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Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Chairman Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser met with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Alexander De Croo on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand. The meeting focused on strengthening resilience and supporting recovery efforts in IsDB member countries affected by fragility or crises, as well as coordinating development interventions. The two sides also discussed expanding joint initiatives to support recovery and mobilize additional development financing through the IsDB’s Response, Recovery, and Resilience (3R) Facility. They further explored the use of artificial intelligence…
WASHINGTON — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that Iran must abandon its nuclear ambitions and reach a negotiated agreement with Washington or face potentially devastating American military action. Speaking to Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets and military recruits at the University of Tennessee, Hegseth said Tehran would soon face a decisive choice between diplomacy and military confrontation. “Iran’s going to have a choice to make real quick about whether they’re going to give those up at the table or face the kind of devastation that America can bring and will bring swiftly if necessary,” Hegseth said. The defense…
BEIRUT — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced Saturday that Lebanon and Israel will participate in US-backed trilateral talks in Tampa, Florida, on October 20. In a statement published by the Lebanese presidency on X, Aoun said a Lebanese military delegation would attend the meeting to present the country’s demands and seek outcomes consistent with the US-sponsored framework agreement. The announcement came during Aoun’s meeting with a French delegation headed by Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, during which the two sides discussed developments in southern Lebanon and efforts to restore stability. Aoun reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to extending the mandate of the United…
Pottery was once woven into daily life in Makkah, used in traditional homes to store and cool water, preserve food, and serve meals, before electrical appliances and modern kitchenware turned it from a household staple into a heritage item recalling a bygone era. Earthenware came in many shapes and sizes, each suited to a purpose. Most prominent was the zeer, a large clay jar for drinking water. Its porous walls let a little water seep to the surface and evaporate in the heat, cooling the water inside, which made it invaluable in Makkah’s hot climate long before refrigerators and water…
Would you wait until January next year for a phone you tried to book within minutes of pre-orders opening? Some UAE residents are doing exactly that after delivery slots for Apple’s first foldable iPhone Duo moved from October to November, December and even January 2027 within a short time. Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo opened at 4pm on Friday, October 16, with the device set to reach buyers and stores from October 23. However, residents who logged on hoping to get the phone on its first day said the available delivery dates changed quickly as demand picked up. Emaad Khayyam,…
Digital services at the Grand Mosque enable visitors to monitor crowd density in the Tawaf and Sa’i areas through live displays, real-time updates, and indicators that highlight less crowded times, facilitating movement and worship. An interactive map of the Two Holy Mosques allows worshippers to explore notable landmarks, facilities, locations, and routes, enhancing navigation and overall visitor experience. This map features approximately 950 points of interest, including the Holy Kaaba, Maqam Ibrahim, Safa and Marwa, Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah, the Prophet’s Chamber, prayer niches, and the Prophet’s Pulpit. The platform provides over 100,000 potential routes categorized into more than 17 different types,…
Joachim de Jenlis, CEO of Ecocoast. Joachim de Jenlis discusses how the Xylem partnership, advanced sensors, and local engineering support can help GCC operators respond faster to coastal risksReliable environmental data can give ports, desalination facilities and power plants valuable time to respond to marine contamination before it disrupts operations. Ecocoast’s partnership with Xylem adds monitoring capabilities to its marine protection and regeneration portfolio, connecting physical measures with continuous insight into water conditions. Successful deployment also depends on local expertise. High temperatures, salinity and marine fouling place additional demands on instruments, making integration, calibration and maintenance central to dependable monitoring.…
Professor Ahmed bin Ali Al-Qahtani, Principal Scientist at the Research Centre of King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC), has been listed among Stanford University’s top 2 percent of the world’s most influential scientists for the fifth consecutive year, according to the ranking, which weighs the quality of published research and how often it is cited by other scientists. His repeated inclusion reflects the growing international visibility of Saudi researchers and their contribution to global scientific knowledge. Al-Qahtani’s career spans more than three decades. He earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from King Saud University in 1984, followed by…
BEIRUT — Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said Friday that Doha was working to provide comprehensive solutions for Lebanon’s energy sector and revive previously agreed joint projects. Speaking after talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Beirut, Al Thani said discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and implementing projects aimed at promoting security, stability and economic prosperity. “The energy sector is a key priority for Lebanon,” he said, adding that he would discuss activating previously agreed projects during a subsequent meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The Qatari prime minister said his…
Eng. Amjad Arab, Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer, Salam. Salam’s Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer explains why partnerships, resilient terrestrial routes, and measurable outcomes will decide whether the Kingdom’s AI infrastructure ambitions deliver Saudi Arabia is no longer content to be a transit point for the world’s data. With submarine cables landing on both its Red Sea and Arabian Gulf coasts and a national strategy targeting up to 1.5 GW of data-centre capacity by 2030, the Kingdom is positioning itself as a destination where AI workloads are hosted, processed and monetised. Ambitious targets alone will not get it there, however. Turning…