Author: Editorial Team

Nokia has recently highlighted its early progress in a strategic shift focused on AI-related opportunities in its Q2 results. They went on to express confidence on securing a buyer for its Enterprise Campus Edge business and unveiled a deal to up U.S. manufacturing. The vendor announced the under review campus edge business unit, which includes part of its enterprise private networks offering, is being shunted into its discontinued operations accounting bracket alongside the fixed wireless access CPE business it has already agreed to sell to Inseego. Nokia deems an agreement to sell the business “highly probable”. The forecast sale is…

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The Saudi Swimming Federation honored national team swimmer Hassan Ali Al-Shalati following his bronze medal performance in the men’s 50m freestyle event for the 13–14 age category at the Asian Aquatics Championships, held in Thailand from July 17 to 22.  Al-Shalati won the bronze medal with a new personal best and championship-best time of 25.15 seconds, marking a notable achievement for Saudi swimming at the continental level.  The recognition ceremony was held on the sidelines of the Saudi Swimming Championships at the Ministry of Sport swimming pool in Riyadh. Source: Riyadh Daily

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New wildfires broke out in Western Canada and forests continued to burn in Ontario as ‌Canada battled what Prime Minister Mark Carney called one of the most intense wildfire seasons on record. Nearly 34,000 lightning strikes over the past week led to a series of fires and evacuation orders in the southern part of British Columbia. As of ​Friday morning, there were 25 evacuation orders and 90 active wildfires in the province, which warned ​that warming and drying conditions could lead to growth of existing wildfires. “The weather forecast is ⁠far from favorable. There is no significant help from Mother…

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 World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on July 25, highlights that drowning is not an inevitable accident, but a preventable issue that can be addressed through effective policies, legislation, and proactive safety measures. Against the backdrop of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coastline, the day’s global message underscores the importance of moving beyond awareness efforts toward establishing comprehensive safety systems that anticipate risks, prevent incidents, and minimize their impact. The Kingdom has a coastline exceeding 1,800 kilometers and is home to a growing network of public and private beaches and coastal destinations that are evolving, under the targets of Saudi Vision 2030,…

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of the Republic of Liberia on his country’s Independence Day. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Liberia steady progress and prosperity. Source: Riyadh Daily

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New wildfires broke out in Western Canada and forests continued to burn in Ontario as ‌Canada battled what Prime Minister Mark Carney called one of the most intense wildfire seasons on record. Nearly 34,000 lightning strikes over the past week led to a series of fires and evacuation orders in the southern part of British Columbia. As of ​Friday morning, there were 25 evacuation orders and 90 active wildfires in the province, which warned ​that warming and drying conditions could lead to growth of existing wildfires. “The weather forecast is ⁠far from favorable. There is no significant help from Mother…

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Patients with schizophrenia in the UAE will soon have access to a long-acting treatment that only needs to be administered once every six months, after Emirates Health Services (EHS) introduced the therapy at Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital, making it the first government hospital in the country to offer the option. The treatment, BYANNLI, is designed to support sustained symptom control while reducing the need for frequent doses. Health officials say the move could help improve treatment adherence, lower the risk of relapse and ease the burden on patients, their families and caregivers. Dr Essam Al Zarooni, Executive Director of the…

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“What I remember most is walking for hours under the hot sun, moving from one place to another while searching for an opportunity to begin my modelling career. I came to the UAE with that dream in mind, not because I was looking for a conventional job.” Every day, Noor Yahya walked through Dubai with a portfolio in hand and a dream that many considered unrealistic. There were job interviews, endless casting calls, and hours spent under the scorching sun, all while documenting her journey online. The Sudanese creator refused to let rejection redefine her ambitions, even when the opportunities…

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Scrolling through social media this summer can feel like flipping through a never-ending holiday album. From European city breaks to beach escapes and family reunions abroad, travel posts have taken over many residents feeds. Even those who were perfectly content with spending the summer in the UAE can find themselves wondering whether they should have booked a flight after all. The feeling has become increasingly common. According to dnata Travel, nine in 10 overseas hotel bookings made by UAE residents this summer are for destinations abroad, while only six per cent of residents have no holiday plans at all. Stay…

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