Author: Editorial Team
LONDON — Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has backed Britain’s decision to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements, saying escalating violence against Palestinians has made such measures unavoidable. His response comes as Britain moves to restrict imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, where settlement construction and settler violence have intensified despite widespread international opposition. Announcing the sanctions on Tuesday, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Parliament that settler terrorists supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government are committing ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, in the UK’s starkest condemnation since the foundation of the Israeli state.…
Migratory birds are a vital indicator of environmental health and an important component of biodiversity. Saudi Arabia is committed to protecting wildlife, including migratory birds, which form an integral part of its ecological diversity. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve is one of the Kingdom’s most important natural sites for birds, situated along major migration routes. The reserve encompasses five internationally recognized Important Bird Areas (IBAs) and a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) designated according to international standards. During migration seasons, the reserve hosts large and diverse numbers of migratory and wintering birds, which use its various habitats as resting points, feeding…
Accord to a recent report published by consultancy group PwC, global spending on data centres is set to hit $31.6 trillion by 2050 as demand for AI computing capacity drives a boom in infrastructure investment. In its Global Data Centre Outlook report, PwC predicted annual data centre capex will rise from about $800 billion this year to $1.1 trillion in 2030 and $1.8 trillion by 2050. The consultancy added spending could even approach $50 trillion depending on the pace of AI adoption. The US is expected to capture almost half of the spending, with $15.1 trillion in cumulative capex through…
Migratory birds are a vital indicator of environmental health and an important component of biodiversity. Saudi Arabia is committed to protecting wildlife, including migratory birds, which form an integral part of its ecological diversity. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve is one of the Kingdom’s most important natural sites for birds, situated along major migration routes. The reserve encompasses five internationally recognized Important Bird Areas (IBAs) and a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) designated according to international standards. During migration seasons, the reserve hosts large and diverse numbers of migratory and wintering birds, which use its various habitats as resting points, feeding…
HTC recently launched its AI-powered Vive Eagle smart glasses in North America, Europe and Australia for $499. A launch that steps directly into an arena with growing consumer concerns over secret recordings. Designed with a privacy-first architecture, the eyewear features 3K video recording, Zeiss lens options, local AES-256 data encryption, and multi-sensor anti-tamper LEDs. Users can toggle between OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Gemini models, which process de-identified requests to prevent AI profiling. The eyewear will ship in two distinct styles and multiple colour variants. The U.S. market entry follows HTC’s initial unveiling of the Vive Eagle last year, where the…
PARIS — Eleven European countries and Canada announced plans Tuesday to introduce national restrictions on trade in goods originating from Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said. A joint declaration by France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, Poland, Portugal and Sweden confirmed their intention to impose national trade restrictions and/or support European measures to that effect. The 12 countries said they were seriously considering adopting such restrictions or other measures in accordance with their national procedures. France, the United Kingdom and Canada welcomed measures already taken by Ireland, Spain,…
Popular Indian restaurant Chokhi Dhani Dubai has announced that it will permanently close its doors, with its final day of operations set for September 15, 2026. The Al Seef restaurant shared the news in an Instagram post, thanking customers for the celebrations and memories they had shared at the venue over the years. “After many memorable moments, shared celebrations, and countless experiences together, Chokhi Dhani Dubai will be closing its doors permanently,” the restaurant said. It added: “To everyone who visited us, celebrated with us, and became a part of our journey, thank you for all the love and memories.”…
Sony today announces it is refreshing one of its most popular over-ear headphones. WH-1000XM4C wireless noise-cancelling headphones build on Sony’s popular WH-1000XM4, combining legendary 1000X Series noise cancellation, trusted premium sound and the timeless design loved by many. The WH-1000XM4C now features updated sound tuning that matches the latest trends as well as personalised sound settings with a 10-band equalizer and available in refreshed colour options to suit individual preferences. Updates to Sony’s mid-range wireless headphone range are also added with the WH-CH730N and WH-CH530. The WH-CH730N offers noise cancelling technology and everyday versatility at a more accessible price point.…
Ericsson and Saudi Arabian based Mobily recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to test AI applications across the operator’s radio access network. The signing is part of a wider strategy to move towards autonomous operations. As part of the agreement the pair will explore distributed AI applications across RAN compute, radio and active antenna systems, alongside centralised AI use cases delivered through RAN applications on EIAP, Ericsson’s open network management and automation platform. The partners explained combining distributed and centralised AI could improve network performance and customer experience while boosting automation and energy efficiency. Greater network automation could also…
Dubai’s beloved Ripe Market is gearing up for its return and this season comes with an extra reason to celebrate. The popular outdoor weekend destination will mark 15 years of championing UAE farmers, homegrown brands, independent makers and family-friendly community experiences when it returns to Dubai Police Academy Park in Umm Suqeim this October. Running from October 10, until May 2, 2027, the market will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 9pm. That means there will be plenty of time to browse, eat, play and soak up the cooler-weather atmosphere, whether you are popping by for a…