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Sumanta Roy, Mannai Corporation, discusses the evolution of connected stadiums, technology’s role in athlete performance and fan engagement, and more. Source: Tahawul Tech
WASHINGTON — US Ambassador to Greece Kimberley Guilfoyle resigned on Tuesday, following a series of misconduct allegations, including claims that she offered a political donor access to senior administration officials in exchange for money. The Trump administration said earlier Tuesday it had asked Guilfoyle to leave her post after she faced severe criticism over accusations that she engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. The announcement, after days of comments and speculation, came in response to a question to newly appointed White House press secretary Katie Zacharia at her first media briefing on…
BANGKOK — Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo is prepared to provide Saudi Arabia with any form of support, including potential military assistance, as the Kingdom faces intensified Houthi attacks. “Whatever is being asked by the Saudis, of course we will respond,” Abdelatty told Bloomberg Television when asked whether Egypt could provide military support to Saudi Arabia. “Without any reservation, we provide all kinds of support,” he added during an interview on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund’s annual meetings in Bangkok, according to Anadolu Agency. Abdelatty also revealed that Egypt is seriously considering joining the Makkah Joint…
The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has been selected among Saudi Arabia’s top 70 brands in social responsibility and sustainability for 2026, according to a ranking published by Forbes Middle East in partnership with the National Center for Responsibility and Studies, recognizing the efforts of Saudi entities in promoting social responsibility and achieving sustainable development. GEA was included in the category of leading Saudi government institutions in social responsibility and sustainability. The ranking was based on the scale and impact of contributions and programs delivered, taking into account the performance of the selected entities over the past five years. The ranking highlighted GEA’s…
RIYADH — Saudi national taekwondo athlete Sabah Asiri has vowed to return to competition after suffering a serious hand injury in the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, an incident that turned her journey home from a gold medal-winning performance into a battle for recovery. Asiri, who represents the Saudi national team and Al Shabab Club, recounted the terrifying moments of the attack in an interview published by the Saudi Ministry of Health on its official X account. She said she was waiting to board a flight to Jeddah with her father when the situation at the…
Ahmed El Saadi, Vice President MEA & TRC at Splunk, a Cisco Company. Cisco is introducing a dedicated Tokenomics capability within Splunk Agent Observability, helping organisations track and attribute AI token expenditure in real time as they look to optimise AI at scale. AI Tokenomics focuses on understanding and optimising token consumption while connecting AI spend to business outcomes. The new capability brings usage, cost and productivity insights together to support more data-driven budgeting and optimisation decisions. “Understanding how AI resources are being used and what they are costing is becoming increasingly important as organisations scale their AI investments”, said…
For most 10-year-olds, the summer holidays are a time to take a break from school, spend time with friends and explore new hobbies. But for Dubai-based Aryahi Tiwari, a summer project has turned into something she hadn’t quite imagined: becoming a published author and raising funds to help animals in need. And at the heart of it all is a tiny teacup poodle named Royal. Aryahi’s debut book, Paw-sitively Royal, tells the story of the world through a dog’s eyes, taking young readers on a journey filled with friendship and unconditional love that pet owners know all too well. But…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce recalled 769 BAIC BJ40 vehicles due to a defect in the electrical fuse box. The recall covers 2021–2022 models. According to the ministry, the defect may cause an electrical short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. Owners were urged to check whether their vehicle identification number (VIN) is included in the recall through Recalls.sa and contact Petromin BAIC to have the necessary repairs carried out free of charge. Affected vehicle owners can contact Petromin BAIC at 8004420030. Source: Saudi Gazette
Assistant Speaker of the Shura Council Dr. Hanan Al-Ahmadi met with Swedish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Carina Maria Håkansson at the council’s headquarters in Riyadh. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the Shura Council and the Swedish Parliament to serve mutual interests, as well as several topics of common concern. Source: Riyadh Daily
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have achieved 100 per cent coverage of basic health services for adolescents and young people, exceeding the global rate of 68 per cent, according to data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-STAT). The data showed that the number of adolescents and young people aged 10 to 24 in GCC countries reached approximately 12.8 million in 2025, accounting for 20 per cent of the region’s total population. GCC countries also achieved 100 per cent compliance with basic national regulations concerning adolescent and youth health, compared…