Author: Editorial Team
BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi dismissed the police chief of Maysan province and ordered investigations into senior security officials on Saturday, as Baghdad widened its response after establishing that drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia originated from the southern province. Military spokesperson Sabah Al-Numan said Al-Zaidi, in his capacity as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, ordered the dismissal of the Maysan provincial police chief. The directors of the province’s security agencies were also ordered transferred from their posts and referred for investigation. Al-Numan said the measures were taken “in light of the recent security breaches that occurred in the…
An Indian nurse who dedicated her work to addressing inequities in healthcare and strengthening access to care in the UK has been named the winner of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026. Dr Agimol Pradeep, a Senior Transplant Coordinator at King’s College Hospital and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford, UK, was selected from over 134,000 registrations across 214 countries to win the $250,000 prize. After identifying the disproportionate impact of donor shortages on South Asian patients awaiting transplants, Dr Agimol turned her research into community-led action, co-founding the Upahaar initiative, which has registered more than 10,000…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Saturday a phone call from Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom Edward Miliband. During the call, the ministers discussed regional developments. Miliband renewed his country’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia following the attacks launched by the Houthi militia. He emphasized Saudi Arabia’s right to take necessary measures to defend its security and capabilities in accordance with international law. Prince Faisal and Miliband also discussed the importance of intensifying joint efforts to ensure the security and freedom of navigation in waterways, contributing…
Sayed Habib, CEO, Danube Home. Buying furniture has traditionally involved a frustrating question: “Will this actually work in my home?” A sofa may look perfect online or in a showroom, but determining whether it will fit the available space, complement the room, or work with the existing layout can often require guesswork. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the retail experience, Danube Home is addressing this everyday challenge through YARA AI, its AI-powered retail and interior design assistant designed to help customers make more confident furniture decisions. YARA AI enables customers to move beyond simply browsing furniture and instead consider…
Health Holding Company, represented by the Madinah Health Cluster, will launch two specialized emergency healthcare leadership programs in AlUla from November 15 to 19, 2026. Organized in collaboration with Mass General Brigham and the International Emergency Department Leadership Institute, the events will convene healthcare practitioners, emergency medicine experts, and representatives from health clusters Kingdom-wide at Maraya Hall. The first five-day program, “Leadership Essentials in Emergency Care,” offers 28 continuing medical education (CME) hours and focuses on operational efficiency, overcrowding management, and quality standards for clinical leaders, physicians, nurses, and hospital administrators. The second three-day program, “Certified Emergency Department Executive,” provides…
NEW DELHI — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday called for expanding the UN Security Council to increase representation for countries from Asia, Africa and Latin America, saying the move would help strengthen the United Nations’ role in global affairs. Addressing the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Putin said Russia places particular importance on preserving and strengthening the UN’s central role and urged BRICS members to continue coordinating efforts to improve the organization’s effectiveness. “Naturally, expanding the UN Security Council — specifically by increasing representation for countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America — would contribute to this goal,”…
Presenting the findings from its new global survey of small‑ and medium‑size businesses (SMBs), Kaspersky highlights the motives of threat actors, warns about the damaging consequences of cyber‑attacks, and underscores the growing need for advanced and purpose-built protection. According to a poll of IT and IT security professionals in the SMB sector, an overwhelming 86% of respondents globally and 82% in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region stated they had experienced at least one cyber incident in the last year. Among them, the top threats cited as the most damaging were phishing attacks, software and web application exploits,…
The heritage villages across Habuna Governorate in Najran Region stand as enduring testaments to traditional community life and early architectural ingenuity, demonstrating how local builders adapted to environmental and climatic demands. Perched atop mountain peaks and framed by date palm groves, these settlements feature fortified citadels and multi-story residences constructed primarily from indigenous materials, including mud, stone, and local timber. The architectural designs prioritized durability, thermal comfort, community defense, and family privacy, reflecting the resourcefulness of past generations. The enduring structures provide insight into the social and economic foundations of the region’s ancestors. Their preservation continues to anchor Habuna’s cultural…
Mistral recently raised around €3 billion in a Series D funding round led by Samsung Electronics. This momentum has helped take the French AI player’s valuation above €21 billion as it ramps up wider efforts to build sovereign frontier AI. Samsung jointly led the round with European Union (EU)-backed Scaleup Europe Fund, and existing investor PSG Equity. According to Mistral, the raise marks the largest ever equity funding round by a European technology company. New investors included private equity firm Advent and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, while existing backers including Mistral’s largest shareholder ASML, Nvidia, Salesforce Ventures and Bpifrance…
The Saudi Media Academy, affiliated with the Ministry of Media, concluded the second edition of its Media Leaders track on Thursday in Fontainebleau, France. The track aims to enable Saudi media leaders to lead institutional transformation and strengthen their ability to influence, innovate, and set strategic priorities, helping them keep pace with sector changes and shape media’s future. Over two weeks, 40 male and female leaders from the public and private sectors took part in two intensive international training programs totaling 48 training hours. The programs combined academic learning with practical application through lectures and interactive workshops delivered by nine…