Author: Editorial Team
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…
JUBA, South Sudan — Armed men ambushed a patrol traveling to a remote area of South Sudan on Monday, killing two UN peacekeepers, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan said. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Seven others were wounded — three peacekeepers, two members of the South Sudanese police and two civilian staffers, the mission known as UNMISS said in a statement. The two peacekeepers killed and three injured were from Ethiopia, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said. Though violence is rampant in the African country, attacks against peacekeepers are rare. The mission said it had deployed…
Forget the traditional school bus. Some children in Dubai are arriving at the school gates in private chauffeur driven cars as parents turn to limousine companies for the daily school run. The companies offering these services say safety remains a key part of transporting children without their parents. From vetted drivers and GPS tracking to WhatsApp pick up and drop off notifications, both companies said measures are in place to keep parents updated throughout the journey. Speaking exclusively to Khaleej Times, Fairway Travel & Transport employee Riyaz Kizhissery said the company receives around two to three requests a month from parents…
JEDDAH — Thunderstorms accompanied by hail and active winds are expected over parts of the Kingdom on Tuesday, while temperatures are forecast to reach up to 46°C in some areas, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). For the NCM’s rain forecast, moderate to heavy thundery rain accompanied by hail and active winds is expected to continue over parts of Jazan, Asir and Al-Baha, extending to the highlands of the Makkah and Madinah regions. Temperatures are expected to remain high over the Eastern Province, while active winds stirring up dust are forecast over parts of the central and southern…
WASHINGTON — The United States is preparing to revoke business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum status in the country, marking its latest step in a sweeping immigration crackdown. A State Department spokesman said it was coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security “to identify and revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who have come to the United States claiming to be short-term visitors, but then file for asylum to stay here permanently.” The State Department statement did not specify the number of visas that will be revoked in the…