From Ramadan Gatherings to Eid Celebrations: Inside SHEGLAM’s Curated Beauty Edit

Manal Saleh

• As compliance-driven modernization accelerates across Saudi Arabia, security teams face an urgent operational reality: talent shortages, fragmented tooling, and AI-driven attacks moving faster than human-led response.

To address this gap, many organizations have relied heavily on advanced threat detection technologies. While these tools have helped reduce attacker dwell time and limit immediate financial impact, they have also created a security model that depends on technology rather than mature operational expertise capable of investigating and responding to complex threats.

At the same time, security operations teams are overwhelmed by data. Modern Security Operations Centers process thousands of alerts every day, forcing analysts to spend significant time investigating false positives and repetitive incidents instead of focusing on strategic threat analysis.

ClearSkies, the AI native Threat Detection, Investigation, and Response (TDIR) platform developed by Odyssey Cybersecurity, supports a transition toward a Responsible Autonomous SOC model. Rather than replacing human expertise, the approach delegates machine scale tasks such as alert triage, investigation, and automated response to artificial intelligence, allowing security professionals to focus on governance, threat hunting, and high level decision making.

The goal is not “more tools,” but a more resilient operating model that scales without linear increases in headcount. “In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which is undergoing rapid, mandate-driven cybersecurity modernization, technology alone cannot substitute deep operational expertise. ClearSkies’ Centric AI and Autonomous SOC platform is designed to close this gap, augmenting human capability with intelligent automation to detect, investigate, and respond to AI threats in real time. Our goal is not just to reduce attacker dwell-time, but to empower organizations with the operational maturity needed to proactively hunt and contain sophisticated adversaries in an increasingly AI-driven threat landscape.” said Eleftherios Antoniades, Founder and CTO of ClearSkies.

By embedding explainable, private AI directly into security operations workflows, ClearSkies™ enables organizations to operate a highly capable Security Operations Center with fewer specialized resources. Its Generative AI capabilities automatically transform raw security data into fully contextualized alert summaries and investigations, generating detailed analyses that include relevant observations, threat narratives and recommended actions. By converting complex alert data into clear, structured insights and decision guidance, ClearSkies significantly reduces the time analysts spend interpreting alerts and accelerates investigation workflows, allowing security teams to respond to threats faster while reducing the burden on scarce cybersecurity talent.

Complementing this capability, ClearSkies uses Agentic AI to automate core SOC operations, including alert triage, intelligent alert assignment based on risk score and analyst expertise, and the validation of investigative hypotheses through cross-source signal correlation. This automation increases operational efficiency while ensuring analysts focus only on the most critical and complex incidents. Human analysts remain firmly in control of decision-making, while AI enhances precision, speed, and consistency across investigations. This enables organizations in the Kingdom to move from reactive security operations toward faster, policy-governed response - while addressing the growing gap between cyber threats and available security talent.

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About ClearSkies

ClearSkies is an AI-native Threat Detection, Investigation & Response (TDIR) platform built to help organizations modernize security operations and evolve toward a responsible Autonomous SOC model - with humans in control and AI accelerating speed, scale and decision-making. ClearSkies supports flexible deployment models, data sovereignty, and analyst-aware automation. It enables organizations to maintain operational continuity and build cyber resilience without unnecessary complexity or cost. Born from the front lines of Security Operations, ClearSkies™ was created after decades of Odyssey Cybersecurity delivering managed SOC services worldwide. When existing platforms could no longer meet operational demands, ClearSkies™ was created - grounded in real-world experience and continuous innovation.

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Al Junaidi Real Estate has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai-based DXR Real Estate to oversee the marketing of the “Ti Villa” project, a residential development located in the Al Raqiba area of Sharjah. The project offers freehold ownership for all Arab nationalities and presents promising residential and investment opportunities in a strategic location close to Dubai.

The collaboration reflects the two companies’ commitment to strengthening professional partnerships within the real estate sector and leveraging specialized marketing expertise to present distinguished residential developments to the UAE and wider Gulf markets. Through this partnership, both parties aim to enhance the project’s market presence and reach a broader segment of investors and homebuyers.

The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from both organizations. The agreement was signed by Mr. Abdulrahman Reda Al-Hajjar, General Manager of DXR Real Estate, and Mr. Hussein Ismail Al-Junaidi, Chairman of Al Junaidi Real Estate. The ceremony was also attended by Mr. Salem Ali Al Shamsi, Chairman of Salem Ali Al Shamsi Real Estate, along with several executives and staff members from both companies, in an atmosphere reflecting the spirit of collaboration among institutions operating in the real estate sector and their commitment to developing high-quality projects that meet market expectations.

This partnership reflects Al Junaidi Real Estate’s strategy of collaborating with partners who possess strong expertise in real estate marketing. DXR Real Estate brings extensive professional experience in managing marketing campaigns for real estate developments and providing specialized marketing consultancy, as well as the ability to connect with a wide range of investors and clients across the market.

Through this cooperation, the two companies aim to position the Ti Villa project as a distinctive residential community combining a strategic location, contemporary architectural design, and strong investment value. The project’s freehold ownership for all Arab nationalities further enhances its appeal to investors from across the Arab world.

Mr. Abdulrahman Reda Al-Hajjar, General Manager of DXR Real Estate, said that the partnership with Al Junaidi Real Estate represents an important step toward presenting a fully integrated residential project to the market. He noted that Ti Villa possesses several features that make it an attractive option for both family living and investment.

He added that DXR Real Estate will market the project through modern marketing strategies built on a precise understanding of market needs, leveraging the company’s experience in the real estate sector and its network of relationships with investors and clients.

Al-Hajjar also emphasized that the project’s prime location, contemporary architectural design, and compelling investment advantages — including freehold ownership for all Arab nationalities — represent key strengths supporting its success in the real estate market. He confirmed that the company will highlight these features through a comprehensive marketing strategy targeting a broad range of investors and buyers across the UAE and the wider region.

For his part, Mr. Hussein Ismail Al-Junaidi, Chairman of Al Junaidi Real Estate, stated that the collaboration with DXR Real Estate aligns with the company’s strategy of developing distinguished real estate projects and introducing them to the market through partners with strong marketing expertise.

He explained that Ti Villa is one of the company’s key developments in the Emirate of Sharjah, designed to offer an integrated residential experience that combines privacy, comfort, and long-term investment value.

Al-Junaidi added that through this project the company aims to develop a residential community that meets the needs of families and keeps pace with the growth of the UAE’s real estate sector. The project provides several residential and investment advantages, including freehold ownership for all Arab nationalities, which enhances its appeal to a wide range of investors across the region.

Ti Villa is one of the residential developments by Al Junaidi Real Estate in the Emirate of Sharjah. The project is located in Al Raqiba, directly bordering Dubai, giving it a strategic location that combines the tranquility of residential communities in Sharjah with proximity to the key business and lifestyle hubs of Dubai. This allows residents to benefit from convenient access to a wide range of services and facilities in both emirates.

The development also offers easy connectivity to major road networks in the UAE, with direct access to Emirates Road (E611), which links several emirates and facilitates convenient travel across Dubai and Sharjah. The project is located near a number of key destinations, including Masaar development, Victoria International School, and Nesma Central Park — all approximately five minutes away.

Sharjah International Airport, Al Khawaneej area in Dubai, and Siouh Mall can be reached within about ten minutes, while Dubai International Airport is accessible in approximately twenty minutes.

The project features a low-density residential community comprising 62 fully independent villas with ground and first floors, offering residents a high level of privacy. The villas are designed according to a contemporary architectural concept that combines modern design lines with practical interior layouts suited to family living and comfortable residential spaces.

The villas range from three to five bedrooms with varying layouts and sizes. Built-up areas start from approximately 2,787 square feet and exceed 3,600 square feet in some units. Each villa includes spacious living areas, dining spaces, modern kitchens, maid’s rooms, and multiple bathrooms, ensuring a high standard of comfort and privacy for families.

One of the project’s key investment advantages is the freehold ownership available to all Arab nationalities, in addition to a full exemption from service fees. This benefit provides additional long-term investment value for owners by reducing operational costs.

The project also offers a flexible 30/70 payment plan, including 10 percent upon booking and 20 percent in construction-linked installments during the development phase, with the remaining balance payable upon handover, which is expected in the first quarter of 2028.

These advantages reflect Al Junaidi Real Estate’s vision of developing residential communities that combine strategic locations, modern design, and strong investment value, meeting the expectations of both families and investors in the real estate market.

Manal Saleh

 Ramadan changes everything. Your alarm goes off earlier, your evenings run later, and suddenly your calendar is full of iftars, catch-ups and “just popping out for a bit” plans that somehow end at midnight.

As Ramadan enters its final stretch and Eid celebrations approach, SHEGLAM keeps it real with a curated edit of its bestselling essentials, brought together in one ready-to-gift SHEGLAM Ramadan Gift Box. Thoughtfully selected for suhoor-to-iftar routines and festive Eid evenings alike, the edit delivers quick wins and fresh-looking skin when your schedule says otherwise.

Let’s take a look at the gifting round-ups inside the box:

The SHEGLAM Color Bloom Liquid Blush steps in when skin looks flat and tired after busy Eid mornings and full days of family visits and celebrations. With nourishing ingredients and a lightweight gel-cream formula, it delivers highly pigmented matte colour through an easy sponge-tip applicator. A soft flush to fake 8 hours of sleep or a deeper tone for subtle definition, it brings warmth and brightness back without feeling heavy.

The SHEGLAM Good Grip Hydrating Prime & Set Spray is your go-to when makeup needs to last from iftar through dessert, coffee and long conversations. Cooling and weightless, it helps skin feel comfortable when hydration dips during fasting. A quick mist refreshes before heading out, while its powerful grip keeps everything in place for hours.

The SHEGLAM Bold Moves Kohl Cream Eyeliner Pencil delivers instant impact in one swipe. Clean and minimal or softly smudged, it frames the eyes without overpowering the look. Enriched with a vitamin E derivative, it soothes the skin while kohl delivers rich, intense colour. Reliable, flattering and perfect for back-to-back evening plans.

The SHEGLAM Mirror Kiss High-Shine Lipstick gives glossy shine without the stickiness, keeping lips comfortable long after family gatherings. Infused with skin-friendly oils, its silky jelly texture glides on seamlessly, delivering buildable colour and a super-lustrous finish in the classic SHEGLAM shades you already know and love.

The SHEGLAM Brows on Demand 2-in-1 Brow Pencil elevates brows from every angle. One side features an ultra-slim waterproof matte cream tip for precise, hair-like strokes. The other offers a waterproof, sweat-proof and oil-resistant liquid formula that stays put through warm rooms and long nights. Defined, polished brows made easy.

The SHEGLAM Ramadan Gift Box is a love letter to the season. It celebrates generosity, gathering and the small moments of joy that make Ramadan so special, while also offering an effortless beauty edit for the festive days of Eid. Whether gifted to someone you love, shared as a thoughtful gesture, or kept as a well-deserved treat, it delivers long-wear comfort and effortless day-to-night looks.

Manal Saleh

January 2026 – Kia Corporation has been recognized across multiple vehicle segments at the 2026 What Car? Awards, earning four major accolades. The awards highlight Kia’s rising status in the automotive sector, particularly in innovation, design, and ease of use in electric mobility solutions, reflecting the brand’s continued momentum in electrification and product diversification.

Top awards and winning models

·        The Kia Sportage was named Family SUV of the Year for the fourth consecutive time for its balanced performance, Practical interior and continuous evolution.

·        The Kia PV5 Passenger received the MPV of the Year award, marking an important milestone for Kia’s entry into the PBV space. Judges recognized the PV5 Passenger for its exceptional interior space, intelligent functionality and electric versatility.

·        The Kia EV3 earned the accolade of Small Electric SUV of the Year, repeating its category win and underlining its strength in one of the fastest-growing global EV segments. Award-winning attributes include class-above space, everyday comfort and accessible electric mobility.

·        The Kia EV9 received Best Electric Seven-Seat SUV, praised for delivering true seven-seat usability without compromising range or charging performance. Judges highlighted its genuine seven-seat usability, strong real-world efficiency and fast-charging capability.

Kia’s strong performance at the 2026 What Car? Awards reflect the brand’s expanding capabilities across passenger vehicles, electric SUVs and PBVs, and Continued validation of Kia’s EV platforms and electrification strategy and Customer-focused innovation

With consistent recognition across multiple years and segments, Kia continues to strengthen its global reputation for delivering practical, forward-looking mobility solutions designed around everyday customer needs.

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Manal Saleh

(Riyadh, KSA – 16.03.2026) Smartphones today are more than devices they are daily companions, creative tools, and productivity hubs. With the HONOR Magic8 Pro launching in December 2025 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra arriving in February 2026, both brands continue to push the flagship category forward.

Despite packing powerful hardware, both devices maintain a refined in-hand feel, weighing 219g for the HONOR Magic8 Pro and 214g for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, reinforcing the balance between premium performance and everyday usability.

Today, what truly differentiates a flagship device is how it fits into everyday life. How it performs under bright desert sun or a low-lit night wedding, how long it lasts during back-to-back meetings, how quickly it recovers when the battery runs low, and how faithfully it captures the moments that matter.

Together, the two devices present distinct interpretations of what a top-tier smartphone should be.

Both are powerful. Both are refined. But they approach the flagship experience differently.

Display Presence

Both phones offer expansive, immersive screens.

• HONOR Magic8 Pro: 6.71-inch display, up to 6000 nits peak brightness
• Samsung S26 Ultra: 6.9-inch QHD+ display (3120 × 1440), 2600 nits brightness

The Samsung S26 Ultra features a slightly larger panel with high resolution, delivering the cinematic viewing experience Samsung’s Ultra series is known for.

The HONOR Magic8 Pro, however, stands out in brightness performance. With peak brightness reaching up to 6000 nits, the display is designed to remain clearly visible even under strong sunlight, a practical advantage in GCC markets where outdoor use is common. Whether navigating maps, reviewing photos, or recording video outside, higher brightness levels help maintain clarity and reduce glare.

Both displays deliver a premium viewing experience, but they prioritize different strengths: Samsung emphasizes screen size and resolution, while HONOR focuses on brightness and outdoor visibility.

Performance and Processing Power

Both devices are powered by:

• Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 platform

The chipset places them among the most capable smartphones currently available and delivers strong performance across everyday tasks from multitasking and gaming to AI-driven features, photography processing, and demanding applications. Built to handle high workloads efficiently, it ensures fast responsiveness and smooth system performance across different usage scenarios. Whether switching between apps, editing photos, or running graphics-intensive games, users can expect fluid performance and reliable speed throughout the day.

Camera Systems: A Camera Is Not Just Hardware

Flagship smartphones are often judged by their cameras, and both devices bring impressive systems to the table.

The Front Camera Advantage

·        HONOR Magic8 Pro: 50MP front camera

• Samsung S26 Ultra: 12MP front camera

For a generation that lives on video calls, social platforms, and content creation, the front camera matters more than ever.

The HONOR integrates a high-resolution 50MP front camera, designed to capture finer facial detail while maintaining balanced exposure and natural skin tones. The additional resolution offers flexibility when cropping images or recording content, while helping preserve clarity across different lighting conditions.

Samsung’s 12MP front camera remains reliable and consistent, delivering natural-looking results and dependable HDR performance for everyday use.

In practical terms, both cameras perform well across common scenarios. The difference lies in resolution and flexibility with the HONOR Magic8 Pro offering greater detail capture and framing freedom for users who spend as much time creating content as they do consume it.

The Rear Camera Advantage

For users capturing everything from sweeping skylines to distant architectural details, the rear camera system ultimately defines the flagship experience.

The HONOR Magic8 Pro centers its imaging system around a large 1/1.3-inch primary sensor, paired with a high-resolution 200MP telephoto and ultra-wide lens. Both the main and telephoto cameras feature CIPA 6.5-rated optical image stabilization, a standardized benchmark that indicates strong stabilization performance particularly useful when shooting handheld at higher zoom levels or in low-light environments. This helps maintain clarity, control motion blur, and preserve fine detail even when conditions are less than ideal.

Beyond stabilization, the HONOR Magic8 Pro’s larger sensor design focuses on light intake, tonal consistency, and depth accuracy. Highlights roll off smoothly, colors remain natural, and textures are preserved without aggressive sharpening.

The Samsung S26 Ultra, meanwhile, takes a different approach with its quad-camera configuration, built around a 200MP main sensor supported by multiple telephoto lenses. This setup provides strong focal versatility, allowing users to transition easily between wide perspectives and long-distance zoom.

In bright conditions, Samsung S26 Ultra images often appear bold and expressive, with vivid contrast and saturated color. HONOR Magic8 Pro’s interpretation tends to feel more measured maintaining balanced exposure and natural tones while preserving structural detail.

At higher zoom levels, both devices demonstrate impressive reach. The distinction emerges in rendering: Samsung S26 Ultra emphasizes framing flexibility and visual punch, while HONOR Magic8 Pro combines its high-resolution telephoto lens with CIPA 6.5 stabilization to maintain composure, clarity, and reduced noise as magnification increases.

The two systems reflect different approaches to photography. Samsung S26 Ultra emphasizes versatility and bold visual output, while HONOR Magic8 Pro focuses on sensor depth, strong stabilization, and balanced image processing to preserve detail across different shooting conditions.

Battery & Charging: Endurance as a Daily Differentiator

Battery life is often the most practical measure of how reliable a smartphone is throughout the day. Here, the difference between the two devices becomes clear.

The HONOR Magic8 Pro’s larger battery provides a greater energy reserve, supporting extended use across demanding scenarios such as long video sessions and gaming to full days of work, navigation, and content creation. For heavy users, this added capacity can translate into fewer charging interruptions and greater confidence throughout the day.

The Samsung S26 Ultra’s 5000mAh battery remains consistent with many flagship devices and is designed to comfortably support typical daily usage.

Charging speeds further separate the experience.

Samsung delivers dependable charging performance suited for everyday use. The HONOR Magic8 Pro, however, pairs its higher capacity battery with significantly faster wired and wireless charging technology, allowing the device to regain meaningful power in a shorter time.

Samsung S26 Ultra focuses on steady charging reliability, while HONOR Magic8 Pro focuses on reducing downtime and keeping users powered throughout the day.

Connectivity and Future-Readiness

The Samsung S26 Ultra supports the latest connectivity standards, including 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4, enabling fast data speeds, seamless device pairing, and reliable network performance for everyday use.

The HONOR Magic8 Pro matches these next-generation capabilities while positioning connectivity within a broader ecosystem experience. Designed as part of HONOR’s evolving AI device ecosystem, the HONOR Magic8 Pro supports high-speed 5G connectivity, advanced wireless standards, and intelligent cross-device collaboration that allows smartphones, tablets, wearables, and laptops to work together more seamlessly.

Here, both devices demonstrate forward-facing readiness from high bandwidth streaming and cloud gaming to increasingly integrated digital lifestyles. Where the difference emerges is in ecosystem philosophy with HONOR extending those capabilities into a more integrated, multi-device experience designed to move fluidly across work, entertainment, and everyday life.

Durability and Protection

Durability is another area where flagship smartphones are expected to perform reliably, particularly for users who rely on their devices throughout demanding daily environments.

Both devices offer IP68-rated protection, meaning they are resistant to dust and capable of withstanding submersion in water under controlled conditions, a standard expected in premium smartphones today.

The HONOR Magic8 Pro, however, goes a step further by supporting IP69 and IP69K ratings, indicating additional resistance to high-pressure and high-temperature water exposure. While most users may not encounter these conditions daily, the added protection offer an extra layer of durability confidence.

Pricing Perspective

·        HONOR Magic8 Pro: SAR 4,199 (12GB + 512GB)

• Samsung S26 Ultra: SAR 6,299 (12GB + 512GB)

Pricing inevitably shapes the flagship conversation. While both devices sit firmly within the premium category, their positioning reflects two different approaches to value.

The Samsung S26 Ultra enters the market at a higher price tier, reinforcing its long-established Ultra branding and premium heritage. The HONOR Magic8 Pro, meanwhile, delivers a comparable flagship experience at a noticeably more accessible price point, combining high-end hardware, advanced camera capabilities, and next-generation connectivity.

For some users, brand familiarity and legacy will naturally justify the higher investment. For others, the conversation increasingly shifts toward overall value where performance, features, and long-term usability are weighed against price.

Viewed through that lens, the HONOR Magic8 Pro presents a compelling proposition: flagship innovation and premium capability delivered with a stronger specification-to-value balance.

Final Reflection

Both the HONOR Magic8 Pro and Samsung S26 Ultra represent mature interpretations of what a flagship smartphone should be.

The Samsung S26 Ultra builds on a legacy of expansive displays, versatile zoom hardware, and bold visual output.

The HONOR Magic8 Pro approaches the category differently emphasizing low-light leadership, extended battery life, rapid charging, front-camera resolution, and consistent tonal balance in imaging.

The choice becomes less about which phone is “better,” and more about which philosophy aligns with the user behind the screen.

About HONOR

HONOR is a global leading AI device ecosystem company. It is committed to revolutionizing human-to-device interactions to bridge the AI ecosystem with all consumers in the agentic AI era and beyond. The company endeavors to open industrial boundaries through open, seamless collaboration to co-create a value-sharing ecosystem with industry partners. With an innovative product portfolio spanning AI phones, PCs, tablets, wearables and more, HONOR aims to empower every human, enabling everyone to embrace the new intelligent world.

Manal Saleh

National General Automotive Company (NAT), a member of Abdul Latif Al Issa Holding Group, hosted its annual Ramadan Iftar for its employees at an elegant hotel in Riyadh, in the presence of the company's CEO, Engineer Khaled Issa, and a numerous of managers, and the event was  filled with the spirit of the holy month and the warmth of human relations within the work environment.

Engineer Khaled Issa greeted all attendees, congratulated them on the advent of the holy month, saying: "I am pleased to welcome all NAT Group employees and congratulate you on the occasion of the blessed month of Ramadan. I am delighted to meet all the team members tonight in a wonderful family atmosphere, and I am proud to be part of this family.“ He added: ”I am pleased to announce my joining this distinguished company, and I look forward to working with all of you to achieve our common goals and ambitions. Our strategic vision outlines a number of goals that will inspire all of us to pursue them whether in improving services quality, creating new work processes, or driving operational and digital excellence. He concluded: “I would like to congratulate the employees honored tonight for their distinguished careers, which have played a pivotal role in the great success we are experiencing today. I hope our group continues to be prosperous and successful".

Over the Iftar moments, the CEO and the employees had an open discussion about the company's achievements over the years and the most significant future goals. Outstanding employees and those who have spent more than 20 years with the company were also honored, in a clear indication that appreciation is an integral part of the company's culture and that every achievement is the result of hard work, diligence, and ongoing inventiveness.

It is worth noting that Engineer Khaled Issa was recently appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the National General Motors Company (NAT), in a positive step that reflects the company's aspiration and commitment to excellence in the automotive sector. Engineer Issa has had a distinguished career spanning more than three decades. He graduated from the University of Missouri in Rolla with a degree in mechanical engineering, and in 1991, he obtained a patent from Caterpillar, demonstrating his inventive spirit and technical proficiency. His vast leadership experience includes key positions as CEO and board advisor at Kia Al Jabr, where he played a decisive role in formulating and implementing transformative strategies that contributed significantly to the company's growth. Most recently, he held the post of CEO at Ground Zero Consulting in Dubai, where he cemented his position as a visionary leader in business management and consulting, spearheading successful initiatives and cultivating an excellence-oriented culture.

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Under its Ramadan theme ‘Where Hearts Gather’ the mall brought together local organisations, families, and causes across a programme spanning a historic spiritual milestone, heritage celebrations, and charitable giving.

This Ramadan, Dhahran Mall built its seasonal programme around a conviction that has shaped the mall for nearly two decades: that its role extends into the social, cultural, and spiritual fabric of the Eastern Province community it serves. Under its theme ‘Where Hearts Gather / هنا تجتمع القلوب,’ every activation this season was grounded in that relationship.

One of the season’s initiative came through a partnership with the Qur’an Eastern Region organization (جمعية تحفيظ الشرقية). In what is believed to be the first time a mall in the Kingdom has hosted an Athan broadcast featuring the voices of the organization’s own students, Dhahran Mall offered its shared public space as a platform for young reciters drawn directly from the local community. The initiative reflected a strategic choice: to place spiritual authenticity at the centre of the mall experience during the holiest month of the year, and to elevate community institutions within a space that thousands of families cross every day. For visitors, the experience created a moment of collective stillness and shared reverence.

“For nearly two decades, the community of the Eastern Province has been at the heart of everything we do at Dhahran Mall. This Ramadan, we asked ourselves how we could go further than providing a space for celebration and instead participate in the values of the month itself. Partnering with the Qur’an Memorization Association, honouring Girgian and our national heritage – each of these reflected the same commitment to the people who have made this mall their own. We are grateful to every organisation, family, and visitor who gave this season its meaning,” said Majed Algothmi, Acting CEO of RED.

Cultural connection shaped the rest of the programme with the same deliberate care. Over two days, the mall honoured the beloved Gulf tradition of Girgian with live band performances and candy distribution for children, before partnering with the Mustang Club on the second day for a Girgian-themed vehicle showcase at Gate 5. The collaboration brought local car culture and regional heritage together in a way that was both distinctive and organic, drawing families and enthusiasts across two generations. A dedicated Saudi Founding Day activation offered visitors, particularly younger generations, an informative and engaging exploration of the Kingdom’s founding history, reflecting the mall’s role in strengthening cultural and national identity within its community.

The program also included a charitable initiative developed with Benaa Association for Orphans, through which the mall team prepared and donated 100 Ramadan food baskets for families across the Eastern Province. The effort reflected the spirit of generosity that defines the holy month, extending the season’s impact beyond the mall and into the wider community.

On-ground visitor surveys ran continuously, keeping community feedback as an active input into the experience. Across digital platforms, the season generated genuine audience engagement through a local runner named AbdulAziz Fahd who goes by za4i on Instagram, completed a 16 km route inside the mall as part of his personal Ramadan challenge, alongside influencer activations during the Girgian celebrations.

As Ramadan 1446H draws to a close, the programme stands as a reflection of what Dhahran Mall has consistently chosen to be across nearly two decades: a destination that measures the success of a season by the depth of its community connections, and the lasting quality of the moments it helped create.

ABOUT DHAHRAN MALL

Dhahran Mall has served the families of the Eastern Province for nearly twenty years, establishing itself as the region’s most trusted community destination. With a diverse mix of retail, dining, and entertainment, the mall is currently undergoing “Tajdeed”, a comprehensive refresh programme that strengthens its offer for the next generation of visitors.

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SICO Capital, a leading provider of asset management, brokerage, and investment banking services in Riyadh and licensed by the Saudi Capital Market Authority (License No. 08096-37), announced today the appointment of Ziad Malak as Head of Investment Banking.

Mr. Malak brings over 15 years of extensive experience in corporate finance and deal advisory, leading cross-functional teams and advising on complex transactions. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

In his new role, Mr. Malak will lead SICO Capital’s Investment Banking unit, overseeing the delivery of a comprehensive range of financial advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions, debt, initial public offerings (IPOs), balance sheet restructurings, cross-listings, private placements, and business valuation services.

Commenting on the appointment, Wissam Haddad, Chief Executive Officer of SICO Capital, said: “Ziad’s experience further strengthens our Investment Banking offering and aligns with our focused growth in Saudi Arabia. As we continue to support corporates and investors across the Kingdom, we remain focused on delivering disciplined, high-quality investment banking services aligned with our clients’ strategic objectives.”

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Malak said: “I look forward to working with the team at SICO Capital to enhance our investment banking capabilities and provide clients with tailored strategic solutions to navigate the region’s evolving financial landscape.”

Manal Saleh

From the bustling cafes of Riyadh to the morning commute on the metro, the "unspoken" struggle of the smartphone era has always been the wandering eye of a neighbor. While mobile security has long focused on hackers in distant basements, the most common threat is often the person sitting right next to you.

The arrival of the Galaxy S26 marks a turning point with its Privacy Display technology. Unlike the dim, blurry plastic screen protectors of the past, this innovation is baked into the pixel-level design of the hardware itself. For the MENA user, this means crystal-clear clarity when looking at the phone head-on, while appearing as a complete blackout to anyone viewing from an angle. It’s a seamless blend of premium display quality and total invisibility, ensuring that personal chats and bank balances stay exactly that personal.

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In a region that leads the world in digital transformation, the mobile phone has become the primary office for executives and entrepreneurs. However, as work goes mobile, "visual hacking" has become a growing concern for high-stakes professionals.

The Galaxy S26 is setting a new industry benchmark by moving security from software into the very fabric of the screen. Its Customizable Privacy Activation allows users to set specific triggers such as opening a banking app or a corporate email client which automatically engages the Privacy Display. This flexibility ensures that while you’re presenting a video to a colleague, the screen remains vibrant, but the moment you sign into a sensitive portal, the "shutter" comes down for everyone but you. It is a sophisticated, hardware-led solution for a region that refuses to compromise on security.