Author: Editorial Team
Huawei has reaffirmed its commitment to Saudi Arabia at LEAP 2026, outlining a clear value proposition to drive industry value through full-stack AI capabilities, establishing a sustainable foundation for the Kingdom’s long-term AI development, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Saudi Arabia’s ICT market has reached US$53 billion, growing 89.5% since 2017. The digital economy now contributes 16% of GDP, while 5G coverage has reached 86%, positioning the Kingdom to move from a strong digital foundation toward the next stage of AI-driven growth. This transition requires more than AI applications — it calls for full-stack capabilities spanning connectivity, compute, cloud, and…
WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to continue construction of a massive new ballroom at the White House at a cost of $400 million, rejecting a challenge from a preservation group that was seeking to indefinitely halt the controversial project. In the 5-4 ruling, with Chief Justice John Roberts and the court’s three liberals dissenting, the justices granted the Trump administration’s emergency request, blocking lower court rulings that would have halted construction of an above-ground portion of the project. In its unsigned, eight-page decision, the conservative majority concluded that the National…
SEOUL, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s exports surged 68.7 percent in August from a year earlier, buoyed by strong semiconductor shipments, data showed Tuesday. Outbound shipments came to US$98.25 billion in August, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing data from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. Imports climbed 22.6 percent on-year to $63.51 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $34.75 billion. By sector, semiconductor exports, a key pillar of Asia’s fourth-largest economy, soared 209 percent during the period to $46.65 billion, as major technology companies known as hyperscalers stepped up spending on artificial intelligence (AI)…
KATHMANDU — The families of more than 600 workers believed to be trapped in a vast network of tunnels along Nepal’s Trishuli River are clinging to hope that their loved ones can be found alive, as rescuers raced to reach them at hydropower sites that were buried in mud by catastrophic flooding. Rescuers used explosives to blast into the hillside before pumping air into the Trishuli-3A site – fearing a critical window to reach survivors is closing. The combined deaths from the flood disaster in Nepal and China surpassed 950, with more than 4,400 people missing. A private-sector association representing…
stc group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, will participate in LEAP 2026 as the strategic partner for the fifth consecutive year. Taking place from August 31 to September 3 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham, the event will bring together more than 600 start-ups, 1,000 speakers, and 1,800 exhibitors from around the globe under the theme “Into New Worlds”. At LEAP 2026, stc group will showcase advanced digital solutions, secure infrastructure, and high-performance networks supporting the digitalisation of Saudi Arabia’s key industries, public sectors, and flagship events. The group will also participate in a range of speaking engagements…
SEJONG, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s industrial output remained flat in July from a month earlier due to a base effect and a strike in the automobile industry, data showed Monday, while retail sales lost ground and facility investment advanced. Industrial production remained unchanged in July from a month earlier, according to data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics. Industrial output fell 0.5 percent and 0.4 percent in April and May, respectively, before rebounding 2.4 percent in June. Output in the mining and manufacturing sector, a key pillar of the economy, edged up 0.2 percent…
Oracle will showcase how sovereign AI, enterprise AI, and cloud innovation are helping accelerate Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambitions at LEAP 2026 under the theme “Oracle AI for Saudi Vision 2030.” At LEAP 2026, Oracle will demonstrate how organisations can harness AI securely and at scale with the industry’s most comprehensive AI stack—spanning Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Database, and Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. Visitors will experience how Oracle’s integrated approach enables enterprises and government organisations to build, deploy, and run AI while keeping data secure, governed, and sovereign. “Saudi Arabia is setting the pace for AI-led transformation, backed by…
ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has revealed continued strong growth in new economic licences issued to Emirati businesswomen and entrepreneurs, underscoring the success of initiatives and policies to empower women and increase their positive contribution to socio-economic development. ADRA reported that 3,058 new economic licences were issued to Emirati female entrepreneurs and businesswomen during the first half of 2026 (January to June), representing 6.4% rise compared with 2,873 licences issued during the corresponding period in 2025.…
RIYADH — Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh launched the Building Faith Program in Riyadh on Monday. This was part of the ministry’s efforts to enhance religious and intellectual awareness and solidify sound Islamic doctrine. The program will be implemented year-round in mosques and prayer halls across all cities and governorates of Saudi Arabia. It will feature educational programs, sermons, lessons, and awareness lectures to promote sound doctrine and reinforce the principles of monotheism, moderation, and balance. The program includes 156 outreach activities across the Kingdom’s regions, with 12 activities per region annually. It aims to…
e& recently announced the launch of its first AI-powered laptop, the “AI Laptop by e&”, for enterprise customers in the UAE. The laptop is equipped with on-device AI capabilities, including built-in large language models (LLMs), that are specifically optimised for Snapdragon® X Series processors from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and enable users to run AI workloads directly on the device, even without internet connectivity. Purpose-built for security, privacy and data sovereignty, the laptop keeps data and AI processing local to the device, making it ideally suited to government, enterprise and other regulated environments in the UAE. Unlike traditional AI tools that…