RIYADH — The Insurance Authority has directed health insurance providers in Saudi Arabia to offer a health insurance product without pre-medical approval requests for outpatient services. This is part of the authority’s efforts to address a key challenge faced by health insurance beneficiaries in recent years. The product will be an additional option among the health insurance products currently available, giving employers and policyholders more flexibility to choose the solution that best meets their needs. The new product will be available to insurance customers starting from November 1, 2026. Insurance Authority CEO Eng. Naji Al-Tamimi stated that the directive to…
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Appointment underscores Everpure’s commitment to investment in the channel and accelerating growth across international markets Everpure, the company revolutionising storage and data management, has announced the appointment of Craig Robertson as Head of Partners in EMEA & LatAm. Robertson succeeds Geoff Greenlaw, who is retiring. Based in the UK, Robertson steps into the role having enjoyed a successful 10-year career at Everpure. He will lead Everpure’s partner strategy and execution in EMEA and Latin America, working closely with partners to drive mutual growth, expand market opportunities, and help customers unlock greater value from their data. As a 100% partner-focused…
DUBAI, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE: UBER) today announced that Baidu, Inc.’s fully driverless Apollo Go vehicles are officially available to riders on the Uber platform in Dubai, with New Horizon Luxury Transport serving as the fleet operator. This milestone reinforces Uber’s position as the platform of choice for autonomous vehicles (AVs) and marks a leap forward in expanding autonomous technology worldwide. As the inaugural step in a multi-year strategic partnership, Dubai serves as the launchpad for scaling thousands of Apollo Go vehicles across Uber’s global network. Starting today, riders in Dubai requesting an UberX or…
CAIRO, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept its key interest rates unchanged at its latest meeting, maintaining a cautious stance as it assesses inflation trends and the economic outlook. The overnight deposit rate was held at 19 %, while the overnight lending rate remained at 20 %. The rate of the main operation and the discount rate were also kept unchanged at 19.5 % each. Source: Emirates News Agency
RIYADH — The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) revealed that it conducted periodic technical inspections on more than 6.5 million vehicles during 2025, an increase of approximately 500,000 vehicles compared to 2024. SASO stated receiving 37,690 reports concerning periodic technical inspection stations during the last year. The organization reported that 2025 witnessed significant expansion in the periodic vehicle inspection network. New stations were inaugurated in Al-Nabhania, Rafha, Sarat Abidah, Al-Zulfi, Bish, Duba, Shaqra, Al-Aflaj, Samtah, Al-Muzahamiya, Al-Khobar, Al-Muthnib, Afeef, and Madinah, in addition to the opening of two express lanes in Dammam and Riyadh. The SASO noted that…
RIYADH —The Ministry of Education and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in partnership with Al-Aqeel Charity, have launched a school for gifted students in mathematics in Jeddah. The school targets intermediate school students through a specialized enrichment program designed to develop their mathematical abilities and skills, deepen the impact of efforts to build human capital, and support the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The school is the first specialized mathematics school in the Kingdom dedicated to identifying and developing gifted students by providing enrichment content based on the highest international standards and practices. The ministry has opened…
Bridgerton star Charithra Chandran is heading to Abu Dhabi this September. The actor has been announced as a guest at Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC), which will take place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from September 11 to 13. Organisers announced Chandran’s appearance on social media, writing: “Charithra Chandran is on her way to Abu Dhabi!” Fans attending the event will get the chance to meet the actor, who is best known for playing Edwina Sharma in the second season of Netflix’s hit period drama Bridgerton. Chandran joined the series alongside Simone Ashley, who played her older sister…
ABU DHABI, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has recorded the first-ever nesting of an Olive Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) in the emirate, marking a significant milestone for marine biodiversity in Abu Dhabi. Discovered on Saadiyat Island, the nest represents a rare and exceptional occurrence. Abu Dhabi’s mainland coast and offshore islands are primarily recognised as nesting grounds for Hawksbill turtles, with the first confirmed Green turtle nest recorded as recently as 2023. The Olive Ridley nesting represents a further remarkable discovery and confirms them as the third nesting marine turtle species in the…
BRUSSELS, 20th August, 2026 (WAM) — The European Union’s natural gas storage stands at 62% of capacity, according to European Commission spokesperson Eva Hrncirova on Thursday. She stated there is no immediate concern about natural gas supply in the bloc. Data from Gas Infrastructure Europe showed that EU-wide gas storage was filled to 74% of capacity at the same time last year. EU countries are struggling to fill gas storage ahead of winter, as high gas prices have deterred companies from buying fuel to store. Source: Emirates News Agency
StealC is a prominent malware-as-a-service in the growing ecosystem of information stealers. As identity continues to be a rich target for threat actors, the information stealer economy poses a significant and growing threat to organisations and private individuals alike. IBM X-Force and Proofpoint recently participated in joint collective action against these disruptions. The disruption was carried out in June 2026 as part of Operation Endgame by law enforcement agencies and private partners. On 24 June 2026, law enforcement and private partners announced a disruption action against StealC, targeting 66 domains and 296 servers associated with both Amadey and StealC. Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit filed a lawsuit against multiple alleged enablers involved and took down infrastructure associated with the malware. What…