RIYADH — More than half of Saudi citizens have experienced fraud, according to a field survey. Consumers International conducted the survey in 2025, and the survey was jointly funded by the King Khalid Foundation, the Saleh Kamel Humanitarian Foundation, and the Abdulkadir Al-Muhaidib Social Foundation. It was revealed in the survey that 43 percent of Saudis who had fallen victim to fraud, were able to recover their money, reflecting the effectiveness of grievance channels and the high standards of financial consumer protection. The findings also showed a striking pattern, with 16 percent of Saudis reporting that they had experienced financial…
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Industry leaders discussed the future of AI-first distribution and partner ecosystems during the Channel Leadership Forum & Awards 2026 in Dubai. TahawulTech’s flagship channel gathering brought technology leaders together in Dubai to explore AI-first distribution, evolving partner ecosystems, and sustainable growth TahawulTech hosted the Channel Leadership Forum & Awards 2026 on 14 September at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, bringing together senior technology executives, distributors, resellers, vendors and channel specialists from across the region. The annual gathering combined industry dialogue, executive networking and an awards ceremony recognising organisations and individuals contributing to the development of the…
RIYADH — A midday outdoor work ban under the sun comes to an end across Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, Sept. 15 after running for three months. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in coordination with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH), announced the conclusion of the 2026 ban on working under direct sunlight that was applicable to all private sector companies and establishments from June 15. The ministry’s outdoor work ban during the period between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. mandates all private sector establishments and outdoor workers such as construction, cleaning, and road maintenance…
A new category aimed at helping UAE farmers get their products into the market will be introduced in the fifth cycle of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award, after an assessment of the programme’s first four cycles found that marketing remains a challenge for local producers. The Dh10 million award will also recognise farmers who help other producers improve their operations, as organisers seek to turn successful farms into practical learning centres for the wider agricultural community. Mubarak Al Mansouri, Chair of the Festivals and Accompanying Competitions Committee, said the new Best Supporting Marketing Outlet category was created after…
From earlier diagnosis and minimally invasive surgery to coordinated multidisciplinary care, advances in lung cancer treatment are helping patients recover more comfortably and return to everyday life sooner Published: Tue 15 Sept 2026, 5:45 PM A lung cancer diagnosis can change your life, but recovery now starts much earlier than it used to. Today, it begins as soon as your care is being planned. Thanks to new techniques such as minimally invasive surgery, better diagnostics and team-based cancer care, many patients are recovering more comfortably and getting back to their daily lives faster. At King’s College Hospital Dubai, UK-trained specialists…
DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the 16th Middle East Refining and Petrochemicals Tech Forum (ME-TECH 2026), taking place in Dubai from 14th to 16th September. The forum brings together officials, experts, engineers, scientists, executives, specialists and innovators from the refining and petrochemicals sectors across the GCC, wider Middle East, Asia, Europe, North America and other regions. Held under the theme “Empowering the Future of the Downstream Sector,” ME-TECH 2026 continues its nearly two-decade role as a specialised platform for addressing opportunities and challenges facing the refining and…
BOSTON — A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from implementing a new rule that would limit how long foreign students and journalists can remain in the US without applying for extensions. US District Judge F. Dennis Saylor in Boston ruled in favor of a coalition of unions and higher education advocacy groups a day before the Department of Homeland Security’s rule was set to take effect. The decision granted nationwide preliminary relief in the lawsuit challenging the DHS rule ending the duration of status policy for international students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign media. The sector…
Meriam ElOuazzani, Vice President, META, Censys. Censys, the authority for Internet Intelligence, announced its first-ever participation at GISEC Global 2026, taking place from 16 to 18 September at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai. At the event, Censys will showcase its Security Operations and Exposure Management capabilities through live demonstrations of the Censys Platform, including Attack Surface Management (ASM), Adversary Investigations, and real-time Internet Intelligence. “Cyber resilience starts with knowing what is exposed and where the risks are. As organisations across the region accelerate AI and digital transformation, continuous visibility into internet-facing assets is becoming more important than…
WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court on Monday dealt a major blow to President Donald Trump’s plan to restrict mail-in voting before November’s midterm elections, rejecting his request to lift an order halting the divisive plan. The justices upheld a federal judge’s order that temporarily blocked the US Postal Service (USPS) from moving forward with new requirements for postal ballots. Only two of the six conservative justices on the nine-member panel offered a dissent. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, a conservative, agreed with the ruling, but indicated he might later rule in Trump’s favor as litigation in the case continues. Kavanaugh, in…
DUBAI, 15th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently hosted its third quarterly meeting for Business Groups and Business Councils of 2026, bringing together 80 representatives from groups and councils. The meeting explored the latest efforts to support private sector growth and enhance the competitiveness of Dubai’s business environment. The chamber presented its latest programmes and services aimed at supporting the interests of the business community, together with initiatives designed to help companies expand and grow across diverse sectors. Participants also explored opportunities to strengthen coordination…