At the Misk Global Forum in Riyadh, Steve Wozniak, Apple's co-founder, inspired Saudi youth to lead the charge in AI innovation with a focus on ethics and transparency, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. He emphasized the need for project-based learning and interdisciplinary teamwork, highlighting happiness over material gains for meaningful progress.

Meanwhile, King Abdullah of Jordan addressed the newly elected parliament, reaffirming Jordan's commitment to peace and modernization. He underlined efforts against Israeli aggression in Gaza and the West Bank, while promoting parliamentary cooperation and empowering women and youth for economic and political growth.

In line with fostering innovation, Misk City and Samsung have joined forces to pioneer smart city developments in Saudi Arabia. This partnership aims to empower the youth through training programs and showcase AI-driven technologies in a new showroom within Misk City.

Over in Sudan, the plight continues as families like Mohammed Awad's escape from Tuti Island amid conflict and disease. The ongoing strife in Sudan has resulted in over 61,000 casualties, compounded by dengue fever outbreaks and stymied aid efforts due to financial constraints.

Adding to regional tensions, an Israeli drone strike in central Beirut claimed four lives and injured 18, marking the third attack in two days on the city’s densely populated districts. This incident has left the community grappling with destruction as they conduct rescue efforts.

Reacting to escalating violence in the West Bank, the U.S., alongside the UK and Canada, has imposed sanctions on the Israeli settler group Amana for its role in the conflict. These sanctions highlight growing international concerns over illegal settlements and the increased settler attacks on Palestinians.