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Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States led a group of global leaders from healthcare, investment, philanthropy, and government in calling for g

Saudi Aramco continues to explore additional export routes as it works to expand its storage capacity outside the Kingdom to ensure uninterrupted supplie

JustMarkets, an international multi-asset broker, received an award of Best Broker in MENA 2026 at Forex Expo Dubai 2026, one of the leading industry exh

Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has officially taken over operation of the landmark ho

Islam Al Bayaa has formally assumed his role as CEO of KPMG Middle East, following the announcement of his appointment on 15 May 2026, when KPMG confirmed he would take office effective 1 October.  Al Bayaa will lead KPMG Middle East across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq, overseeing a firm of more than 5,000 people across ten offices. Al Sedais will lead KPMG’s business in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on clients, people, growth and the continued development of the firm’s capabilities in the Kingdom. The leadership transition comes as businesses across Saudi Arabia and the…

DAMMAM — Saudi customs authorities at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam have foiled an attempt to smuggle 40,000 amphetamine pills concealed inside glass cups in a postal parcel entering the Kingdom. Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) spokesman Hamoud Al-Harbi said the parcel was subjected to customs procedures after arriving at the airport. An inspection using security technology and detection methods uncovered the narcotic pills hidden in a parcel containing glass cups. Following the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to arrest the intended recipients of the shipment in Saudi Arabia. Two people were arrested.…

QBS Technology, formerly emt, concluded its participation at GISEC Global 2026, held from 16–18 September at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai), bringing together cybersecurity leaders, technology vendors, partners and customers from across the region. Over three days, the QBS Technology stand hosted conversations around cybersecurity, technology adoption, channel partnerships and emerging security challenges. The event provided an opportunity for QBS Technology to connect its regional expertise and partner network with a growing portfolio of global cybersecurity technologies. The QBS Technology ecosystem at GISEC featured Vanta, xorlab, Threatcop, Portnox, SpecterOps, Fortra, ARCON, Cyble and BlackfishID, showcasing solutions across governance…

For some parents, choosing what their children watch means going back to the cartoons they grew up with themselves. Shows such as Princess Sara and Chibi Maruko-chan are finding their way back to small screens, with some UAE mothers turning to programmes they grew up watching because they are already familiar with the stories, characters and messages their children are being exposed to. For Um Maktoum, whose son is one year old, that also means looking for cartoons that feel calmer than some of the programmes available today. She prefers shows with softer colours and less movement and often plays Little Bear at home. But she…

The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 opened Thursday at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of Riyadh, and will run through October 10.  Organized by the National Center for Falcons, the ten-day exhibition offers a wide-ranging program spanning falconry, hunting, adventure, travel, and cultural and educational experiences.  The event features 254 exhibitors and brands from 20 countries across a 197,000-square-meter venue, serving as an international destination that draws falconers, specialists, enthusiasts, and visitors with a wide range of interests.  The exhibition has continued to expand since its launch in 2018, attracting more than 700,000 visitors…

Kaspersky has shared the agenda for its 18th annual Security Analyst Summit (SAS 2026), taking place on October 20-23, 2026, in Bali, Indonesia. Challenging the common format of traditional events, SAS 2026 adopts a unique cyber-anarchy theme where attendees appear as lone rebels and walk their way to write a collective security manifesto. This narrative reflects a fundamental reality in the modern cyber space: the ultimate response to today’s complex threat environment lies in transforming solitary actions into a collaborative cyber-community. Over 200 participants from around the globe will be attending SAS, and this year’s event agenda features critical vulnerability…