Author: Editorial Team
ROME — Italian sports officials has firmly rejected a proposal by a Trump administration official to replace Iran at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, emphasizing that qualification must be earned on the field. The Iranian embassy condemned the move, asserting football belongs to the people, not politicians. Iran has not withdrawn from the World Cup, and the team is preparing to play in the US despite the war in the Middle East. FIFA has insisted its group stage games near Los Angeles and in Seattle will go ahead as planned in June. The Financial Times reported that Paolo Zampolli, the…
Much to the delight of residents and tourists alike, Skydive Dubai has officially reopened its doors for an adrenaline-packed return to the skies. But it’s not just back to business as usual. Skydive Dubai marked its comeback with a striking flag-themed jump from 13,000 feet above Palm Jumeirah. Set against the city’s coastline, the team shared a video of their comeback dive with the UAE flag flying high, offering a symbolic nod to the country’s resilient spirit as it looks ahead. The jump took place at the Palm Dropzone, one of Dubai’s most photographed adventure hotspots and marked the return…
The Jazan branch of the National Research and Development Center for Sustainable Agriculture (Estidamah) organized a workshop in Qilwah Governorate in Al-Baha Region, in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture branch, with the participation of a number of farmers and interested individuals. The workshop included field training on diagnosing and controlling mango diseases, raising awareness of the importance of soil analysis, as well as scientific presentations addressing best agricultural practices and modern grafting methods, thereby enhancing production efficiency and improving crop quality. The workshop concluded with an open discussion with participants, during which field challenges and ways…
CNME Editor Mark Forker sat down with Srinivas Devulapalli, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Publicis Sapient Middle East, to find out more about how Publicis Sapient is providing AI solutions that are built to deliver, the issue of AI pilot purgatory, the necessity for AI to be wedded to your decision-making systems, why AI can never be viewed as just a feature – and the value humans in the loop can drive for enterprises. Srinivas Devulapalli, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Publicis Sapient Middle East, highlights the issue of pilot purgatory in AI in a candid…
SEOUL — South Korean prosecutors sought on Friday a further 30-year jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol for allegedly ordering a drone operation over Pyongyang in 2024, Yonhap news agency said. Yoon is accused of ordering the incursion to help create the pretext for his failed declaration of martial law that year, which resulted in his impeachment, removal from office and life imprisonment for insurrection. The Seoul Central District Court is expected to rule on the case at a later date. The trial is one of eight Yoon is currently involved in after he was ousted last year…
WASHINGTON — A US special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested and charged for allegedly betting on that operation before the information was publicly available, netting him $400,000 in profits. The US Department of Justice has charged Gannon Ken Van Dyke after he allegedly made trades on Polymarket, a crypto-powered platform, on the basis of classified information. “That is clear insider trading and is illegal under federal law,” officials said. Van Dyke, an active-duty soldier in the US Army stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, won more than $409,000 (£303,702) as…
Lunges, push-ups, split squats, press-ups. April 17 morning was no ordinary moment at Jumeirah Beach hotel as former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand and his wife Kate led a community workout session for more than 100 people. The endeavour was, in essence, the couple’s effort to give back after a “heavy time for many”. By the time the duo took to the stage, along with personal trainers Amandio and Fea, the crowd was already in a frenzy. The ice-breaking happened on stage from time to time as Rio occasionally broke into dance, joked with the audience while Kate motivated them…
Miqat Dhul Hulaifah in Madinah serves as a main station during the Hajj season, witnessing the arrival of pilgrims of various nationalities. The station is supported by integrated services and field efforts by relevant entities to care for pilgrims and oversee their bus transportation to the Grand Mosque in Makkah as part of their journey to perform Hajj. Miqat Dhul Hulaifah has undergone development under the supervision of Al Madinah Region Development Authority to upgrade the mosque, its surroundings, and facilities, increase its capacity, and enhance the integrated service system for pilgrims passing through the miqat. This includes transport, health,…
Mike Capone, CEO, Qlik. As enterprise AI initiatives evolve, organisations in the GCC are under increasing pressure to move faster, prove value sooner, and make outputs usable inside real operating workflows. Recent research shows that 84% of organisations in the region are already using AI, yet only 11% are achieving measurable business value at scale, highlighting a growing gap between adoption and impact. At the same time, they must navigate tighter data residency rules, shifting policy expectations, and more fragmented deployment environments, while ensuring that the data behind AI is reliable enough to support decisions and action. Qlik® is addressing…
DAMMAM — The General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC), in coordination with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), has foiled an attempt to smuggle 2,733,648 amphetamine pills concealed within a shipment of printing paper at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam. The intended recipients were arrested in the regions of Riyadh, Al-Jouf and the Eastern Province, and they included two displaced persons and three Saudi nationals. Security authorities urged the public to report any activities related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling over the number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, and 999…