Author: Editorial Team
Google Cloud recently announced a strategic partnership with Verizon focused on deploying AI across the operator’s customer experience, network operations and internal functions. Under the agreement, Verizon will use Google Cloud’s full AI stack to help modernise customer experiences, unify enterprise data and scale AI use across the company. Alfonso Villanueva, Verizon’s chief transformation officer and EVP of Verizon Consumer, said serving customers individually requires working AI-first throughout the organisation. Karthik Narain, Chief Product and Business Officer at Google Cloud, added Verizon is demonstrating what full-scale AI transformation looks like for a global enterprise, integrating everything from high-performance infrastructure and…
JEDDAH — Rainfall is forecast to persist across parts of Saudi Arabia from Wednesday through the end of the week, with heavier downpours expected in some areas, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). According to an animated map issued by the NCM, light to moderate rain is forecast to spread across western Najran, southern parts of the Eastern Province and along the western coast starting Wednesday afternoon. Later on the rain along the western coast (fromnorth of Jazan until Taif in Makkah) is expected to intensify will the raon in the eastern province and najran will weakdn and…
JAZAN/ASIR — Border Guard land patrols arrested eight Ethiopian and Yemeni nationals in Asir and Jazan and seized a total of 240 kilograms of khat in two separate operations. In Asir, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Raboua Sector arrested four Ethiopian and Yemeni nationals, violators of the Border Security Law, for smuggling 80 kilograms of khat. In Jazan, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Daer Sector arrested four Ethiopian and Yemeni nationals for smuggling 160 kilograms of khat. Asir Border Guard land patrols arrested four Ethiopian and Yemeni nationals for smuggling 80 kilograms of khat. Authorities said initial legal…
The UAE insurance sector recorded strong growth in 2025, with gross written premiums rising 14.9 per cent year-on-year to Dh74.8 billion, supported by higher health, property and liability insurance business, according to the Central Bank of the UAE’s annual statistical report. Property and liability insurance premiums increased 14.1 per cent to Dh36.4 billion, while health insurance premiums rose 16.3 per cent to Dh30 billion. Premiums for life insurance and fund accumulation increased 12.1 per cent to Dh8.4 billion. The growth came as the UAE continued to expand insurance coverage and introduced mandatory basic health insurance for private-sector employees and domestic…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) signed the “SEE Agreement” to establish the legal and administrative framework governing the participation of countries and international organizations in Expo 2030 Riyadh. The agreement provides participants with the necessary support throughout the various stages of preparation. The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the French Republic. The agreement was signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and BIE Secretary General Dimitri Kerkentzes,…
As students and families across the UAE prepare for the Back-to-School season, ASUS recently announced the new Zenbook 14 Copilot+ PC (UX3480QA), an ultraportable laptop designed to move easily between classrooms, campus, work, and everyday life. Powered by a Snapdragon® X processor, the UAE launch combines Zenbook-exclusive Ceraluminum™ craftsmanship, responsive AI-enabled computing, and thoughtful everyday experiences in a sleek, lightweight design. AMD (UX3480KA) and Intel® (UX3480AA) configurations are planned to enter the UAE market at a later stage. At the heart of the new Zenbook 14 is a simple philosophy: great design isn’t about adding more — it is about…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the United States’ decision to remove Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia welcomed the U.S. announcement confirming the decision and extended its sincere congratulations to the Syrian government and people. The Kingdom wished Syria lasting security, stability and prosperity, as well as continued progress in reconstruction and development in a manner that fulfills the aspirations of the Syrian people. Saudi Arabia concluded the statement by reiterating its support for the positive steps taken by the Syrian government to enhance the country’s…
MAKKAH — A meeting of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah discussed plans and arrangements for the 2027 Hajj season, along with new projects and services planned to serve the pilgrims. Deputy Emir of Makkah and Deputy Chairman of the committee Prince Saud bin Mishaal chaired the meeting.Addressing the meeting, Prince Saud stressed the need to strengthen integration among relevant entities and continue developing performance indicators in line with the directives of the wise leadership. The deputy emir also emphasized the importance of ensuring the highest levels of preparedness for the next Hajj season, enabling pilgrims to perform their…
For three mothers, having a baby changed almost everything —their routines, their sleep and the way they planned their days. But it did not take away their ambitions. Returning to work or university after giving birth meant learning how to balance two parts of their lives at once. For some, it came with guilt. For others, it meant spending hours away from a baby who was still only weeks old. Despite taking very different amounts of time away, all three mothers who spoke to Khaleej Times agreed on one thing: they did not feel ready when it was time to return, but…
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