Author: Editorial Team
Justin Endres, Seclore, discusses cyber resilience, regulatory compliance and partner-led growth at GISEC Global 2026. Source: Tahawul Tech
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s private sector maintained its growth momentum in August despite escalating regional tensions and mounting global inflationary pressures, according to an economic report reviewed by the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) during a virtual meeting. The Ministry of Economy and Planning’s monthly report showed that the Kingdom’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 53.8 in August 2026 from 53.1 in July, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth. The Business Confidence Index also increased to 56.7, up 0.2 points from the previous month, reflecting continued confidence in the outlook for the Saudi economy. The report…
JEDDAH — An unidentified individual using a German phone number impersonated Okaz Editor-in-Chief Jameel Altheyabi in an apparent attempt to establish contact with the offices of senior Yemeni political and military leaders, raising concerns over possible fraud and cyberattacks. The impersonator used Altheyabi’s photograph as a WhatsApp profile picture and sent a suspicious link to one of the targeted offices, claiming it would connect the recipient with a purported employee of the newspaper. The incident was uncovered after Okaz received separate calls from the offices of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi and council member and Giants Brigades…
In implementation of the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the medical and surgical team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme began the separation surgery for 13-month-old Moroccan conjoined twins Saja and Doha this morning at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh. Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and head of the medical and surgical team Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah said the twins arrived in the Kingdom on…
Uraz Farukh, Seclore, discusses evolving data governance requirements, AI-related security challenges and expansion across the META region at GISEC 2026. Source: Tahawul Tech
STOCKHOLM — Anne Carson, the Canadian writer and classicist whose work blends verse, prose and essay with influences from classical myths, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. Carson, 76, was selected “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature,” the Swedish Academy said in a statement on Thursday. Carson is an accomplished classicist who has taught at multiple colleges in the US and Canada while also producing works like “The Beauty of the Husband,” “An Autobiography of Red: A Novel in Verse,” and “Nox.” Her…
RIYADH — France joined several Arab and Islamic countries and organizations in condemning the repeated attacks launched by the Houthi militias against Saudi Arabia. In a statement, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs expressed France’s full solidarity with the Kingdom and its support for the Kingdom’s efforts to defend its territory and infrastructure against these attacks. The statement called on the Houthi militia to immediately cease its attacks and provocations, which further destabilize the region and exacerbate the suffering of the Yemeni people. Egypt has strongly condemned the attacks targeting the territory of Saudi Arabia, including Abha International Airport…
“Refad Real Estate Investment and Development Company” is showcasing its vision for developing integrated urban destinations and mixed-use projects at the “Sharqia Furas Forum”. The event, which started yesterday (Wednesday) at the Dhahran Expo in Khobar under the patronage of HRH Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province, will end today (Thursday). It features a notable group of developers, investors, experts, and stakeholders involved in the country’s real estate development sector. During the forum, Refad is showcasing its latest integrated residential and commercial projects in the Eastern Province. Foremost among these is “Miraf District,”…
KATHMANDU — A Saudi plane, carrying relief supplies, landed in Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, on Wednesday. This is in implementation of the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. A specialized team from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) will coordinate aid distribution with relevant local authorities to ensure it reaches people affected by the recent floods that struck Nepal, causing significant loss of life and property damage. Saudi Ambassador to Nepal Fahd bin Mnikhr stated that this support reflects the Kingdom’s commitment, under the…
Apple is reportedly partnering up with the South Korean giant LG Electronics to develop a range of security accessories. This move is seen as part of the iPhone maker’s upcoming push into smart home devices. According to Bloomberg, Apple will introduce a smart deadbolt lock, an indoor and outdoor security camera, a floodlight camera and a thermostat, all co-developed with LG. The products will carry LG’s brand, with the electronics giant handling manufacturing and product support. Bloomberg noted LG has filed to gain regulatory approval for the devices with the Federal Communications Commission. They are designed to work with Apple’s…