Author: Editorial Team
Dr. Mazen Abduljabbar, Country Manager – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at Commvault. Commvault, a leader in unified resilience at enterprise scale, concluded its participation at LEAP 2026, reaffirming its commitment to helping enterprises embed cyber resilience into Saudi Arabia’s accelerating cloud and AI transformation. At the event, Commvault was present at the Microsoft, Logicom and Axelerated booths where the executives engaged with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders to discuss the evolving resilience requirements in the age of AI, cloud adoption and the growth of critical digital services across the Kingdom. Commvault used the event as a platform to deepen relationships with key partners, customers and prospects across the…
LIBREVILLE, Gabon,5th September, 2026 (WAM) — Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Gabonese Republic, received Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and the accompanying UAE delegation during an official visit to Libreville to discuss strengthening trade and investment relations and translating the growing momentum in the bilateral economic partnership into practical opportunities for the business communities of both countries. Al Zeyoudi conveyed to the President the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and…
RIYADH — Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 14,165 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between August 27 and September 2, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 7,121 violators of the Residency Law, 3,636 violators of the Border Security Law, and 3,408 violators of the Labor Law. A total of 12,363 illegal residents were deported while 18,937 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 3,240…
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 72-hour halt to strikes on Kyiv starting at midnight Saturday as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow in an effort to revive stalled negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. “Putin has ordered that no strikes be carried out against Kyiv for three days, starting at midnight today,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russia’s Tass news agency. Peskov said the decision was linked to preparations for Witkoff and Kushner’s planned visit to the Ukrainian capital on Sunday. He also confirmed that Putin would meet the two envoys in…
ABU DHABI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Two vintage cars dating back nearly a century are drawing attention at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, offering visitors a glimpse into a bygone era of automotive design and engineering. A 1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom and a 1949 Riley RMC are among the highlights of the Sharjah Old Cars Club and Museum stand at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), where the exhibition runs until 6th September. The two vehicles, part of the Sharjah Old Cars Museum collection, have attracted considerable interest from vintage car enthusiasts and visitors…
TABUK — Two Eurasian Griffon vultures rehabilitated and released from Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve have established new home ranges in Armenia and Iraq after journeys spanning eight countries across the Middle East. Tracking data released by the reserve to mark International Vulture Awareness Day shows that the two birds, known as Vultures 536 and 535, have remained within 100 kilometers of their respective home ranges after years of movement across the region. Vulture 536 has settled in Armenia, while Vulture 535 has made its home in Iraq. Tagged Eurasian Griffon vulture in flight in Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
Anton Pirinen, Founder and CEO of Blanket. Anton Pirinen, Founder and CEO of Blanket, says the traditionally complex process is increasingly out of step with the digital experiences residents have come to expect. The UAE has transformed how residents access government, banking and utility services, yet estate planning remains a complex and often time-consuming process. Growing demand for faster, more accessible digital experiences is now creating an opportunity to modernise how people protect their assets and secure their families’ futures. Anton Pirinen, Founder and CEO of Blanket, says the traditionally complex process is increasingly out of step with the digital experiences…
stc group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, has announced the launch of colab, its innovation and corporate venture-building arm, at LEAP 2026. The launch strengthens the group’s venture ecosystem and expands its ability to unlock new sources of growth through innovation. colab provides a dedicated capability to systematically identify, build and scale new digital ventures. Leveraging stc group’s assets, including its market reach, digital infrastructure and industry expertise, colab will explore emerging opportunities, experiment with new technologies and business models, and turn validated opportunities into scalable businesses. The launch adds a new dimension to stc group’s venture ecosystem, bringing together startup acceleration through InspireU, strategic venture investment through tali ventures, and corporate venture building through colab. Motaz Alangari, stc group…
Once associated mainly with bodybuilders and gym enthusiasts, creatine is increasingly attracting interest from women seeking to improve strength, exercise performance and recovery. But should every woman add it to her routine? UAE health experts say the answer depends on the individual. While creatine may be useful for some healthy adults, it should not be taken simply because it is popular or has worked for someone else. Creatine is a naturally occurring compound produced by the body and obtained in smaller amounts from foods such as meat and fish. It is stored mainly in the muscles, where it helps supply…
Tim Pfaelzer and Mena Migally discuss AI governance, data security, Saudi Arabia’s technology transformation and Veeam’s regional partner ecosystem. Source: Tahawul Tech