Author: Editorial Team
Zebra Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Zebra Technologies Corporation, recently announced a strategic investment in Apera AI, a provider of 4D Vision for industrial robots. This venture investment reinforces Zebra’s focus on digitising and automating workflows to accelerate frontline operations for organisations in the manufacturing and logistics industries and beyond. Apera AI’s 4D Vision system equips robots with real-time visual intelligence, enabling them to locate, identify, and manipulate complex parts with speed, precision, and reliability. Apera AI uses light-resilient stereo vision and AI models to function reliably in dynamic, real-world factory conditions, adapting to shifting bins, changing lighting…
A recent report issued by Oxford Economics, an independent global advisory firm specializing in data-driven economic analysis and forecasts, has revealed the significant scale of McDonald’s economic and social impact in Saudi Arabia during the period from April 2024 to March 2025.According to the report, the company’s total contribution to Saudi Arabia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached approximately SR3.6 billion, while its operations supported more than 22,500 jobs across various related sectors, underscoring its role as an active partner in strengthening the national economy and advancing sustainable development. Economic Impact: A Multiplier Effect Beyond OperationsThe report shows that McDonald’s Saudi…
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey made a brief appearance in court on Wednesday after the justice department indicted him over a social media post in a renewed bid to prosecute one of Donald Trump’s longtime political adversaries. Comey surrendered to the authorities to face charges that the photo of seashells on a beach arranged to read “86 47”, which he briefly shared Instagram in 2025, posed a threat to the life of US president. The indictment, made public on Tuesday, said a reasonable person “would interpret as a serious expression of an intent to do harm to the…
Long hours, constant notifications and the pressure to always be “on” have defined modern life for years. But across the UAE, that mindset is starting to shift, with more people choosing balance over burnout. What was once seen as a niche wellness habit, meditation is now finding its way into everyday routines. From early morning breathwork sessions to corporate-led mindfulness programmes, a growing number of residents are rethinking what it means to be productive. This shift reflects a wider global trend. According to the World Health Organization, more than one billion people worldwide are living with mental health conditions such…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 1,000 cartons of dates in East Nile Locality, Khartoum State, Sudan, benefiting 7,258 individuals, as part of the Madad initiative in Sudan for 2026. This comes within the framework of the relief efforts provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people amid ongoing humanitarian crisis. Source: Riyadh Daily
The rush to implement AI leaves organisations struggling to track its use, with the promise of increased productivity leading to overreliance on unproven AI without sufficient trustworthy AI safeguards. To bring order to the chaos, SAS® AI Navigator will soon be available to help AI, data, compliance and risk leaders compile a complete AI inventory and align AI use cases with government regulations and internal policies. “AI governance is too often thought of as a compliance measure”, said Reggie Townsend, Vice President, SAS AI Ethics, Governance and Social Impact. “It’s a growth driver. Instead of fears of shadow AI putting…
WASHINGTON — The war in Iran has cost the United States about $25 billion so far, Pentagon officials told Congress on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the total cost of Operation Epic Fury. “Approximately, at this day, we’re spending about $25 billion on Operation Epic Fury,” Jules Hurst, the Pentagon’s acting comptroller and chief financial officer, said during testimony to the House Armed Services Committee. With just six months before mid-term elections in which Trump’s Republicans may face an uphill battle to keep their House majority, Democrats are riding high in public opinion polls as they attempt to…
GENEVA — The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that attacks on health care facilities and staff are increasing globally, with a notable uptick recorded since the recent conflict in the Middle East began. Before the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran at the end of February, attacks globally on such facilities and staff averaged about 3.7 per day, but that has now increased to 4.3, the WHO said. “This is clearly showing that health care is the target,” Altaf Musani, the Director of Emergency Health Interventions at the WHO, told reporters in Geneva. The attacks include airstrikes and…
It is the only hospital in the Middle East to offer the da Vinci SP Surgical System for minimally invasive breast surgery Published: Thu 30 Apr 2026, 1:18 PM American Hospital Dubai crossed another milestone in robotic surgery with its use of the da Vinci SP Surgical System for breast reconstructive surgery. This advanced technology helps surgeons perform highly complex procedures through a small incision, leaving no visible scars. The da Vinci SP Surgical system is the only robotic platform authorised by the FDA for breast surgery. Robotic surgery with the da Vinci SP Surgical system is part of a…
OMODA & JAECOO has successfully completed the global public real-world test of its advanced Valet Parking Driver (VPD) technology during the Chery International Business Summit, marking a major milestone in the brand’s push toward AI-driven smart mobility. The achievement comes as the brand also celebrates surpassing one million cumulative global vehicle sales, reinforcing its rapid growth and innovation leadership. The next-generation system is expected to be introduced in upcoming OMODA & JAECOO models in the UAE soon. Showcased in the presence of global media, dealers, and key opinion leaders—including participants from the UAE — the demonstration highlighted how VPD can…