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  • The Politics of Water Insecurity in the Middle East

    The Middle East is no stranger to water scarcity and violence. For centuries, conflict has exacerbated water insecurity and vice versa. But the region is now at a tipping point. Groundwater aquifers are running dry or becoming contaminated, populations are exploding, and borders are more hardened than ever, making resettlement—a time-tested survival strategy—impossible. As is the case across much of the region, water security fell prey to the lack of political progress on resolving underlying conflicts. Without that political progress, donor governments and aid agencies have resorted to applying technical fixes to political problems. But in the Palestinian territories, as in much of the world, water insecurity has been a sign of deeper dysfunction.

  • Saudi dissidents welcome to return to Kingdom: Head of state security

    Saudi dissidents who have been exploited by external entities to attack Saudi Arabia are welcome to return to the Kingdom, the Head of the Presidency of State Security Abdulaziz al-Howairini said. Speaking on MBC’s Hikayat Waad program, al-Howairini said that dissidents are welcome to return without facing any consequences if their opposition remained at the level of ideological influence and they were not implicated in criminal cases within the country. Saudi Arabia will not expose or publicize their names, he said, adding that the Kingdom focuses on rehabilitation rather than punishment. Dissidents wishing to return to Saudi Arabia can contact the designated number (990) to provide their identity and location for assistance, al-Howairini said. Alternatively, they can also delegate a family member to coordinate with the relevant authorities.

  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff with Jennifer Hansler of CNN and Matthew Lee of the Associated Press

    But I think the most important part is the President has stated his desire, his determination, to end this war, to end the killing that is going on.  The death and destruction that is happening as this war goes on and on, month after month after month in the killing fields of eastern and southern Ukraine, is unacceptable.  It is not in the interest of either country.  It’s not in the interest of the world and certainly not in the interest of United States and Europe.

  • Cybersecurity market seen to rise 13% in Saudi Arabia: PwC official

    Samer Omar, PwC Middle East Cybersecurity & Digital Trust Leader, said Saudi Arabia's cybersecurity market is estimated at SAR 13-14 billion, of which 31% is dominated by the government & public sector and the remaining 69% by the private sector, as outlined in a 2024 report by the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA). The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11-13% over the next five years, driven by the continued investments and accelerated technological developments, Omar said in an interview with Argaam on the sidelines of LEAP 2025 Conference.

  • Saudi Arabia vows full support to Lebanon’s actions to safeguard citizens’ security

    Saudi Arabia expressed on Sunday its full support for the measures taken by the Lebanese government to safeguard the security of its citizens and respond decisively to the attack on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its confidence in the actions taken by President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, as well as in the efforts of the Lebanese Army to ensure security and stability. The outgoing deputy force commander of the UNIFIL was injured on Friday after a convoy taking peacekeepers to Beirut airport was "violently attacked", UNIFIL said. It said in a statement that the convoy was taking peacekeepers to Beirut airport when it was targeted and one of its vehicles set on fire.

  • National Cybersecurity Authority launches 2nd phase of Postgraduate Scholarship Program

    The scholarship program's main objective is to empower national talents to enhance their academic skills in key cybersecurity domains, addressing the national demand for expertise in this field, and bolstering the workforce with qualified cyber professionals. This initiative focuses on several cybersecurity priority areas, including cryptography, security of operational technology systems, cybersecurity-related public policies, and cybersecurity in emerging technologies.

  • Saudi Crown Prince congratulates Trump, talks Middle East security and economic ties

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called US President Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his inauguration and discuss key regional issues and investment opportunities, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. MBS conveyed warm regards on behalf of King Salman, expressing optimism about President Trump’s leadership and its potential to foster progress for the American people. According to SPA, the two leaders discussed Middle East security and ways to deepen cooperation on issues like combating terrorism and promoting regional stability. The Crown Prince also reiterated Saudi Arabia's commitment to expanding its economic relations with the US, specifically outlining plans for investments worth $600 billion over the next four years with potential for further growth, SPA added.

  • New Honeywell centre cements Saudi Arabia’s position in global cybersecurity market

    Honeywell recently launched a new centre in Saudi Arabia’s Jubail to provide localised cybersecurity services for critical industrial sectors in the Kingdom, according to a press release. Honeywell Himaya Center, which was announced at the In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iktva) Forum and Exhibition 2025 in Dhahran, will support Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and strengthen its position as a key player in the global cybersecurity market.

  • New Honeywell centre cements Saudi Arabia’s position in global cybersecurity market

    Honeywell recently launched a new centre in Saudi Arabia’s Jubail to provide localised cybersecurity services for critical industrial sectors in the Kingdom, according to a press release. Honeywell Himaya Center, which was announced at the In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iktva) Forum and Exhibition 2025 in Dhahran, will support Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and strengthen its position as a key player in the global cybersecurity market.

  • Oil is no longer an energy security challenge as critical minerals take center stage, Saudi minister says

    “Oil is no longer an energy security challenge – it’s going to be gas, electricity, predominantly minerals,” Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman told attendees at the annual Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh. “Today some of these countries, they have, as a country, 50% of the ownership of some of these required minerals and critical minerals ... countries are racing to access critical minerals and secure their own supply chain. Rushing to secure access to resources will ultimately lead to higher emissions, higher metals costs and higher energy prices.” The energy minister was referring to minerals critical to the energy transition and advanced technologies – including lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, manganese and other rare earth elements crucial for making things like electric vehicles, batteries, renewable energy technology, computers, and household goods.