RIYADH — Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 14,440 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between July 30 and August 5, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 7,090 violators of the Residency Law, 3,932 violators of the Border Security Law, and 3,418 violators of the Labor Law. A total of 10,827 illegal residents were deported while 18,131 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 6,357…
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RIYADH — The Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, signed on Friday by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has received wide international and Arab acclaim. Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed pride in signing the agreement, saying that the agreement embodies the unity of three brotherly countries bound by the Islamic faith, strong fraternal ties and a shared commitment to promoting peace and security. He expressed hope that the historic agreement would serve as a shield for peace for generations to come, contribute to the prosperity…
Digital identity company Glide.id is teaming up with AT&T, T-Mobile U.S. and Verizon to deploy its carrier-native security platform which eradicates one-time SMS passwords. Launching in public beta across iOS and Android, MagicalAuth uses open network APIs and hardware-rooted cryptographic authentication embedded in SIMs and eSIMs to defend against AI-based identity fraud. Glide.id noted operators face intense pressure to protect consumers from sophisticated threats. It explained SMS verification has long been plagued by SIM-swapping and social engineering, and is increasingly helpless against deepfakes, automated vector attacks and voice cloning. It cited U.S. Federal Trade Commission statistics showing consumer fraud losses…
MUSCAT — Oman said Saturday that negotiations over navigation arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz were progressing in a “positive and constructive atmosphere,” while condemning repeated attacks on vessels transiting the strategic waterway. In a statement, the Omani Foreign Ministry said repeated attacks on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz constitute violations of international law and the sovereignty of regional waters, while posing a threat to maritime safety and regional security and stability. The ministry stressed the importance of avoiding any actions that could undermine the ongoing negotiations or the progress already achieved, calling for talks to continue in…
JAIPUR, 8th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, participated in the 2026 BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting (TMM), held at Maharani Mahal, Hotel Sawai Man Mahal, in Jaipur, India. Hosted by India under its BRICS Chairmanship, the meeting brought together trade ministers and senior officials from across the BRICS community to discuss safeguarding the multilateral trading system, fostering inclusive trade, empowering MSMEs, and reshaping global value chains amid accelerating digital transformation. Al Zeyoudi was joined by Abdulla Al Nuaimi, UAE Ambassador to India. While in Jaipur, Al Zeyoudi held a series of bilateral…
WARSAW, 8th August, 2026 (WAM) — Jan Christen returned UAE Team Emirates-XRG to winning ways at the Tour de Pologne, producing a superb late attack before prevailing in a thrilling uphill sprint to claim stage 5 after 218.9km of racing from Opole to Kocierz Resort. The second-longest stage of this year’s race proved to be one of its most demanding, featuring climbs including the Przegibek Pass before the uphill finish at Kocierz Resort, where the general classification contenders would come to the fore. The day began on a subdued note for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, with João Almeida unable to take…
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Major landmarks and towers across Saudi Arabia are illuminated with the national flags of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan to celebrate the signing of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. — The illumination displays across various regions reflected widespread public jubilation over the historic pact. The agreement embodies the three nations’ shared commitment to strengthening their collective security, achieving peace and stability in the Middle East and globally, and striving for a secure and prosperous future. These celebrations underscore the distinguished relations, deep-rooted historical ties, and Islamic solidarity uniting Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan. The landmark…
NEW YORK — Members of the UN Security Council expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions in Yemen. They emphasized the critical importance of avoiding actions that could undermine peace efforts and threaten international peace and security. In a press statement, the Security Council members condemned Houthi missile attacks against Saudi Arabia launched since July 13 and against commercial vessels since July 22. They denounced the unauthorized aircraft landings at Sana’a International Airport on July 3 and Hodeidah Airport on July 13, conducted without Yemeni government permission and in violation of international civil aviation regulations. The members reaffirmed their…
Counterpoint Research recently shared that the demand for DRAM for AI purposes has resulted in a change at the top of manufacturer supply tables in Q2 2026. The company heading the list has gone on to attain a market share not seen since 2024. The research company noted incessant demand for AI-capable computing infrastructure means the need for DRAM is still outstripping supply, leading it to conclude the market for conventional iterations is set for continued price rises. Samsung capitalised the most in Q2, displacing SK Hynix which Counterpoint Research noted had stolen a march in the comparable period of…
RIYADH — Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and seven other Arab and Islamic nations expressed their strongest condemnation and denunciation of the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip. In a joint statement, the ministers specially noted Israel’s targeting of healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, as well as its attacks on civilian infrastructure, and the continued loss of civilian lives, including women and children, in grave violation of international law. The countries, which issued the statement, also include Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Türkiye. The ministers affirmed that the continuation of these violations constitutes a…