Why young Saudis should consider a career in consulting

RIYADH: Thanks to Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is undergoing an ambitious transformation. This initiative has boosted the growth of the consulting industry, creating new opportunities in areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, infrastructure development and economic diversification. As a result, consulting has become an increasingly attractive career for young Saudi graduates who recognize opportunities … Read more

Qatari, Egyptian, US leaders invite Israel and Hamas to resume talks

Beirut: The Lebanese government continued its preparations for a possible escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, as Air France on Thursday extended its suspension of flights between Paris and Beirut until at least Sunday “due to the security situation” in Lebanon.Tensions rose last week after Iran and its allies vowed to retaliate for … Read more

635 unlicensed drivers apprehended at Saudi airports

RIYADH: The Saudi Transport General Authority identified 635 people who provided unlicensed transport services to passengers at the Kingdom's airports in July. The crackdown was part of a wider campaign in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs and other authorities. Its objective is to improve the safety and quality of services provided to passengers, … Read more

Over 20 spiny-tailed lizards released in royal reserve

RIYADH: More than 20 spiny-tailed lizards have been released at the King Khalid Royal Reserve, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The move is part of a joint program between the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority and the National Center for Wildlife. The authority said it would boost the reptile's population, amid warnings … Read more

UN approves its first treaty targeting cybercrime

NAIROBI: The African Union's health watchdog on Thursday said it was “likely” to declare a public health emergency next week over a growing mpox outbreak on the continent.The decision will unlock funding to fight the outbreak, including the purchase of much-needed vaccines, and trigger a coordinated continental response to the virus.Jean Kaseya, head of the … Read more

Elon Musk’s misleading election posts viewed 1.2 billion times: study

Washington: False or misleading US election claims posted on X by Elon Musk have garnered nearly 1.2 billion views this year, a watchdog reported on Thursday, highlighting the billionaire's potential influence in the highly polarized White House race. Ahead of the November election, researchers have raised concerns that X, formerly Twitter, is a hotbed of … Read more

Harris doesn’t back Israel arms embargo, aide says

Washington: Kamala Harris does not support an arms embargo on US ally Israel, a top aide said Thursday, in the first concrete statement on her Gaza war policy since entering her July 2024 White House race. The comments came a day after pro-Palestinian protesters heckled the US vice president at his first rally since becoming … Read more

Canadian North Korea expert detained in Switzerland on espionage charges -reports

SEOUL: A former United Nations official from Canada who now works as a North Korea expert has been detained in Switzerland on charges of espionage, possibly for China, media reports said Thursday, citing unnamed intelligence sources. The reports were part of a joint investigation by German news outlet Der Spiegel, Swiss media company Tamedia and … Read more

Libya government forces brace for ‘possible attack’ by rivals: local media

Beirut: The Lebanese government continued its preparations for a possible escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, as Air France on Thursday extended its suspension of flights between Paris and Beirut until at least Sunday “due to the security situation” in Lebanon.Tensions rose last week after Iran and its allies vowed to retaliate for … Read more