Author: Editorial Team
Riyadh Art announces the addition of seven monumental sculptures by pioneering Saudi artist Mohammed Al Saleem to the Riyadh Art permanent collection. Six works have been installed at Western Metro Station on Line 3 (Orange Line) in Riyadh, with the seventh scheduled for installation at a later date. The sculptures bring an important part of Al Saleem’s artistic practice into the city for which they were originally conceived. Created in 1985 for a Riyadh Municipality public art competition but never installed, the seven works remained in Al Saleem’s workshop for decades. In 2022, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City acquired…
TAIPEI — More than 146,000 households across Taiwan experienced power outages as Typhoon Champi battered the island with strong winds and heavy rainfall, leaving at least one person dead and dozens injured, local media reported Saturday. Electricity had been restored to more than 122,000 households by Friday night, while repair crews resumed operations early Saturday in parts of New Taipei and the northern port city of Keelung, where powerful gusts continued overnight, according to Focus Taiwan. Authorities deployed 15 additional repair teams from five regional offices in central and southern Taiwan to accelerate power restoration in the hardest-hit northern areas.…
Mohamad Jomaa, CEO and Country Manager for GCC and Egypt at Coface. Coface has released its latest global Risk Review, revealing a multi-speed global economy contending with renewed inflationary pressures, elevated commodity prices, and tightening monetary conditions. Against a backdrop where geopolitical developments have shaved an estimated 0.5 percentage points off global growth, moderating worldwide economic activity to 2.5% in 2026 before stabilising at 2.6% in 2027. GCC economies continue to demonstrate resilience through active trade flow rerouting and sustained non-oil momentum. In its quarterly review, Coface carried out four country upgrades and three regional reassessments, alongside 20 sector adjustments…
RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) recorded 996 seizures of prohibited goods at land, sea and air customs ports as part of its ongoing efforts to combat smuggling and protect public security. The seized items included 25 categories of narcotics, including hashish, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, Captagon pills and other illegal drugs, in addition to 219 categories of prohibited substances and goods. Customs authorities also thwarted attempts to smuggle 759 categories of tobacco and tobacco products, along with 11 categories involving cash. ZATCA reaffirmed its commitment to tightening customs controls over the Kingdom’s imports and exports to safeguard…
The session was convened to elect the president and bureau of the Arab Parliament, with Al-Otaibi securing the presidency by acclamation. In his inaugural address, Al-Otaibi expressed his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for their continued support and empowerment of Saudi national talent. He said his election reflected Saudi Arabia’s prominent regional standing, influential role and longstanding commitment to strengthening joint Arab action, cooperation and solidarity. Al-Otaibi also thanked Shoura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh for his guidance, support and confidence, describing his election…
A Batman comic book that weighs 4.4kg, comes with a detachable lens and is designed to resemble a camera is on display at the Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference (SACC), with a price tag of Dh60,000. Only 47 copies of Batman: The Killing Joke Avant-Garde Edition are being produced worldwide. The handcrafted collector’s edition is being exhibited at the Argent Comics booth at the event, which runs until Sunday at Aljada. The book is inspired by the camera featured on the famous cover of Batman: The Killing Joke, originally published in 1988. Its aluminium boards are lined with goatskin, while…
Pepper cultivation has emerged as a cornerstone of agricultural diversification in Al-Jouf Region, strengthening local vegetable supplies and supporting national food security objectives under Saudi Vision 2030. The region produces an array of pepper varieties, ranging from colorful sweet bell peppers to chili cultivars used in fresh culinary preparations, pickling, and spice production. This agricultural output enables local farmers and families working int the cottage industry to tap into expanding commercial opportunities across regional food supply chains. Local farmer Fahd Al-Khaldi stated that cultivating peppers requires meticulous care from seedling selection through harvest, adding that the wide variety of cultivars…
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) recently announced that the limited-edition ROG XBOX Ally X20 Bundle is now available in the UAE for AED 10,999 through the ASUS UAE eShop and participating retailers. Celebrating two decades of ROG, the collection brings together an upgraded gaming handheld, a wearable virtual display and coordinated protective accessories in a complete setup designed to move from home to wherever players choose to game. A new chapter for an anniversary handheld The ROG XBOX Ally X20 combines a translucent black chassis with gold-accented internal details and an exclusive 20th anniversary badge. The design offers a glimpse…
From glowing skin to fuller hair, exosomes are gaining attention in the beauty world, with social media helping fuel interest in treatments promoted for their purported regenerative benefits. But UAE dermatologists are urging consumers to look beyond before-and-after photographs and glowing testimonials before signing up for the procedures. The concern is that the science behind these treatments is still evolving, while questions remain about their long-term safety, product quality and effectiveness. Experts warn that the risks may vary depending on the product, how it is manufactured and whether it is applied topically or injected. The warnings come as Saudi Arabia’s…
Advisor to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah visited the headquarters of the Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters (EMERCOM) yesterday, as part of his official visit to Moscow. Al Rabeeah was briefed on the ministry’s operational frameworks and mandates concerning emergency and disaster response. He also reviewed the activities of its specialized search-and-rescue teams, as well as core practices and technical expertise utilized in civil defense and disaster mitigation. Source: Riyadh Daily