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ADEN — Yemeni government forces said Saturday they had repelled a Houthi attack north of Dhubab Airport near the strategic Bab Al-Mandab Strait in southwestern Yemen. The Giants Brigades said in a statement posted on X that their forces had thwarted the attack and inflicted significant losses on Houthi fighters and military equipment. The brigades said the fighting coincided with airstrikes by the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen targeting Houthi reinforcements in the area. The latest confrontation comes as Yemeni government forces continue their offensive against Houthi positions near Bab Al-Mandab, a strategic maritime passage connecting the Red Sea…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced the temporary suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday after a new attack struck the airport, leaving several people injured. In a statement, GACA said the attack occurred Saturday afternoon, October 10, amid continued attacks targeting civil aviation facilities in the Kingdom. The authority confirmed that several people had been injured, adding that officials were still working to determine the total number of casualties. GACA said airport operations had been temporarily suspended pending a comprehensive assessment of the damage and verification of the safety…
The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) participated in Leaders Week London 2026, with Managing Director Shaima Saleh AlHusseini leading the Federation’s delegation at the two-day event. AlHusseini participated in the panel discussion, “Promoting Physical Activity: Participation and Community-Building at Scale,” which explored how physical activity can become part of everyday life, the connection between major sporting events and mass participation, and the role of commercial partnerships in supporting active communities. She was joined by Jeanette Wong, COO of London Marathon Events,and Elizabeth Duggan, CEO of parkrun. During the session, AlHusseini highlighted how Vision 2030 has driven a national shift…
LONDON — Three in five artificial intelligence models failed terrorism-related safety tests, with modified versions stripped of protective safeguards consistently generating potentially dangerous information, according to research reported by CBC News on Friday. The study, conducted by UK-based nonprofit Tech Against Terrorism, evaluated more than 130 AI models using hundreds of prompts designed to resemble requests that individuals planning terrorist activities might submit. Researchers found that models modified through a process known as “abliteration,” which removes built-in safety safeguards, failed every test. One of the most striking findings involved Meta’s Llama 3.1 8B model, which scored 97 out of 100…
Amir Shodiev, Owner & CEO, Nazemius LTD – MARK AI, outlines how the company is developing technology to connect organisational memory, evidence and governance in this exclusive opinion piece. Artificial intelligence has moved rapidly from experimentation into everyday business. The next challenge is enabling AI systems to understand the organisations in which they operate, including the history, assumptions and constraints behind business decisions. Stanford’s 2026 AI Index reports that 88% of respondents to a 2025 McKinsey survey said their organisations used AI in at least one business function, while 79% reported regular use of generative AI. Scaled AI-agent deployment remained…
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and remain in safe places amid forecasts of thunderstorms continuing hitting most regions of Saudi Arabia through Wednesday. The directorate called on people to avoid flood-prone areas and valleys, refrain from swimming in floodwaters, and follow instructions issued through various media outlets and social media platforms. The Civil Defense emphasized the importance of cooperation from citizens and residents and compliance with its instructions during the expected period of weather fluctuations, stressing that everyone’s safety is the top priority. The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) said the…
Amidst the highlands of a public park in Tanumah Governorate, roughly 150 kilometers north of Abha, a striking natural rock formation, known as Al-Ma’tafa rock, rises in isolation against towering peaks, valleys, and lush slopes, drawing nature enthusiasts and photographers to Aseer Region. Standing over 60 meters tall, the landmark features an elongated shape that broadens toward its summit and tapers at the base, evoking the form of a traditional cutting tool. Its distinct profile creates varying visual impressions depending on the vantage point and surrounding topography. Located about 700 meters from the nearest paved access road, the site is…
RIYADH — Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 980th goal of his career as Al Nassr cruised to a 3-0 victory over Diriyah Club on Friday, moving level on points at the top of the Roshn Saudi League standings. The Portuguese superstar opened the scoring in the 23rd minute at Al Awwal Park before Samu Costa and Kingsley Coman completed a comfortable victory for the defending champions. The result marked Al Nassr’s sixth win in eight league matches this season and provided an impressive return to domestic action following the three-week international break. Ronaldo broke the deadlock after Diriyah goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah…
Uygar Doyuran, Vice President and General Manager for Honeywell Technologies Process Automation across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. Honeywell Technologies’ Uygar Doyuran discusses the cybersecurity, data and AI foundations needed to advance industrial autonomy while protecting safety and uptime. Industrial autonomy brings new opportunities to improve operations, alongside cybersecurity challenges as connected systems and AI take on greater responsibility. Uygar Doyuran, Vice President and General Manager for Honeywell Technologies Process Automation across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, explains why progress depends on secure operational technology, connected data and AI grounded in industrial expertise. He also outlines how organisations can…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump announced Friday that Russia had agreed to supply millions of tons of diesel fuel to American and global markets following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump said the agreement would see Russia immediately supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel, followed by another 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons shortly afterward. An additional 3 million tons could be delivered within a short period, depending on the condition of Russian refineries, bringing the potential total to more than 4.8 million tons. “I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir…