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JERUSALEM — Israel will continue operations to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video address on Monday, as he warned of heavy reprisals against the country’s enemies. Netanyahu said the destruction of Hezbollah positions at the Beaufort and Ali Al-Taher ridges was a “massive victory”. “We have achieved another huge victory over Hezbollah. We destroyed its major terrorist stronghold on the Beaufort ridge and the Ali al-Taher ridge,” Netanyahu said. “Our policy is clear: we will continue to destroy terrorist infrastructure in the security zone in Lebanon. We will continue to eliminate any…
Charithra Chandran believes the entertainment industry has lost some of the momentum it gained around representation since the second season of Bridgerton was released in March 2022. Speaking to Khaleej Times during the Middle East Film & Comic Con in Abu Dhabi, the British actress gave a candid response when asked whether the industry had genuinely changed since she appeared as Edwina Sharma in the Netflix period drama. The 29-year-old British actress was born in Perth, Scotland, to Tamil Indian parents. She spent part of her early childhood in Tamil Nadu before returning to the UK, where she was raised.…
The Ministry of Culture has issued a guide on the ethics of using artificial intelligence in the cultural sector, one of the products of the Cultural Policy Lab. The guide aims to promote informed, responsible and fair practices in using AI technologies across the creative industries and mitigate the risks of misuse. It balances harnessing AI’s potential with preserving the authenticity of Saudi creativity and culture. The guide can be downloaded through the ministry’s website via this link: https://www.moc.gov.sa/-/media/Project/Ministries/Moc/Publications/CompaniesUtilizingArtificialIntelligenceinCulturalHistoryArabic.pdf. The guide covers 11 cultural sectors and targets cultural institutions and practitioners, as well as AI technology developers. It outlines potential forms of misuse…
Apple’s latest device lineup includes iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5. The 2026 portfolio includes the foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro models, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 Apple has unveiled its 2026 device portfolio, led by the company’s first foldable iPhone, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, two new Apple Watch models and AirPods 5. The announcements introduce Apple’s A20 Pro processor, new AI and camera capabilities, advanced health sensing, and an expanded range of devices powered by iOS 27 and watchOS…
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…
(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…
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…