Author: Editorial Team

WASHINGTON, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) — Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, said she is concerned about a powerful new AI model from Anthropic that poses major cybersecurity risks. In a statement, she said that the world does not have the ability to protect the international monetary system against massive cyber risks. “The risks have been growing exponentially,” Georgieva said. “Yes, we are concerned. We are very keen to see more attention to the guardrails that are necessary to protect financial stability in the world of AI.” Source: Emirates News Agency

Dubai — Google today announced the launch of Personal Intelligence to users in the Arab world. Personal Intelligence securely connects information from apps like Gmail and Google Photos to make Gemini uniquely helpful. Users can control exactly which apps to link, and each one supercharges the experience. Personal Intelligence was introduced in the U.S earlier this year. This capability has two core strengths: reasoning across complex sources and retrieving specific details from, say, an email or photo to answer questions. It often combines these, working across text, photos and video to provide uniquely tailored answers. This capability helps answer questions—such as…

RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has notified the establishments under its supervision that it will begin classifying violations, penalties and values of fine based on the size of the establishment and its commercial activity. In a recent circular, the SFDA announced an update to its schedule of violations, in accordance with its regulations and the corresponding penalties. This update is based on royal order no. 32043, which pertains to classifying violations, penalties, and fines according to the size of the establishment and its economic activity. The SFDA stated that it aims to achieve compliance and enhance…

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has responded to user complaints on X, asking some residents to share more details after a technical issue disrupted access to its app and website. The technical glitch has left motorists in the emirate unable to complete vehicle-related services.  The RTA took notice of the issue, as some residents reported facing difficulties when accessing services such as vehicle registration renewals, booking inspection appointments, and fine payment. RTA asked users to share their contact details via direct messages. “Please provide us with your full name and mobile phone number, in addition to more details about…

BEIJING, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — China’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, 0.5 percentage points faster than that of the fourth quarter of 2025, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Thursday, Xinhua News Agency reported. The country’s GDP reached 33.4 trillion yuan (about US$4.87 trillion) during this period, the NBS data showed. In the first quarter, “the growth of production and supply accelerated, market demand continued to improve, employment was generally stable, market prices picked up moderately, and high-quality development advanced with new and positive momentum,”…

RIYADH — The Saudi Land Bridge project has seen significant progress after the Spanish firm Sener won the design contract. The contract was awarded following a competitive bidding process launched by the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) in 2025, with bids being evaluated until the end of last year, according to MEED magazine. The move represents a major milestone in the Kingdom’s railway program, as this reflects a renewed momentum for the long-awaited project, which aims to connect the Red Sea to the Arabian Gulf, thus bolstering the Kingdom’s logistical ambitions within the framework of Vision 2030. The selection of Sener…

WASHINGTON, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) — SpaceX launched a massive cargo ship packed with over 5 tonnes of gear for astronauts on the International Space Station early Saturday, then aced a rocket landing minutes after the Florida liftoff. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soared into a blue sky over Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 7:41 a.m. EDT (1141 GMT) on Saturday, sending Northrop Grumman’s “Cygnus XL” resupply freighter toward the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, called NG-24, is Northrop Grumman’s 24th resupply flight to the ISS for NASA. “And liftoff! Science and supplies soaring to the…

Amazon entered into a deal to acquire Globalstar for around 11.6 billion as it looks to bolster its Amazon Leo satellite business with direct-to-device (D2D) services. Amazon stated it will take control of Globalstar’s existing satellite operations, infrastructure and assets, including MSS spectrum licences and global authorisations. It pointed to numerous benefits of the tie-up, including Amazon Leo being able to beef up its connectivity offering for consumer, enterprise and government customers, utilising Globalstar’s existing fleet and its new satellites to operate alongside its broadband system. Beginning in 2028, Amazon Leo said it will deploy its own next-generation D2D satellite…

iCAUR will host its 2026 International Business Summit in April, bringing together partners, media, and creators for a multi-day immersive experience. Building on strong momentum in Saudi Arabia, the V27 has already gained attention through local test drives. Rather than focusing on speeches, the summit will center on real-world scenarios and interactive experiences, connecting products, technology, and lifestyle in a tangible way. From Introduction to ImmersionThe summit will open with the Global Partner Conference, where iCAUR will outline its brand philosophy, strategic direction, and global approach to new energy mobility. From the start, the event becomes an immersive journey —…

RIYADH — Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan said that the PIF has contributed one-third of non-oil GDP growth, amounting to SR910 billion. “The PIF aims to develop 100,000 hotel rooms and introduce 70 tourism experiences across various regions of Saudi Arabia, with the objective of strengthening the tourism sector and increasing visitor numbers,” he said. Al-Rumayyan made the remarks while addressing a government press conference in Riyadh, following the approval of PIF’s 2026-2030 strategy by its board of directors, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. He revealed that the PIF’s companies attracted foreign…