The Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX 2027), held as part of the Saudi Media Forum from February 1–3, 2027, in Riyadh, is witnessing unprecedented international interest, with more than 500 local and international companies have expressed interest in participating and showcasing their latest innovations and technological solutions in the media and communications sector. FOMEX is one of the largest specialized media industry exhibitions in the region, bringing together leading global companies, media and technology organizations, innovators, content creators, and industry pioneers under one roof. The exhibition serves as an interactive platform showcasing the latest developments in media technologies, digital transformation, artificial…
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GENEVA— Sexual violence is increasingly being used as a “weapon of war” in Sudan to terrorize the civilian population, with hundreds of verified cases representing only a fraction of the actual scale of abuses, according to a UN human rights report released on Tuesday. Sudan has been hit by a devastating civil war since 2023, following a fallout between the army the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sexual violence is “unprecedented in terms of the scale, prevalence and brutality of its widespread use as a weapon of war”, the report by the UN Human Rights Office said. The report documented…
CTM360, a Bahrain-based preemptive cybersecurity technology company, joined cybersecurity leaders from around the world at FIRSTCON26, the 38th Annual FIRST Conference, held in Denver, Colorado, USA. As a Bronze Sponsor, CTM360 highlighted its Cyber Threat Intelligence capabilities beyond IoCs, engaging with one of the world’s most respected communities of incident response teams, threat intelligence experts, researchers, and cybersecurity leaders. During the conference, CTM360 CEO Mirza Asrar Baig presented a perspective that challenges conventional security thinking by distinguishing three interconnected domains: IT Security, Information Security, and Digital Security. According to Baig, organisations have developed mature governance structures for technology and information…
Saudi Arabia ranked ninth globally in the Auditing and Accounting Practices indicator in the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, reflecting the impact of the professional and institutional transformation the Saudi accounting sector has witnessed over the past decade in line with Saudi Vision 2030. This progress is the result of a comprehensive reform journey covering more than 300 reforms, including 128 substantive reforms, 86 consequential reforms, 71 procedural reforms, and 16 legislative reforms, contributing to developing the professional environment and enhancing the quality of accounting and auditing practices. The Kingdom adopted 128 international standards, making it the only country in the Middle…
Ericsson recently collaborated with Telia and other partners to launch a test centre in Sweden focussing on the development of AI, 5G and 6G technologies. The vendor stated the Digital Arena Sweden test centre would strengthen the nation’s industrial sector by providing early access to advanced tools in the three areas. Ericsson is responsible for establishing and progressing a unique, pre-commercial 6G test environment in collaboration with Lund University and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Digital Arena Sweden is also being supported by Swedish innovation agency Vinnova through a digitalisation programme, RISE Research Institutes and its subsidiary AstaZero, Future…
RAMALLAH — The Israeli army arrested 21 Palestinians, including released detainees, during a series of raids across the occupied West Bank early Tuesday, according to media reports. In the southern West Bank, the army raided Al-Fawwar refugee camp south of Hebron, stormed dozens of homes and detained about 25 Palestinians, subjecting them to field interrogations before releasing most of them, the Prisoners’ Media Office said in a statement. Six remained detained. In Bethlehem governorate, the army arrested 11 Palestinians from different areas, including former prisoner Marwan Mahmoud Fararja, secretary of the Fatah movement in Aida refugee camp, the group said.…
The Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX 2027), held as part of the Saudi Media Forum from February 1–3, 2027, in Riyadh, is witnessing unprecedented international interest, with more than 500 local and international companies have expressed interest in participating and showcasing their latest innovations and technological solutions in the media and communications sector. FOMEX is one of the largest specialized media industry exhibitions in the region, bringing together leading global companies, media and technology organizations, innovators, content creators, and industry pioneers under one roof. The exhibition serves as an interactive platform showcasing the latest developments in media technologies, digital transformation, artificial…
China can now claim that the majority of its connections are running over 5G, with the technology powering 55% of all connections since the end 2025. The GSMA’s Mobile Economy China 2026 report predicts 5G will account for 61% of connections in the country by the end of this year and 88% by 2030. The performance of 5G in China so far means the nation already accounts for over 40% of global 5G connections. China surpassed 1 billion 5G connections in 2024, highlighting the rapid adoption of the technology since its launch five years ago. “The influence of national policy…
SEATTLE — The United States has eased travel restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing the squad to arrive in Seattle two days before its decisive group-stage match against Egypt, U.S. officials said on Tuesday. The move marks a relaxation of restrictions that had forced Iran to travel to its first two matches only a day before kickoff and leave immediately afterward. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed that Iran’s delegation will be permitted to enter the United States on Wednesday ahead of Friday’s Group G clash against Egypt in Seattle. The team will still be…
HOUSTON — Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player in football history to score in six different FIFA World Cup tournaments after netting twice in Portugal’s 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday. The 41-year-old forward opened the scoring in the sixth minute when he converted João Cancelo’s cross, becoming the only player to find the net in six separate World Cup editions. Ronaldo added his second goal in the 39th minute after receiving a pass from Bruno Fernandes and calmly finishing inside the near post to give Portugal a 3-0 lead. He was later named player of the match. The Portuguese…