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President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received the Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa at the Presidential Palace in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. The meeting discussed a number of issues related to the MWL’s contributions to Somalia in the religious, intellectual, and humanitarian fields. The president commended the MWL’s efforts in supporting the Somali people. Source: Riyadh Daily

RIYADH — Abdullah Saleh Kamel, chairman of the Federation of Saudi Chambers, revealed that since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030, the number of industrial establishments in Saudi Arabia has risen from 7,000 to more than 15,000 across various economic sectors. “This growth includes sectors that were not previously licensed before the launch of the Vision, such as military industries, with the number of licensed companies in these sectors now exceeding 347,” he said while addressing the inaugural session of the second edition of the Saudi Industry Forum 2026 at Jeddah Superdome on Monday. The three-day forum is organized by…

CAIRO — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman will make a working visit to Egypt on Tuesday, the Egyptian presidency announced on Monday. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will receive the Crown Prince. The two leaders will hold official bilateral talks and this will be followed by an expanded session involving delegations from both countries, presidential spokesman Mohamed El-Shennawy said. The talks will focus on strengthening bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Egypt across various fields, according to the presidency. The leaders will exchange views on regional and international developments of mutual interest. El-Sisi will also host…

(L-R) Zaidoun Arbad, VP – Ecosystem and Select Territory Sales, Middle East and Africa, IBM & Nidal Othman, CEO, StarLink. IBM and StarLink, an Infinigate Group company and a leading value-added distributor in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), recently announced a collaboration to develop an AI-powered purchase order automation solution. Built with IBM Bob and IBM watsonx Orchestrate, the solution leverages agentic AI to reduce manual work and improve the efficiency and consistency of StarLink’s procurement operations. The solution uses AI agents to automate key steps across the purchase order lifecycle, including email intake and classification, enterprise resource planning…

For decades, Saudi Arabia’s food security strategy depended heavily on imports and strategic reserves. Today, under Vision 2030, the Kingdom is reshaping that equation. Saudi Arabia is investing in the infrastructure, manufacturing capacity, technologies and partnerships needed to build a more resilient and globally competitive food ecosystem. These statistics reflect this transition. Saudi Arabia hosts a robust food manufacturing base comprising over 1,900 food factories, with total investments exceeding SAR 88 billion and is targeting additional investments of SAR 78 billion by 2035.  ‘Made in Saudi’: What it means to the Saudi economy  As part of its vision, the kingdom…

RIYADH — Kuwait will host the 13th edition of the Saudi Super Cup from Dec. 19-23, marking the first time the competition will be staged in the Gulf country. The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), represented by its exclusive commercial partner SMC Vibes, announced Monday that it had signed an agreement with Al Rai Media Group, which will become an official partner in hosting the 2026-27 tournament. The agreement was signed in Riyadh in the presence of Kuwait Football Association President Sheikh Ahmad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah and SAFF President Bader Al-Reziza, alongside representatives of the partner organizations. The tournament will be…

VIENNA — Saudi Arabia is moving forward with its nuclear power program and research reactor with a strong commitment to non-proliferation, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said Monday. Grossi made the remarks after meeting Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman on the sidelines of the IAEA’s 70th General Conference in Vienna. “Saudi Arabia is moving forward with its nuclear power programme and research reactor, with a strong commitment to non-proliferation,” Grossi said in a post on X, adding that the IAEA “stands ready to support Saudi Arabia every step of the way.” Grossi said he welcomed Prince…

HSBC has today announced its appointment as custodian to the Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF.  Al Rajhi Capital appointed HSBC following a selection process designed to identify a securities services provider with a strong track record of servicing Exchange Traded Funds, a diverse global securities services network, and the ability to scale with the firm as it grows.  Faris AlGhannam, Chief Executive of HSBC Saudi Arabia, said: “We’re delighted to partner with an important client in the Kingdom as custodian to the Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Equity ETF.  “In line with our proud tradition of contributing to the growth…

Alain Penel, Regional Vice President of the Middle East Region, Fortinet, outlines how organisations can prepare themselves for AI-powered cyberattacks and automated threats in this exclusive interview. What key cybersecurity innovations and solutions will Fortinet showcase at GISEC Global 2026?  GISEC Global is a valuable opportunity to demonstrate how organisations can simplify cybersecurity while keeping pace with rapid digital transformation. This year, Fortinet will showcase innovations across AI-powered Security Operations (SecOps), Sovereign SASE, and advanced threat protection, with a focus on helping customers securely navigate increasingly complex digital environments.  A key theme is the use of AI to enhance security…

DUBAI— Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have captured more islands in the southern Red Sea, strengthening their control of a major maritime shipping route, government and Houthi sources said on Monday. The capture of the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish is the latest in the group’s rapid advance around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait after the rebels seized the mainland port city of Mokha and the island of Mayun last week. Like the Strait of Hormuz, located at the mouth of the Arabian Gulf, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait — on the opposite side of the Arabian Peninsula — is a…