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Piyush Mehta, Chief Executive Officer at Data Dynamics and Mario M. Veljovic, General Manager at VAD Technologies. Strategic MOU enables partners to transform unstructured data into compliant, AI-ready assets while advancing data sovereignty priorities. Dubai — VAD Technologies, a leading Middle East value-added distributor, and US-based Data Dynamics, a pioneer in unified data management, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate AI-ready data management, governance, and sovereign AI adoption across the region. The partnership responds to rising enterprise demand for trusted, policy-aligned data frameworks amid tightening regulatory mandates and rapid digital transformation. The collaboration builds on an established…
RIYADH — The number of passengers transported by trains across Saudi Arabia during the first quarter of 2026 has exceeded 45 million. This reflects growing demand for rail travel as a safe mode of transportation offering high-quality services, the Transport General Authority (TGA) announced on Thursday.The authority noted that urban rail ecosystems recorded 42 million passengers during the first three months of the year. Riyadh Train topped the list with 31 million passengers, followed by the automated people mover at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah with around 10 million passengers, and the automated people mover at Princess Nourah bint…
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi. The message is pertaining to further improving bilateral relations between the two countries.Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji received the message for the King from Japanese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Yasunari Morino during their meeting at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Thursday.During the meeting, the two officials reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan. They also discussed various topics of common interest. Source: Saudi Gazette
Dubai Restaurant Week is back and if your “restaurants to try” list has been piling up, this is your sign to finally book that table. Running from May 1 to 17, the city-wide dining event brings together more than 125 restaurants across 25+ cuisines, turning Dubai into a two-week food trail. But beyond the numbers, this year’s edition is really about access, giving diners a way into some of the city’s most in-demand (and often hard-to-book) spots at a fraction of the usual cost. What’s on the menu? First, the value. Expect two-course lunches priced at Dh125 and three-course dinners…
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards have today revealed the shortlist for the 2026 edition. Spanning five categories — Fiction, Non-Fiction, Animation, Student, and Future Format — the filmmakers have been chosen to join an exclusive program of interactive sessions and masterclasses at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City from June 8-11, culminating in a gala ceremony on June 11 where the category winners will be announced. Established by Creo in partnership with Sony, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards provide career-defining opportunities for emerging talent, immersing them in the realities of professional filmmaking at the highest level, and equipping them with…
Zebra Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Zebra Technologies Corporation, recently announced a strategic investment in Apera AI, a provider of 4D Vision for industrial robots. This venture investment reinforces Zebra’s focus on digitising and automating workflows to accelerate frontline operations for organisations in the manufacturing and logistics industries and beyond. Apera AI’s 4D Vision system equips robots with real-time visual intelligence, enabling them to locate, identify, and manipulate complex parts with speed, precision, and reliability. Apera AI uses light-resilient stereo vision and AI models to function reliably in dynamic, real-world factory conditions, adapting to shifting bins, changing lighting…
A recent report issued by Oxford Economics, an independent global advisory firm specializing in data-driven economic analysis and forecasts, has revealed the significant scale of McDonald’s economic and social impact in Saudi Arabia during the period from April 2024 to March 2025.According to the report, the company’s total contribution to Saudi Arabia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached approximately SR3.6 billion, while its operations supported more than 22,500 jobs across various related sectors, underscoring its role as an active partner in strengthening the national economy and advancing sustainable development. Economic Impact: A Multiplier Effect Beyond OperationsThe report shows that McDonald’s Saudi…
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey made a brief appearance in court on Wednesday after the justice department indicted him over a social media post in a renewed bid to prosecute one of Donald Trump’s longtime political adversaries. Comey surrendered to the authorities to face charges that the photo of seashells on a beach arranged to read “86 47”, which he briefly shared Instagram in 2025, posed a threat to the life of US president. The indictment, made public on Tuesday, said a reasonable person “would interpret as a serious expression of an intent to do harm to the…
Long hours, constant notifications and the pressure to always be “on” have defined modern life for years. But across the UAE, that mindset is starting to shift, with more people choosing balance over burnout. What was once seen as a niche wellness habit, meditation is now finding its way into everyday routines. From early morning breathwork sessions to corporate-led mindfulness programmes, a growing number of residents are rethinking what it means to be productive. This shift reflects a wider global trend. According to the World Health Organization, more than one billion people worldwide are living with mental health conditions such…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 1,000 cartons of dates in East Nile Locality, Khartoum State, Sudan, benefiting 7,258 individuals, as part of the Madad initiative in Sudan for 2026. This comes within the framework of the relief efforts provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people amid ongoing humanitarian crisis. Source: Riyadh Daily