VIENNA — Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan emphasized that today’s development challenges are no longer just about boosting economic growth, but also about building economies that are more resilient to global shocks. “Enhancing the resilience of supply chains, and improving the readiness of countries to deal with growing risks are also important,” he said while opening the OPEC Fund Development Forum, which concluded in Vienna on Wednesday. The minister also attended the 47th Meeting of the OPEC Fund Ministerial Council, held under the theme “A transition that empowers our tomorrow.” The meetings focused on enhancing responses to global challenges,…
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Raviteja Dodda, Co-founder and CEO, MoEngage. Acquisition strengthens MoEngage’s vision of an Agentic Customer Data and Engagement Platform as regional brands accelerate AI-led customer experience strategies Dubai — MoEngage, the agentic customer data and engagement platform trusted by more than 1,350 consumer brands globally, today announced the acquisition of San Francisco-headquartered Aampe, an AI infrastructure company that provisions a dedicated autonomous AI agent for every individual customer of a brand. The acquisition is expected to significantly enhance how consumer brands across the region engage with customers, helping them move beyond traditional audience segmentation towards true one-to-one decision-making…
Sharjah’s population has risen to 2.13 million, recording a 51 per cent increase over the past decade, according to the results of the Sharjah Census 2025 announced on Wednesday. The emirate’s population now stands at 2,135,888, with males accounting for 67 per cent and females 33 per cent. Non-UAE citizens make up 89 per cent of the population, while Emiratis account for 11 per cent, the census showed. The results were announced during a ceremony held by the Department of Statistics and Community Development at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al…
RIYADH — The sixth meeting of the Security and Military Committee Working Group under the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council discussed joint initiatives in the security and military fields, as well as ways to further enhance cooperation and coordination between the two sides. Qatari A Saudi Assistant Interior Minister Dr. Hisham Al-Faleh and Qatar’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior Abdullah bin Khalaf Al-Kaabi co-chaired the meeting in Riyadh on Tuesday. Several officials from the Saudi and Qatari sides attended the meeting. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports has taken several punitive measures against citizens and expatriates found in violation of residency, labor, and border security regulations over the course of one month. The Directorate, through the administrative committees in various regional passport offices, issued 12,371 administrative decisions during the last Hijri month of Dhul Hijjah against offenders. The penalties imposed included imprisonment, fines, and deportation of foreign residents. The Directorate has urged all citizens and residents, including business owners and individuals, not to transport, employ, or shelter violators of residency, labor, and border security laws, nor to conceal them or…
In May, a new group of young Saudi professionals reached an important milestone in Riyadh after completing a year-long joint development program delivered by iMile and the Saudi Logistics Academy (SLA). The graduation marked not only the end of structured learning and hands-on training, but also the beginning of meaningful careers in one of Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing industries. For many participants, the program served as a direct bridge from education into employment, with several graduates now joining iMile as full-time employees. Their transition reflects the program’s core purpose: turning potential into capability and classroom knowledge into real-world impact within the…
ABU DHABI, 24th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group and Al Ramz Capital today announced the winners of the second round of the Al Ramz Investment and Trading Competition, and the third round of the initiative will start on the 25th of June. The competition forms part of a broader effort to encourage informed investing, strengthen financial literacy, and promote a culture of long-term wealth creation among individuals across the UAE. By combining real-market participation with an engaging rewards structure, the initiative provides investors with an opportunity to develop practical investment skills while gaining…
DUBAI, 24th June, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates SkyCargo has announced a strategic expansion of its freighter services across East and Southeast Asia, increasing frequencies and destinations in response to growing demand for connectivity between manufacturing hubs in the region and key markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas. The air cargo carrier transported more than 439,000 tonnes of cargo on its freighter and passenger flights from 12 markets in East and Southeast Asia during FY2025/26, representing an increase of around 5 percent compared with FY2024/25. Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates SkyCargo, said, “East and…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), has won the 2026 United Nations Public Service Award for its National Data Bank and Estishraf platform, marking another international achievement for the Kingdom in data and artificial intelligence. The award came after strong international competition, with more than 700 initiatives from 62 countries participating in this year’s edition. The United Nations Public Service Award is the highest UN recognition for excellence and innovation in the public sector. It honors government initiatives that demonstrate significant impact in developing public services, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing the quality…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior’s electronic platform Absher had processed a total of 43,722,443 electronic transactions for beneficiaries across Absher Individuals and Absher Businesses portals during the last month of May. Through Absher Individuals, the number of transactions reached 41,238,574, including 31,674,823 document viewings via the digital document wallet available to citizens, residents, and visitors through the Absher application. In parallel, transactions processed via Absher Businesses totaled 2,483,869. Transactions handled by General Directorate of Public Security reached 3,078,979, which included 2,986,452 transactions carried out by General Directorate of Traffic, 2,187,429 transactions by General Directorate of Passports, and 487,221 transactions…