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Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the 5th Saudi Media Forum 2026 will open tomorrow (Monday) in Riyadh from February 2 to 4 under the slogan “Media that shapes the world”. More than 300 media professionals, experts and academics from around the world will participate in the forum, exploring the future of the media industry, its challenges and opportunities in 150 interactive sessions. Salman Al Dosari, Minister of Information, expressed his gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their continued support to the…

Buoyed by growing concerns about supply disruptions due to tensions between the United States and Iran, oil prices continued to rise, with the settlement ending the latest session near a six-month high.Brent crude oil futures were down 0.03% at settlement to $70.69 per barrel, but were up 7.3% for the week and 16.2% for the month.U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 21 cents, or 0.32%, to close at $65.21 a barrel. The stock rose 6.8% on a weekly basis and 13.6% on a monthly basis.geopolitical risk”The current situation revolves around Iran, and markets have priced in significant geopolitical risks…

The decision to open the Saudi financial market to all categories of foreign investors is a crucial step on the path of market development and a qualitative transformation that will move Tadawul from the stage of selective opening to a fully open market model.According to a report published by Al Arabiya.net, this measure does not simply reflect regulatory reform, but also demonstrates the high degree of maturity of the market, the confidence of regulators in the supervisory system, and the ability to absorb the world’s long-term capital.open economyOpening the Saudi market to foreign investors reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to building…

Researchers were able to discover a piece of rare amber dating back about 40 million years. It contains extremely precise preservations of extinct ants, fungal mosquitoes and blackflies, making it one of the most precise fossil discoveries ever known. The Sun reports that the specimen is the best-known example of the extinct species Ctenoberus gepertii.The near-perfect state of preservation gave scientists an unprecedented opportunity to examine the internal structure of the ant’s head and body using three-dimensional imaging techniques, resulting in detailed images never before recorded in fossilized ants.The significance of this discovery was further enhanced by the discovery that…

The Federal Deposit Insurance Bureau (FDIC) today announced the closure of Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust ($212 million in deposits), the first bank in the United States to experience bank bankruptcy in 2026, as determined by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.Protection of customer depositsAccording to a report from CNBC, Detroit-based First Independence Bank has entered into an agreement to take over nearly all of Metropolitan Bank’s deposits under a buy-and-take agreement, ensuring full protection of customer deposits and uninterrupted banking services.The bank’s only branch in Chicago will reopen as a First Independence Bank branch next Monday, February…

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an advanced digital threat known as Stanley. This is a malicious tool designed to carry out phishing attacks through the internet browser, displaying a fake website in the browser bar while still displaying the address of the real website, making the deception nearly impossible for the average user to detect and extremely dangerous.This tool is part of a growing range of sophisticated malware sold on the criminal electronic market for prices ranging from $2,000 to $6,000, and is used to steal login data and financial information through highly specialized fraud techniques.Stanley’s tool relies on a malicious…

The Ministry of Education has decided to early identify students who are expected to be absent during Ramadan and actively follow up to strengthen school discipline and effectively invest class time without wasting it. Schools were obliged to strictly adhere to the start and end of the school day according to the approved timetable, but did not neglect to enforce the uniform policy and deal strictly with cases of lateness in the morning.She also called on teachers to invest every moment in the classroom. The ministry directed the education department not to allow students to leave school before the end…

Saudi Arabia’s main stock index rose by approximately 891 points during January 2026, marking the largest monthly increase in the past four years (January 2022).The index’s increase rate during January reached 8.5%, ending at 11,382 points compared to the December 2025 closing price of 10,491 points.Opening the market to investorsEarlier this month, the Capital Markets Authority decided to open financial markets to all categories of foreign investors, allowing them to invest directly from February 1st.AMAC stock rose 33%, followed by Marden stock, which rose 27%, while Shams stock, Shree stock, Electrical Industries stock, and Al Rams stock rose in the…

The General Real Estate Authority announced the start of real estate registration work for one real estate plot in two districts in the Riyadh region of Durma Governorate and the start of the registration work for one real estate plot in one district in Mecca Al Mukarramah region. The period begins on February 1, 2026 (equivalent to Sha’ban 13, 1447 AH) and ends on May 7, 2026 (equivalent to 1447 A.D.). Durkida 20, 1447 AH.specific criteriaThe authorities explained that the areas currently benefiting from real estate registration in the Riyadh region include the following (parts of the Al-Mughtara region), and…

The dramatic competition this Ramadan will not be limited to screens, but will also move to the airwaves, with movie and drama stars taking part in a new competition to entertain audiences with their voices. Comedian Mohamed Henedi returns with the series “Akhtar Danger”, a social comedy written and directed by Safi El-Din Hassan, co-starring Soussan Badr, Alaa Morsi and Mohsen Mansour.Meanwhile, star Ahmed Helmy is attracting attention with the series “The First Year of the Passport” with the participation of Aisha bin Ahmed, Alifa Abdel Rasoul, Laila Ezz Al Arab and Imad Rashad, based on the idea of ​​Ahmed…