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Ilyas Mohammed, COO of AmiViz and Janne Hirvimies, Chief Technology Officer, QuantumGate. Partnership expands access to advanced quantum-resistant and critical cybersecurity solutions as enterprises face escalating cyber threats and an accelerating mandate to shift to post-quantum cryptography. Dubai — AmiViz, the Middle East’s leading cybersecurity and AI-focused value-added distributor, has been appointed as the distribution partner for QuantumGate, enabling the company to deliver QuantumGate’s full suite of quantum-resistant and cybersecurity technologies across the Middle East and Africa. The partnership comes at a critical time, as enterprises and critical infrastructure operators face a dual threat landscape – a sharp rise in…

On a breezy April morning — 7.30 am, to be precise — Jumeirah Beach Hotel is buzzing with activity. Hordes of fitness enthusiasts, dressed in the most stylish athleisure, make their way to the sprawling lawns of Janat Al Bahar. They are here as much to work out as they are here to see Rio and Kate Ferdinand. The former Manchester United defender and his wife, a famous TV personality and host, have close to 100 people moving constantly with squats, press-ups, jumping lunges and other exercises. Even though the attendees are here for community workout, for movement, their gaze…

Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) signed a cooperation agreement with Almarai Company to support the authority’s volunteer initiatives during the 1447 AH Hajj season and boost its humanitarian role in providing emergency medical care and volunteer services to pilgrims.  The agreement aims to support volunteers participating in the SRCA’s activities in Makkah Region by providing high-quality food products within the company’s social responsibility programs, empowering volunteer teams and enhancing their readiness during the season.  The agreement includes providing 60,000 food products, supporting the sustainability of volunteer work and reinforcing the authority’s field efforts in serving pilgrims.  This agreement is an…

BRUSSELS — The flow of Russian oil to Slovakia through the Druzhba pipeline that crosses Ukraine has resumed, allowing Hungary to lift its veto on a EU loan urgently needed by Kyiv. The European Union has given final approval to the €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto, ending an explosive saga that saw Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, in his last months in office, push the bloc’s internal norms to the breaking point. The internal procedure was launched by ambassadors on Wednesday and finalized on Thursday. No objections were raised, and the last pending regulation, which needs…

Amazon recently announced plans to invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic as the pair deepen a partnership focussed on developing large scale compute infrastructure for generative AI. The deal includes an initial $5 billion investment, with a further $20 billion contingent on commercial milestones. The commitment adds to the $8 billion Amazon has already invested in the AI company. As part of the agreement, Anthropic will spend more than $100 billion over the next decade on the tech giant’s cloud platform Amazon Web Services (AWS), securing up to 5 gigawatts of compute power using Amazon’s Trainium chips to train…

TEHRAN — A senior Iranian parliament official said on Thursday that Tehran has received the first revenue from tolls it imposed on the strategic Strait of Hormuz in its war with the United States and Israel. Hamidreza Hajibabaei, the deputy speaker of Iran’s parliament, the first revenues from Iran’s new tolls on shipping transiting the Strait of Hormuz have been deposited into the state’s central bank account, according to the semi-official Fars News Agency. “We have control over this Strait,” Hajibabaei said, speaking at a public gathering in the western city of Kuhdasht.“If the United States continues on its current…

Like any other weekend afternoon, diners at a Dubai restaurant on Saturday, April 18, were browsing menus, enjoying the view and placing orders—until the emirate’s ruler himself, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, casually walked in. As Sheikh Mohammed, who also serves as UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, entered the place, guests soon noticed his presence and quickly raised their mobile phones to take selfies to mark the occasion. Guests and the eatery’s staff clapped to welcome the Dubai Ruler and thank him for this special visit. They stood up while Sheikh Mohammed, who was accompanied by a few…

The Saudi Water Authority (SWA) issued two decisions for violations of the Water Law against two establishments after completing inspection and verification procedures and confirming the violations, in accordance with the published rulings.  Decision No. 2159 imposed a fine of SAR100,000 on Anhar Renad International Factory for illegally connecting to the water network in Yanbu, in addition to bearing the full cost of repairing the damage caused and compensating for lost benefits.  Decision No. 3012 imposed a fine of SAR30,000 on Hassan Jaber Mohammed Al-Alawi Contracting Establishment for tampering with a sewer network manhole cover and pumping water of unknown…

Vodafone Business recently outlined plans to offer its small business customers advanced cybersecurity and agentic AI services. This offering will be accomplished via the company’s $1 billion agreement with Google Cloud signed in 2024. Flagging a rise in “increasingly frequent and sophisticated cyber threats” facing SMBs, Vodafone Business will roll out a managed detection and response (MDR) service enabled by Google Security Operations, aimed at identifying and mitigating cyber threats in real time. The service will debut in Germany, ahead of a wider European rollout later this year. In parallel, the operator unveiled the Vodafone Business AI Concierge, an agentic…

RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has urged the public to exercise utmost caution amid forecast of continued thunderstorms expected across the Kingdom until Tuesday. The directorate called on the people to remain in safe locations, avoid areas prone to flash floods and valleys, and refrain from swimming in them. The directorate underlined the need to adhere to instructions disseminated through various media outlets and social media platforms. The capital city of Riyadh witnessed heavy rainfall on Thursday amidst cloudy skies and strong winds. The rain was accompanied by unstable weather conditions, including reduced horizontal visibility, the formation…