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A calligraphy exhibition in Al-Baha recorded sales of SAR100,700 through the sale of eight calligraphy artworks. The total value of the exhibited pieces reached SAR618,225. Among the acquisitions was a work by internationally acclaimed calligrapher Maryam Norouzi, executed in Jali Thuluth script and embellished with 18-karat gold. Two additional works by calligraphers from Al-Baha Region were also acquired: one by Abdullah Suwailem in Jali Diwani script and another by Abdulaziz Mujathal in ornamental Diwani script, highlighting the excellence of Saudi talent in Arabic calligraphy. The exhibition also features works by several leading calligraphers, including four rare pieces by Halim Efendi.…
Dubai has become home to The Pediatric Academy, a new international education institution created to advance knowledge-sharing among healthcare professionals and give parents better access to understandable, evidence-informed information about their children’s health and development. Founded by pediatric dentist, author and international speaker Dr. Rafif Tayara, The Pediatric Academy brings together education on pediatric dentistry, airway health, sleep-disordered breathing, oral function, early facial growth, interceptive orthodontics and myofunctional therapy. The institution combines a global online education platform with in-person professional training at its Dubai training location at Jumeira Street The Academy’s initial programs focus on an area of children’s healthcare…
JAKARTA — Authorities in Indonesia have arrested a second Malaysian in less than a week for allegedly smuggling methamphetamine and ecstasy pills into the country, a crime that carries the death penalty in the Muslim-majority Southeast Asian nation. A 22-year-old identified only as “DI” was detained in Surabaya, Indonesia’s second-largest city, on Monday shortly after landing on a flight from Kuala Lumpur, airport security task force head Novi Manunggal said in a statement. Acting on a tipoff, officials at the airport found “methamphetamine and ecstasy pills attached to the suspect’s body,” Novi’s statement said. “DI” was found with four packs,…
Taha Ghaznavi, CPO at Nabat.ai, explains how satellite intelligence, autonomous drones and field-validated AI are helping the GCC restore and … Source: Tahawul Tech
The partnership equips GCG Enterprise Solutions with an expanded AV-over-IP offering. Source: Tahawul Tech
As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly integral part of everyday life, a new generation of consumers expects technology that goes beyond simply responding to commands. Today’s young drivers want intelligent systems that understand their routines, anticipate their needs and adapt to their lifestyles. Responding to these changing expectations, OMODA & JAECOO has unveiled the all-new OMODA 4 during OMODA SUPER AI NIGHT in Jakarta, Indonesia, introducing what the brand describes as “The Super AI Cockpit That Truly Understands Global Youth.” With the OMODA 4 scheduled to launch in the UAE later this year, local customers can look forward to experiencing…
WASHINGTON — Twenty-five Democratic-led US states sued Donald Trump’s administration on Monday, arguing that the president’s latest round of tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, like most of his earlier sweeping tariffs, exceeds his legal authority to tax imports. The states’ lawsuit filed in the US Court of International Trade in New York follows previous challenges by small US businesses, which sued to block the tariffs on the day they went into effect last month. States and small businesses have successfully challenged previous global tariffs imposed by Trump in his second term, but the president has continued to pursue…
ISTANBUL — A senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader claimed that Tehran had prepared to strike three sites in Ukraine before canceling the operation after what he described as an “apology” from Kyiv, according to Iranian media. In an interview with Iranian state television, Mohsen Rezaei said Iran’s armed forces had completed preparations for the strikes before the operation was called off. The remarks came after Iran accused Ukraine on July 25 of attacking an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, killing one crew member. “We were set to strike three sites in Ukraine, but canceled the attack following…
HaxUnit and Liplyn Information Group today announced a strategic partnership to help organisations in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region gain continuous visibility into their external cyber exposure and maintain stronger evidence for information-security governance and ISO/IEC 27001 certification activities. The partnership combines HaxUnit’s cybersecurity technology with Liplyn Information Group’s regional presence and more than 20 years of experience in AI, data-driven digital growth and international market development. The initiative will be supported through Liplyn’s office in Dubai and will initially focus on organisations with complex or rapidly changing digital environments, including real estate, hospitality, financial services,…
DHAHRAN — Aramco reported adjusted net income of $33.4 billion for the second quarter of 2026, according to its quarterly and half-year financial results. Among its quarterly results, Aramco recorded $25.4 billion in cash flow from operating activities and $12.3 billion in free cash flow, which was impacted by a $14.6 billion working capital build. Quarterly base dividends totaled $21.9 billion. As of June 30, the gearing ratio stood at 6.2 percent. For the first half of 2026, Aramco’s adjusted net income reached $67.2 billion. Cash flow from operating activities totaled $56.2 billion, while free cash flow reached $30.9 billion.…