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NAGOYA — Saudi Arabia claimed its first gold medal at the 20th Asian Games Nagoya 2026 as five new medals lifted the Kingdom’s overall tally to 12. The Saudi show jumping team delivered the Kingdom’s first gold of the Games, with Ramzy Al-Duhami, Khaled Almobty, Abdulrahman Alrajhi and Saad Al-Ajmi combining to secure the equestrian title. Saudi Arabia also added a bronze medal in esports and three bronzes in jiu-jitsu during a successful day of competition. In esports, the Saudi League of Legends team captured bronze, taking the Kingdom’s tally in the discipline to three medals, one silver and two…
ASB Capital, a purpose-driven asset and wealth management firm with assets under management (AUM) of USD 10.2 billion, announced the launch of the ASB Liquidity Fund. The Fund is a Shari’a-compliant money market fund designed to provide investors with a liquid investment solution focused on capital preservation, daily liquidity, low volatility, and risk-adjusted returns. The Fund deploys capital across a diversified portfolio of high-quality short-term deposits and debentures issued by governments, government entities, banks, and other eligible issuers across the GCC and wider MENA markets. Its highly liquid portfolio is actively managed to maintain low volatility while targeting higher risk-adjusted…
A new Japanese restaurant has opened on Bluewaters Island, bringing a 19-seat teppanyaki counter, premium wagyu and seafood flown in from Japan to Dubai. Taiga opened on October 1 and is the latest concept from TakaHisa Group, joining its flagship TakaHisa restaurant and Maison Shibuya Supermarket on Bluewaters. At the centre of the restaurant is a 19-seat omakase teppanyaki counter led by executive chefs Takashi Namekata and Hisao Ueda, also known as Chef Taka and Chef Hisa. Unlike the more theatrical style of teppanyaki often seen outside Japan, Taiga is focusing on the cooking itself, with dishes prepared directly in…
Ahead of World Teachers’ Day, Kaspersky reveals that Gen Z is particularly aware of emerging AI trends in education and sees the sector as a promising area for AI technologies. According to new research by Kaspersky’s internal market research centre, Gen Z shows greater awareness of technologies such as AI tutors and VR classrooms than other generations surveyed. For Gen Z, digital technology has already become a natural part of their learning experience. Growing up alongside online platforms, digital tools and AI-powered services, this generation has witnessed how technology can change the way people access and process information. The rapid…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s National Transport Safety Center has launched a safety investigation into the emergency landing of Flydubai flight FZ1073 at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk. The center said on Wednesday it received a report about the incident and dispatched a safety investigation team to examine the circumstances, collect relevant information and evidence, and assess aviation safety aspects in coordination with the authorities concerned. The investigation comes as UAE authorities separately opened an investigation into an altercation inside the aircraft’s cockpit during the flight, which prompted crew members traveling aboard the plane to intervene and secure…
One of the first things you notice when you step into the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) arrival plaza in Riyadh is a tree. This is no ordinary tree. Fashioned out of stainless steel and everyday household utensils, it’s a life-sized sculpture called Family Tree (2020). Anyone familiar with the Indian artist Subodh Gupta’s trailblazing art will instantly recognise his distinctive signature in this work. Dubbed India’s ‘Damien Hirst,’ Gupta is known for transforming humble household objects — most famously, steel tiffin lunch boxes, steel dinner plates, kitchen pans, and even bicycles — into blue-chip art pieces. Beyond its tangible beauty, the…
JEDDAH — The month of October will see several astronomical events, including Saturn reaching opposition, close approaches between the Moon and Mars and Jupiter, and the Orionid meteor shower associated with debris from Halley’s Comet. According to Jeddah Astronomical Society President Majed Abu Zahra, Saturn will reach opposition on October 4, rising around sunset and remaining visible throughout the night. At about 1.26 billion kilometers from Earth, it will appear as a bright, yellowish object to the naked eye, while small telescopes can reveal its rings and some of its moons. The Moon will approach Mars on October 5 and…
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…
CyberKnight Technologies concluded a landmark three days at GISEC Global 2026 at Expo City Dubai. The company brought 16 technology vendors together under one integrated Zero Trust strategy, signed strategic MOUs with Harness and Asimily, launched the region’s first Women in Cybersecurity series, received an official award from Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, and celebrated its ecosystem with an exclusive Gala Dinner. The stand at GISEC was among the most distinctive at the event, featuring dedicated zones across fivesecurity pillars: AI driven SOC automation and threat detection (CrowdStrike, Swimlane, NetWitness, Group-IB) Data protection and…
The announcement comes during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, reinforcing the importance of breast health awareness, early detection and timely access to specialised care Published: Thu 1 Oct 2026, 2:21 PM American Hospital Dubai is expanding its transformative healthcare footprint with the launch of its latest initiative, the Breast Institute. The state-of-the-art facility will offer advanced diagnostics, multidisciplinary treatment and the latest surgical procedures, all under one roof, alongside long-term support, marking a new chapter in integrated breast healthcare in the UAE and the region. The Breast Institute, to be announced in October, will provide the full range of breast health…