Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — The Houthi militia’s attacks on civilians and civilian facilities in Yemen, which have undermined security and sown division, as well as its aggression against innocent people, violations of sanctities, and its attempted attacks on the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, “constitute terrorism by any measure,” according to General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scholars. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the secretariat said these attacks reveal the extent of the Houthi militia’s terrorism and its audacity in violating God’s sanctities. It said the militia’s attempted attacks on the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah constitute terrorism…
Ms. Lubna S. Olayan, Chair of the Board of Directors of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), announced today the Bank’s financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026. SAB recorded a net profit after Zakat and Income Tax of SAR 6,582 million for the period, representing an increase of 3% compared with the corresponding period in 2025. Total operating income increased by 1% year-on-year to SAR 11,116 million, while third-quarter revenue rose by 5% to SAR 3,841 million compared with the previous quarter, reflecting improved sequential momentum. Against a backdrop of evolving market dynamics and regional developments, SAB continued…
BURAIDAH — The Public Security announced that Qassim police, in coordination with the General Directorate for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking, had arrested an expatriate for engaging in acts contrary to public morals at a massage center in the region. The Public Security stated that the expatriate was referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures. A financial fine was slapped on the massage center in accordance with the municipal penalties regulations issued by the regional mayoralty. Source: Saudi Gazette
Ms. Lubna S. Olayan, Chair of the Board of Directors of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), announced today the Bank’s financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026. SAB recorded a net profit after Zakat and Income Tax of SAR 6,582 million for the period, representing an increase of 3% compared with the corresponding period in 2025. Total operating income increased by 1% year-on-year to SAR 11,116 million, while third-quarter revenue rose by 5% to SAR 3,841 million compared with the previous quarter, reflecting improved sequential momentum. Against a backdrop of evolving market dynamics and regional developments, SAB continued…
RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received French President Emmanuel Macron at the Royal Court of Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, the leaders reviewed the historic and strategic relations between the two countries and explored avenues for further strengthening Saudi-French cooperation across various fields. They discussed ways to advance their shared interests for the mutual benefit of the two friendly nations. They also exchanged views on the latest developments in regional and international affairs and coordinated efforts to address them, with the aim of promoting regional and international security and stability.…
WHOOP’s membership base in the Gulf has grown 85 per cent in the past year and 15 times over the past three years, the company’s founder and CEO disclosed on Wednesday. This is the first time the figures have been shared publicly since Abu Dhabi investors Mubadala and 2PointZero Group joined a $575 million Series G funding round that values the US health wearable firm at $10.1 billion. Will Ahmed, speaking at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit, said the growth reflects a shared vision between WHOOP and Abu Dhabi’s leadership to shift healthcare from reactive to proactive. Stay up…
RIYADH — French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday for talks with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, pledging France’s support for Saudi Arabia’s defense against escalating Houthi attacks. Speaking in Doha before departing for Riyadh, Macron said Paris stood firmly alongside the Kingdom in safeguarding its security and defending itself against the attacks. Macron confirmed that France had deployed military personnel and defensive capabilities over the past eight days to support Saudi Arabia’s efforts to protect its territory from attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militias. “We are moving forward with Saudi Arabia in this direction,…
MOSCOW — US special envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Wednesday aimed at advancing proposals to end the war in Ukraine and create a pathway to broader negotiations. The talks on Wednesday morning came off the back of Witkoff’s Tuesday summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo, Norway. Witkoff said in televised remarks at the start of the three-hour meeting with Putin that he hoped to discuss the resumption of the trilateral talks involving the US, Russia and Ukraine that would allow the technical teams to discuss the next steps toward…
Diriyah Governor Prince Rakan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Stephen Hitchen at his office in the governorate today. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged cordial remarks and discussed issues of mutual interest. These included developments in Diriyah’s cultural and tourism sectors, its rich historical and cultural heritage, and opportunities to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise in areas of common interest. The ambassador praised Diriyah’s historical and cultural significance and the development projects underway in the governorate. Source: Riyadh Daily
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