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BERN — Switzerland’s financial regulator has warned banks and insurers of growing risks from cyberattacks, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, as threats to the country’s financial sector continue to increase. Marlene Amstad, chair of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority’s (FINMA) board of directors, said cyberattacks had risen significantly across the financial institutions supervised by the regulator. “We are seeing a marked increase in cyber attacks – amounting to a third – across all the financial institutions we supervise,” Amstad told Swiss financial newspaper Finanz und Wirtschaft. Asked about the potential threat posed by advanced AI models to banking giant…

Al-Hayjah Road in Jazan Region stands out as a scenic tourist route connecting the governorates of Al-Ardah and Fayfa, offering travelers a smooth transition from rural foothills, farms, and villages to the lush Fayfa highlands.  About 20 kilometers long, the road runs through diverse terrain, including mountains, valleys, and agricultural terraces lined with dense vegetation, making the drive itself an integral part of the tourist experience.  By linking Al-Ardah’s rural valleys with Fayfa’s renowned terraced peaks, the route holds significant touristic and scenic value. During August, seasonal rains revitalize the landscape, turning slopes green and cloaking the peaks in clouds—attracting…

RABAT — Moroccan authorities said Saturday they foiled a mass attempt by irregular migrants to cross from the northern city of Fnideq into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, amid heightened security along the border. In a statement, the Fnideq governorate cited a security official as saying that an intensive and coordinated deployment of security forces around Ceuta and Melilla prevented mass crossing attempts, while conditions at the border crossings remained normal. Around 300 irregular migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan African countries, gathered Saturday morning in mountainous areas surrounding Ceuta, the official said. Security forces prevented them from approaching or entering the…

RIYADH — Saudi security forces arrested a total of 14,542 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in joint inspections, carried out in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 7,216 violators of the Residency Law, 3,843 violators of the Border Security Law, and 3,483 violators of the Labor Law. The total number of people who were arrested while trying to cross the border into the Kingdom accounted for 1,457, of whom 32 percent were Yemeni nationals, 67…

GAZA — Gaza Civil Defense teams recovered the remains of 21 Palestinians on Saturday from beneath two homes destroyed during Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip and began searching for 40 others believed buried under the rubble of a third house, a spokesperson said. Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal said rescue teams recovered the remains of 12 Palestinians from beneath the Batniji family home near the Asqula area in eastern Gaza City after completing search operations at the site. Crews also recovered the remains of nine Palestinians from the Gharbiyah family home in the Katiba area of western Gaza City,…

Amanulla Khan, Regional Vice President, META, LMNTRIX. Dubai — LMNTRIX has been positioned in the Major Players category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide MDR/MXDR Services for the Enterprise 2026 Vendor Assessment, marking another significant milestone in the company’s evolution as a global cybersecurity provider. The recognition follows LMNTRIX being positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Emerging Managed Detection and Response Services 2024 Vendor Assessment. The latest assessment places LMNTRIX alongside established global technology, cybersecurity and professional services organisations, providing independent recognition of its capabilities in the rapidly evolving managed detection and response market. With customers and partners…

Al-Hayjah Road in Jazan Region stands out as a scenic tourist route connecting the governorates of Al-Ardah and Fayfa, offering travelers a smooth transition from rural foothills, farms, and villages to the lush Fayfa highlands.  About 20 kilometers long, the road runs through diverse terrain, including mountains, valleys, and agricultural terraces lined with dense vegetation, making the drive itself an integral part of the tourist experience.  By linking Al-Ardah’s rural valleys with Fayfa’s renowned terraced peaks, the route holds significant touristic and scenic value. During August, seasonal rains revitalize the landscape, turning slopes green and cloaking the peaks in clouds—attracting…

RAMALLAH — Voter registration and data updates began across the occupied West Bank on Saturday ahead of Palestinian legislative elections scheduled for Nov. 28, the first such vote in nearly two decades. Registration centers opened Saturday morning and will remain available until Wednesday evening, according to the timetable announced by the Palestinian Central Elections Commission. The commission urged eligible citizens who are not on the electoral register to sign up and called on registered voters to update their information where necessary, stressing that registration is a key stage in the electoral process. The elections are scheduled to take place in…

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China over the death of former Premier of the State Council Zhu Rongji.  The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the president, the family of the deceased, and the friendly people of China. Source: Riyadh Daily

A growing number of medical experts are calling on women to prepare for menopause in their mid-30s, as new research highlights the widespread and often debilitating impact of the transition on women’s health. Medical experts explain that perimenopause, the transition phase before menopause, can quietly begin in a woman’s mid to late 30s, with the earliest indicators being changes in menstrual cycles, mood swings and sleep disturbances. Many women often mistake these symptoms for stress. Dr Anusree Saraswathy, Specialist Gynaecology at Aster Clinic Qusais, Damascus Street, emphasised the importance of early recognition. “Perimenopause usually begins in a woman’s 40s, but…