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Riyadh : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Wednesday, November 27, inaugurated the Riyadh Metro project. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) described the project as the backbone of the public transport network in Riyadh. During the opening ceremony, the King watched a documentary film, explaining the key features of a major public transport project during his prosperous era. The new metro system aims to cater to the increasing population’s needs, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance air quality. The project comprises a 176 kilometre network of six automated metro lines, 85 stations, and 183 trains, all designed and technically advanced. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques views an introductory video about the Riyadh Metro — one of the Kingdom’s major projects during his prosperous reign — distinguished by its standout design and technological features, with a network that spans 176 kilometers across 6 lines... pic.twitter.com/qyN6AMvvaY The metro will be operational daily from 6 am to midnight from December 1. The lines will open in stages over two months, starting with blue, yellow, purple on December 1, red and green on December15, and orange on January 5, 2025. Speaking on the occasion, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman thanks the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for his support and patronage of the Riyadh Public Transport Project, including metro and bus systems, from concept to execution. “The Riyadh Public Transport Project, which spans metro and bus networks, is the culmination of concerted efforts made by King Salman and the outcome of his visionary leadership while serving as the Chairman of the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh, the predecessor of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City,” he added.The Shura Council held its weekly session on Monday under the chairmanship of its Speaker HE Hassan bin Abdullah al-Ghanem. At the outset of the session, HE the Speaker conveyed, on behalf of himself and Their Excellencies members of the Council, the congratulations and greetings to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani on the occasion of the National Day on December 18. He also extended his congratulations to the Qatari people and all residents of Qatar, emphasising that this national occasion embodies the highest meanings of loyalty and cohesion between the wise leadership and the faithful Qatari people, and reflects the pride in the blessed journey of the country towards more progress and prosperity. In another note, the Shura Council expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the horrific massacre committed by Israeli occupation forces in the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza, which resulted in the death of dozens of Palestinians and injuries to many others. The Council called for urgent international action to protect the Palestinian people and immediately stop the Israeli aggression, highlighting the importance of national parliaments and regional and international parliamentary unions in intensifying political and humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of Gaza’s residents and prevent the deterioration of the security situation in the region. The Council then listened to a presentation by HE the Minister of Municipality Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah al-Attiyah on the ministry’s efforts and sectoral strategy for 2024-2030. In this context, HE the Speaker and the Council members praised the ministry’s efforts to enhance the quality of its services, achieve sustainable development goals, and implement programmes aimed at improving infrastructure. They commended the ministry’s services in food security, infrastructure development, and its role in regulating health inspections and ensuring food safety. They emphasised the importance of the Ministry of Municipality’s role in achieving sustainable development goals, in line with the directives of the wise leadership, praising the ministry’s efforts to develop infrastructure and enhance food security, contributing to building a comprehensive society equipped for growth and prosperity. HE the Speaker also praised the launch of the National Food Security Strategy 2030, which represents a significant step towards enhancing food security sustainability and meeting the community’s needs in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. He stressed the importance of the ministry keeping pace with current challenges amid technological developments and global openness, indicating that the joint efforts between government bodies and the community are fundamental to achieving national goals and supporting the comprehensive development process, which enhances Qatar’s position as a leading model in sustainable development. In his presentation, HE the Minister of Municipality outlined the key pillars of the ministry’s strategic plan (2024-2030), highlighting the ministry’s efforts to support the agricultural sector, enhance food security, develop infrastructure, prepare residential lands for citizens, and oversee food safety. He detailed initiatives aimed at supporting local farm owners through technical and economic assistance to boost agricultural production and increase self-sufficiency in strategic goods. The presentation also covered sustainable management of agricultural resources and enhancing the sector’s ability to adapt to climatic challenges, contributing to sustainable development goals. HE the Minister pointed out the significant progress made in recent years and the plans to increase self-sufficiency in certain agricultural and livestock products. HE the Minister of Municipality pointed to the infrastructure development plan across the country, focusing on improving urban planning and implementing modern, flexible infrastructure projects using AI and simulation technologies. He highlighted the importance of implementing the concept of “humanising cities” to improve urban environmental quality by enhancing green spaces and public amenities, improving residents’ well-being and achieving sustainable development. Regarding the preparation of residential lands for citizens, he affirmed the ministry’s commitment to streamlining land allocation procedures and improving related services. Related Story QRDI Council hosts training of Mumaken programme
How an AI Granny Beats Phone Scammers?CIBC’s Dodig Favors Small Wealth Acquisitions Over Larger DealsBy Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio temporarily closed its airspace on Friday after drone activity was detected in the area, a base spokesperson said on Sunday. Bob Purtiman, public affairs director for 88th Air Base Wing, told media outlets that the airspace was blocked after small unmanned aerial systems were spotted flying over the air base late Friday and early Saturday. Purtiman said installation leadership determined that none of the incursions impacted base residents, facilities, or assets. He told defense industry news outlet The War Zone that the drones ranged in size and configuration, without elaborating further. It was not immediately clear where the drones came from. The air base issued a Notice to Air Missions to announce the airspace closure after the drones were detected. The airspace has since been reopened. Purtiman said that the 88th Air Base Wing, the host unit for Wright Patterson Air Force Base, was working with local authorities in Ohio to ensure the safety of base personnel, facilities and assets. “The Air Force is taking all appropriate measures to safeguard our installations and residents,” he said. Located northeast of Dayton, Ohio, the Wright Patterson Air Force Base is home to Air Force Material Command, which conducts research, testing and evaluation, and provides acquisition management services and logistics support “necessary to keep Air Force weapon systems ready for war,” according to its website. The base also hosts the Air Force research laboratory and the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, which serves as the primary source of the U.S. Defense Department for “foreign air and space threats.” The incident occurred amid reports of unidentified drone-like objects flying over parts of New Jersey, New York and California. Alejandro Mayorkas, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, said the federal government will take action to address concerns but signaled that officials don’t have the authority to shoot them down. “I want to assure the American public that we in the federal government have deployed additional resources, personnel, technology to assist the New Jersey State Police in addressing the drone sightings,” he told ABC News’ “This Week” anchor George Stephanopoulos on Sunday. Mayorkas said the sightings are “in fact” of drones, but some are “manned aircraft that are commonly mistaken for drones,” echoing previous statements made by the FBI and the White House. He did not provide further details. He stated that the U.S. government is limited in its authority to take down a drone, noting that more than 8,000 drones are flown across the country each day. Jack Phillips contributed to this report.
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NonePresident-elect Donald Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son to announce plans by the Japanese company to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years. Trump announced the planned investments, which are expected to focus on artificial intelligence, at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Monday, with Son at his side, along with Howard Lutnick, head of investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and Trump’s pick for commerce secretary. “He’s doing this because he feels very optimistic about our country,” Trump said. The president-elect said that since his election, people have expressed interest in “coming in with tremendous amounts of money." The investments by SoftBank, Trump said, are “a monumental demonstration of confidence in America’s future.” Son said he wanted to “celebrate the great victory of President Trump” and that he will “bring the world into peace again.” “I am truly excited to make this happen,” he said. After the president-elect noted the $100 billion was double an investment pledge Son made in 2016 on the eve of Trump's first administration, the technology mogul said he was doubling down. Trump, appearing to joke, asked him at the microphone if he would double the investment again: “Would you make it $200 billion?” Trump has in the past announced deals with companies overseas with much fanfare, though some companies in the end failed to deliver on those promised investments. Foxconn Technology Group, a Taiwanese company best known for producing Apple iPhones, won Trump's praise after announcing plans in 2017 to build a $10 billion complex that would employ 13,000 people in a small town just south of Milwaukee. But Foxconn's investment has been scaled back to a fraction of that after the COVID-19 pandemic. Monday's announcement, however, is a win for Trump, who has used the weeks since the election to promote his policies, negotiate with foreign leaders and try to strike deals. He had already threatened steep tariffs for Mexico and Canada, which prompted a visit from Canada’s prime minister aIn a post on his Truth Social site last week, Trump said anyone making a $1 billion investment in the United States “will receive fully expedited approvals and permits, including, but in no way limited to, all Environmental approvals.”nd a call with Mexico's president. SoftBank was founded in 1981 by Son, a brash entrepreneur who studied at the University of California, Berkeley. SoftBank makes investments in a variety of companies that it groups together through its capital venture fund. The company's investment portfolio includes search engine Yahoo, Chinese retailer Alibaba, and artificial intelligence company Nvidia. Earlier this year, it joined a partnership with Saudi Arabia to build a robot factory in Riyadh. After Trump won the White House the first time in 2016, he met with Son before taking office. Son then announced plans to create 50,000 jobs and invest $50 billion in U.S. startups, which Trump celebrated on social media, saying it never would have happened if he hadn’t won the election. Not all investments have panned out. The most notorious was SoftBank's massive stake in the office-sharing company WeWork which sought bankruptcy protection last year. It also invested in the failed robot pizza-making company Zume. Monday's announcement comes days after Trump vowed to expedite federal permits for energy projects and other construction worth more than $1 billion. Associated Press writers Jill Colvin in New York, along with Paul Wiseman and Zeke Miller in Washington, contributed to this story.