Author: Editorial Team

For the fifth consecutive year, Ericsson will be present at LEAP 2026, taking place August 31 to September 03, 2026, at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre, Malham. Demonstrating its continued commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s digital future, Ericsson will showcase advanced solutions, live technology demonstrations and share insights into how 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and programmable networks are shaping the next phase of Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation. Under the theme “Enter New Horizons”, Ericsson will present how communications service providers and enterprises can use 5G Standalone, programmable networks and AI-driven automation to enable new services, improve network…

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) signed the “SEE Agreement” to establish the legal and administrative framework governing the participation of countries and international organizations in Expo 2030 Riyadh. The agreement provides participants with the necessary support throughout the various stages of preparation. The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the French Republic. The agreement was signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and BIE Secretary General Dimitri Kerkentzes,…

As students and families across the UAE prepare for the Back-to-School season, ASUS recently announced the new Zenbook 14 Copilot+ PC (UX3480QA), an ultraportable laptop designed to move easily between classrooms, campus, work, and everyday life. Powered by a Snapdragon® X processor, the UAE launch combines Zenbook-exclusive Ceraluminum™ craftsmanship, responsive AI-enabled computing, and thoughtful everyday experiences in a sleek, lightweight design. AMD (UX3480KA) and Intel® (UX3480AA) configurations are planned to enter the UAE market at a later stage. At the heart of the new Zenbook 14 is a simple philosophy: great design isn’t about adding more — it is about…

WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Monday postponed a trial in the US for a former Libyan intelligence official charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago. Jury selection was scheduled to begin Wednesday for the federal trial of Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi in Washington. His trial will be the first in the US for the Dec. 21, 1988, bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland, which killed 270 people, most of them Americans. Lawyers acting for Al-Marimi said “newly discovered evidence” previously unknown to the…

There are few better ways to celebrate Onam than sitting down to a sadhya, the elaborate feast that brings together an assortment of dishes, traditionally served on a banana leaf. And in Dubai, you won’t have to look too far to find one this year. From pocket-friendly spreads in Karama to fine-dining takes in Downtown Dubai, restaurants across the city are laying out their festive feasts, with some sticking to the traditional vegetarian format and others adding coastal favourites to the mix. So, whether you’re celebrating on Onam or planning a meal around it, here are some sadhyas to try…

PARIS — France is the first country to officially sign its Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh, a major milestone in its preparations and growing international momentum. The signing took place on the sidelines of the visit of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to France. The agreement formally establishes France’s participation in Expo 2030 Riyadh, providing the framework for its presence throughout the six-month event. It specifies the location and space allocated to the France Pavilion, outlines the pavilion’s theme, and sets out the broad lines of the experience offered to visitors and businesses. The ceremony in…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the United States’ decision to remove Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia welcomed the U.S. announcement confirming the decision and extended its sincere congratulations to the Syrian government and people. The Kingdom wished Syria lasting security, stability and prosperity, as well as continued progress in reconstruction and development in a manner that fulfills the aspirations of the Syrian people. Saudi Arabia concluded the statement by reiterating its support for the positive steps taken by the Syrian government to enhance the country’s…

Six new humanitarian trucks arrived in Al-Mudhaffar District, Taiz Governorate, Yemen, carrying 2,200 food baskets provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) as part of the second phase of the emergency food intervention project in Yemen.  The delivery reflects Saudi Arabia’s longstanding humanitarian commitment to supporting the brotherly Yemeni people through KSrelief, in line with its humanitarian principles and noble mission. Source: Riyadh Daily

Google Cloud recently announced a strategic partnership with Verizon focused on deploying AI across the operator’s customer experience, network operations and internal functions. Under the agreement, Verizon will use Google Cloud’s full AI stack to help modernise customer experiences, unify enterprise data and scale AI use across the company. Alfonso Villanueva, Verizon’s chief transformation officer and EVP of Verizon Consumer, said serving customers individually requires working AI-first throughout the organisation. Karthik Narain, Chief Product and Business Officer at Google Cloud, added Verizon is demonstrating what full-scale AI transformation looks like for a global enterprise, integrating everything from high-performance infrastructure and…

For three mothers, having a baby changed almost everything —their routines, their sleep and the way they planned their days. But it did not take away their ambitions. Returning to work or university after giving birth meant learning how to balance two parts of their lives at once. For some, it came with guilt. For others, it meant spending hours away from a baby who was still only weeks old. Despite taking very different amounts of time away, all three mothers who spoke to Khaleej Times agreed on one thing: they did not feel ready when it was time to return, but…