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Hani Nofal, Executive Head of Infrastructure Solutions in Middle East and Africa, NTT DATA. NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, recently announced its intention to launch the NTT DATA AI Factory Lab in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Designed to help organisations accelerate AI adoption, the lab will bring together NTT DATA’s full stack AI solutions and services expertise and technologies from leading ecosystem partners, including Cisco and NVIDIA, to help scale AI with confidence. Scheduled to open in September 2026, the AI Factory Lab will support executive briefings, AI strategy workshops and hands-on experiences that…
Saudi Aramco and its subsidiary, Saudi Aramco Digital, announced the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with leading technology companies at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. The agreements focus on cybersecurity, industrial artificial intelligence (AI), innovation, the localization of critical technologies, and building national industrial capabilities. During the conference’s opening, Saudi Aramco President and CEO Amin H. Nasser said he had witnessed firsthand Saudi Arabia’s significant progress in developing its digital infrastructure and information and communications technology (ICT) sector. He noted that LEAP 2026 serves as an important platform for envisioning the future by bringing together global and national…
The first week of school is often a mix of excitement, new routines and children getting used to being back in classrooms. But as students across the UAE returned to school on August 31, schools were also reminding parents of another important back-to-school rule: children who are unwell should stay home until they have recovered. Schools are reminding families to keep children home with symptoms such as fever, cough, vomiting or diarrhoea, helping them recover while limiting the spread of illness in classrooms. The guidance comes as schools begin a new academic year and settle millions of children into classrooms…
WASHINGTON — The US military attacked two Iranian state-owned oil tankers as part of the round of strikes that took place on Tuesday, the Axios news website reported citing US officials. The strikes marked the first time the US has targeted Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Axios said. A US official said the operation was part of a new “tanker for tanker” policy approved by President Donald Trump to deter Iranian attacks on tankers transiting the strategic waterway. US officials said about 100 targets were struck Tuesday, including Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
Sixty-two government entities were honored today for completing the integration of their services into the comprehensive national application “Tawakkalna” during a ceremony held on the sidelines of LEAP 2026. This national achievement reflects the level of integration among government entities and the unification of their efforts to provide digital government services through a single national platform. This facilitates access to services for citizens, residents, and visitors, and provides a more integrated and efficient digital experience. Assistant Head of the National Information Center for the “Tawakkalna” System, Eng. Saleh Musaibah, explained that completing the integration of services from 62 government entities helped achieve…
Vanja Novakovic, Lucidya explores why true agentic CX must move beyond conversation to deliver end-to-end resolution and measurable customer outcomes. Source: Tahawul Tech
RIYADH — A total of 108 government employees were arrested on corruption charges during the last month of August, with some of those arrested later released on bail, according to the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha). Nazaha initiated a number of criminal and administrative cases during August as part of its ongoing efforts to promote integrity and combat corruption across government entities. The authority conducted 2,659 oversight visits during the month, leading to investigations into the suspected involvement of 352 employees in corruption cases. The investigations resulted in the arrest of 108 employees from the Ministry Interior, Ministry of Health,…
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced the addition of MSC’s ALBATROS shipping service to Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdullah Port in Rabigh. The service, which transits the Bab Al-Mandab Strait and the Suez Canal, is the 34th new shipping service added to Saudi ports since the beginning of 2026. The ALBATROS service connects the two ports to an extensive network of ports across Europe and Asia, with a capacity of up to 18,000 TEUs. The new service reinforces the strategic importance of Saudi ports along the Red Sea coast and further enhances the Kingdom’s competitiveness in the maritime transport and logistics…
Mindware, a leading value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa, recently announced a strategic partnership with Veeam Software, the global leader in Data & AI Trust. Mindware has been appointed as a value-added distributor for Veeam across the Middle East, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Egypt and Libya. The partnership brings together Veeam’s industry-leading data resilience capabilities with Mindware’s extensive regional channel network, technical expertise, local market presence, partner ecosystem and cloud capabilities. Together, the companies will work to help organisations protect their critical data and applications, recover rapidly from disruption, and maintain business continuity in an increasingly complex threat landscape.…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Sport on Tuesday launched a new licensing service to regulate organized adventure travel activities, known as “Al-Rahhala,” inside and outside Saudi Arabia. The new Al-Rahhala licensing section has been introduced through the Riyadi platform to unify regulatory procedures and ensure that trips are conducted safely and in an organized manner. The activity combines adventure travel with environmental exploration and is intended to promote a culture of responsible and sustainable travel. Through the platform, applicants can submit permit requests that will be reviewed in coordination with relevant authorities to ensure trips comply with applicable regulations, whether…