The European Commission (EC) recently ruled that Meta Platforms was in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA), the preliminary ruling claims the company failed to prevent children aged under 13-years from accessing Instagram and Facebook. The EC stated an investigation commenced in 2024 found Meta Platforms failed to diligently identify, assess and mitigate the risks of children using its services. Meta Platforms now has the opportunity to respond to the EC’s ruling and take measures to remedy the breaches. If the concerns are not addressed, the EC could hit the company with a fine of as much as 6…
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On some Sunday evenings in Dubai, just before the sun sets, you’ll find a very different kind of networking event. There are no finish lines or performance metrics or complicated membership portals here, just women in sneakers, clutching water bottles, walking side by side and chatting. What started as a way of coping with new motherhood has turned into a full-fledged walking club for Syria-born, UAE-raised Farah Enayeh, the founder of ‘Girls Who Walk Dubai’. “I started off in corporate, but life kind of changed when I became a Mum,” says Enayeh. “That phase really changed how I see work…
NextEra, a Saudi-based company specializing in IT solutions, has announced the opening of its new headquarters in KAFD in Riyadh. The inauguration took place under the patronage of Chairman Eng. Nabil Al Nuaim, and in the presence of CEO and Board Member Dina Abo Onoq, alongside a group of partners and leaders from the Kingdom’s technology sector. The opening marks a strategic step that reflects NextEra’s commitment to expanding its presence in the Saudi market and strengthening its role as an active strategic partner supporting the Kingdom’s digital transformation journey. Through its advanced technology solutions, the company contributes to the…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Attorney General and Head of the Public Prosecution Council Dr. Khalid Al-Yousef concluded on Wednesday his inspection tour of the Public Prosecution offices in Makkah and Madinah. This tour was conducted in implementation of the directives of the wise leadership to review their workflow so as to ensure the readiness of the Public Prosecution’s judicial facilities and the services provided to the guests of God in a way ensuring the best possible services for them.The visit began at the Public Prosecution office at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, and then proceeded to the Public Prosecution…
Nokia, AI computing specialist Blaize and Indonesia-based IT service provider Datacomm Diangraha recently signed a deal to collaborate on infrastructure to help organisations deploy reliable AI systems in a more cost-effective way. Starting in Datacomm Diangraha’s home market, the partners have their sights set on accelerating adoption of hybrid AI inference architecture across the wider APAC region. In a statement, Blaize explained a “central principle” of the collaboration is the belief “no single compute paradigm serves every AI workload” with hybrid architectures claimed to be the most effective for enterprises. Nokia is to supply the backbone for GPU-intensive workloads where…
RIYADH —Advisor at the Royal Court, Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and Head of the Medical and Surgical Team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah said that the condition of Filipino conjoined twins Klea and Maurice Ann was stable seven days after their successful surgical separation. The surgery was performed by a medical team, led by Dr. Al-Rabeeah, last Thursday at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital under King Abdulaziz Medical City of the Ministry of National Guard in Riyadh. Dr. Al-Rabeeah noted that Maurice Ann is currently breathing normally and has…
Weekends in Dubai tend to follow a pattern: long lunches that turn into sunset plans, and beach days that stretch into the evening. This week, a mix of beachfront restaurants and lifestyle destinations across the city are leaning into that rhythm, with offers that focus less on entry fees and more on the overall experience. Here is what to check out: The quiet luxury pool day At DRIFT Dubai, weekend access is set at Dh200 per guest, fully redeemable on food and drinks, making it feel more like you are paying toward the experience rather than for entry. During the…
For over 25 years, Fortinet has helped secure the digital world. As cyberthreats evolve, so does our responsibility to protect people, organizations, and society. In 2025, we expanded AI-driven threat protection across our portfolio, introduced quantum-safe capabilities in our FortiOS operating system, and supported global cybercrime disruption initiatives.We also improved product energy efficiency and expanded access to cybersecurity education worldwide. Reflecting on how these efforts strengthen trust, resilience, and long-term value for our customers, partners, and communities, today we released the 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining progress in securing the digital world, reducing environmental impact through energy-efficiency products and operations, expanding…
Piyush Mehta, Chief Executive Officer at Data Dynamics and Mario M. Veljovic, General Manager at VAD Technologies. Strategic MOU enables partners to transform unstructured data into compliant, AI-ready assets while advancing data sovereignty priorities. Dubai — VAD Technologies, a leading Middle East value-added distributor, and US-based Data Dynamics, a pioneer in unified data management, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate AI-ready data management, governance, and sovereign AI adoption across the region. The partnership responds to rising enterprise demand for trusted, policy-aligned data frameworks amid tightening regulatory mandates and rapid digital transformation. The collaboration builds on an established…
RIYADH — The number of passengers transported by trains across Saudi Arabia during the first quarter of 2026 has exceeded 45 million. This reflects growing demand for rail travel as a safe mode of transportation offering high-quality services, the Transport General Authority (TGA) announced on Thursday.The authority noted that urban rail ecosystems recorded 42 million passengers during the first three months of the year. Riyadh Train topped the list with 31 million passengers, followed by the automated people mover at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah with around 10 million passengers, and the automated people mover at Princess Nourah bint…