hometown, Ferozepur, Punjab, for Delhi, in search of a better life. Sharma would sleep on a Delhi railway platform in the night after doing odd jobs under an unforgiving sun in India’s capital. But not even the noise of the passing trains in the dead of the night nor the people that had duped him in broad daylight could have…
OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin if the Russian leader is invited by the United States to attend the G20 summit in Miami later this year. “Yes, of course. We have to come. We have to meet, to speak and make decisions,” Zelenskyy told German broadcaster DW at Canadian Forces Base North Bay on Friday. In the interview, published Saturday during Zelenskyy’s visit to Canada, the Ukrainian president said the nature of any exchange with Putin was less important than its outcome. “Results matter. That’s it,” he said. Zelenskyy and…
BOGOTA — Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella formally ended all peace negotiations with illegal armed groups on Friday, dismantling the “Total Peace” strategy pursued by his predecessor Gustavo Petro and shifting the country toward a tougher security policy. De La Espriella signed executive resolutions revoking the credentials of government representatives and negotiators involved in dialogue processes established under the previous administration. The decision ends negotiating mechanisms with the National Liberation Army (ELN), FARC dissident factions, the Clan del Golfo cartel and urban criminal groups operating in Medellin, Buenaventura and Quibdo. “The government declares an end to the dialogue processes,…
Nurse Dr Agimol Pradeep was on duty the day a young woman in her late 20s with liver failure was brought in, close to death. A transplant was her only hope. By chance, or by the Almighty’s grace, Dr Agimol was the on-call transplant coordinator when a match was found. She escorted the girl to theatre, then cared for her through recovery. he girl survived and made a choice that would shape Dr Agimol’s career. “She then decided to be my patient advocate when we go out in the community to promote organ donation,” Dr Agimol recalled, speaking to Khaleej…