As families return from the summer break, Al-Futtaim IKEA is marking the season with a six-day menu inspired by the country’s culinary traditions Published: Thu 3 Sept 2026, 5:42 PM September often feels like a homecoming in the UAE. After the summer break, families return, familiar routines begin again and people find themselves catching up with those they may not have seen for several weeks. It is also a time when gathering around the table reclaims its place in everyday life. This year, Al-Futtaim IKEA is tapping into that feeling with a limited-time Emirati menu available at all IKEA restaurants…
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CQR (Absolute Solution for Cybersecurity Co.), Saudi Arabia’s first company specializing in operational technology (OT) cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection, has signed a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with sirar by stc, establishing a framework for collaboration to deliver specialized cybersecurity solutions and services for operational technology (OT), Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) environments across the Kingdom. The agreement brings together CQR’s Saudi-developed technologies and specialized industrial cybersecurity expertise with sirar by stc’s managed cybersecurity capabilities to develop an integrated model that helps organizations protect their critical assets and operations while addressing the growing cyber risks…
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has launched its awareness campaign “Deeper Than It Seems,” introducing the regulatory system that underpins maritime and navigational tourism activities along the Red Sea coast, highlighting the authority’s role as the regulator and enabler of the coastal tourism sector, and building awareness of the frameworks, licenses and requirements that precede the experience and safeguard its quality, safety and sustainability. The campaign rests on a central idea: a tourism experience does not begin at the destination itself, but with the regulatory framework beneath it. Every marine tourism activity is preceded by an integrated system of regulations,…
Abdullah Khorami, Chief Business Officer at Etihad Salam Telecom Company. Abdullah Khorami, Chief Business Officer at Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam), discusses Salam’s transformation from a telecommunications provider into an integrated digital partner and its role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s digital economy. Etihad Salam Telecom Company unveiled Salam B2B 2.0 at LEAP 2026, marking its evolution from a traditional telecommunications provider into an integrated digital partner. The strategy brings together connectivity, AI, IoT, cybersecurity, cloud and industry-specific expertise to help enterprises overcome integration challenges and achieve measurable business outcomes. Abdullah Khorami, Chief Business Officer at Etihad Salam Telecom Company, spoke…
WTM Spotlight Riyadh has announced the Ministry of Tourism as Strategic Partner for the inaugural edition of the event, highlighting a shared commitment to accelerating tourism growth, strengthening international collaboration, and supporting the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030. The partnership marks an important milestone for WTM Spotlight Riyadh, promoting Saudi Arabia’s growing influence within the global travel industry. It also underscores the event’s role as a meeting place for international tourism leaders looking to engage with one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets. Taking place from 8–10 September 2026 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), WTM Spotlight…
Dubai residents can now take part in a workout class held entirely in the dark, with no mirrors, screens, phones or other visual distractions. GymNation has launched Dans le Noir: Class in the Dark, a 45-minute fitness experience designed to shift participants’ attention away from their appearance and towards how their bodies move. Before the lights are switched off, participants complete a short grounding sequence featuring balance exercises, joint mobilisation and proprioceptive activation. This prepares them to move safely and confidently once they can no longer rely on their vision. During the class, participants wear weighted vests and wrist weights…
From left: Tim Pfaelzer, GM and SVP, EMEA, Veeam, and Mena Migally, Regional Vice President, EMEA East, Veeam. AI adoption is accelerating across the Middle East, creating new opportunities for innovation while increasing the need for robust data security, governance and resilience. Organisations must understand where their data resides, how it moves and who can access it before deploying AI at scale. In a joint interview at LEAP 2026, Tim Pfaelzer, GM and SVP, EMEA, Veeam, and Mena Migally, Regional Vice President, EMEA East, Veeam, discuss why trusted data resilience has become a board-level priority. The executives also examine the…
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and Najran University signed a cooperation memorandum to contribute to capacity building in Yemen and support research, development, and innovation in development projects and initiatives, aiming to enhance their efficiency and sustainability and achieve lasting impact. The cooperation will cover human capacity building, training accredited by Najran University, and the development of university education to meet labor market needs in Yemen. The memorandum also provides for advisory, administrative, and technical support for SDRPY’s development projects in priority sectors, including renewable and clean energy, agriculture and water, and transport. SDRPY has delivered 300 development projects…
From the moment we wake up until we go to sleep, our days are filled with tasks and responsibilities. In between, we all have common routines that can add several ‘ugghh’ moments to an already hectic life, and who wants that? We cannot solve all of them at once, but we can certainly help you avoid some. Here are some tried-and-tested products that have turned some of those daily activities into a walk in the park instead of an obstacle course — and that we hope will make your life easier. Source: Khaleej Times
MADRID — Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in cities across Spain on Wednesday to protest the ongoing border crisis in Ceuta and criticize Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s left-wing government over its handling of the influx of migrants to the Spanish exclave on the north African coast. The protests coincided with Ceuta’s annual official holiday, which is normally marked with celebrations. But this year, the holiday took place against the backdrop of Spain’s ongoing border chaos. Spanish opposition parties accuse Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta, while the government says right-wing parties are exploiting the crisis.…