Secretary-General of Makkah Chamber of Commerce Dr. Thamer Baazeem met yesterday with Consul General of Thailand in Jeddah Banpoth Ujjin to discuss aspects of cooperation and review investment opportunities in several promising economic sectors, contributing to enhancing economic partnerships and supporting development in Makkah. During the meeting, the two sides discussed opportunities for cooperation in tourism, hotels, jewelry, and alternative medicine sectors, in addition to reviewing the investment potential enjoyed by Makkah and the opportunities available to investors amid the rapid developmental and economic momentum witnessed by the Kingdom, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Talks during…
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Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence, recently launched the Celonis Context Model (CCM) and announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ikigai Labs, a leader in AI-powered Decision Intelligence. As organisations around the world attempt to deploy Enterprise AI, they face a critical challenge: ensuring AI does not have blind spots in understanding how the business operates. Without this understanding, AI agents cannot make a real impact, so companies struggle to see meaningful returns on their Enterprise AI investments. The CCM fixes this by providing a dynamic, real-time digital twin of operations, which translates the business into a language…
RIYADH — The Qiwa platform, under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, has emphasized that Saudi employees are prohibited from holding more than seven jobs within a one-year period, Okaz newspaper reported. This restriction applies if the employee has already completed seven employment contracts within 365 days, calculated from the date of the first contract. The platform also stressed that the registration of non-Saudi employees must be cancelled if their work permits have expired, or if they have remained without a work permit for more than three months after June 30, 2026, regardless of their residency status. The…
BEIJING — US President Donald Trump arrived in China on Wednesday for a three-day state visit overshadowed by the ongoing conflict with Iran and mounting tensions between Washington and Beijing over trade, technology and regional security issues. Trump was welcomed with a guard of honor after Air Force One landed at Beijing Capital International Airport, where Chinese Vice President Han Zheng received the US president alongside a military band and groups of young performers. The trip marks the first visit by a sitting US president to China in nine years. The reception was notably higher in rank than Trump’s 2017…
Chris Hills, VP of Carriers & Operations, Holafly. Holafly and TeleSemana.com launch the first comprehensive benchmark measuring eSIM readiness across 50 markets and 171 mobile network operators worldwide Dubai — The UAE has secured 41st position in the inaugural Holafly Global eSIM Index 2026 with a score of 59.0 out of 100, reflecting a market that combines world-class digital infrastructure with regulatory frameworks that continue to shape how eSIM technology reaches consumers and travellers across the Emirates. Holafly, the global leader in travel eSIMs, in partnership with TeleSemana.com, one of Latin America’s leading telecommunications industry publications, today unveiled a first-of-its-kind…
Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz patronized this evening the ceremony honoring the winners of the fourth edition of the Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Award for Excellence and Creativity, held at AlMaarefa University in Diriyah Governorate. Prince Faisal bin Bandar expressed his pleasure with the advanced level achieved by the award, noting that it reflects the aspirations of the leadership in supporting distinguished talents and achievers. He affirmed that the award will continue exerting further efforts in its upcoming edition. During the ceremony, Riyadh governor launched the fifth edition of the award and honored…
RIYADH — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi said that interior ministers of the GCC States have reaffirmed that the security of the GCC States is indivisible. He made the remarks at the conclusion of the emergency meeting of the GCC interior ministers at the GCC General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. Bahrain’s Interior Minister Lt. Gen. Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa chaired the session.Albudaiwi said that the meeting stressed the importance of enhancing coordination between the ministries of interior and relevant authorities across the GCC. “This emphasis comes in light of the recent arrests of…
JEDDAH — The Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah meeting reviewed the plans and readiness of relevant entities for the upcoming Hajj. Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal chaired the meeting, in line with the directives of Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Emir of Makkah and Chairman of the committee Prince Khalid Al-Faisal. The committee reviewed the operational plans of entities serving pilgrims, as well as the readiness of facilities, services, camps, and projects at the holy sites. It also discussed ways to boost integration and coordination among all sectors involved in Hajj operations…
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in London yesterday with the United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed areas of cooperation and discussed the latest developments in the region. They also stressed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the need to strengthen efforts to maintain the region’s security and stability. The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United Kingdom Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan. Source: Riyadh Daily
Jasim Alawadi, Chief ICT Officer, du. New secure, sovereign, and future-ready platform supported by du Tech’s National Hypercloud Dubai — Du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, announced the launch of its next-generation industrial AI platform under du Tech’s portfolio, specifically designed to serve the industrial sector in the UAE. The platform features multi-cloud capabilities powered by du Tech’s National Hypercloud, enabling industrial enterprises across the UAE to adopt AI technologies within a secure environment that aligns with the national digital sovereignty agenda. The platform is further enhanced by pre-built industrial AI models designed to optimise factory performance across key use cases, including manufacturing efficiency, asset…