Author: Editorial Team
Saudi Deputy Minister of Finance for International Relations Mr. Khalid Bawazier, headed the Kingdom’s delegation participating in the 17th meeting of the Council of Arab Ministers of Finance and The High-level Roundtable; In addition to attending the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the AMF held in Abu Dhabi. Participants exchanged information on the experiences of Arab countries in several fields, and discussed working papers, studies, and presentations submitted by international institutions, including the World Bank, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on the most important economic developments in Arab countries. During his participation, Mr. Bawazier highlighted that the…
Apple is reportedly planning to further its smart-home device product line starting with the launch of a long-delayed hub on the 13th October 2026. Bloomberg reported the smart-home hub, code-named J490, will feature a roughly 6-inch square display mounted on a perforated speaker base, with the countertop version featuring an arm that allows users to tilt the display. A dedicated wall-mounted variant is code-named J491. The grey aluminium device runs on USB-C power without internal batteries or physical buttons. The hub will use built-in microphones and a front-facing FaceTime camera to identify household members by voice or appearance, then display…
There’s a lot going on in Burgas. To begin with, it just won the bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2027 — making it one of the smallest cities ever to have had this honour! Nestled along the Black Sea Coast in Bulgaria, this city is also increasingly emerging as one of Europe’s emerging art destinations. Leading the way is the Vaya Beach Resort. Surrounded by tiny, picturesque villages and best known for its eco-friendly splendour and boutique charm, the award-winning hotel these days holds a unique surprise—a collection of scintillating sculptures that would gladden the heart of any art lover. Instead…
NAGOYA — Saudi Arabia claimed its first gold medal at the 20th Asian Games Nagoya 2026 as five new medals lifted the Kingdom’s overall tally to 12. The Saudi show jumping team delivered the Kingdom’s first gold of the Games, with Ramzy Al-Duhami, Khaled Almobty, Abdulrahman Alrajhi and Saad Al-Ajmi combining to secure the equestrian title. Saudi Arabia also added a bronze medal in esports and three bronzes in jiu-jitsu during a successful day of competition. In esports, the Saudi League of Legends team captured bronze, taking the Kingdom’s tally in the discipline to three medals, one silver and two…
RIYADH — Deputy Minister of Finance for International Relations Khalid Bawazier headed Saudi Arabia’s delegation attending the 17th meeting of the Arab Finance Ministers Council and the high-level roundtable held in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was organized by the Arab Monetary Fund. The delegation also attended the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Arab Monetary Fund. Participants exchanged information on Arab countries’ experiences in several fields and discussed working papers, studies, and presentations submitted by international institutions, including the World Bank and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), on key economic developments in Arab countries. Addressing the event, Bawazier…
ASB Capital, a purpose-driven asset and wealth management firm with assets under management (AUM) of USD 10.2 billion, announced the launch of the ASB Liquidity Fund. The Fund is a Shari’a-compliant money market fund designed to provide investors with a liquid investment solution focused on capital preservation, daily liquidity, low volatility, and risk-adjusted returns. The Fund deploys capital across a diversified portfolio of high-quality short-term deposits and debentures issued by governments, government entities, banks, and other eligible issuers across the GCC and wider MENA markets. Its highly liquid portfolio is actively managed to maintain low volatility while targeting higher risk-adjusted…
Ahead of World Teachers’ Day, Kaspersky reveals that Gen Z is particularly aware of emerging AI trends in education and sees the sector as a promising area for AI technologies. According to new research by Kaspersky’s internal market research centre, Gen Z shows greater awareness of technologies such as AI tutors and VR classrooms than other generations surveyed. For Gen Z, digital technology has already become a natural part of their learning experience. Growing up alongside online platforms, digital tools and AI-powered services, this generation has witnessed how technology can change the way people access and process information. The rapid…
A new Japanese restaurant has opened on Bluewaters Island, bringing a 19-seat teppanyaki counter, premium wagyu and seafood flown in from Japan to Dubai. Taiga opened on October 1 and is the latest concept from TakaHisa Group, joining its flagship TakaHisa restaurant and Maison Shibuya Supermarket on Bluewaters. At the centre of the restaurant is a 19-seat omakase teppanyaki counter led by executive chefs Takashi Namekata and Hisao Ueda, also known as Chef Taka and Chef Hisa. Unlike the more theatrical style of teppanyaki often seen outside Japan, Taiga is focusing on the cooking itself, with dishes prepared directly in…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s National Transport Safety Center has launched a safety investigation into the emergency landing of Flydubai flight FZ1073 at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk. The center said on Wednesday it received a report about the incident and dispatched a safety investigation team to examine the circumstances, collect relevant information and evidence, and assess aviation safety aspects in coordination with the authorities concerned. The investigation comes as UAE authorities separately opened an investigation into an altercation inside the aircraft’s cockpit during the flight, which prompted crew members traveling aboard the plane to intervene and secure…
RIYADH — As the world marks International Coffee Day on Oct. 1, Saudi Arabia’s relationship with coffee tells a story that goes far beyond the drink itself. One rooted in hospitality, regional traditions, agriculture and a cultural heritage passed down through generations. Saudi coffee occupies a distinctive place in the Kingdom’s social fabric. Traditionally among the first things offered to a guest, it is closely associated with generosity, welcome and the majlis, where cups of coffee accompany conversations, family gatherings and social occasions. Its significance was formally celebrated in 2022, when the Ministry of Culture designated the year as the…