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The Tata Group jeweller’s 2026 campaign celebrates the emotions, connections and traditions that make Diwali in the UAE something entirely its own Published: Tue 3 Nov 2026, 8:36 AM There is a particular quality to Diwali celebrated far from the place where you first learnt what it meant. The preparations are the same: the sweets, the new clothes set aside, the diyas arranged with care, but the context has changed. You are not returning to a home that already smells of the festival. You are building it from what you brought with you, in a city that carries on at…
KYIV — At least 26 people were killed after Russian bombs hit an aid distribution center and a neighboring shelter in southern Ukraine on Monday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a post on X that strikes first targeted a school building used to distribute humanitarian aid and then took aim at a nearby shelter. “This is further proof that Russia wants no de-escalation,” Zelensky said. He posted a video showing a huge crater left after Monday’s attack, and rescuer teams searching through the rubble. The attacks in the village of Komyshuvakha, in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, occurred as a…
KUALA LUMPUR — The AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 has been rescheduled to December 23, 2027, through January 21, 2028, from its original dates of January 7 to February 5, 2027. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed that the decision followed coordination with the tournament’s Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF). The AFC said the tournament, Asia’s premier national team football competition, will remain in Saudi Arabia under the revised schedule. The Local Organising Committee reaffirmed its commitment to preparations for the tournament and continued coordination with the…
Every trick-or-treater follows the same route: knock on a door, take the candy, check the wrapper before eating. The financial sector is walking a similar route with AI. While it opens the door to AI more readily than the market average and defends itself better than most, yet still encounters weak spots. These insights are based on recent global studies conducted by Kaspersky’s Internal Research Center. AI promises financial institutions faster analysis, smarter decisions and more efficient operations. But as banks and insurers embrace the technology, a new challenge is emerging: how to capture its benefits without becoming exposed to…
RIYADH — The General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) announced that the Permanent Committee on Anti-Harmful Practices in International Trade has decided to open an anti-dumping investigation into imports into GCC states of uncoated writing, printing, and graphic paper in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, originating in or exported from India, China, and Thailand. The committee’s decision follows a preliminary report by the Technical Secretariat of Anti-Harmful Practices in International Trade, which operates under the GCC General Secretariat. The initiation notice, with full details of the product under investigation and the procedures, was published in the technical…
RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received Jordanian Crown Prince Al Hussein ibn Abdullah in Riyadh on Monday. At the outset of their meeting, the Jordanian Crown Prince conveyed the greetings of King Abdullah of Jordan to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the Crown Prince, who, in turn, conveyed the greetings of King Salman and his own greetings to King Abdullah. Prince Al Hussein condemned the terrorist Houthi militia’s attacks on Saudi Arabia and affirmed Jordan’s full solidarity with the Kingdom against any threats to its security and the safety of…
According to a recent report from research group Omdia, global smartphone shipments fell 20% year-on-year to 254.7 million units in Q3 marking the lowest volume for the period in more than a decade. Omdia noted rising device costs and component shortages continued to weaken consumer demand in emerging markets. Distributors and retailers also remained cautious about restocking as higher device costs raised working capital needs and limited inventories. Principal analyst Sanyam Chaurasia said regions which once drove shipment growth faced the greatest pressure on affordability. Shipments in Africa fell 39%, the largest regional decline, forcing vendors to prioritise margins over…
RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Iliana Iotova on her victory in the presidential election of Bulgaria. In separate cables sent to Iotova, the King and the Crown Prince expressed their sincere congratulations and best wishes for her success and for the Bulgarian people’s continued progress and prosperity. Source: Saudi Gazette
The canopies of the Prophet’s Mosque are among its most prominent engineering systems, combining aesthetic design with operational efficiency. They protect worshippers and visitors from direct sunlight and rain, helping provide a suitable environment for performing religious rites and moving around the courtyards under varying weather conditions. A total of 250 retractable canopies cover the courtyards surrounding the Prophet’s Mosque, spanning 143,000 square meters and providing shade for more than 228,000 worshippers. The canopies also play an important role during rainfall, providing extensive covered areas that keep worshippers dry. They work with drainage systems to help prevent water from accumulating in the courtyards…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman held a phone call with French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin on Monday. During the call, the ministers reviewed Saudi-French strategic defense relations and ways to strengthen them. They also discussed regional and international developments and the coordination of efforts regarding them to enhance security and stability in the region and the world. Also on Monday, Prince Khalid bin Salman held a phone call with Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias. During the call, they reviewed ways to strengthen current and future defense cooperation…