Ukraine is reportedly planning to build domestic AI computing capacity in partnership with operator Kyivstar. This move is likely a calculated bid to help strengthen the country’s critical digital infrastructure amid the ongoing war with Russia. According to Reuters, the operator signed a memorandum of understanding with Ukraine’s Economy Ministry at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk, Poland. Kyivstar’s parent company Veon will provide financial backing for an initial phase CEO Oleksandr Komarov said could require between 3MW and 5MW of computing capacity and run into tens of millions of dollars. Komarov told Reuters, “the biggest consumer of Ukrainian AI…
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Vice Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Mansour Hilal Al Mushaiti witnessed the signing of 38 memoranda of understanding and cooperation agreements between the Environment, Water and Agriculture system and a number of government entities, private sector companies, and universities to support the localization of modern technologies, enhance innovation, build capacities, and exchange expertise in the water sector, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 targets. This came during the opening of the first Saudi Water Week, which kicked off in Jeddah and runs for one week, with broad national, regional, and international participation, supporting the Kingdom’s efforts to develop…
For generations, the path to parenthood followed a familiar script: meet a partner, fall in love, marry and have children. But a growing number of people are separating the idea of parenting from romance altogether. Known as platonic co-parenting, the model pairs two people who want a child but are not in a romantic relationship. They agree to raise a child together, often sharing custody and responsibilities in ways similar to separated couples. The approach has gained traction in the US and Europe over the past decade, helped by online platforms designed to match prospective co-parents. One of the best-known…
RIYADH — Funeral prayer was offered for the martyrs of the Saudi Aramco helicopter crash at Al-Furqan Mosque in Dammam after Asr prayer on Monday. Those who attended the funeral prayer included Emir of the Eastern Province Prince Saud bin Naif, Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, and Deputy Emir of the Eastern Province Prince Saud bin Bandar and Saudi Aramco Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan. A large number of Saudi Aramco officials, employees, relatives of the deceased and citizens attended the funeral prayer. Prince Saud bin Naif extended his sincere condolences to thefamilies of the deceased. He prayed to God…
AT&T recently outlined how AI is poised to reshape the way emergency call centres operate. These changes come as emergency services operators face rising call volumes, in increasingly complex situations. Writing in a company blog, AT&T executive Matt Walsh, AVP of FirstNet and the mobile operator’s NextGen 9-1-1 products, stated public safety answering points (PSAPs) are under mounting pressure as emergencies grow more complicated and expectations for speed and accuracy climb. He explained AI tools are increasingly part of the conversation, but only if the underlying emergency systems are modern enough to support them. AT&T has been developing NG9-1-1 as…
Security in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not merely a perception but a tangible reality underpinning economic growth, tourism, entertainment, and quality of life, driven by the sustained efforts of government institutions and security agencies dedicated to safeguarding stability, enabling the Kingdom to rank among the world’s leading nations in safety and security. Under its wise leadership, Saudi Arabia has been recognized as the safest country among the G20 nations, according to data from the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Indicators Database, in comparison with the results of the Safety Index for 2025. An impressive 97.7% of the…
The UAE’s pharmaceutical authority is planning to incorporate AI into regulating and registering medication, the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) announced on Monday, June 29. During a meeting of the AI Agenda Committee, officials discussed progress on the transition to Agentic AI in pharmaceutical regulation. This includes application of Agentic AI across medicine registration, regulatory oversight, inspections and pharmaceutical supply chains, in addition to strengthening data integration and developing performance indicators. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Members also reviewed plans to enhance regulatory operations to strengthen drug security and improve preparedness for global developments. Chaired by Saeed…
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports has urged Saudi citizens wishing to travel abroad to safeguard their passports. It called on them to protect their passports from damage or loss, avoid neglect, pledging, or misuse, and keep them in safe places. The directorate stressed the importance of verifying the validity of passports by citizens and their accompanying family members before departing the Kingdom. Passports must be valid for at least three months when traveling to Arab countries and six months when traveling to other destinations. It also emphasized that travelers to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries must carry…
MAKKAH — The annual ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba will be held on Tuesday, Muharram 15, corresponding to June 30. The interior wall of the Kaaba will be washed with holy Zamzam water mixed with rose water, prepared earlier by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques. The washing of the Holy Kaaba follows the example set by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Towels are used to wipe the walls of the Kaaba. The interior walls are cleansed with a white cloth dipped in rose and musk perfumes. Zamzam water mixed…
“Agentic AI could cause considerable job losses as routine knowledge-work tasks are automated, making reskilling and workforce redeployment an urgent board-level priority”, Khanna said. “The companies most admired a decade from now will use AI to move people into higher-value work, rather than simply cutting headcount”. The report warns agentic AI, governance failures and workforce disruption will reshape enterprise strategy. Enterprise AI is now a board-level execution test. The report sets out a clear message for enterprise leaders: the AI race is moving from experimentation to execution. Peak State Consulting says the companies that win will be those that can…