The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched a national challenge inviting Saudi chefs to innovate pilgrim catering, enhancing quality and safety/Representative Image The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has initiated the “Eashathon” challenge in Makkah, aiming to innovate and elevate the catering services for millions of pilgrims. This competition invites Saudi chefs to develop creative…
Fast fashion giant Shein is investigating its internal processes after an image of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was used to model clothing on its website.An archived page for the ‘Men’s New Spring/Summer Short Sleeve Blue Ditsy Floral White Shirt’ for $10 showed the item was almost sold out, with just…
Federal reserve governor Lisa Cook The US justice department has launched a criminal investigation into federal reserve governor Lisa Cook, issuing subpoenas in Georgia and Michigan as part of a probe into alleged mortgage fraud.The investigation, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, centers on whether Cook allegedly committed fraud by listing more than one…
A 13-year-old girl was killed and three of her relatives were seriously injured when a small plane crashed in the Bighorn Mountains of northern Wyoming, authorities said Tuesday.The crash happened late Monday afternoon near Big Mountain, an 8,200-foot peak about 15 miles west of Sheridan. A medical service helicopter spotted the wreckage after being asked…
Russian military conducted an extensive combined assault on Ukraine, deploying over 500 aerial weapons, predominantly focusing on the western regions, according to Kyiv’s Wednesday announcement.According to AFP, Ukrainian military officials reported that Moscow deployed 502 unmanned aerial vehicles and 24 missiles. Officials from western regions confirmed several civilian injuries were injured and damage to residential…
A damaged petrol station hit by Israeli airstrikes, in Sanaa, Yemen. File | Photo Credit: AP The Israeli military attacked the Houthi-controlled capital of Yemen on Thursday (August 28, 2025), four days after a deadly round of bombings against the Iran-backed group, both Israel and the rebels said. Israeli forces “struck a Houthi terrorist regime…
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new white land tax system in Riyadh/Image: File Saudi Arabia has introduced a new white land tax system in Riyadh, setting out four geographic zones with varying fee rates to promote balanced urban growth and curb real estate speculation. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to regulate the…
Dubai’s RTA’s ‘Tadreeb’ platform trains 250,000 drivers yearly using AI, 3,400 instructors, 3,000 vehicles, and real-time tracking/Image: WAM Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is reshaping how new drivers are trained in the emirate through a unified digital platform named ‘Tadreeb’. Designed to raise safety standards and streamline the licensing process, the platform brings together…
Sharjah Islamic Bank launched Ruwaad 2025 to train Emiratis through leadership courses, job rotations, mentorship, and technical skill-building/Image: WAM Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has officially kicked off the new cycle of its flagship talent development initiative, Ruwaad 2025. The programme is tailored to nurture and prepare high-potential Emiratis for leadership roles in the banking and…
The Ministry of Justice now handles all judicial translation requests digitally through the e-Litigation platform, improving speed and accuracy/ Image: File The Ministry of Justice in Saudi Arabia has formally launched a centralized translation service through its e-Litigation platform, streamlining all judicial translation processes to support efficient legal communication and case handling. A system-wide overhaul…
