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The second day of LEAP 2026 saw the announcement of investments and launches worth approximately $2.5 billion in total, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported
Big 5 Construct Saudi concludes today at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, wrapping up an energetic four days of high-level, strategic ind
HID, a global leader in trusted identity solutions, recently announced new enhancements that help organisations fast-track their mobile access adoption as part of their broader digital transformation. The updates enable users to build on existing infrastructure, reduce on-site work and streamline deployment by eliminating the need to replace readers or issue new mobile keys. One of the biggest obstacles for mobile projects is the need to update readers already installed throughout a facility. The HID Mobile Access App now includes new functionality that enables HID mobile-ready readers, including HID Signo™ and iCLASS® SE™, to use existing Seos® keys without needing…
King Fahd International Airport customs in Dammam thwarted an attempt to smuggle 18,549 amphetamine pills concealed inside an incoming postal parcel. Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi stated that customs inspectors uncovered the narcotics during routine clearance procedures using advanced security detection systems and canine units. Following the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to track down the intended recipients within the Kingdom, resulting in the arrest of four suspects. Al-Harbi affirmed that ZATCA remains committed to tightening border security and countering illicit smuggling across all entry ports to safeguard society, working closely…
ADEN — The Yemeni army said Saturday that government forces had recaptured several strategic positions from the Houthis in Taiz and Al-Hudaydah provinces as fighting intensified across western Yemen. Government forces “achieved battlefield victories on the Haifan front” along the administrative border between Taiz and Lahj provinces, the army’s September Net news outlet reported. Citing a military source, the report said clashes across several fronts in Taiz and along the western coast killed and wounded dozens of Houthi fighters and destroyed dozens of vehicles belonging to the group. Fighting remained underway across the Taiz and western coastal fronts, the source…
Dr. Mazen Abduljabbar, Country Manager – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Commvault. Commvault, a leader in unified resilience at enterprise scale, concluded its participation at LEAP 2026, reaffirming its commitment to helping enterprises embed cyber resilience into Saudi Arabia’s accelerating cloud and AI transformation. At the event, Commvault was present at the Microsoft, Logicom and Axelerated booths where the executives engaged with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders to discuss the evolving resilience requirements in the age of AI, cloud adoption and the growth of critical digital services across the Kingdom. Commvault used the event as a platform to deepen relationships with key partners, customers and prospects across the…
Participants in the Saudi Media Academy’s Media Leaders track visited The Times and The Sunday Times in London today to explore advanced digital transformation models, content monetization, and strategies for navigating shifts in the media industry. The visits are part of the first international module of the second edition of the Media Leaders track, delivered in partnership with London Business School, which ranked first globally in executive education by the Financial Times in 2026. Following the London module, the program will proceed to its second international destination at INSEAD in France. Implemented by the Saudi Media Academy under the Ministry…
RIYADH — Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 14,165 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between August 27 and September 2, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 7,121 violators of the Residency Law, 3,636 violators of the Border Security Law, and 3,408 violators of the Labor Law. A total of 12,363 illegal residents were deported while 18,937 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 3,240…
TABUK — Two Eurasian Griffon vultures rehabilitated and released from Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve have established new home ranges in Armenia and Iraq after journeys spanning eight countries across the Middle East. Tracking data released by the reserve to mark International Vulture Awareness Day shows that the two birds, known as Vultures 536 and 535, have remained within 100 kilometers of their respective home ranges after years of movement across the region. Vulture 536 has settled in Armenia, while Vulture 535 has made its home in Iraq. Tagged Eurasian Griffon vulture in flight in Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
Anton Pirinen, Founder and CEO of Blanket. Anton Pirinen, Founder and CEO of Blanket, says the traditionally complex process is increasingly out of step with the digital experiences residents have come to expect. The UAE has transformed how residents access government, banking and utility services, yet estate planning remains a complex and often time-consuming process. Growing demand for faster, more accessible digital experiences is now creating an opportunity to modernise how people protect their assets and secure their families’ futures. Anton Pirinen, Founder and CEO of Blanket, says the traditionally complex process is increasingly out of step with the digital experiences…