AT&T Business recently expanded the reach of its 400G wavelength connectivity into 16 additional United States metropolitan areas. The goal of extending this service is to help enterprises facing mounting pressure to support AI-era traffic at scale. With the 400G wavelength edgeless handoff capability now live across 440,000 properties serving more than 2.3 million business tenants, the mobile operator is targeting rapid deployment within 15 days where eligible. AT&T stated the 400G rollout is designed to connect AI workloads from any location to the cloud, with security embedded in the network rather than added on top. The company’s edgeless design…
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Ambassador of the Republic of Mali to Saudi Arabia Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Dahirou Dembélé and his accompanying delegation today visited the headquarters of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC). The visit aimed to enhance cooperation and coordination in counterterrorism and countering extremism efforts. The ambassador was received by IMCTC Secretary-General Major General Mohammed Al-Moghedi. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the coalition’s efforts, programs, and strategic initiatives aimed at supporting member states and building their capacities in the intellectual, media, and military fields, as well as in combating terrorist financing. They also discussed prospects for cooperation with Mali…
BHM Capital announced the successful activation of its integration with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Managed Services (AMS) framework, enabling faster, more secure digital services for investors while strengthening operational connectivity across the UAE capital markets ecosystem. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing digital transformation journey and its commitment to delivering enhanced, secure, and efficient services to investors. The activation follows the strategic agreement previously signed between BHM Capital and ADX, which included the launch of the Certified Cash Transfer (CCT) service through ADX’s managed services environment. The integration enables faster and more secure transaction…
Dubai residents looking for a different kind of live music experience this weekend can head to Soul Sutra, a cultural music event set to take place at Troy, Ramee Dream Hotel in Downtown Dubai. Scheduled for Sunday, June 21, the event will feature a live performance by Indo Fuzon Band, known for blending Sufi influences, folk traditions and contemporary musical styles into an interactive stage experience. Running from 6pm to 11pm, Soul Sutra aims to create a community-focused atmosphere where audiences are encouraged to sing along, clap to the rhythm and actively participate in the performance. Organisers describe the event…
RIYADH — Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Kheraiji met with Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed Al-Khulaifi in Riyadh on Tuesday. During the meeting, the ministers discussed the latest developments in the region, particularly the US-Iran agreement, as well as recent developments in Syria, Sudan, and Somalia. They expressed satisfaction with the agreement reached between the United States and Iran to cease military operations and ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. They described it as an important step toward consolidating lasting peace and promoting regional and international economic growth. Saudi Arabia and Qatar…
Cisco recently highlighted rising pressure on enterprise networks from AI deployments. The company went on to warn that campus and branch infrastructure is emerging as a potential bottleneck for companies scaling the technology. In a study conducted with UK-based technology media company Foundry, Cisco found organisations are caught between accelerating AI ambitions and network constraints which could slow progress. It stated more than half of enterprises now have widespread generative AI (genAI) deployments. However, 73% of respondents said AI expansion will cause them to hit campus and branch capacity limits within 24 months. Indeed, pressure is already building as respondents…
The Presidency of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque held its annual closing ceremony for 1447 AH, attended by its President Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, senior officials, and representatives of partner organizations. The event highlighted the presidency’s achievements and honored entities and individuals who contributed to serving pilgrims and visitors to the two holy mosques. The presidency reviewed its key programs and initiatives in religious guidance, Islamic scholarship, translation, digital transformation, media, and communication, as well as its efforts during the Ramadan and Hajj seasons. Al-Sudais reaffirmed the presidency’s commitment to enhancing its religious and enrichment…
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey — Kylian Mbappé delivered another World Cup masterclass, scoring twice as France overcame a sluggish start to defeat Senegal 3-1 in its opening match of FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday. After a quiet first half, the France captain took control after the break to guide Les Bleus to victory and launch their bid for a third World Cup title. Mbappé broke the deadlock in the 66th minute when he burst past Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly, collected a pass from Michael Olise and calmly slid the ball beyond goalkeeper Édouard Mendy. The Real Madrid forward celebrated…
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts — Erling Haaland announced his arrival on the World Cup stage with a brace as Norway opened its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq on Tuesday. Playing in his first World Cup match, the Manchester City striker scored twice to inspire Norway’s first appearance at the tournament since 1998 and underline why the Scandinavians are considered one of Europe’s most dangerous dark horses. Haaland opened the scoring in the 29th minute with an improvised finish from David Moller Wolfe’s cross, delighting the sea of red-clad Norway supporters inside the stadium. Iraq responded…
Salesforce has recently entered into a deal to acquire AI customer service specialist Fin for around $3.6 billion. This move is calculated to bolster the organisation’s ability to help companies quickly deploy agents across communications channels. Fin’s main product is a customer support AI agent which uses its proprietary Apex model. It is marketed as resolving queries across numerous channels including live chat, email, WhatsApp, SMS, Slack and over the phone. Salesforce plans to use Fin’s offering to compliment its Agentforce platform. It noted the combination of assets would provide fast “time-to-value options” for businesses, citing SMBs and those which…