JEDDAH — Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to navigation during a phone call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He emphasized the need to serve the interests of regional countries and the international community while supporting lasting stability in the region. During the call, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Xi reviewed the strategic relations between Saudi Arabia and China, as well as existing areas of cooperation and ways to strengthen and expand ties across multiple sectors. The two leaders also discussed the latest regional developments and their security and…
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KUALA LUMPUR, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — Calidus Holding Group is participating at the Defence Service Asia Exhibition and Conference 2026 (DSA 2026), taking place from 20th to 23rd April in Kuala Lumpur, as part of the UAE national pavilion. The participation reflects the rapid growth of the national defence industry and strengthens the Group’s presence on the global defence map, while fostering knowledge exchange, strengthening partnerships, and showcasing locally developed technological capabilities on international stages. The Group’s participation also aligns with its strategic focus on Southeast Asian markets and its ambition to expand within these promising regions. It also…
When baby Aurora was born, Global Village was closed. On Monday, she became one of the first visitors of the destination as it reopened. “She was born on March 4, at the peak of the regional tensions,” said her father Amir Shaharudin, who came with his wife, Afifa, and their elder son Aidil. “When we heard Global Village was opening, we decided to come with her. We love this place and we wanted to bring her to see it as well.” On Monday, as Global Village opened its doors at 5pm, confetti, cheers and applause rang through the air. A…
Lulu Retail officially marked a new milestone in its digital expansion with the grand launch of its ultra-fast delivery service ‘ Lulu Minutes ‘ in Saudi Arabia. Yusuffali M.A., Chairman of Lulu Group launched the ‘Lulu Minutes ‘ at Lulu Hypermarket, Avenue Mall, Al Murabba, Riyadh in the presence of Mohammed Haris, Director of Lulu Saudi Arabia, along with senior management officials and other dignitaries. This smart launch introduces the updated Lulu 2.0 app, enhancing a digital infrastructure that currently serves 10 key cities across the Kingdom through a network of 45 stores. The service is available in Riyadh, Dammam,…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has shut down 14 recruitment offices across the Kingdom for violating Labor Law regulations. The violations were detected during inspections carried out at recruitment offices and companies all over the Kingdom during the first quarter of 2026. The inspections were part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to regulate the recruitment sector, as well as to raise compliance levels, and protect the rights of all parties. The ministry revealed a number of violations requiring punitive measures against 14 recruitment offices. Three recruitment offices were immediately suspended, while the licenses of…
ABU DHABI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Community Empowerment and the Ministry of Economy and Tourism announced the start of training for 50 Emirati entrepreneurs as part of the Entrepreneurs from Emirati Families programme launched in collaboration with New Economy Academy and partnership with Majra – the National CSR Fund, Emirates Foundation and Neol. The programme is one of the Year of Family initiatives. The programme is part of the ‘The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World’ national campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of…
BRUSSELS — Saudi Arabia, the European Union (EU), and Norway co-chaired on Monday the ninth meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, with the participation of representatives from 83 countries and international organizations. Saudi Arabia was represented at the meeting – hosted by the EU in partnership with the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brussels – by Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Manal Radwan. In her speech, Radwan affirmed the Kingdom’s full support for the reform program led by the Palestinian government, as a step toward its return to the Gaza…
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ABU DHABI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi, Chairman of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets (AFCM) and Group Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), affirmed that the Arab region possesses strong fundamentals, including robust sovereign balance sheets, clear growth drivers and supportive political will, positioning it as a stable destination for long-term capital investment in an increasingly uncertain global environment. He noted that the federation is working to establish an institutional framework that translates these strengths into sustained market confidence. Alnuaimi, recently appointed Chairman of AFCM, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the…
A senior official said the UAE will redefine alliances after the conflict, prioritising national interest while maintaining global engagement. The UAE is actively engaged in ongoing international discussions surrounding the Iran conflict and is “not on the sidelines” of negotiations, a senior official said on Monday, as the country signals a broader reset in its regional relationships. Speaking at a panel hosted by the Dubai Press Club, Dr Ali Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council, said the UAE remains closely involved in global diplomatic efforts. Stay up to date with…