Author: Editorial Team

Football has emerged as one of the biggest drivers of sports wagering in the UAE since the launch of the country’s regulated market, with cricket also attracting significant interest among residents, according to Play971. Philippa Bowland, Commercial Director for iGaming at Play971, told Khaleej Times that major international football fixtures and European club competitions have generated particularly strong engagement. “Since our launch, we have seen football emerge as a major driver of engagement, particularly around major international fixtures and European club competitions,” Bowland said. During a recent global football tournament, match-winner and total-goals markets proved particularly popular, she added, while…

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 3,000 food baskets across Shabwah Governorate, Yemen, benefiting 21,000 individuals.  The distribution is part of the second phase of the 2026 Emergency Food Interventions Project in Yemen, reflecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian commitment through KSrelief to assist vulnerable and conflict-affected populations worldwide. Source: Riyadh Daily

Allam Al Beainy, Director of Sales – Middle East, Türkiye and Africa, Octave. Allam Al Beainy, Director of Sales – Middle East and Africa, Octave, discusses the company’s evolution from Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division and explains how contextualised data can support scalable AI and intelligent transformation. Industrial organisations have invested extensively in digital technologies, yet fragmented data across multiple products, processes and systems continues to limit transformation. Connecting and contextualising this information across the asset lifecycle can help businesses make faster, better-informed decisions while establishing a reliable foundation for AI. In an interview with TahawulTech at LEAP 2026, Allam…

There has never been a more exciting time to dine out in Dubai. The city’s restaurant scene continues to evolve at remarkable speed, with new openings, international chefs and homegrown concepts constantly competing for our attention. However, while we tend to talk about what’s happening on the plate, an equally interesting transformation is happening around it. Technology is becoming an increasingly important part of hospitality. From SevenRooms using AI and guest data to make reservations and experiences more personal, to Foodics helping restaurants make smarter operational decisions behind the scenes, innovation is touching almost every part of the dining journey.…

With the start of the shrimp fishing season off the coast of Jazan Region, fish markets have begun receiving the first catches, highlighting the role of marine fisheries as an economic resource whose benefits extend to fishermen, markets, restaurants, and food establishments.  Jazan accounts for approximately 46% of total fish landings along the Kingdom’s Red Sea coast, reinforcing its position as a key hub for the marine fisheries sector on the western coast.  This year’s shrimp fishing season includes 120 licensed fishing boats operating under regulations that enable fishermen to conduct their activities in accordance with established guidelines, supporting the…

Mohammad Saddeh, Country Sales Leader, Saudi Arabia, IFS, discusses the company’s partnership with Microsoft, investment in the Kingdom, and approach … Source: Tahawul Tech

When Rockstar Games revealed that players could influence the relationship between Grand Theft Auto VI protagonists Jason and Lucia, the mechanic was intended to give players greater control over the story. Instead, it sparked an unexpected debate about relationships. Videos warning women that their partners could effectively “cheat” through the game have gained millions of views online. Players may reportedly strengthen Jason and Lucia’s relationship by spending time together, exchanging messages, and participating in activities throughout the game’s open world. For three UAE residents, the debate was not simply about whether playing GTA 6 constitutes cheating. It raised a broader…

JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts thunderstorms of varying intensity experiencing across several regions of Saudi Arabia from Saturday through Wednesday, September 5 to 9. Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in the Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha regions, as well as the highlands of the Makkah region. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Monday and Tuesday in parts of the Jazan and Asir regions, while light to moderate rain will extend to the Najran region and the southern parts of the Riyadh and Eastern regions. The weather conditions in the Jazan region includes the governorates of Al-Raith,…

At LEAP 2025, Amr El Dessouky, Chief Commercial Officer at Salam, announced the launch of the “Freelancer Package”, a new step toward addressing the real needs of Saudi Arabia’s independent professionals. The package delivers a unified digital experience, bringing connectivity, financial services, and e-commerce together through a single point of entry. In a press interview during the conference, where Salam participated as a strategic sponsor, El Dessouky outlined the vision behind the initiative. Through collaboration with FutureWorks and partnerships with HALA and Zid, Salam is building an integrated ecosystem designed to evolve alongside freelancers’ needs, supporting entrepreneurship while advancing the…

Mohannad AlKalash, Vice President, Middle East, Türkiye, Africa and Pakistan (METAP) at Zoom Communications, Inc., and Ahmed Al-Anqari, CEO at Salam, signed a partnership agreement to deliver an AI-powered collaboration solution. The strategic reseller agreement combines Salam’s local delivery capabilities with Zoom’s AI-first platform to support secure collaboration, customer engagement, and data sovereignty across the Kingdom. Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam), a leading provider of telecommunications services and digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, today signed a strategic reseller agreement with Zoom at LEAP 2026, where Salam is participating as a strategic sponsor under the theme, “Powering what’s next.” The partnership formalizes…