Praveen Raveendran, Founder & CEO of KniTT. Launch of Elysium comes in the context of Middle East spend on sovereign data cloud set to triple as public cloud hyperscalers face heightened security threats Dubai — One of the partners of the SEED Group under the aegis of The Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, KniTT, announced the launch of Elysium, an AI-powered private cloud platform in the context of increasing risks to data sovereignty and kinetic attacks on public cloud hyperscale data centres in the region. In a statement, KniTT said its foray into the Middle East with…
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed reports of the US military being low on munitions amid the war with Iran, saying his administration is determining who leaked the information to news outlets. “The US has massive amounts of ‘munitions,’ especially of certain types,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Additionally, large amounts are being manufactured and shipped to the US as needed.” The White House and Pentagon have pushed back on a slate of recent reports indicating that supplies of both offensive and defensive weapons have dropped dangerously low after five months of war on Iran. Trump’s frustration over…
RIYADH — The Insurance Authority has adopted the beneficial ownership guidelines and granted insurance companies a 30-day grace period to comply with the new requirements. In a circular, the Authority outlined the requirements for identifying the beneficial owner in accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Law and its Executive Regulations, the Anti-Terrorism and Financing of Terrorism Law and its Executive Regulations, and the Beneficiary Rules. It also reaffirmed its regulatory, supervisory, and oversight responsibilities over the insurance sector. The Authority noted that the Ministry of Commerce has launched a service enabling disclosed beneficial ownership data of companies to be accessed through…
RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman discussed regional developments and efforts to strengthen security and stability and ensure freedom of maritime navigation during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron. The Crown Prince received the call from Macron early Friday, during which the two leaders also reviewed bilateral relations and areas of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and France, as well as ways to further develop them. They also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Source: Saudi Gazette
Ehab Adel, Director – Cybersecurity & AI Factory, Mindware. For years, cybersecurity strategies were built around a single objective: keep attackers out. Organisations invested heavily in firewalls, antivirus software, perimeter defenses, and access controls, believing that stronger preventive measures would stop cyber threats before they could cause harm. Today’s digital enterprises operate in an environment where sophisticated attackers, cloud-first infrastructures, remote workforces, connected devices, third-party ecosystems, and artificial intelligence have dramatically expanded the attack surface. Even the most mature organisations acknowledge an uncomfortable reality: no security control can prevent every attack. The question is no longer if an organisation will experience a cyber incident.…
President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan departed Jeddah today. He was seen off at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Makkah Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Cabinet Member for Shura Council Affairs (the accompanying minister) Dr. Essam bin Saad bin Saeed, Mayor of Jeddah Ihsan Bafaqih, Saudi Ambassador to Türkiye Fahad Abualnasr, Turkish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Emrullah İşler, and other senior officials. Source: Riyadh Daily
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia will host a trilateral summit in Jeddah on Friday bringing together Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. The Turkish presidency announced on Thursday that Erdoğan will make a one-day working visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday, during which he is scheduled to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Sharif. Sharif arrived in Jeddah on Thursday evening for a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Chief…
RIYADH — The unified emergency number 911 received more than 2.73 million calls across Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province during July 2026, the National Center for Security Operations said. The Unified Security Operations Centers handled a total of 2,733,359 calls during the month, receiving emergency reports and directing them to the relevant security and service authorities. Riyadh recorded the highest number of calls at 1,129,908, followed by Makkah with 847,929 and the Eastern Province with 514,984. The Madinah region recorded 240,538 calls during the same period. The centers operate around the clock using advanced automated systems and specialized…
Ericsson was recently selected by AT&T to supply them with 600MHz dual-band radios as the latter works to put newly acquired spectrum from EchoStar to use across its wireless network. The operator stated the move is part of its ongoing effort to boost capacity, coverage, and performance nationwide, with a particular focus on improving reliability in harder-to-reach places, including indoors and in rural areas. AT&T explained the 600MHz spectrum is especially valuable because it can travel farther and penetrate buildings more effectively than some higher-frequency spectrum, helping customers stay connected in more locations, whether at home, at work, or on…
Poland’s Fire Falcons farm affirmed that the International Falcon Breeders Auction, organized by the National Center for Falcons, has become a specialized platform that brings together falcon breeding farms, falconers, and enthusiasts while fostering competition and showcasing top falcon bloodlines to a dedicated audience. Fire Falcons representative Khalid Al-Qahtani said the farm has participated in the auction since its inception because it provides a valuable opportunity to engage directly with falconers and present the farm’s production to a specialized audience. He noted that the farm’s falcons have achieved advanced rankings in several competitions, including Melwah racing contests. He explained that…