Author: Editorial Team
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…
RIYADH — E-commerce sales in Saudi Arabia via Mada cards surged 11.8 percent, reaching SR37.6 billion during July 2026, compared to SR33.6 billion in June, according to the monthly statistical bulletin issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The bulletin showed that e-commerce sales via Mada cards jumped 26 percent year-on-year, reaching SR 37.6 billion in July 2026, compared to SR29.8 billion in June 2025. The report confirmed that e-commerce sales via Mada cards increased by 3.1 percent in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2026, reaching SR101.4 billion in the second quarter of 2026,…
JAKARTA — The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Indonesia has urged Saudi citizens to exercise increased caution in the coming days due to the expanding area affected by volcanic ash and the potential risks it poses to public health and safety. The embassy advised Saudi residents and visitors to avoid open areas or regions experiencing ash accumulation and to follow instructions issued by the relevant Indonesian authorities. It emphasized that adhering to preventive guidelines is essential to mitigating any potential impacts. The embassy stressed the importance of taking the necessary precautions and noted that it can be contacted, if needed, via…
Tickets are now on sale for the 2026/27 Dubai Racing Carnival, which returns to Meydan Racecourse on Friday, November 6. The new season will feature 16 race meetings alongside new restaurants, hospitality packages and entertainment experiences. Racing will continue until March, with three feature meetings scheduled during the season. General admission tickets start at Dh10, while entry to Paddock Garden begins at Dh75. Hospitality packages are available from Dh345. New dining venues Bisou, Alba and Himitsu will join Meydan’s hospitality line-up this season. Dubai Racing Club has also partnered with The Meydan Hotel to introduce a hospitality experience at Silks…
MOSCOW — Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan affirmed that Saudi Arabia will use all available means to protect its interests and will not hesitate to defend itself against the Houthi aggression. He made the remarks while speaking at a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after their meeting in Moscow on Tuesday. Prince Faisal said that the Houthis have “opened a Pandora’s box.” He affirmed that the path of diplomacy remains open and that the Kingdom will not hesitate to support any action that serves the interests of Yemen and the region. The Saudi foreign minister…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continued pumping water through its emergency humanitarian response program to provide safe drinking water in the Gaza Strip, as part of the Saudi campaign to support the Palestinian people. KSrelief pumped 500,000 liters of water across various governorates in the Strip. The efforts are part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian support through KSrelief to improve living conditions, support the resilience of the population, and help create conditions conducive to recovery. Source: Riyadh Daily
Dr. Moataz BinAli, Chief Executive Officer, Magna AI. Magna AI, Inc., the global integrated-value-chain sovereign AI transformation leader established through a partnership between Trend Micro and Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company (WDH), powered by NVIDIA, concluded its four-day participation at LEAP 2026. Magna AI showcased its sovereign AI capabilities and signed a series of strategic partnerships aimed at helping governments and enterprises move AI from ambition to secure, production-scale deployment in Saudi Arabia and beyond. At Booth H5 F40 in the DeepFest Hall, the company presented its ‘Own Your Intelligence’ proposition across eight live demo pods spanning the AI value…
Saudi Arabia has built strong momentum in adopting and scaling advanced technologies. The next opportunity is to turn that momentum into more ideas, solutions and businesses created in the Kingdom.“When I look back over the last 12 months, one word comes to mind: momentum,” said Fadle Saad, Managing Director, HP MENA Regional Headquarters. “Saudi Arabia continues to move quickly. We can see it in the growth of the startup ecosystem, in advanced digital government services and, increasingly, in how AI is becoming part of everyday work.”HP Research shows that 36% of Knowledge Workers in KSA use AI tools provided by…
From the smell of bukhoor to traditional dishes served with a modern twist, Daan Coffee was created to give visitors a taste of Emirati culture while still feeling like a contemporary café. Located in Abu Dhabi, the family run business was founded by 21 year old Mariam Tareq Alsaiqal and her three siblings after struggling to find a modern café focused on authentic traditional Emirati food while capturing the spirit of an Emirati home. “We noticed that there has not been any type of café that serves the traditional Emirati menu alongside speciality tea and karak,” Mariam, owner of Daan…