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MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque urged Umrah pilgrims to plan ahead and identify peak times to facilitate smooth movement and perform the rituals in ease and comfort in the Mataf (area for circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba) and Masaa (area for sai between Safa and Marwa). According to the authority, crowd density is low from 10 pm to 4 am and from 9 am to 4 pm, moderate from 5 am to 8 am, and high between 5 pm and 9 pm. The authority emphasized that…
Naji Atallah, Head of Construction and Manufacturing, EMEA Emerging, Autodesk. Regional organisations are reporting stronger productivity, innovation and decision-making outcomes from AI than their global counterparts. Dubai, UAE – Autodesk has released regional findings from its 2026 State of Design & Make: AI Pulse report, showing that Middle East organisations are leading global markets in converting artificial intelligence investment into measurable business outcomes. The research found that 87% of organisations across the region feel an urgent need to adopt AI, the highest level recorded globally and above the worldwide average of 68%. Meanwhile, 92% reported productivity gains from AI deployment,…
The “Lady Cloud” project is one of the Al-Baha Municipality’s distinctive investment projects and a prominent tourist destination for visitors to Al-Baha during the summer. Located at an elevated site in Al-Khulb Park in Al-Mandaq Governorate, the project offers panoramic views extending over the Tihama plains and large parts of the governorate. The project covers an area of more than 29,000 square meters and features an architectural character that blends with the region’s natural landscape. Its circular design allows visitors to enjoy the surrounding scenery from multiple vantage points. The project’s views combine clouds, mist, mountainous landscapes, and the Tihama…
More than 8,000 workers across Dubai have undergone free health screenings at their workplaces as part of efforts to reduce health risks linked to high summer temperatures and direct exposure to the sun. A total of 8,350 on-site health screenings were carried out with the support of around 28 specialised healthcare professionals. Workers also attended awareness sessions on heat stress, sun exposure and preventive measures they can follow while working in hot weather. The screenings were carried out in areas with large concentrations of workers, including Muhaisnah, Al Mankhool, Al Jaddaf, Al Qusais and Al Muraqqabat. Muhaisnah was covered in…
The National Water Company (NWC) announced the completion of a project to install water lines and networks in Al-Aflaj Governorate of Riyadh region, at a
Dubai Airports hosted the Dubai Mallathon initiative, launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Pr
The UAE Economic Graph Report 2026, prepared by LinkedIn in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Trade, has confirmed that the UAE achieved one of th
Dubai Chambers is overseeing elaborate preparations to host the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen on 14th October 2026 as part of its sustained
The World Governments Summit Organisation and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have launched a strategic partnership aimed at advancing glob
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will hand over the COP presidency to Mongolia at COP17 on Monday, concluding a term marked by the launch and implementation of several international initiatives and partnerships following COP16 in Riyadh. During the conference, held from August 17 to 28, Saudi Arabia will highlight progress made during its presidency, including the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership (RGDRP) and the Riyadh Action Agenda, which expanded from 35 to more than 100 initiatives. It will also showcase the International Initiative for Early Warning for Sand and Dust Storms and the Business4Land initiative. The Kingdom hosted COP16 in Riyadh…