Author: Editorial Team
With the arrival of October, corn farmers in Jazan Region have begun plowing their fields, cutting furrows, and sowing corn seeds. These activities mark the start of the “Al-Makhrat” season, one of the four most prominent agricultural seasons in the local calendar. The work is repeated every year, preserving farmers’ connection to their land and passing agricultural knowledge down through generations. Agricultural researcher Mohammed Abu Aqeel explained that the local agricultural calendar includes the “Al-Khareef” season, which begins on August 23, followed by the “Mazarat Al-Makhrat” season from October 11 to 26. However, some farmers begin sowing at the start of…
Murad Ali, Head of Middle East & Central Asia, Logitech for Business. Murad Ali discusses how AI-enabled devices, intuitive design and workplace analytics can simplify meetings, improve employee experience and help businesses assess technology investments R ising expectations for seamless collaboration are prompting organisations to rethink workplace technology, from personal devices to shared meeting spaces. Ease of use, security and consistent experiences across office and remote settings are becoming central to adoption, while workplace analytics offer greater visibility into usage and investment value. Speaking to TahawulTech.com at Logitech’s RISE event in Cairo, Murad Ali, Head of Middle East & Central…
RIYADH — Coalition forces intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward Riyadh on Monday. This was revealed by Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen. Earlier on Monday, the Coalition said it was responding to a Houthi attack involving drones and cruise missiles. Source: Saudi Gazette
DUBLIN — An Australian engineer who was held in prison in Iraq for five years, has returned to Ireland to be reuinted with his family. Robert Pether was welcomed a Dublin Airport by his wife and children, who said they have been “living in hell” since Pether was arrested without charge in April 2021 in connection to a business dispute. The 51-year-old had been living in Ireland for a number of years. The United Nations has said Pether’s detention was illegal, and an international court has ruled his employer is not responsible for the business disagreement. Pether had been working…
In a follow-up statement on the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on the afternoon of Sunday, October 11, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) reported that a Pakistani resident was killed and 11 others were injured. The injured were immediately taken to a hospital for treatment. The attack also caused material damage that is still being assessed. Source: Riyadh Daily
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received on Monday a phone call from King Abdullah of Jordan. During the call, the King expressed Jordan’s condemnation of the terrorist attacks launched by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia. King Abdullah affirmed Jordan’s full support for Saudi Arabia in confronting all threats to its security and the safety of its citizens and residents. He offered Jordan’s total support for the measures taken to protect the Kingdom’s resources. Source: Saudi Gazette
Raul Villar Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Optro. Dubai regional centre will provide local support for audit, risk and compliance teams across the Middle East and North Africa Optro, the leading AI-powered GRC Intelligence Platform, today announced its expansion into the United Arab Emirates (UAE), establishing Dubai as the company’s newest regional center. The move represents a major step forward in serving global GRC teams and providing localised support for its rapidly growing customer base across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The announcement was made at the 2026 CAE Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The expansion…
RIYADH — Misk Foundation has announced that the Misk Global Forum will not be held in 2026, citing organizational and logistical challenges that could affect the event’s overall experience and impact. In a statement on Monday, the foundation said the decision followed a careful assessment of challenges surrounding this year’s edition as it continues to develop its approach to empowering young people and delivering meaningful experiences. “As a result, the decision has been made not to hold the Misk Global Forum in 2026,” the statement said. The foundation emphasized that its commitment to youth empowerment and creating opportunities for learning,…
RIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Monday phone calls from Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom Edward Miliband and Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullatif Al-Zayani. During the call, Prince Faisal and Miliband discussed Houthi militia attacks on King Khalid International Airport. Miliband affirmed the UK’s condemnation of Houthi acts of violence targeting Yemen and civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia. He expressed the UK’s solidarity with both Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government in confronting these attacks. They also discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, as…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) launched a volunteer project for psychological support and rehabilitation in Kano State, Federal Republic of Nigeria, coinciding with World Mental Health Day. The project, which runs from October 10 to 16 in cooperation with Al-Mawaddah Society for Family Development, involves three volunteers from various specialties. The center’s volunteer team has provided specialized counseling sessions to 436 individuals since the campaign began. The project is part of the humanitarian programs and efforts delivered by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to provide psychological support to people in need and affected communities worldwide.…