Author: Editorial Team

China’s Ministry and Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) recently made a major move around the development of the next-generation of mobile networks by approving trials in the 6GHz band for 6G technology. IMT-2030 (6G), which is the government’s main coordinator for 6G development, authorised field trials for 6GHz spectrum in certain regions across China. MIIT explained the move is aimed at advancing technical research, testing and validation based on “key scenarios and performance indicators”, defined by the ITU for 6G. The move will further accelerate China’s push around 6G R&D, standardisation, industrialisation and to promote the sector, MIIT added. China…

MAKKAH — A smart robot with religious services and multilingual translations has been employed by the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque to enrich the experience of pilgrims to the Two Holy Mosques. The smart robot provides interactive religious and guidance content through an easy-to-use interface, including services that introduce locations and facilities within the Two Holy Mosques, answer a range of religious inquiries, and offer instant translation services, making it accessible to visitors from various nationalities and cultures. The use of these technologies extends the Presidency’s efforts to leverage artificial intelligence to develop…

SYDNEY — Authorities in Australia have issued a warning to patients of a retired Sydney dentist who practised for more than 25 years to get tested for blood-borne viruses due to “poor infection control practices” at the clinic. Blood-borne viruses spread when infected blood or other bodily fluids are passed from one person to another, including through contaminated needles or splashes and spatter of contaminated blood or saliva. The New South Wales state Health issued the extraordinary public health alert on Wednesday, advising all patients at Dr. William Tam’s clinic in Strathfield, western Sydney, to see a doctor and ask…

The Haramain High-Speed Railway, one of the world’s 10 fastest electric rail networks operating at speeds of up to 300 km/h through advanced signaling and communication systems, has prepared a comprehensive operational plan in coordination with Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) to accommodate increased demand during the Hajj season.  From the 1st to the 20th of Dhu Al-Qidah, more than 5,300 train trips are being operated, providing over 2.21 million seats, an increase of more than 210,000 seats compared to the same period last year.  The railway is a key component of the Kingdom’s railway expansion strategy and links major cities…

AT&T Business recently made history by being the first major North American service provider to offer a quantum resilient SD-WAN service. The operator unveiled this the new capability in partnership with Cisco. The mobile operator is positioning the service as a direct response to the long-term security implications of quantum computing. The offering blends post-quantum cryptography into AT&T’s existing SD-WAN portfolio, drawing on the Cisco 8000 router to deliver what the operator describes as next-generation cryptographic defences for enterprise customers. Global availability for AT&T Business customers is slated for later this year. The move reflects growing urgency around so-called “harvest…

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday evening as he seeks to downplay differences with President Xi Jinping over the US-Israel war on Iran. Trump is bringing a host of top business and technology industry executives on his trip to China this week. Among those joining the president on his official trip to Beijing are Tim Cook of Apple, Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX, Larry Fink of BlackRock, as well as other executives from Meta, Visa, JP Morgan, Boeing, Cargill and more. In total, 17 US executives will join Trump on the…

WASHINGTON — US intelligence assessments indicate Iran retains significant missile capabilities despite repeated claims by the Trump administration that Tehran’s military had been “shattered,” according to The New York Times. The report said intelligence findings from early May show Iran has regained operational access to most of its missile sites, including 30 of the 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz. Citing people familiar with the assessments, the newspaper said Iran still possesses roughly 70% of its prewar missile stockpile and mobile launchers. The assessments also found that nearly 90% of Iran’s underground missile storage and launch facilities nationwide…

The care nurses provide doesn’t stop at hospital doors. Beyond wards and clinics, nurses in the UAE often find themselves in a first responder role by circumstance. On May 12, International Nurses Day, several nurses shared how they remained calm and acted quickly when emergencies unfolded in public and at home. Miracle Villart, a nurse at the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), recalled being woken up by sirens and seeing flames near her residential building late at night. While residents rushed away from the scene, she moved towards it after spotting an injured man alone and in severe pain.…

Enercap has announced a collaboration with Prism Digital to boost its visibility at Make it in the Emirates 2026 “MIITE” held at ADNEC Abu Dhabi, appointing the agency to deliver turnkey social event coverage and performance marketing campaigns throughout the four-day event. Enercap is a forward-thinking energy storage company on a mission to power the energy transition — and do so without the limitations that have long held back chemical batteries. Operating across domestic, industrial, infrastructure, and microgrid applications, Enercap is guided by a clear vision: a technologically advanced, sustainable planet powered by energy storage that is as reliable as…

Secretary-General of Makkah Chamber of Commerce Dr. Thamer Baazeem met yesterday with Consul General of Thailand in Jeddah Banpoth Ujjin to discuss aspects of cooperation and review investment opportunities in several promising economic sectors, contributing to enhancing economic partnerships and supporting development in Makkah.  During the meeting, the two sides discussed opportunities for cooperation in tourism, hotels, jewelry, and alternative medicine sectors, in addition to reviewing the investment potential enjoyed by Makkah and the opportunities available to investors amid the rapid developmental and economic momentum witnessed by the Kingdom, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.  Talks during…