Strait of Hormuz closure is testing Gulf infrastructure, focus shifts to resilience
- The Strait of Hormuz closure is testing Gulf infrastructure, putting resilience at the center of the region's next wave of investment, the article says.
Fast Company Middle East · 2026-08-20
UNESCO to lead global efforts in Riyadh in September to shape responsible AI policies
- UNESCO will spearhead intensive efforts in Riyadh in September to advance implementation of its Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, strengthen AI governance, and promote responsible use.
- UNESCO selected Saudi Arabia to host the fourth edition of the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (GFEAI 2026) from September 14 to 17; Saudi Arabia will be the first Arab country to host the event.
- The forum will bring together technology and AI ministers from UNESCO member states, policymakers, leaders of major global companies, and representatives of international organizations.
- GFEAI 2026 will be held in partnership with the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) and the International Center for AI Research and Ethics (ICAIRE), under the auspices of UNESCO and in coordination with the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science; over four days it will address AI ethics and governance, capacity building, responsible innovation, and international policies through high-level sessions and specialized workshops.
ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English · 2026-08-20
Supreme Judiciary Council approves rules to enhance governance in judicial administration
- The Supreme Judiciary Council meeting discussed several topics related to the development of the judicial process and its efficiency, the report says.
Saudi Gazette · 2026-08-20
Electronic fraud targets private school fees as new school year begins
- With the new school year starting, risks of electronic fraud may target parents, students and staff, the article notes.
جريدة الوطن السعودية · 2026-08-20
GCC youth excel in digital skills as education investment rises
- Young people in Gulf Cooperation Council countries have achieved advanced levels in several technology and communication skills, the report says.
- Education spending has risen in the region, supporting digital skill gains, the article notes.
Kuwait Times · 2026-08-20
GCC youth are five times more likely to have programming skills than global peers
- GCC youth outperform global averages in programming, privacy and information verification skills, the article says.
- The piece links this performance to rising education spending in the Gulf, according to the snippet.
Arabian Business · 2026-08-20
Government launches Tk 400 crore fund to boost startup investment
- The government launched a fund with an initial size of Tk 400 crore to boost investment in the country's startup ecosystem, the report says.
The Daily Star · 2026-08-20
AARP grants boost age‑friendly projects across Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania cities and civic groups are using grant funding to implement ideas to improve communities, the article reports.
Big News Network.com · 2026-08-20