Author: Editorial Team
Kaspersky has shared the agenda for its 18th annual Security Analyst Summit (SAS 2026), taking place on October 20-23, 2026, in Bali, Indonesia. Challenging the common format of traditional events, SAS 2026 adopts a unique cyber-anarchy theme where attendees appear as lone rebels and walk their way to write a collective security manifesto. This narrative reflects a fundamental reality in the modern cyber space: the ultimate response to today’s complex threat environment lies in transforming solitary actions into a collaborative cyber-community. Over 200 participants from around the globe will be attending SAS, and this year’s event agenda features critical vulnerability…
SEOUL — South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung has expressed anger at Ukraine over comments by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that appeared to reveal a secret deal by which Kyiv would transfer North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul. In a social media post on Friday, Lee accused Ukraine of undermining him and warned that Zelensky’s remarks about an imminent military clash between North and South Korea amounted to invoking the risk of war on the Korean Peninsula. Lee threatened to take unspecified “further action” if Ukraine does not issue a public apology for revealing that two North Korean prisoners…
Saudifood Show 2026 and Saudifood Manufacturing 2026, which concluded at Jeddah Superdome, attracted more than 28,000 industry professionals and over 1,000 exhibitors representing more than 95 countries. The events showcased more than 100,000 products, technologies, and solutions and hosted more than 12,000 business meetings. Both events brought together, for the first time, all stages of the food and beverage industry value chain. The two exhibitions were held concurrently at the same venue in strategic partnership with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), drawing broad participation from industry professionals, buyers, manufacturers, suppliers, and technology and solution providers.…
87% of retailers faced cyber incidents over the past 12 months. Kaspersky’s survey among retail and wholesale experts unveil insights into risks and challenges the industry faces and suggested ways to address them. Retail is moving into an AI‑driven and personalised landscape, where every digital touchpoint creates both convenience and risk. A new global study* conducted by Kaspersky’s Internal Research Center surveyed IT security specialists working in the retail sector across 18 countries and revealed key target areas, the most relevant threats, and the potential damage to business. Cyber incidents and the goals behind the attacks The retail sector, encompassing…
NASHVILLE — US death row inmate Christa Pike was in critical condition Thursday and receiving “lifesaving care” at a hospital, her lawyers said, a day after a failed attempt to execute her pushed Tennessee’s governor to halt further executions this year and order an independent review. Pike, 50, who was sentenced to death for a 1995 murder, was taken to a hospital Wednesday night after surviving a double dose of the lethal drug Tennessee uses to execute prisoners. “Christa is alive right now. We don’t have a sense of her prognosis or much update on her health at the moment,…
The Makkah Region branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has announced five investment and development opportunities across the governorates of Al-Kamil, Taif, Al-Qunfudhah, and Al-Lith. Targeting projects in agricultural nurseries, greenhouses, and fruit tree cultivation, the initiative aims to optimize agricultural, livestock, and environmental resources while expanding private-sector participation in regional sustainable development. The ministry called on interested agricultural investors to review project details, terms, and requirements on the “Furas” platform. It emphasized that these opportunities align with the ministry’s broader efforts to stimulate private investment, boost asset efficiency, and support sustainability across Makkah Region. Source: Riyadh…
Lenovo recently announced Lenovo AI Express, a new accelerated path to production AI that removes deployment complexities by giving customers of all sizes quicker return on their AI investment. According to Lenovo’s 2026 CIO Playbook, organisations moving from AI experimentation to scaled execution are expecting an average $2.78 return for every $1 invested, with 94% of enterprise respondents anticipating positive returns. Yet long lead times, integration complexity, and other readiness barriers can slow the path to realising that value. In collaboration with NVIDIA, Lenovo AI Express addresses these barriers, combining rapid access to AI capacity with validated, right-sized configurations and…
Achievement reflects multidisciplinary clinical excellence and the hospital’s partnership with Dubai Health Published: Thu 1 Oct 2026, 1:20 PM Mediclinic City Hospital has reached a significant clinical milestone, completing 100 kidney transplants through its kidney transplant programme. Central to this achievement is Mediclinic Middle East’s partnership with Dubai Health, which brings together clinical and academic expertise and a shared commitment to advancing highly specialised transplant care and improving outcomes for patients. This partnership was first established in 2016 with Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), the heart of Dubai Health, enabling learning and discovery to advance…
RIYADH — Registration is open for the 17th edition of the National Program for Gifted Identification, specifically for the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT). This was announced by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, represented by the National Center for Assessment.The last date for registration is December 28, 2026. The program targets students from the third grade of elementary school through the first year of secondary school, with the aim of identifying their latent academic abilities and skills in…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman held a phone call with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Thursday. During the call, they reviewed the Saudi-US strategic defensepartnership. They discussed coordination of the two friendly nations’ efforts to enhance regional security and stability. Prince Khalid and Hegseth reviewed several regional and international issues of mutual interest. Source: Saudi Gazette