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JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with National Security Advisor for the United Kingdom Jonathan Powell in Jeddah on Wednesday.During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of Saudi-British relations and cooperation. They discussed joint efforts to address the challenges facing the region amid the current developments, as well as efforts to de-escalate the situation in a manner that preserves regional security and stability. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Minister of Defense for Intelligence Affairs Hisham bin Saif. On the British side, the meeting was attended by Prime Minister’s Special Advisor for Business and…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Energy launched on Thursday the qualification phase for competitions to establish, own, and operate truck-based compressed natural gas (CNG) distribution projects by tankers in the Riyadh and Eastern regions. These competitions are part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen the natural gas sector’s infrastructure, improve service quality, foster a competitive environment in this vital field, and enhance the use of technology to facilitate access to natural gas. With the aim of maximizing the economic, environmental, and social benefits of petroleum resources, this is expected to help reduce reliance on liquid fuels and support the transition…
The UAE has announced the success of new mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine, resulting in the release of 205 captives from each side, bringing the total number of captives exchanged between the two countries through UAE-mediated efforts to 7,101. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its appreciation to both countries for their cooperation with the UAE’s mediation endeavours. This reflects both countries’ confidence and appreciation of the UAE’s role in supporting all efforts to resolve the crisis. The Ministry emphasised that the success of this mediation, the twenty-third to date, reflects the distinguished relations between the UAE, Russia…
DUBAI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers recently held a meeting with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Jiangsu Sub-Council (CCPIT Jiangsu) to discuss ways to strengthen trade and investment cooperation between Dubai and China. The meeting was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Wang Shanhua, Chairman CCPIT Jiangsu & CCOIC Jiangsu. The discussions explored opportunities to enhance economic cooperation, with a focus on strategic sectors that hold strong potential to deepen trade and investment partnerships. Lootah stated, “We are committed to strengthening economic cooperation with Chinese cities and…
LONDON — Britain’s Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government and is poised to challenge him for the Labour leadership. In his resignation letter to the prime minister published online, the former health secretary said he has “lost confidence” in Starmer’s leadership. Streeting accused Starmer of creating a “vacuum” where the country needed a “vision” and urged him to “listen to your colleagues”. “Where we need vision, we have a vacuum. Where we need direction, we have drift,” Streeting said. It is widely expected Streeting will now mount a leadership challenge against the prime minister.…
RIYADH — More than 448 million electronic transactions were made on the Ministry of Interior’s digital platform and app, Absher, during 2025. According to the ministry, its technical services during 2025 carried out through the Absher platform has reached 448,243,708. Of those transactions, 417,370,816 were from individuals (Absher Individuals) while 30,872,892 were from businesses (Absher Business). The total number of beneficiaries from the platform and app has reached over 32 million individuals and more than 1.8 million businesses. Absher’s key impacts include: faster service completion, maximizing resource utilization, improving spending efficiency, and reducing the number of in-person visits/reviews to the…
As consumers increasingly prioritise realism, gaming performance, cinematic depth, and immersive large-screen experiences, display technology is entering a new phase of competition Published: Fri 15 May 2026, 11:28 AM TCL’s launch of its new 2026 premium TV line-up in the UAE, including the C7L, C8L, and flagship X11L, is about more than introducing larger screens or upgraded specifications. At the centre of the new range is SQD-Mini LED, TCL’s latest display technology designed to improve how televisions handle brightness, colour precision, contrast, and immersive viewing across gaming, sports, and cinematic content. The introduction of SQD-Mini LED reflects a broader shift…
ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — National Central Cooling Company PJSC (Tabreed) on Friday announced its results for the three-month period ended 31st March 2026, reporting revenue of AED486 million and net profit of AED78 million. The company delivered resilient operational performance and strong cash generation during the quarter, underpinned by its long-term contracted business model, with capacity charges as the key profitability driver. Tabreed maintained a robust liquidity position, with cash balances increasing 15 percent year-to-date to AED756 million, reflecting the continued stability of its underlying cash flow model. It also has access to an undrawn Green Revolving…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha met with UK Prime Minister’s Chief Business, Investment and Trade Advisor Varun Chandra at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. They discussed prospects for expanding the Saudi-UK partnership in the fields of the digital economy, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and future technologies. The two sides explored opportunities to attract UK technology companies to the Kingdom, in addition to strengthening joint ventures and strategic investments in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and the digital economy,. This is in a way that supports the growth of the digital economy and reinforces…
BEIRUT— Lebanon’s President Gen. Joseph Aoun received Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari at Baabda Palace to mark the conclusion of his diplomatic tenure in the country. President Aoun decorated Bukhari with the National Order of the Cedar, commending his role in strengthening and developing relations between the two countries across various fields. Aoun wished Bukhari success in his new endeavors. Bukhari expressed his gratitude and his hope that Lebanon would reclaim its prominence in the region and that its people would enjoy security, stability, and prosperity. Source: Saudi Gazette