Author: Editorial Team

RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Prime Minister of Bangladesh Tarique Rahman. The message is pertaining to further improving bilateral relations between the two countries.Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji received the message from Humayun Kabir, Foreign Affairs advisor to the Bangladeshi prime minister, during their meeting in Riyadh on Monday.During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations. The officials also discussed topics of mutual interest. Source: Saudi Gazette

National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi recently as part of an official visit to the Middle Eastern country. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries and enhance cooperation on energy security amid evolving regional developments. According to a post on X by the Indian Embassy in the UAE, NSA Doval, during his meeting with the UAE President, conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also discussed measures to deepen bilateral ties, the regional security situation, and…

AL AIN, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and in alignment with the ‘Year of Family’, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment launched the ‘Empowering Women Farmers’ initiative to strengthen Emirati women’s contributions to sustainable national food security. The initiative was launched at the First Emirati Women Farmers Forum, held on the sidelines of the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026, which concluded yesterday…

DUBAI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Quiqup, a UAE-based innovative e-commerce logistics provider, has launched “Shop Local”, a new initiative designed to help consumers discover and support local businesses across the UAE, while giving SMEs greater visibility and easier access to customers through a dedicated online platform. “Shop Local” brings together UAE-based brands in one platform, making it easier for consumers to browse, discover, and buy from local businesses that may otherwise struggle to stand out in an increasingly crowded digital marketplace. The platform is open to small and local businesses across the UAE and is intended to help address…

Cisco recently unveiled its Universal Quantum Switch, a research prototype developed to remove a key interoperability hurdle in related networking. The switch works by routing information between different hardware platforms and encoding schemes over standard telecom fibre at room temperature. The company stated quantum devices typically only communicate with systems using the same encoding, which limits scale and multi-vendor networks. Cisco noted computers encode information in a different way and stated previously there was previously no switch which could accept and translate all major encoding modalities without destroying the quantum information in the process. The switch is designed to accept…

JEDDAH — The Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) session, held on Monday, reviewed the achievements of Vision 2030 and its updates, as it has established strong foundations for a diversified and growing economy following the implementation of the first and second phases. Building on this, the third and final phase (2026–2030) of the Vision will focus on accelerating delivery and maximizing impact, through sustained implementation, continued government capital spending, and a strengthened role for the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the National Development Fund in mobilizing domestic investment. The private sector will continue to expand its role in…

MAKKAH — Saudi citizens as well as citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are permitted to perform Umrah rituals until Dhul Qada 15, corresponding to May 3. These Umrah pilgrims are exempted from obtaining a Hajj permit to enter Makkah to perform their rituals.The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah had set Dhul Qada 1, corresponding to April 19, as the deadline for all pilgrims, who arrived on Umrah visas, to leave the Kingdom, as it coincided with the beginning of the annual Hajj season when Hajj pilgrims from aboard started arriving in Makkah and Madinah. Taking advantage of…

Seikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has paid a visit on Monday, April 27, 2026, to the world’s largest privately owned dates factory, located at Dubai Industrial City. Spanning over 800,000 square feet, Al Barakah Dates Factory has an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes and is considered a global leader in date processing and packaging, with exports reaching 97 countries worldwide. It was founded by businessman Salim Mohammed, who began his career in Dubai in 1983 in the food trading sector, before moving in the 1990s toward specialising…

DUBAI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, visited Al Barakah Dates Factory, the world’s largest privately-owned dates factory located in Dubai Industrial City. The facility spans over 800,000 square feet, with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes, one of the market leaders for packaging and processing dates in the world. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed said that the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for advanced food industries through innovation, stronger production chains, and boosting the competitiveness of national…

CAIRO, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — The League of Arab States reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the intellectual property system across Arab countries, underscoring its importance in supporting innovation and sustainable development. Marking World Intellectual Property Day on 26th April, held this year under the theme “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate”, the League highlighted the growing role of intellectual property in advancing the sports sector, which is witnessing rapid development across the Arab region. The League noted that the sports sector has emerged as a promising strategic field, contributing to economic growth and enhancing the Arab presence on the…