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JUBA, South Sudan — Armed men ambushed a patrol traveling to a remote area of South Sudan on Monday, killing two UN peacekeepers, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan said. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Seven others were wounded — three peacekeepers, two members of the South Sudanese police and two civilian staffers, the mission known as UNMISS said in a statement. The two peacekeepers killed and three injured were from Ethiopia, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said. Though violence is rampant in the African country, attacks against peacekeepers are rare. The mission said it had deployed…
Forget the traditional school bus. Some children in Dubai are arriving at the school gates in private chauffeur driven cars as parents turn to limousine companies for the daily school run. The companies offering these services say safety remains a key part of transporting children without their parents. From vetted drivers and GPS tracking to WhatsApp pick up and drop off notifications, both companies said measures are in place to keep parents updated throughout the journey. Speaking exclusively to Khaleej Times, Fairway Travel & Transport employee Riyaz Kizhissery said the company receives around two to three requests a month from parents…
WASHINGTON — The United States is preparing to revoke business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum status in the country, marking its latest step in a sweeping immigration crackdown. A State Department spokesman said it was coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security “to identify and revoke the non-immigrant visas of foreigners who have come to the United States claiming to be short-term visitors, but then file for asylum to stay here permanently.” The State Department statement did not specify the number of visas that will be revoked in the…
On the sidelines of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s state visit to the French Republic, Saudi Energy signed a cooperation agreement on Monday with the French public investment bank Bpifrance on project financing. The agreement, signed during the Saudi-French Investment Roundtable Meeting, focuses on financing Saudi Energy’s projects to develop and expand the power grid. It aims to provide competitive financing solutions for the company’s procurement activities and projects. The agreement builds on a memorandum of understanding signed by the two sides in November 2025, which established a framework…
Tarik Erk, Head of MENAT & Senior Executive Officer Abu Dhabi at Binance, outlines how changes to the cyber threat landscape have impacted the financial ecosystem and the role of apps within it. For years, the promise of financial technology was that it would make managing money simpler. Instead, for many people, it created another kind of complexity. We invest through one platform, save through another, make payments through a third, send money internationally through a fourth, and move between banks, brokers, wallets and exchanges to access different markets. Every additional service brings another account, another interface, another verification process…
TORONTO — Canada said it will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday after relations deteriorated sharply Monday, with President Donald Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” or face consequences “far worse” than existing tariffs. Trump also threatened new 50 percent tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel as of 1 January, while Prime Minister Mark Carney said US trade demands showed Washington wanted to “destroy our major industries,” including autos, steel and aluminum. Late on Monday, Canada officials announced a news conference on Tuesday where they would outline how the country would respond to…
Murad Ali, Head of Middle East & Central Asia, Logitech for Business. Logitech recently announced its participation at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 31st to September 3rd, 2026. With a key focus on AI-Enabled Collaboration, Logitech will present its AI-powered, human-centric products aimed at improving productivity, fit for future-ready workplaces and contributing towards Saudi Vision 2030 goals. Murad Ali, Head of Middle East & Central Asia, Logitech for Business, said: “Logitech is proud to be part of LEAP, a platform where we can showcase our cutting-edge technologies that help advance Saudi Arabia’s goals outlined in Vision 2030.…
In the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, the Saudi-French Investment Roundtable Meeting was held today in the French capital, Paris. The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Investment, with the participation of several senior officials, business leaders, and chief executives of major companies and institutions from both countries, to strengthen investment partnerships, explore joint opportunities in priority sectors, and expand cooperation between the business communities of the two countries. The meeting included a session titled “Discussing Future Prospects…
stc group, a leading digital enabler, has concluded its third consecutive year as a Founding and Elite Partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 — closing out the tournament’s first-ever edition outside Saudi Arabia with a grand final at the iconic Accor Arena in Paris, attended by the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This year’s edition was the largest in the tournament’s history, bringing together more than 2,000 professional players and 200 clubs from over 100 countries, competing across 25 tournaments and 24 games titles for a prize pool, valued at more than $75million. When the Esports World Cup expanded…
For more than 25 years, Shawarma House has established itself as one of the most prominent and well-known shawarma restaurants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. By offering an experience that combines quality, variety, and exceptional service, it has become a preferred destination for families, individuals, and tourists alike. Today, Shawarma House has branches spread across different areas of Riyadh, making it easily accessible to customers wherever they are. Its strategically located branches provide convenient access and a comfortable experience for all visitors. A Wide Network of Branches Shawarma House has 13 branches across Riyadh, allowing customers to easily reach…