Cisco recently unveiled its Universal Quantum Switch, a research prototype developed to remove a key interoperability hurdle in related networking. The switch works by routing information between different hardware platforms and encoding schemes over standard telecom fibre at room temperature. The company stated quantum devices typically only communicate with systems using the same encoding, which limits scale and multi-vendor networks. Cisco noted computers encode information in a different way and stated previously there was previously no switch which could accept and translate all major encoding modalities without destroying the quantum information in the process. The switch is designed to accept…
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Clinics at Al-Jaada Health Center in Midi district, Hajjah Governorate, provided medical services to 2,459 beneficiaries during the period from March 25 to 31, with support from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief). The emergency clinic received 1,119 cases. The internal medicine clinic served 435 beneficiaries, while the pediatric clinic treated 330 children. The epidemic diseases clinic handled 107 cases, and the obstetrics and gynecology clinic served 461 patients. The maternity department recorded 7 cases. In supporting services, the laboratory conducted 661 tests, and the radiology department served 218 individuals. The pharmacy dispensed medications to 2,205 patients, while the…
JEDDAH — The Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) session, held on Monday, reviewed the achievements of Vision 2030 and its updates, as it has established strong foundations for a diversified and growing economy following the implementation of the first and second phases. Building on this, the third and final phase (2026–2030) of the Vision will focus on accelerating delivery and maximizing impact, through sustained implementation, continued government capital spending, and a strengthened role for the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the National Development Fund in mobilizing domestic investment. The private sector will continue to expand its role in…
MAKKAH — Saudi citizens as well as citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are permitted to perform Umrah rituals until Dhul Qada 15, corresponding to May 3. These Umrah pilgrims are exempted from obtaining a Hajj permit to enter Makkah to perform their rituals.The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah had set Dhul Qada 1, corresponding to April 19, as the deadline for all pilgrims, who arrived on Umrah visas, to leave the Kingdom, as it coincided with the beginning of the annual Hajj season when Hajj pilgrims from aboard started arriving in Makkah and Madinah. Taking advantage of…
Omniconn, a UAE-based pioneer of AI-powered IoT solutions, has become the first company in the GCC to achieve UL 3115 certification, a new international standard introduced by UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science. The certification recognizes the safe, secure, and ethical deployment of artificial intelligence in safety-critical environments. The certification was awarded following an evaluation of Omniconn’s Platform 4.0, a centralized solution that integrates IoT devices, building management systems, and operational technologies into a single dashboard. Designed to work seamlessly with existing infrastructure, the platform unifies sensors, fire panels, HVAC systems, and other critical building technologies, enabling…
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman said Saudi Vision 2030 has maintained its development momentum and delivered major achievements despite global volatility and economic and political disruptions over the past decade. The Crown Prince, who also chairs the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, said the Vision’s progress was driven by strategic planning and disciplined fiscal policies built on flexibility and a proactive approach to future challenges and opportunities. His remarks came as the council reviewed the achievements of Vision 2030 on Monday as the national transformation strategy enters its third and final phase in 2026.…
SK Group recently entered into agreements with Vietnamese partners to build data centres and develop the country’s AI ecosystem. A move that is certain to expand the company’s AI strategy internationally. Through subsidiaries SK Telekom and SK Innovation, the conglomerate struck memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the Vietnam’s National Innovation Center (NIC) and the Nghe An Provincial government. The deals cover the potential buildout of an AI data centre project in Nghe An, Vietnam’s largest province located on the northern coast. SK Innovation will first assess feasibility around the facility’s energy supply, potentially exploring a link to the Quynh Lap…
ARAR— The Jadidat Arar Border Crossing in Northern Borders Region received on Sunday the first groups of pilgrims arriving from Iraq to perform Hajj 2026. This was under the supervision of Emir of Northern Borders Region Prince Faisal bin Khalid. Pilgrims’ entry procedures were completed smoothly and efficiently through integrated services provided by the relevant government entities at the crossing, ensuring orderly movement and swift processing.The relevant entities are also mobilizing their capabilities to serve pilgrims by providing health, security, and organizational services and supporting transportation and logistics, implementing the wise leadership’s directives to enable pilgrims to perform their rituals…
Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), one of the leading banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, announced the signing of an agreement with the Environment Fund (EF), under the patronage of His Excellency Eng. Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley, Minister of Environment, Water & Agriculture. The agreement was signed by Munir bin Fahd Al-Sahli, Board Member and Acting CEO of the Environment Fund, and Tony Cripps, Managing Director and CEO of SAB, to provide credit facilities to beneficiaries of the incentives and grants program. The program aims to offer financing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-sized companies, and large corporates operating…
Google recently commenced construction work on its first data centre in Austria. The project is pitched as a boost for AI capacity and regional digital infrastructure, with heat reuse and water restoration initiatives baked into the project. The tech giant stated the data centre will support growing demand for Google’s AI capabilities and digital services including Search, YouTube, Maps and Workspace across Europe. Once complete, the site in Kronstorf will create 100 direct jobs, with thousands more expected through construction, suppliers and local businesses. The facility is being built heat recovery-ready, with a green roof and solar panels. Google explained…