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In Al-Ahsa Oasis, where generations of farmers’ experience intertwines with a unique agricultural environment, Al-Ahsa limes stand out as one of the seasonal crops closely associated with the lives and daily meals of residents, serving as a social agricultural heritage and a highly nutritious food. Al-Ahsa limes are currently making a notable presence in local central markets and fruit and vegetable shops. They are also being marketed across the Gulf following the implementation of relevant regulations and requirements, including packaging and labeling standards and the establishment of a unified brand. Furthermore, the sector has expanded into value-added industries, such as…
e& UAE recently announced the launch of NetSecure360, a network assessment, management and security platform designed to help small and medium-sized businesses across the UAE protect their IT operations, identify vulnerabilities and access expert technical support at competitive value. NetSecure360 helps small and medium-sized businesses identify and monitor network performance issues and security vulnerabilities that could affect day-to-day operations. The offering gives businesses greater visibility into their network environment alongside access to specialised support around the clock. Esam Mahmoud, Senior Vice President, SMB, at e& UAE, said: “For many small and medium-sized businesses, network and security vulnerabilities can disrupt operations,…
Zahid Group, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading diversified business groups spanning heavy equipment, energy, transport and manufacturing, and others, has selected Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, as the strategic foundation for its enterprise data and AI transformation, giving the Group a scalable way to strengthen governance, advance AI adoption, and elevate customer experiences enterprise-wide. The relationship was formalized during a signing ceremony at Zahid Business Park in Jeddah, launching a multi-year investment that will strengthen productivity and support technology-led growth in line with Saudi Vision 2030. With Snowflake, Zahid Group’s Digital Solutions Division is unifying data from across its…
For years, conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) have focused on copilots, chatbots and workplace productivity. These applications have dominated headlines, yet AI’s most transformative impact may be unfolding more quietly across infrastructure, with far greater long-term significance. AI is … Source: Tahawul Tech
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia emerged as one among the world’s top 10 countries for private AI investment, according to the latest World Bank report. The World Bank Group’s World Development Report 2026, titled “The Promise of Artificial Intelligence,” highlighted Saudi Arabia’s growing position in the global AI landscape. “The Kingdom has become an attractive destination for AI talent and a model for government data integration,” the report pointed out. This international recognition reflects the support and empowerment of the Kingdom’s leadership through an integrated national approach established by Saudi Vision 2030 to build an economy driven by data, compute, and…
barq and Riyadh Air have signed a strategic agreement to develop a comprehensive payment technology solution for the airline. The long-term partnership will support Riyadh Air’s commercial operations through an integrated, secure, and scalable payments ecosystem. Under the agreement, barq will support Riyadh Air in developing payment capabilities across the full payment lifecycle. This will help enhance the guest experience while strengthening regulatory compliance, fraud prevention, and operational efficiency. The partnership positions barq as Riyadh Air’s strategic payment technology partner. The two companies will work together on implementation, integration, and ongoing platform enhancement to improve transaction success rates and provide…
Farouk El Hamzawi, Head of Enterprise, OpenAI MENA. UAE becomes one of three global locations, alongside the United States and Europe, where OpenAI supports local inference residency. Dubai — OpenAI officially announces the availability of Inference Residency in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for eligible customers using the API, ChatGPT Enterprise and ChatGPT Edu. UAE Inference Residency helps enterprises, public-sector institutions and education providers adopt AI while aligning with local compliance, governance and operational needs. This launch establishes the UAE as one of the only three locations worldwide – alongside the United States and Europe – where OpenAI supports inference…
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent cables of congratulations to Dr. András Baka on the occasion of his election and swearing-in as president of Hungary. In the separate cables, the King and the Crown Prince expressed their sincere congratulations and best wishes for success to the president, and further progress and prosperity to the friendly people of Hungary. Andras Baka, a former head of the Supreme Court, took oath as the president in a ceremony held at the Hungarian parliament on Tuesday after the parliament elected…
A controversial study analysing excess deaths during the Covid pandemic, which was widely criticised for lending credence to vaccine scepticism, has been retracted, the British journal’s publisher announced Wednesday. The study, published in the journal BMJ Public Health in 2024, was retracted “on the grounds of misinformation on causes of death and limited original work conducted by the authors”, the BMJ Group said in a statement. The study suggested that the number of excess deaths in the West remained abnormally high even after the peak of the Covid-19 crisis had passed. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
RIYADH — The number of passenger transport app trips in Saudi Arabia exceeded 38.3 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 20 percent from the same quarter of 2025, according to the Transport General Authority (TGA). The TGA said that the growth reflects the increasing role of passenger transport apps in supporting urban mobility and providing flexible and safe transport solutions. These services enhance quality of life and improve mobility efficiency across Saudi cities. The apps offer advanced, safe, and highly efficient transport services through diverse mobility options that facilitate access to destinations and improve service quality for users.…