Author: Editorial Team
JEDDAH — Rainfall is forecast to persist across parts of Saudi Arabia from Wednesday through the end of the week, with heavier downpours expected in some areas, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). According to an animated map issued by the NCM, light to moderate rain is forecast to spread across western Najran, southern parts of the Eastern Province and along the western coast starting Wednesday afternoon. Later on the rain along the western coast (fromnorth of Jazan until Taif in Makkah) is expected to intensify will the raon in the eastern province and najran will weakdn and…
The UAE insurance sector recorded strong growth in 2025, with gross written premiums rising 14.9 per cent year-on-year to Dh74.8 billion, supported by higher health, property and liability insurance business, according to the Central Bank of the UAE’s annual statistical report. Property and liability insurance premiums increased 14.1 per cent to Dh36.4 billion, while health insurance premiums rose 16.3 per cent to Dh30 billion. Premiums for life insurance and fund accumulation increased 12.1 per cent to Dh8.4 billion. The growth came as the UAE continued to expand insurance coverage and introduced mandatory basic health insurance for private-sector employees and domestic…
Apple’s new Mac mini features the M6 or M5 Pro chip, upgraded connectivity and enhanced support for on-device AI workloads. Apple’s first 2-nanometre chip powers faster on-device AI, graphics and everyday computing, while M5 Ultra targets demanding professional and frontier AI workloads Apple has introduced its M6 and M5 Ultra chips, expanding the performance and artificial intelligence capabilities of its desktop portfolio. The company also unveiled a new Mac mini powered by M6 or M5 Pro, with availability beginning on September 22. M6, Apple’s first chip manufactured using a 2-nanometre process, features a new 12-core CPU, 12-core GPU, Dual 16-core…
In the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, the Saudi-French Investment Roundtable Meeting was held today in the French capital, Paris. The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Investment, with the participation of several senior officials, business leaders, and chief executives of major companies and institutions from both countries, to strengthen investment partnerships, explore joint opportunities in priority sectors, and expand cooperation between the business communities of the two countries. The meeting included a session titled “Discussing Future Prospects…
JAZAN/ASIR — Border Guard land patrols arrested eight Ethiopian and Yemeni nationals in Asir and Jazan and seized a total of 240 kilograms of khat in two separate operations. In Asir, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Raboua Sector arrested four Ethiopian and Yemeni nationals, violators of the Border Security Law, for smuggling 80 kilograms of khat. In Jazan, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Daer Sector arrested four Ethiopian and Yemeni nationals for smuggling 160 kilograms of khat. Asir Border Guard land patrols arrested four Ethiopian and Yemeni nationals for smuggling 80 kilograms of khat. Authorities said initial legal…
PARIS — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of meetings with senior executives from leading global companies in artificial intelligence (AI), digital content and digital entertainment, gaming, and quantum computing during his visit to France. The meetings aimed to expand high-impact partnerships, facilitate knowledge transfer, develop national capabilities, and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position as a global hub for artificial intelligence, electronic gaming, and emerging and advanced technologies. Alswaha discussed with Ubisoft CEO and Co-Founder Yves Guillemot, Sony Group CEO Hiroki Totoki, Riot Games CEO Dylan Jadeja, and Electronic Arts Chairman and CEO Andrew Wilson…
The Pixel 11 line went on sale on 20 August, eight days after Google announced it. On paper, it should be an easy sell: better cameras, brighter screens, seven years of updates and the “raw Android” experience that has kept fans loyal for years. Then you look at what Google is asking in return. Every model costs $100 more than the phone it replaces. The Pro and Pro XL lose 4GB of memory. The new Tensor G6 sits behind every rival flagship chip, including Apple’s and Qualcomm’s, and it lags most in graphics, something gamers will notice. In the UAE,…
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran attempted to kill one of his sons, but gave no details on when or where the alleged plot took place. “Something incredible happened: Iran targeted one of my sons. Iran tried to kill one of my sons,” Netanyahu said during a phone interview with Israel’s Channel 14, a conservative Israeli outlet known for favourable coverage of the government. Netanyahu’s allegation on Monday came as his coalition trailed in opinion polls ahead of the general election in October, in the wake of the US-Israel war on Iran. The war began…
Hadi Anwar, CEO of CPX. CPX Holding, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, will return to GISEC Global 2026 for its fourth consecutive year. Taking place from September 16-18, 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Center in Expo City, GISEC Global will see CPX highlight its growing role in regional digital defence through executive engagement, ecosystem collaboration, and national security dialogue aimed at strengthening cyber resilience for nations and organisations. With AI-powered cyberattacks on the rise, a shifting geopolitical landscape, and an expanding digital footprint, the need for proactive defence across critical sectors has never been…
The Saudi National Institute of Health signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with French pharmaceutical company Sanofi on the sidelines of the Saudi-French Investment Forum in Paris. The MoU aims to enhance cooperation in research and development, innovation, and clinical research, and develop public-private partnerships to support the development of promising therapeutic solutions and health technologies, strengthen the health research and innovation ecosystem, and build research capabilities in line with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program under Saudi Vision 2030. The MoU builds on the longstanding relations between Saudi Arabia and France and reflects both sides’ commitment to…