RIYADH: Saudi telecom giant stc Group has obtained official approval for the soft launch of its new banking sector subsidiary, aiming to provide Shariah-compliant fintech solutions.  The Saudi Central Bank has given the green light for the beta launch of stc Bank, with a full rollout to all customers anticipated later this year, revealed the company’s CEO, … Read more

Australians could be spared $5.3bn in rent increases over the next 12 months if a rent freeze was implemented, new parliamentary library analysis for the Greens shows. Rental inflation was nearly 8 per cent over the last year to March, and the Reserve Bank has predicted that will increase to 10 per cent over the … Read more

Jake Paul has sensationally claimed that either he or Mike Tyson “has to DIE” in their upcoming showdown. The YouTuber-turned-boxer will welcome the former undisputed heavyweight champion back to the ring in a controversial Texas tussle on July 21, The Sun reports. Boxing: Lomachenko v Kambosos IBF Lightweight World Title Fight | MON 12 MAY … Read more

A growing number of Australian employers will preference skills and AI aptitude over more traditional markers of value such as experience and job titles, a leading tech giant says, as the AI revolution sweeps through the workplace. Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index, which tracks changes in work practices for knowledge workers around the globe, suggests … Read more

JEDDAH: Visitors are flocking to the 19th Taif Rose Festival at Al-Raddaf Park where the flowers are in full bloom, highlighting the region’s rich floral heritage. The festival, themed “Qetaf” meaning “picking time,” coincides with the harvest season and will run until May 12. The organizers include the Taif Rose Cooperative Society and Taif Municipality. … Read more

KIXEYE is thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking update to War Commander: Rogue Assault this May 2024, set to transform the gaming experience for new and veteran players alike. This significant overhaul focuses on enhancing accessibility and enjoyment by revamping the game’s progression system and first-time user experience. Streamlined Progression and Economic Model Enhancements At the … Read more

Aussie Lucas Herbert is among seven LIV players to earn special invites to next week’s PGA Championship, the second major of the year, in what could be a thawing of ongoing tensions in the fractured golfing landscape. Herbert, who joined the all-Australian Ripper GC this season and has tasted team success at the past two … Read more

US, Philippine and Australian forces sink a ship during war drills in the disputed South China Sea LAOAG, Philippines: Military force from the United States, Australian and the Philippines launched a barrage of high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes to sink a ship Wednesday as part of largescale war drills in waters facing the disputed … Read more

Melbourne premiership coach Simon Goodwin has thrown his support behind the idea of rings being handed out to squad members “not recognised” as they should be despite a pushback from the AFL. The AFL has had the idea of rings pitched by commercial companies multiple times over the years, and now Collingwood chief executive Craig … Read more

RIYADH: The Al-Marwiyah Al-Arabiyah Conference, called “Desert Culture,” concluded on Monday in Riyadh. The two-day event brought together a diverse group of scholars, officials, and experts to explore and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Arabian Peninsula. Prince Turki Al-Faisal, the chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, said that … Read more