Former US President Barack Obama is turning the page on a new chapter in audio storytelling. He is set to host ‘A Great Book with Barack Obama’, a six-part podcast series exploring the books that shaped his worldview as a young man. Produced by the Obamas’ Higher Ground production company, the series will debut exclusively on Audible on September 24. In the intimate new format, Obama will revisit literary works that prompted him to think more deeply about race, family, faith, politics and American society — subjects that have long informed both his personal story and public life. The reading…
Author: Editorial Team
NTT Docomo and Samsung Electronics announced the recent validation of AI-RAN technology which helps optimises user experience at an individual level to cut service issues. The pair went on to assert that this feat is an important step towards predictive architecture expected to be prevalent in 6G. The companies explained the technology tested in a trial earlier this year in Japan uses AI to analyse a user’s movement patterns and behaviour to predict potential service degradation before it happens. Rather than applying the same network configuration to every device connected to a base station, the technology tested is meant to…
There was a time when professional filmmaking was largely defined by the size of the production. A compelling story often depended on access to specialist equipment, dedicated crews and significant budgets, but that picture looks very different today. Across the UAE and the wider Middle East, a new generation of creators is building production businesses, launching educational platforms, documenting cultures and producing commercial campaigns that reach audiences around the world, often with lean teams and highly agile workflows. The creator economy has become one of the region’s most dynamic growth stories. According to RedSeer Strategy Consultants, the GCC is home…
RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has warned of light rain accompanied by active winds, reduced horizontal visibility, and thunderstorms in the Riyadh region on Wednesday. The center indicated that the rainy weather conditions, which will begin at 12:00 AM and last until 8:00 PM, will affect the governorates of Al-Aflaj, Al-Sulayyil, Wadi Al-Dawasir, Al-Rayn, Al-Quway’iyah, Al-Hariq, Al-Kharj, Al-Dalam, Al-Muzahmiyah, and Hawtat Bani Tamim. Source: Saudi Gazette
Dubai’s Indian community will mark India’s Independence Day on Saturday, August 15, with cultural performances, special menus and family activities taking place across the city. This year marks India’s 80th Independence Day, and venues across Dubai are hosting events for the occasion. Whether you want to spend the weekend listening to ghazals and Qawwali, sit down for an Indian feast or turn the celebrations into a family staycation, here are some of the options to check out. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. 1. Catch three days of Indian music and storytelling For…
Nvidia has recently joined forces with some of Wall Street’s largest banks and investors to raise $500 billion in capital for AI infrastructure development. The chipmaker said it had struck deals with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR, and that the investors were for the first time treating AI hardware and infrastructure, often referred to as “compute”, as an asset class. “In AI, compute is revenue”, Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said. “We are bringing the world’s leading long-term capital providers together to independently underwrite AI infrastructure”. The financing will go towards Nvidia’s own projects and those being…
Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation is no longer measured simply by the technologies it adopts, but by how confidently people use them. Over the past few years, the Kingdom has become one of the region’s most advanced digital economies. Government investment, a thriving fintech ecosystem, and widespread adoption of digital payments have fundamentally changed how consumers interact with businesses. According to the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), electronic payments accounted for 85% of all retail payment transactions in 2025, a milestone that reflects the rapid shift toward a more digital economy. But while technology continues to evolve, consumer confidence remains the factor…
For nearly two years, Abdul (name changed), a 42-year-old corporate executive, struggled with severe tiredness, weight gain and brain fog that made it difficult for him to focus at work. He thought the problem was workplace burnout. He was also treated for depression, but his symptoms did not improve. Further tests later showed that he had low morning testosterone and undiagnosed sleep apnoea. Once the sleep disorder was treated, his hormonal balance improved. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In another case, a 38-year-old man believed his persistent headaches and low libido were…
JEDDAH — The total solar eclipse occurring on Wednesday will not be visible from Saudi Arabia; however, the Perseid meteor shower will be visible that night through dawn on Thursday. Jeddah Astronomy Society head Majed Abu Zahra said the total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of Russia, Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain and Portugal, with the maximum period of totality lasting approximately two minutes and 18 seconds. The eclipse will begin globally at 15:34 GMT, with totality starting at 16:58 GMT and reaching its peak at 17:46 GMT. Totality will end at 18:34 GMT, while the partial eclipse will…
WASHINGTON — An Iranian assassination threat prompted US President Donald Trump to secretly switch planes in Turkey last month, with Air Force One serving as a decoy while he flew out on a smaller military aircraft, according to US media reports. Top administration officials engaged in an elaborate deception after the NATO summit in Ankara on July 8 to spirit the president out into a catering container, which then ferried him to a small C-32A military jet that took him to the United Kingdom, The Washington Post and The New York Times reported. Trump and other officials had said publicly…