Author: Editorial Team

Yemen’s Rashad Al-Alimi announced the launch of Operation Dawn of Yemen, a military offensive aimed at retaking Sanaa and restoring state institutions from Houthi control. Source: Saudi Gazette

BOSTON — Six people aboard a medical evacuation plane that went missing on Saturday while airlifting a patient from Bermuda to Boston, Massachusetts, are presumed dead, according to a statement from the flight’s operator. Four members of the Latitude Air Ambulance team – two pilots and two medical crew – were aboard the aircraft, alongside a patient and the patient’s family escort. The US Coast Guard suspended its search at sunset on Sunday after 66 hours of continuous operations covering 4,445 miles. An extensive debris field from the Gulfstream G100 had been located approximately 20 miles south of Nantucket, a…

Marine fishing heritage is making its debut at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026, with a showcase featuring a prominent sailing vessel surrounded by stations for boat-building, net-making, and rope-twisting, crafts and skills passed down through generations.  The area offers visitors a glimpse into traditional marine fishing expeditions, with artisans demonstrating each craft. The vessel displays various artifacts and tools once carried on board, evoking the lifestyle of sailors and fishermen and illustrating how the tools were used.  The inclusion of marine fishing is part of the exhibition’s diverse experiences and zones this year. The areas highlight aspects…

Zakaria Haltout, Group Vice President (GVP), Middle East, Turkey & Africa. Zakaria Haltout, Group Vice President, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Workday, discusses the UAE’s digital ambitions, regional growth priorities, and why clear business objectives and employee engagement should guide technology adoption Enterprise AI adoption across the UAE is shifting from experimentation to everyday use, bringing workforce readiness, human oversight and measurable business value into sharper focus. Workday’s Beyond Productivity: Measuring the Real Value of AI in the UAE report found that 90% of employees use AI at least weekly. Respondents report saving an average of 3.6 hours a week,…

RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met with Senator Chris Murphy, a member of the US Senate Foreign Relations and Appropriations Committees, and his accompanying delegation in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, they exchanged views on the friendly relations between the two countries. They discussed regional and international developments, and issues of common interest. Saudi Ambassador to the United States of America Princess Reema bint Bandar; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan; and Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban also attended the meeting. Chris Murphy…

RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Monday that the status of all Yemeni nationals residing irregularly in the Kingdom will be officially regularized. This is in line with the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and in response to a request submitted by Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi. The ministry is carrying out the initiative in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, and the Saudi Data and AI Authority, as part of the Kingdom’s continued fraternal and humanitarian support…

From three Frida Kahlo paintings to a portrait of Sheikh Zayed featuring a piece of meteorite believed to be 4.3 billion years old, Sheikha Somayeh Noor’s private collection goes beyond what visitors might expect to find in an art gallery. Sheikha Somayeh, founder and CEO of Noor Royal Holding, has spent nearly two decades building a collection that brings together art, history and cultural heritage. The Noor Royal Collection includes works by Pablo Picasso, Camille Pissarro, Diego Rivera, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, alongside rare Qurans, Islamic manuscripts and the Kiswah of the Holy Kaaba. The collection is valued by Sheikha Somayeh’s team at…

Dell Technologies and Aramco Digital, a Saudi Industrial AI company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities to accelerate the adoption of Industrial AI and strengthen cloud consulting, managed IT services and cyber resilience capabilities across Saudi Arabia.  The MoU was signed between Mohamed Talaat, Vice President, Saudi, Egypt, North Africa & Levant (SENAL), Dell Technologies and Dr. Ashraf Al-Tahini, Chief Executive Officer of Aramco Digital. Under the proposed collaboration, the two companies will explore opportunities to help organizations improve operational efficiency, optimize multi-cloud environments, strengthen data protection and deploy secure and scalable Industrial AI solutions. The collaboration will…

Augusto Martinez Reyes, COO EMEA and President of Multilingual Hubs, TP Group. Augusto Martinez Reyes, COO EMEA and President of Multilingual Hubs at TP Group, discusses human oversight, Arabic localisation and the coordination of AI agents, enterprise data, and people to improve customer experiences AI agents are reshaping customer operations, bringing new demands for oversight, accountability and service design. Across the Middle East, successful deployment also depends on understanding Arabic dialects, cultural nuances and customer expectations, while connecting automation with enterprise data and human expertise. Augusto Martinez Reyes, COO EMEA and President of Multilingual Hubs at TP Group, spoke to…

RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and remain vigilant amid forecast of thunderstorms continue hitting most regions of Saudi Arabia until next Saturday. The directorate advised people to stay in safe locations, avoid areas prone to flash floods and valleys, refrain from swimming in such areas, and follow instructions issued through various media outlets and social media platforms. The National Meteorology Center (NCM) indicated that the Makkah region would experience moderate to heavy rainfall, resulting in flash floods, hail, and dust storms. The affected areas include the holy city of Makkah, Al-Kamil,…