Counterpoint Research recently shared that the demand for DRAM for AI purposes has resulted in a change at the top of manufacturer supply tables in Q2 2026. The company heading the list has gone on to attain a market share not seen since 2024. The research company noted incessant demand for AI-capable computing infrastructure means the need for DRAM is still outstripping supply, leading it to conclude the market for conventional iterations is set for continued price rises. Samsung capitalised the most in Q2, displacing SK Hynix which Counterpoint Research noted had stolen a march in the comparable period of…
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ALTAWKILAT Motorsport has launched a program alongside the Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship to prepare Saudi youth aged 15 to 25 for motorsports careers through specialized workshops, lectures, and practical experience across engineering, logistics, media, and business development. By bridging education with practical application, the program aims to showcase how innovation, teamwork, and various professional disciplines contribute to the success of major championships. Participants will gain direct access to industry leaders and explore future career opportunities across the sector. ALTAWKILAT Motorsport invited interested applicants to follow the official Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship Instagram account for upcoming registration details and…
RIYADH — Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and seven other Arab and Islamic nations expressed their strongest condemnation and denunciation of the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip. In a joint statement, the ministers specially noted Israel’s targeting of healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, as well as its attacks on civilian infrastructure, and the continued loss of civilian lives, including women and children, in grave violation of international law. The countries, which issued the statement, also include Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Türkiye. The ministers affirmed that the continuation of these violations constitutes a…
OMODA & JAECOO is preparing to welcome the all-new OMODA 4 to Saudi Arabia, introducing a next-generation smart SUV designed for young, connected and technology-minded drivers. Following its recent regional debut in Southeast Asia, OMODA 4 is now set to become an important upcoming product story for the Saudi market. With its Cyber Mecha design language, AI-powered cockpit experience and lifestyle-driven mobility concept, OMODA 4 reflects OMODA’s ambition to create vehicles that are not only visually distinctive, but also more intelligent, interactive and relevant to the daily lives of a new generation of users. Super AI Cockpit: A smarter interaction…
Solution combines NTT DATA’s recognised AI expertise with decades of insurance domain experience supporting large carriers worldwide. Source: Tahawul Tech
The Qassim Agricultural Training Center, in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, implemented the second phase of the region’s date harvesting training program. Launched by the governor of Qassim, the initiative qualifies national cadres to work in the date palm sector using best agricultural practices while empowering Saudi youth with seasonal skills to improve harvest quality and boost market competitiveness. It also supports job localization and regional investment opportunities, attracting over 200 registered participants from Buraidah and nearby governorates, with more than 70 trainees completing the second phase. Source: Riyadh…
RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received a written message from President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe. The message was pertaining to further improving bilateral relations between the two countries. Jonathan Wutawunashe, ambassador of Zimbabwe to Saudi Arabia, handed the message to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji during their meeting at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Thursday. During the meeting, Al-Khereiji and Wutawunashe reviewed bilateral relations and ways to further develop them in various fields. They discussed issues of mutual interest. Source: Saudi Gazette
FRANKFURT — A Ukrainian cargo aircraft parked near an explosive-laden drone found at Germany’s Leipzig/Halle airport on Tuesday night was carrying a payload of military ammunition, media reports said on Thursday. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said the discovery represented a “new threat scenario” for Germany, as counterterrorism investigators examine whether foreign actors could have been involved in the incident that briefly forced the suspension of flights overnight into Wednesday. “Drone sightings, drone threats including in a hybrid context, are something we know from the past,” he told reporters during a news briefing on Wednesday. “That a drone armed with explosives…
RIYADH — A meeting of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA), held via videoconference on Thursday, discussed the Ministry of Finance report that detailed the performance of the national budget for the second quarter of the 2026 fiscal year. The briefing outlined key financial performance indicators—including revenues, expenditures, and public debt levels—demonstrating Saudi Arabia’s ability to manage its public finances with exceptional efficiency and flexibility amidst ongoing global economic and geopolitical shifts. The report also highlighted the strength of the nation’s financial position, the continued diversification of its economic base, and the implemented proactive fiscal policies, which have…
The third week of the 2026 Taif racing season begins today at King Khalid Racecourse, featuring 11 races each on Friday and Saturday with total prizes of SAR1,475,000. The weekend is headlined by Al-Hada Cup, a 1,600-meter race for three-year-old horses with a prize of SAR150,000, alongside the 2,000-meter preparatory race for Al-Shafa Cup, which carries a prize of SAR120,000. The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia invited residents and visitors to attend the races and enjoy the accompanying events, hospitality booths, and dining options. Free entry tickets are available through the webook application. Source: Riyadh Daily