Kuwait mandates non-cash payment methods for all gold jewellery transactions, with legal penalties for violators. KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has officially banned the use of cash in gold jewellery transactions across the country. The directive, issued by Minister Khalifa Al-Ajeel on Sunday, requires all licensed jewellery dealers to adopt non-cash payment […]
Emirates has launched its Emirates World store in Riyadh, offering an immersive travel planning experience and reinforcing its commitment to Saudi Arabia. RIYADH: Emirates has inaugurated its latest Emirates World retail store in Riyadh, bringing an immersive, experience-led travel planning concept to Saudi Arabia’s capital. Located in the city’s heart, the 288-square-metre space blends personalised […]
Saudi-backed AI startup Humain unveils Humain One, a voice-powered operating system aiming to replace traditional icon-based computing like Windows and macOS. RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s AI startup Humain, established under the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is set to launch Humain One, a groundbreaking computer operating system that allows users to speak to their devices to perform […]
M42 announces incorporation of M42 Saudi Arabia to support Vision 2030, expanding its AI-powered healthcare innovation and renal care operations. RIYADH: M42, the global health powerhouse integrating AI, genomics, and advanced digital care, has announced the formal incorporation of M42 Saudi Arabia, marking a pivotal expansion of its commitment to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 health […]
Saudi Arabia’s new Premium Residency law lets foreigners live, work and invest without a local sponsor as part of the Saudi Premium Residency reform under Vision 2030. RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has launched a significant reform to its residency rules: the Saudi Premium Residency reform replaces the old sponsorship model and allows eligible foreigners to live, work […]
The 2025 Kearney Global Cities Report shows Gulf cities like Dubai, Riyadh, and Manama climbing global rankings, driven by innovation, infrastructure, and digital readiness. DUBAI: Gulf cities are making bold moves on the global stage, with the 2025 Kearney Global Cities Report confirming their rapid rise in international competitiveness, innovation, and urban livability. Cities such […]
Saudi authorities have introduced a SAR 1,000 fine for feeding pigeons around the holy mosques to uphold cleanliness and public health. The feeding pigeons fine aims to curb litter and disease spread. MAKKAH/MADINAH — Authorities in Makkah and Madinah have introduced a SAR 1,000 fine for anyone caught feeding pigeons in the vicinity of the […]
King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh has completed the world’s first robotic intracranial tumour resection, redefining precision in neurosurgery and recovery speed. RIYADH: In a groundbreaking global first, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has successfully conducted the world’s first robotic intracranial tumour resection, ushering in a transformative era for neurosurgery. […]
Professor Omar Yaghi, 2025 Nobel Prize winner in chemistry, thanked Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his continued support of science and innovation in Saudi Arabia. RIYADH: Professor Omar Yaghi, the 2025 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, has extended heartfelt thanks to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of […]
Nusuk app users can now conveniently order and receive sacred Zamzam water anywhere across Saudi Arabia through a simple online process. RIYADH: Access to Zamzam water, one of Islam’s most revered sources of hydration, has become more convenient with its official availability on the Nusuk app. Residents and visitors in all regions across Saudi Arabia […]
Saudi Arabia has launched the King Salman Gate expansion near Mecca’s Grand Mosque, adding 900,000 prayer spaces and hospitality towers. MECCA: Saudi Arabia has launched the King Salman Gate project — a vast expansion outside the Grand Mosque in Mecca — marking a transformative step in enhancing pilgrim experience through prayer, accommodation, and hospitality infrastructure. […]
