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RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior emphasized that individual employers, who allow their employees to work for others or for their own personal benefit, will be slapped with a maximum fine of SR100,000 and imprisonment for up to six months, in addition to a ban on recruiting workers for up to five years. The ministry called on employers and employees to fully adhere to residency, labor, and border security regulations. It urged the public to report violations by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom. Source:…
OpenAI recently unveiled GPT-6 Astra, its latest AI model. The company when on to claim GPT-6 as the world’s most advanced model and that it could represent the early stages of artificial general intelligence (AGI). The company stated the model brings together years of research and “big bets” across pre-training, reinforcement learning and alignment, enabling it to lead the way in computer use, browsing, software engineering and science. GPT-6 Astra is being rolled out from the 4th September 2026 to a limited set of organisations and will become available to all ChatGPT Plus, Pro, Business and Enterprise Users as well…
Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz attended today the opening of the “Security and History Dialogue 2026” Conference at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter. Organized by the Ministry of Interior, the conference is being held under the theme “Our History and Our Future: Security and Growth.” Conference General Supervisor Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Tuwaian delivered a speech thanking the minister of interior for sponsoring the event. He said the Security and History Dialogue serves as a national platform bringing together experts and specialists from within and outside the Kingdom to examine its history through the…
GENEVA — The UN human rights chief warned on Monday that artificial intelligence could become powerful enough to threaten humanity, and said he would urge companies in the coming days to reduce the risks. “I share the concerns of industry insiders that advanced AI could pose an existential risk to humanity,” Volker Turk told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva in a sweeping speech ahead of the start of his second term next month. “I am calling here, today, for an all-out effort to put cast iron guarantees in place around the safety and security of AI, before it…
Practical steps around early care, health insurance, mental wellbeing and prevention can help UAE residents make more confident health decisions for themselves and their families Published: Mon 7 Sept 2026, 2:29 PM Making good health decisions is not always straightforward. Most people do not delay care because they are ignoring their health. More often, they are trying to work out what is serious enough to act on. Is it stress, or something more? Should you wait another week? Do you need a specialist, or is a GP the right place to start? Will insurance cover the consultation or treatment? These…
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) detected a non-compliant advertisement containing inaccurate and exaggerated claims about a medical device, a violation that could carry penalties of up to SR5 million. The advertisement promoted a medical device used to reduce pain and improve joint function in cases of mild osteoarthritis, but included claims that violated regulations governing the advertising and promotion of medical devices and supplies. The SFDA took the necessary legal measures against the company responsible for the violation, while the competent authorities closed the healthcare facility. The advertiser was also referred to the relevant authorities for…
Nvidia recently agreed to acquire Hugging Face for $13 billion. The company went on to pledge that it would to scale the AI startup’s platform, strengthen infrastructure and expand access for developers and institutions. Confirmation comes around a week after The Information first reported Nvidia was closing in on the acquisition. In a statement, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang explained more than 18 million developers, researchers and creators use Hugging Face to share more than 3 million models, 500,000 datasets and 1 million applications, while 200,000 companies use the platform to customise, develop and deploy AI. Huang said he is committed…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 1,000 cartons of dates to vulnerable groups and displaced people in Taiz Governorate, benefiting 6,000 individuals as part of the 2026 dates distribution project in Yemen. The assistance reflects the relief and humanitarian projects and programs provided by Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to support the Yemeni people and alleviate their suffering. Source: Riyadh Daily
BERLIN — Saudi Arabia and Germany signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Sunday to establish a strategic dialogue aimed at strengthening consultation and coordination and developing bilateral relations across various fields. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met German Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Berlin, where the two ministers reviewed the historic bilateral relations between the two countries and discussed ways to further develop and strengthen ties across various fields. During the meeting, Prince Faisal and Wadephul signed an MoU between the governments of Saudi Arabia and Germany to establish a strategic dialogue at the foreign-minister level,…
With refreshed packaging and Floral and Alfabeto pasta shapes, Emirates Macaroni brings simple, family-friendly ideas to busy school-week mealtimes Published: Mon 7 Sept 2026, 11:14 AM As families across the UAE settle back into the rhythm of a new school year, familiar routines quickly return. Alarm clocks ring earlier, school bags need packing, afternoons fill up with activities and homework, and parents once again face the daily question: what’s for dinner? During the busy back-to-school period, simplicity can make all the difference. Meals need to be easy enough to fit into a packed weekday schedule, but still enjoyable enough to…