Author: Editorial Team
Naji Atallah, Head of Construction and Manufacturing, EMEA Emerging, Autodesk. Regional organisations are reporting stronger productivity, innovation and decision-making outcomes from AI than their global counterparts. Dubai, UAE – Autodesk has released regional findings from its 2026 State of Design & Make: AI Pulse report, showing that Middle East organisations are leading global markets in converting artificial intelligence investment into measurable business outcomes. The research found that 87% of organisations across the region feel an urgent need to adopt AI, the highest level recorded globally and above the worldwide average of 68%. Meanwhile, 92% reported productivity gains from AI deployment,…
The “Lady Cloud” project is one of the Al-Baha Municipality’s distinctive investment projects and a prominent tourist destination for visitors to Al-Baha during the summer. Located at an elevated site in Al-Khulb Park in Al-Mandaq Governorate, the project offers panoramic views extending over the Tihama plains and large parts of the governorate. The project covers an area of more than 29,000 square meters and features an architectural character that blends with the region’s natural landscape. Its circular design allows visitors to enjoy the surrounding scenery from multiple vantage points. The project’s views combine clouds, mist, mountainous landscapes, and the Tihama…
More than 8,000 workers across Dubai have undergone free health screenings at their workplaces as part of efforts to reduce health risks linked to high summer temperatures and direct exposure to the sun. A total of 8,350 on-site health screenings were carried out with the support of around 28 specialised healthcare professionals. Workers also attended awareness sessions on heat stress, sun exposure and preventive measures they can follow while working in hot weather. The screenings were carried out in areas with large concentrations of workers, including Muhaisnah, Al Mankhool, Al Jaddaf, Al Qusais and Al Muraqqabat. Muhaisnah was covered in…
JEDDAH — Turkish Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson Rear Admiral Zeki Aktürk announced that conducting joint military exercises among Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan is part of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. He also unveiled plans of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to conduct joint military exercises. “The defense pact aims to boost joint military capabilities. The agreement in question is defensive in nature and does not identify any country as a common enemy or adversary,” Aktürk said while addressing the ministry’s weekly press briefing in Ankara on Thursday. Aktürk said the Turkish Armed Forces, which successfully serve in numerous regions…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will hand over the COP presidency to Mongolia at COP17 on Monday, concluding a term marked by the launch and implementation of several international initiatives and partnerships following COP16 in Riyadh. During the conference, held from August 17 to 28, Saudi Arabia will highlight progress made during its presidency, including the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership (RGDRP) and the Riyadh Action Agenda, which expanded from 35 to more than 100 initiatives. It will also showcase the International Initiative for Early Warning for Sand and Dust Storms and the Business4Land initiative. The Kingdom hosted COP16 in Riyadh…
The UAE plans to expand its organ transplant programme to include procedures involving the face, hands, arms, uterus and intestine, as part of the next phase of the country’s transplant services. The Ministry of Health and Prevention said future plans under the National Programme for Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues, known as Hayat, include widening the types of organs and tissues that can be donated and transplanted. Among the planned procedures are intestine and uterus transplants, as well as what are known as vascularised composite tissue transplants. These can involve complex body parts such as the face,…
Ericsson and Zain Jordan have announced the next phase of their longstanding and trusted partnership to modernise Zain’s Business Support Systems (BSS). This significant project will advance Zain Jordan’s digital transformation, preparing its IT infrastructure for the demands of the 5G era and modernising digital service delivery for its customers across the Kingdom. This new phase deepens the long-standing collaboration between the two companies by extending its scope to include the postpaid line of business, enabling new revenue streams across both segments. The agreement underpins Ericsson’s role as a key partner in Zain Jordan’s journey to build a flexible, scalable,…
The story of Burundian contestant Pentra Bushima Amin began when he was 14, after a Muslim friend invited him to learn about Islam and introduced him to the values, morals and virtues of the religion. He found its teachings deeply moving and decided to embrace Islam, a decision witnessed by his family, with four of its members—including his parents and sister—also embracing Islam alongside him. After embracing Islam, Pentra did not wait long to begin his journey with the holy Quran. He started memorizing it with strong determination and a genuine desire to learn, managing to memorize the entire Quran…
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has launched the New Accelerator Program for Drugs in Rare Diseases (NADR) to support the development of and access to medicines for rare diseases. Operating within the SFDA’s regulatory framework, NADR is a specialized initiative aimed at streamlining the development, evaluation, and authorization of drugs for rare diseases. The program also seeks to empower researchers and developers while advancing healthcare innovation. Through scientific and regulatory incentives, the initiative aims to accelerate patient access to critical treatments while strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position among leading countries supporting research and innovative healthcare solutions. According…
PANAMA CITY — Colombia has authorized joint military operations with the United States to target drug traffickers, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday, as he welcomed the country into a military-led counternarcotics coalition, expanding Washington’s campaign against cartels in Latin America. Colombia had authorized “joint military operations to destroy terrorists and terror networks,” Hegseth told a gathering of the US-led Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition in Panama. “Yes,” he replied when asked if he had discussed with his Colombian counterpart joint strikes against armed groups such as the National Liberation Army (ELN), which the US designates as a terrorist group,…