Author: Editorial Team
Gurdip Singh, CloudSEK, discusses rising threats to critical sectors, third-party exposure and the need for continuous monitoring of AI attack surfaces. Source: Tahawul Tech
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) launched the seventh edition of AlUla Dates Season today as part of Khayrat AlUla Agricultural Season 2026–2027. The season commenced with the commercial date auction at Al Fursan Village, scheduled to run on weekends through November 15, alongside consumer activities at Al Manshiyah Farmers’ Market from September 18 to 27. The venues provide dedicated spaces for regional farmers, families working in the cottage industry, and artisans to market crops, traditional foods, and palm-leaf crafts directly to visitors. Date palm cultivation is a historical cornerstone of AlUla, dating back to the first millennium BCE and…
JEDDAH — Saudi Civil Defense issued a series of alerts across seven cities and governorates within about 30 minutes late Friday before subsequently announcing that the danger had passed. The alerts covered Jeddah, Taif, Yanbu, AlUla, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Abha. Jeddah, Taif, Yanbu and Khamis Mushait each received two alerts, while AlUla, Jazan and Abha each received one. Civil Defense later issued notifications announcing that the danger had passed in the affected areas. Saudi authorities have recently issued emergency alerts across several cities amid Houthi militia attacks targeting the Kingdom. Source: Saudi Gazette
Johnny Karam, Cohesity, explains how agentic AI is expanding enterprise attack surfaces and why organisations must automate the recovery of critical data. Source: Tahawul Tech
The General Directorate of Passports announced it is fully ready to receive participating national teams and visiting delegations arriving for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup championship, scheduled to take place in Jeddah from September 23 to October 6. The directorate confirmed that passport control counters at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah have been reinforced with qualified personnel and advanced technical systems to ensure seamless and expedited entry procedures for all travelers. Source: Riyadh Daily
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s national carrier wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), launched its inaugural direct flights to Manchester today in collaboration with the Air Connectivity Program (ACP). Manchester is the airline’s second destination in the United Kingdom, following the launch of its London service on June 10. Developed under the ACP to expand international routes and seat capacity to priority markets, the route operates three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The service connects travelers from northern England directly with Riyadh and offers onward connections across the carrier’s growing network. The route is expected to…
Day one of GISEC Global 2026 delivered a high‑impact programme that brought emerging AI‑enabled threats, national cyber resilience and critical infrastructure protection into sharp focus, as international experts examined the technologies and geopolitical forces reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. AI and the changing cyber threat landscape Across the Main Stage, discussions examined how artificial intelligence is transforming both cyber defence and cybercrime. During ‘Cybersecurity Is Defining the New Order,’ H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, explored the strategic implications of AI-enabled cyber threats, with critical infrastructure remaining a major target. He stressed that cyber resilience is…
Walking into Em Sherif Deli’s new Al Ain branch, we were immediately met with warm hospitality. Located at Al Mutarid Lifestyle Centre, the restaurant has a casual and welcoming feel, with warm lighting, wooden interiors and both indoor and outdoor seating. It is the brand’s third location in the UAE, following two branches in Dubai, and its first in Al Ain. Once we sat down, the shawarma immediately caught our attention on the menu. Before ordering, we ended up speaking to a man at a nearby table and asked what he thought we should try. He recommended the shawarma and…
MADRID — Authorities began moving thousands of migrants to a new tented site in Ceuta on Friday, with police struggling to maintain order as people fought to secure a spot at the new site after weeks of living on the beaches and streets in the port area of the Spanish territory in north Africa. Officers struggled to contain crowds of people jostling to secure a place at the site after weeks of living on the beaches. Shots could be heard, with reports that police fired into the air. Several hundred migrants have now reached the camp, which has a capacity…
A few years ago, owning their own salons might have felt like a distant dream for Shamma Alharithi, Haya Alshahrani and Areej Alwabil. Today, they are among a wave of female entrepreneurs reshaping the Kingdom’s landscape. Their journeys from passionate enthusiasts to business owners capture the true pulse of L’Oréal in Saudi Arabia: a story that goes far beyond corporate milestones. A recent study by Paris-based consultancy Asterès revealed that L’Oréal supports a SR3.2 billion value chain and over 8,765 direct and indirect jobs in the Kingdom. In 2026, L’Oréal doubled its workforce in Saudi Arabia, with over 50% of…