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Chris Hills, VP of Carriers & Operations, Holafly. Holafly and TeleSemana.com launch the first comprehensive benchmark measuring eSIM readiness across 50 markets and 171 mobile network operators worldwide Dubai — The UAE has secured 41st position in the inaugural Holafly Global eSIM Index 2026 with a score of 59.0 out of 100, reflecting a market that combines world-class digital infrastructure with regulatory frameworks that continue to shape how eSIM technology reaches consumers and travellers across the Emirates. Holafly, the global leader in travel eSIMs, in partnership with TeleSemana.com, one of Latin America’s leading telecommunications industry publications, today unveiled a first-of-its-kind…
JEDDAH — The Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah meeting reviewed the plans and readiness of relevant entities for the upcoming Hajj. Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal chaired the meeting, in line with the directives of Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Emir of Makkah and Chairman of the committee Prince Khalid Al-Faisal. The committee reviewed the operational plans of entities serving pilgrims, as well as the readiness of facilities, services, camps, and projects at the holy sites. It also discussed ways to boost integration and coordination among all sectors involved in Hajj operations…
RIYADH — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi said that interior ministers of the GCC States have reaffirmed that the security of the GCC States is indivisible. He made the remarks at the conclusion of the emergency meeting of the GCC interior ministers at the GCC General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. Bahrain’s Interior Minister Lt. Gen. Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa chaired the session.Albudaiwi said that the meeting stressed the importance of enhancing coordination between the ministries of interior and relevant authorities across the GCC. “This emphasis comes in light of the recent arrests of…
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in London yesterday with the United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed areas of cooperation and discussed the latest developments in the region. They also stressed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the need to strengthen efforts to maintain the region’s security and stability. The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan. Source: Riyadh Daily
Jasim Alawadi, Chief ICT Officer, du. New secure, sovereign, and future-ready platform supported by du Tech’s National Hypercloud Dubai — Du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, announced the launch of its next-generation industrial AI platform under du Tech’s portfolio, specifically designed to serve the industrial sector in the UAE. The platform features multi-cloud capabilities powered by du Tech’s National Hypercloud, enabling industrial enterprises across the UAE to adopt AI technologies within a secure environment that aligns with the national digital sovereignty agenda. The platform is further enhanced by pre-built industrial AI models designed to optimise factory performance across key use cases, including manufacturing efficiency, asset…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing announced the approval of the executive regulations for vacant property fees. This is part of a broader regulatory framework aimed at improving the efficiency of real estate asset utilization and enhancing market balance. The fees will be applied in accordance with specific criteria that evaluate market conditions in areas to be announced at a later stage. This initiative, which comes in line with the directives of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, is aimed at regulating the real estate market and achieving a balanced relationship between supply and demand. The…
RIYADH — Inspection teams from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development have carried out more than 250,000 inspection visits to private sector establishments during the first quarter of 2026. These visits resulted in the detection of over 168,000 violations of Labor Law regulations. As part of the ministry’s approach to fostering compliance through proactive oversight, approximately 230,000 warnings were issued to establishments to rectify their status. This measure is intended to reinforce a culture of compliance and strengthen early warning mechanisms to support business sustainability in accordance with applicable regulations. In line with the ministry’s priorities to support…
A disorder that affects 170 million women worldwide and is the leading cause of infertility known as polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is being renamed to improve diagnosis and care, researchers announced on Tuesday at a medical meeting. The new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, was chosen by a global coalition of patients, clinicians, and medical organisations to better reflect the condition’s wide-ranging hormonal and metabolic impacts, according to a report in The Lancet published to coincide with a presentation at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Prague. The name polycystic ovary syndrome often lead women and their…
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in London yesterday with the United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed areas of cooperation and discussed the latest developments in the region. They also stressed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the need to strengthen efforts to maintain the region’s security and stability. The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan. Source: Riyadh Daily
Nokia recently revealed new agentic AI capabilities for its fixed product lines. The vendor aims for this move to help drive productivity and operational intelligence across operator home and broadband networks. The Finnish vendor is embedding AI agents across its Altiplano, Corteca and Broadband Easy platforms, drawing on data gathered from more than 600 million broadband lines deployed globally. Nokia stated the agents help telecom providers tackle fibre and Wi‑Fi challenges end-to-end while supporting network design and planning, speeding rollout and automating assurance and operations. The result is an AI-enabled fixed network portfolio aimed at the cognitive broadband era to…