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18 published briefs across 7 countriesDoha, August 25 (QNA) - Coinciding with the start of the new academic year and as part of its commitment to safeguarding students, the Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' announced the completion of traffic…
RIYADH — The Saudi General Directorate of Passports revealed that the electronic authorization service via the Absher platform is subject to two conditions for validation. The authorized person must be a…
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly visited on Tuesday several leading international companies in Alexandria that have expanded their outsourcing and digital services centres in Egypt. The tour reflects the…
Alabama’s attorney general on Monday subpoenaed OpenAI for more information related to its AI agents autonomously hacking into another company’s servers in July. The subpoena is part of an investigation…
"To make sure whether an advertisement is misleading or genuine, consumers should check the price of the product in the store before and after the promotion. The prices should be c...
MUSCAT : The Consumer Protection Department said the inspection uncovered 1,668 soft drink cans bearing two different product labels with conflicting dates, in violation of laws and regulations governing…
PARIS — Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim, on behalf of Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the French Ministry of Health, Families,…
While PDRM has said that government vehicles using beacons and sirens must prioritise other road users’ safety, this hasn’t always been the case, and road safety experts say that the rules governing the use…
Muscat: Muscat Municipality completed its routine maintenance work and turned on the Muscat Sign on Al Jabal Street (Bausher-Al Amerat Mountain Road).Muscat Municipality had as ann...
Egypt is strengthening its position as a regional investment and business hub as Gulf companies and international investors increasingly look to the country as a long-term base for expansion, according to…
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 23: Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) CEO Wadha Al-Khatib affirmed that health, safety, and environment (HSE) are top priorities for the Company’s managemen...
RIYADH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif will patronize the Security and History Dialogue Conference, to be organized by the Ministry of Interior, in Riyadh from September 6 to 8,…
MUSCAT: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has issued a decision regulating the trade and use of used vehicle spare parts, on Wednesday.The decision applies to workshops, repa...
Muscat: As part of the regulatory efforts accompanying the 'Back to School' campaign, the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) seized the non-compliant products and took the necessa...
An international study led by The American University in Cairo (AUC) has found that electronic, industrial and plastic waste could serve as a valuable source of high-performance materials for…
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) has penalized three expatriates for transporting passengers in private vehicles without a valid license. The penalties included fines totaling SR 35,000, in…
JEDDAH — The Jeddah Mayoralty, through its Agency for Branch Municipalities and affiliated municipalities, has intensified simultaneous field inspection campaigns to combat negative practices across several…
LuLu Hypermarket, in collaboration with The Avenues – Bahrain, has launched the Bahraini Jumbo Loz Festival, a three-day celebration of Bahrain’s seasonal harvest taking place from 13 to 15 August 2026. The…