RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman conveyed messages of condolence on Thursday to Colombian President Gustavo Petro following a deadly military aircraft crash that claimed dozens of lives. In their statements, the Saudi leadership expressed profound sympathy to the president, the families of the victims, and the people of Colombia,
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, reinforced the Kingdom’s growing diplomatic and strategic footprint through a series of high-level engagements on the sidelines of the G7 Ministerial Meeting in Vaux-de-Cernay, near Paris. Meeting with senior officials from the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Canada, and Italy, as well as the European Commission’s Vice President,
Dubai has reached a new milestone in global finance, securing its highest-ever position in the Global Financial Centres Index by climbing to seventh place worldwide. This achievement highlights the emirate’s rapid evolution into one of the most influential financial hubs globally and reinforces its growing role within the international financial system. The milestone aligns closely
By Dalia Abou Omar, Co-Founder & CEO of Proteinni People often ask me how I went from being a TV presenter to running Egypt’s first premium dark butcher. Honestly? I ask myself the same question some mornings.The truth is, Proteinni wasn’t born out of a perfectly crafted business plan. It was born out of a
Since stepping into her role in 2021, Eman ElGamal has spent the past five years driving and refining the corporate communications strategy of Visa Inc. across North Africa, the Levant, and Pakistan (NALP), positioning the company strongly within a dynamic and fast-evolving region. With more than 14 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations,
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have announced that public parking will be free for three days during the upcoming Eid al‑Fitr holiday, offering residents and visitors greater convenience during the festive period. According to Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), parking fees across Dubai will be waived from the first day of Eid until
Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, held a phone conversation with Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, to discuss the latest regional developments following Iran’s recent retaliatory strikes affecting parts of the Gulf. According to Emirates News Agency (WAM), the two leaders reviewed the evolving
The humanitarian campaign “Edge of Life”, launched by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has surpassed its original fundraising target, collecting more than AED 2.822 billion from 44,208 contributors ahead of the end of Ramadan. Introduced on 13 February 2026, the initiative set out
One year after entering the UAE market, eJaby continues to reshape the region’s e-commerce landscape with a clear mission: transforming overstock into opportunity while advancing sustainability across the supply chain. Since its launch in the UAE, the homegrown digital marketplace has focused on tackling excess inventory and product waste—two persistent challenges in the region’s dynamic
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed their joint call for a sustained ceasefire in Gaza and renewed diplomatic momentum toward a comprehensive peace framework during high-level talks in Jeddah. According to Egypt’s presidency, the two leaders stressed the importance of ensuring that all parties adhere to a ceasefire