Author: Editorial Team
The Tabuk Municipality organized extensive celebrations to mark Saudi National Day on September 23, featuring performances of the traditional Saudi Ardah alongside regional Dahha and Rifihi folk arts in the central district of Tabuk City. The activities form part of a region-wide program comprising over 50 events across 17 locations, supported by decorative municipal preparations that included 8,000 national flags, green floodlights, and decorative lighting. Source: Riyadh Daily
When Parmigiani Fleurier introduced the Tonda PF in 2021, it was conceived as a new expression of the maison’s idea of contemporary watchmaking: integrated bracelets, refined proportions, finely resolved details and complications that never needed to announce themselves. The collection quickly established its own visual language; one built around the precision of its details and the confidence of its proportions. The Tonda PF Skeleton that followed took that philosophy into more revealing territory. Here, the movement is no longer something encountered behind the dial or through a caseback. It becomes part of the watch’s face, but in a manner that…
Artificial intelligence has rapidly moved beyond experimentation into production environments, creating new security, governance and visibility challenges for enterprises. Shadow AI, identity risks, third-party platforms and increasingly automated cyberattacks are placing greater pressure on organisations to strengthen control over users, applications and data. Kalle Björn, Senior Director of Systems Engineering for the Middle East at Fortinet, explains why organisations need integrated security platforms that share threat intelligence and automate response at machine speed. He also discusses the role of zero trust in hybrid workplaces and the importance of securing data flows between IT and operational technology environments. How is AI…
Under the patronage of Al-Jouf Region Governor Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Al-Jouf Municipality hosted official Saudi National Day celebrations in Sakaka. A large public audience attended the event, which featured a national operetta, poetry recitations, the traditional Saudi Ardah, and exhibitions by families working in the cottage industry and government entities. Source: Riyadh Daily
One Friday evening in late August this year, Thavi sat inside a cozy café in Jumeirah, occasionally glancing at the doorway. She was there to host the first meet-up of The Spectrum Circle, a new community that she had founded to organise meet-ups for neurodivergent individuals. Thavi, who also runs the events and marketing agency True North Marketing, had planned a fun evening that was peppered with activities that she had designed, and had also reserved space for about 10 people. But she would have been happy even if only two people had turned up — being neurodivergent herself, Thavi…
Gymkhana has always been one of those restaurants that feels established rather than launched — a stalwart of the tier-one Indian dining scene in London. If you’re not aware, Gymkhana London is the flagship two Michelin-star venue. The arrival of Gymkhana Dubai in DIFC doesn’t read like a newcomer’s debut. It reads like a relocation of excellence: a familiar triumph brought home, polished up, and dressed for the Dubai lights. Inside, the restaurant splits into three distinct spaces, each doing a different job. The main dining room is velvet-dark and buzzy, with a burgundy ceiling and handsome wooden walls. The…
AI and intelligent automation are moving beyond experimentation to play a central role in enterprise decision-making and operations. This shift presents opportunities to improve efficiency and manage complexity, but also increases the need for stronger security, governance and operational guardrails. In an interview with TahawulTech.com at GISEC Global 2026, Dhruv Kohli, Vice President – India & Middle East at HCLSoftware, discusses the company’s IntelliOps framework, its approach to securing applications and endpoints, and the importance of combining AI adoption with proactive cyber resilience. What is HCLSoftware showcasing at GISEC this year, and what conversations are you having with customers? HCLSoftware…
The Monaco Yacht Show is taking its vision for yachting beyond Monaco and to the Red Sea. The Red Sea Yacht Show will make its debut in Jeddah from 14 to 17 October 2027, bringing the international yachting community together in one of the world’s most compelling emerging luxury destinations. For more than three decades, the Monaco Yacht Show has been a defining meeting place for superyacht owners, builders, brokers and designers. Its decision to bring its expertise, creative vision and international relationships to Saudi Arabia marks an exceptional moment for the industry and a powerful statement of confidence in…
From Michael Jordan and Naomi Campbell to Novak Djokovic and A$AP Rocky, UAE-born hospitality concepts are drawing stars in London, Monaco, Miami and Europe’s summer destinations. Michael Jordan in Monaco, Novak Djokovic in London, Jessica Alba in Miami and Rafael Nadal in St Tropez are among the high-profile names seen at venues created in Dubai. For Fundamental Hospitality, the UAE-born group behind GAIA, Shanghai Me, La Maison Ani and NYX, the celebrity roll call points to a wider shift. Homegrown hospitality concepts, once associated primarily with Dubai’s fast-moving dining scene, are becoming established fixtures in some of the world’s most…
RIYADH — The chiefs of defense and general staff of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye met in Riyadh on Friday, reaffirming their commitment to collective defense and the immediate implementation of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. During the meeting, the military chiefs reviewed the security situation and threats facing Saudi Arabia and strongly condemned the attacks targeting Makkah and the Kingdom’s civilian and economic infrastructure. They praised the vigilance and professionalism of the Saudi Armed Forces in safeguarding citizens and residents and protecting the Kingdom’s security. The participants discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation among the armed forces of the…