Author: Editorial Team
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait”, even as fighting raged with Iran over control of the crucial waterway It is the latest in a series of geographical name changes floated by Trump, and comes after he claimed US sovereignty over the strait that Tehran effectively shut six months ago. “Now that we have it under USA control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT??? Like America itself, it would be ‘hotter’ than ever before!” Trump said on his Truth Social network. Just a week ago, Trump…
Ante Mihovilovic, Vice President and Head of Networks, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Ericsson. Ante Mihovilovic, Vice President and Head of Networks, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Ericsson, spoke to Tahawultech.com at LEAP 2026 about Saudi Arabia’s rapid digital transformation, the evolution of 5G, AI-powered network automation, cloud-native telecom infrastructure and the technologies shaping the next phase of connectivity. Saudi Arabia’s rapid digital transformation is strengthening its position as an emerging global technology hub, driven by Vision 2030, growing international investment and an expanding technology ecosystem. Global companies are establishing and strengthening their presence in the Kingdom, attracted by its talent,…
As Saudi Arabia advances its digital transformation agenda under Vision 2030, artificial intelligence and automation are moving from emerging technologies to core drivers of how organizations operate. Businesses and government entities are increasingly rethinking their operating models, with greater emphasis on AI, governance, security, talent, and scalable digital infrastructure. In this interview, Dr. Dhary Abuhimed, Area Vice President, Solution Consulting MEA, ServiceNow, shares his perspective on the evolution of AI-driven operations, the unique dynamics of the Saudi market, the challenges organizations face in turning technology investments into tangible value, and ServiceNow’s role in supporting the Kingdom’s transformation journey beyond 2030.…
King Salman Park Foundation (KSPF) and Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia Co. Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at LEAP 2026, establishing a framework for strategic cooperation focused on advancing the Park’s smart-city capabilities, AI enablement and technology innovation. The cooperation supports King Salman Park’s ambition to create an intelligent, engaging and continuously evolving urban destination in the heart of Riyadh, where technology serves as an enabler for exceptional experiences for visitors, residents and employees, while supporting smarter, more efficient and sustainable operations. Aligned with the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030, the two-year MoU provides a framework through which KSPF and Huawei…
As Sau Source: Riyadh Daily
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman offered condolences to French President Emmanuel Macron on the death of former Prime Minister Édouard Balladur. In separate cables sent to Macron, the King and the Crown Prince conveyed their deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the French president, as well as to the family of the deceased, and the friendly people of France. Balladur, who died on Monday, was a French neo-Gaullist politician. He served as prime minister of France from 1993 to 1995. Source: Saudi Gazette
JAZAN/ASIR — Border Guard land patrols thwarted three separate smuggling operations in Jazan and Asir, seizing a total of 154 kg khat, 24 kg of hashish and 19,120 tablets. In Jazan, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Dayer Sector arrested Ethiopian nationals for violating the Border Security Law and attempting to smuggle 24 kilograms of hashish and 19,120 tablets subject to medical circulation regulations. Ethiopian nationals were arrested for attempting to smuggle 24 kilograms of hashish and 19,120 tablets. In a separate operation in the same sector, Border Guard land patrols arrested three Ethiopian nationals for attempting to smuggle 60…
stc group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, and Red Sea Global are showcasing an intelligent operation management system for three Red Sea destinations at LEAP 2026, taking place from 31 August to 3 September at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. Spanning Shura Island and Turtle Bay, with 10 square kilometres under high-resolution real-time monitoring, the system, developed by stc Group’s subsidiary iot squared, combines a detailed virtual representation of the sites with live information from the physical environment, demonstrating how the technology can support both destination operations and the visitor experience. The system, known as a Digital Twin,…
(L-R) Ramkumar Balakrishnan, CEO of AmiViz and Charbel Zreiby, Channel Director for EMEA East at Veeam. AmiViz, the Middle East’s leading consultative Value-Added Distributor, announces a strategic distribution partnership with Veeam, the Data and AI Trust Company, during LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. The collaboration marks a significant step in helping organisations across the Middle East strengthen cyber resilience, build trusted data foundations for AI, and accelerate secure-by-design digital transformation. Together, AmiViz and Veeam will help customers establish the visibility, governance, security and recovery capabilities required to build resilient, AI-ready enterprises. AmiViz recently introduced a business strategy centred on four core practices: Cybersecurity, Data & Resilience, Sovereign Cloud & AI, and Digital…
“Refad” Real Estate Investment and Development Company has revealed the development of a new (Grade A) dry logistics warehouse at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam. This project is an addition to its logistics real estate portfolio and is part of its strategy to expand by developing modern, high-quality logistics facilities in strategic locations throughout the Kingdom. Refad’s approach to the project goes beyond conventional storage by creating a real estate asset focused on increasing efficiency and operational flexibility to meet operators’ needs. The warehouse has a height of 18.8 meters at its highest point, and seven loading and unloading gates…