Author: Editorial Team
GENEVA — Saudi Arabia emphasized the importance of protecting seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, in view of the harsh humanitarian conditions and threats to their fundamental rights. This was stated in a joint statement delivered by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila, on behalf of a group of countries representing various regions, during the general debate under Item 4 of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. In the statement, Bin Khothila, speaking on behalf of the group, expressed grave concern over the continued insecurity and…
Happy Saudi National Day! On behalf of India and the Indian community living in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I extend warm greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, and the people of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of 96th National Day on September 23. Today, Saudi Arabia is not only seen as a large energy producer but also a nation making rapid progress on developing its economy, human resource, technology, environment sustainability and cultural bridges. The last decade has been truly transformative for Saudi Arabia. Since…
(L-R) H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cyber Security Council & Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of inD, organiser of GISEC Global and GQX. The sell-out success of the 15th edition of GISEC Global, attended by thousands of cyber professionals from over 130 countries on the opening day at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) has reaffirmed the high international demand for tech collaboration in Dubai, catalysing the launch of a new show uniting the world’s quantum and cybersecurity sectors. Global Quantum X (GQX) by GITEX will convene governments, quantum technology leaders, national cybersecurity authorities, research institutions, enterprise…
Apple has given mobile photography a major upgrade with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, introducing a variable-aperture main camera alongside expanded manual controls and a triple 48-megapixel camera system. The headline addition is the 48MP Fusion Main camera, which features a 24mm-equivalent lens and a mechanical aperture that can shift between ƒ/1.48 and ƒ/4 across four settings. The wider ƒ/1.48 aperture — the widest Apple has offered on an iPhone — allows more light to reach the sensor when needed, while narrowing the aperture can increase depth of field and help keep more elements of a…
RIYADH — History remembers King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud as the founder who unified Saudi Arabia. His children remembered another side of him. They remembered a father. Their recollections, preserved by the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, known as Darah, offer a rare view inside the royal household and reveal the values King Abdulaziz sought to instill in the next generation. Life at Al-Murabba Palace was shaped by order and responsibility. King Abdulaziz paid close attention to the upbringing of his children, particularly their education and religious instruction. Their learning was not treated as separate from their…
RIYADH — Nations are not built in a single moment. They are built layer by layer: through institutions capable of governing, schools capable of educating, healthcare systems capable of protecting people, communications capable of overcoming distance and generations prepared to build upon what came before them. Saudi Arabia’s modern story illustrates that progression. Under King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, the work of unification was accompanied by another undertaking — constructing the foundations of a modern state. The historical record preserved by the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, known as Darah, shows those foundations emerging across different areas…
The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) and Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, have announced the launch of a new cybersecurity internship program designed to help develop the next generation of Emirati cybersecurity professionals. The program combines structured cybersecurity training with hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real-world security environments. The initiative marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the UAE Cyber Security Council and Fortinet following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier this year. The MoU outlined plans to collaborate on advancing national cybersecurity capabilities, supporting cybersecurity skills…
King Abdulaziz Public Library has reviewed the efforts of the national cultural project for the renewal of our relationship with the book and its role in cultural development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, highlighting the impact of its various events over 16 years, from 2010 to 2026, and its activities covering various regions. The project focuses on promoting reading, reinforcing religious and national values, showcasing the development and nation-building that has accompanied the Kingdom’s journey, and strengthening cultural and national identity and awareness. According to the library’s statistical report, the project includes the mobile library program, mobile learning resources program, a…
NEW YORK — A consultative meeting of the foreign ministers of the Arab League member states reviewed developments in joint Arab action. The meeting, held in New York on Monday, discussed ways to further develop and strengthen its mechanisms in line with the aspirations of member states and their peoples. The meeting also addressed several issues of mutual interest. The Arab League secretary general, along with foreign ministers and representatives of member states attended the meeting held on the sidelines of the High-level Week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. On behalf of Saudi Minister of…
NEW YORK — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and seven other major Arab and Islamic states reiterated their categorical rejection of any measures aimed at the expulsion or the forced displacement of the Palestinian people from their homeland or attempts to alter the territorial or demographic character of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The foreign ministers deplored in this context the illegal measures aimed at consolidating Israeli control and annexation, including the accelerating settlement expansion, land confiscation, demolition of Palestinian homes, settler violence and terrorism, and forced displacement. They called for their immediate reversal. Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt,…