Author: Editorial Team
Kamel Heus. Cybersecurity veteran to drive regional growth, strengthen partner ecosystem and advance identity security across MEA Saviynt, a leading provider of identity security solutions, today announced the appointment of Kamel Heus as Vice President of Sales for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Based in Dubai, Heus will lead Saviynt’s business across the MEA region, including Turkey, as the company advances its growth and strengthens its presence in key markets. In his new role, Heus will drive new business, renewals and customer expansion across MEA, while leading Saviynt’s regional channel strategy, expanding its partner ecosystem, and building out the…
Apple may be just a day away from unveiling its first-ever foldable iPhone, but the tech giant has yet to confirm whether the device is on its agenda. Still, the rumour mill is in overdrive. Widely referred to in reports as the iPhone Ultra, the foldable is expected to open into a near-tablet-sized screen, cost upwards of $2,000 and mark Apple’s most radical iPhone redesign in years. But there may be a catch. Despite its ultra-premium price tag, Apple’s foldable could reportedly arrive without two features many iPhone users now take for granted: Face ID and a dedicated telephoto camera.…
MOSCOW — In a carefully choreographed display of friendship, North Korea and Russia opened their first road bridge on Monday, allowing the two countries to more easily move cargo and passengers across the Tumen river. The first flag-adorned trucks trundled across the 1 km long two-lane bridge as Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and North Korea’s Premier Pak Thae Song tuned in by video link to address workers and government officials from both countries. Pyongyang state media said the bridge, which both sides cast as an important milestone in their deepening strategic partnership, will be used for “personnel exchanges, tourism…
PARIS — The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday because of a strike by staff over the removal of female colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group, workers and management said. A delegation of around 100 people linked to the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) group visited the landmark in the French capital on Saturday. Staff union representative Diane Davoine said that when they arrived at the monument, women were told to move. “During the visit of this delegation, women were asked to leave their places of work in order to place men there,” she told Reuters.…
AlUla’s diverse landscape encompasses mountains, valleys, nature reserves, deserts, oases, and residential areas, creating a blend of nature and daily life. Efforts to preserve air quality, expand vegetation cover, and reduce emissions and light pollution continue as the world marks the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed annually on September 7. Clear skies are a defining feature of AlUla. During the day, they offer sweeping views of mountains, valleys, and oases, while regulated nighttime lighting helps reduce light pollution and improve the visibility of stars and other celestial bodies. Vegetation development is another key part of AlUla’s environmental efforts.…
CTM360, a Bahrain-based preemptive cybersecurity company, heads to Big SASIG 2026 Event as a Gold Sponsor, where it will showcase a next-generation approach to Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI). Big SASIG takes place on Wednesday 9th September in London, bringing together a curated audience of CISOs, senior security leaders, and key decision-makers in an environment designed to encourage meaningful conversations and valuable connections. At the event, CTM360 will highlight the need for organisations to move beyond traditional threat intelligence models and adopt a next-generation Cyber Threat Intelligence approach built around Indicators of Exposure (IoEs), Indicators of Warning (IoWs), and Indicators of…
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s main airport and several other air travel hubs reopened early Tuesday after a volcanic eruption over the weekend forced them to suspend operations for two days, the Transport Ministry said. The ministry wrote on Instagram that the airport serving the capital Jakarta and four others near the city or around the island of Java are now operating again, as the air safety crisis that left hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded subsides. Mount Anak Krakatau, about 150 km from Jakarta, erupted late Friday, spewing a fountain of lava and a plume of volcanic ash. It stayed seismically…
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) today announced the launch of Gulf Coast Development Company to create an integrated tourist and residential destination on the Al-Khafji coast overlooking the Arabian Gulf. The new company will develop the project in partnership with the private sector – as PIF further enables and supports the private sector’s participation in its projects – and local and regional investors, responding to the rapidly growing demand for accommodation and tourism options in the northern part of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region. The development will span around 20 square kilometers and feature a 10-kilometer waterfront along the Arabian Gulf. The…
Etihad Salam Telecom Company (Salam), a leading provider of telecommunications services and digital infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, successfully concluded its participation at LEAP 2026 as a strategic sponsor. During the exhibition, Salam signed 29 strategic partnerships, bringing to life its defining theme, “Powering What’s Next,” and strengthening its support for Saudi Arabia’s digital future. Against the backdrop of the Year of AI, Salam’s presence at LEAP 2026 moved beyond showcasing technology to demonstrate the company’s evolution into a digital transformation partner for businesses, governments, and communities across the Kingdom. At the heart of Salam’s participation was its Connectivity+ strategy, a…
Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) and upsource by solutions, a business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer experience company, have signed a strategic agreement to establish and operate a unified guest support center serving Qiddiya City. The center will provide an integrated model for managing interactions with Qiddiya City guests, helping enhance their experience and improve the efficiency of services provided to them. Under the agreement, upsource will operate the center and provide comprehensive guest support services, unifying communication channels and facilitating access to information and services. The center will also improve the efficiency of addressing guest inquiries and needs before their journey begins…