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ADIPEC 2026 opened in Abu Dhabi on Monday, bringing together global leaders from energy, government, finance and technology, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, to examine how resilient energy systems, infrastructure investment, artificial intelligence and international partnership can strengthen energy security and support future economic growth. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and hosted by ADNOC, ADIPEC 2026 marks the largest edition in the event’s history, with an expected 239,000 participants from more than 170 countries. Opening-day discussions highlighted the growing importance of…
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has launched the Future of Nursing: AI and Innovation hackathon, held on November 1–2 with 21 projects selected from 75 submissions across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. The hackathon empowers nurses to use AI and digital technologies to develop practical solutions to everyday challenges in patient care and the workplace, enhancing patient safety, quality of care, and workforce sustainability. Nurses, healthcare practitioners, and technology and AI specialists are developing prototypes with guidance from clinical and technical experts. Participants have access to prototyping labs and 3D printing facilities, with sessions held in person in…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Monday a phone call from Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi. During the call, they discussed the latest regional developments and the importance of continuing coordination and consultations in this regard. Source: Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Vipul has reaffirmed India’s unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid the exceptionally difficult circumstances prevailing in the region, strongly condemning the Houthi attacks targeting civilian and energy infrastructure in the Kingdom and expressing hope for the swift restoration of peace and normalcy. “India stands in complete solidarity with our Saudi brothers and sisters during the very difficult situations prevailing in the region. We condemn in the strongest manner the attacks which are taking place on civilian and energy infrastructure in the Kingdom. We hope peace and normalcy will soon return to the region,”…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior has affirmed that anyone who transports, employs, shelters, or provides any form of assistance to individuals violating residency or labor laws faces a maximum fine of SR100,000, imprisonment for up to six months, and deportation for expatriates. The ministry urged the public to report violations of residency, labor, or border security laws by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province or 999 in all other regions of Saudi Arabia. Source: Saudi Gazette
Nemetschek Group, a global leader in Construction AI and one of the world’s leading software providers for the Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AEC/O) and Media industries, has announced the introduction of a new family of premium AI offerings across the Middle East: Archicad Max for architecture, Allplan Max for engineering and Bluebeam Max for construction. Powered by the Nemetschek Intelligence Platform, the Group’s common AI and data foundation, the three offerings are designed around a shared principle of using AI to reduce repetitive work, make project knowledge and data more accessible, improve quality, and enable professionals to remain in…
RIYADH — A meeting of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA), held via video conference on Monday, reviewed the Ministry of Economy and Planning’s monthly report on global economic growth and its outlook amid rapidly shifting geopolitical dynamics. The report highlighted the Kingdom’s pivotal role in strengthening the resilience of the global economy and supporting international price stability by ensuring the continuity of energy supplies and providing alternative export routes. These efforts have helped soften the impact of geopolitical changes on global markets, underscoring the Kingdom’s standing as a reliable partner and its active role in global economic…
More than eight years after operations began, Project Masam has reached a landmark 600,000 landmines, items of unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices cleared across Yemen. Project Masam has cleared 600,000 explosive threats across Yemen, marking one of the most significant milestones since the humanitarian mine-action project began operations in June 2018. The figure, recorded to 30 October 2026, includes landmines, items of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) removed by Project Masam teams during more than eight years of field operations. Reaching 600,000 cleared items reflects the scale and continuity of Project Masam’s work in a country…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has urged private sector establishments employing 50 or more workers to disclose their training data through the Qiwa platform before the January 31, 2027 deadline. The ministry stressed that disclosure is mandatory for all establishments covered by the decision, irrespective of whether they have implemented training programs for their employees or not. The ministry clarified that establishments that have implemented training programs must disclose the number of trainees, the programs conducted, the number of training hours, and the associated costs. Establishments that have not implemented any training programs are also…
With seven decades of experience understanding how people in Saudi Arabia shop, eat, meet and spend their time, Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Company is bringing that consumer insight into the Kingdom’s real estate sector through the launch of Al Othaim Developments. Abdulmalik Abdullah Al Othaim, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Company, said the Group’s move into real estate development is a natural extension of its longstanding understanding of the way people live and interact with destinations. He explained that Al Othaim Developments aims to bring living, working, hospitality, retail and entertainment together within integrated…