The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) called on the public and government, private, and non-profit entities to submit their views on a draft responsible artificial intelligence policy through the unified electronic platform for public and government consultations, Istitlaa Platform, in a step aimed at involving various stakeholders in developing regulatory frameworks for AI. The objective is to enhance stakeholder and specialist participation in AI regulation decision-making, contributing to the organization of AI technology usage across its various applications, balancing innovation with responsible adoption, and enhancing trust in AI systems, while ensuring the protection of individuals and society and…
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Dubai’s leading cultural hub, Alserkal Avenue, has announced an open call for Blank Space — a new initiative designed to uplift creative practitioners and collectives across the UAE. The programme will provide up to three collectives with temporary working space, resources and promotional support at Alserkal Avenue, enabling them to experiment, collaborate and engage with the wider community. Launched during a period of global uncertainty, Blank Space offers artists, designers and musicians access to a four-week residency in one of Alserkal’s warehouses, free of charge. Each selected group will have access to utilities, materials and communications support to help bring…
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) called on the public and government, private, and non-profit entities to submit their views on a draft responsible artificial intelligence policy through the unified electronic platform for public and government consultations, Istitlaa Platform, in a step aimed at involving various stakeholders in developing regulatory frameworks for AI. The objective is to enhance stakeholder and specialist participation in AI regulation decision-making, contributing to the organization of AI technology usage across its various applications, balancing innovation with responsible adoption, and enhancing trust in AI systems, while ensuring the protection of individuals and society and…
Siemens recently outlined a plan to launch its private 5G offering in the U.S., Canada and six new European countries. The company is seeking to meet rising demand for high grade connectivity in order to better support industrial AI adoption. The addition of Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Norway, Poland, the U.S. and the UK take the company’s private 5G footprint to 15 countries across Europe and the Americas. U.S. availability is scheduled for the coming months through a dedicated CBRS-band radio unit designed for on-premises deployments. Siemens noted the broader expansion is supported by two new radio units covering the…
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) continued implementing its water supply and environmental sanitation project in the districts of Midi, Hayran, Haradh, and Abs in Hajjah Governorate, as well as Al-Azhor Camp in Razeh District of Saada Governorate. During the period from February 25 to March 3, 2026, a total of 975,000 liters of potable water and 11,545,000 liters of non-potable water were supplied in Hajjah, along with 57 waste removal operations carried out in displacement camps. In Saada Governorate, 98,000 liters of potable water and 70,000 liters of non-potable water were supplied, benefiting 30,100 individuals. Source:…
Abu Dhabi — e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology company e&, and TM Forum have announced the launch of a landmark whitepaper titled “Building a Future-Ready Ecosystem: e& UAE’s Adoption of TM Forum Open Digital Architecture.” The paper highlights e& UAE’s successful operationalisation of TM Forum’s Open Digital Architecture (ODA) and achievement of the prestigious Running on ODA (RoODA) status, TM Forum’s formal recognition that Open Digital Architecture is deployed and operating in live production environments. The whitepaper provides a comprehensive blueprint of how e& UAE transformed its technology landscape from legacy monolithic systems into a modular, cloud-native,…
Mayor of Al-Baha Region Dr. Ali Al-Sawat, in the presence of Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture regional branch Eng. Fahad Al-Zahrani, launched an initiative today with the participation of several government agencies, non-profit organizations, scouts, and more than 700 volunteers. The initiative aims to plant over 20,000 native seedlings across Al-Baha city and its surrounding governorates, including walkways, parks, public squares, and medians, contributing to environmental sustainability and enhancing the quality of life. More than 11 public and private entities are participating in the initiative, with planting to cover all governorates, including public squares and…
WASHINGTON — A new investigation has revealed a large-scale expansion of China’s nuclear infrastructure in Sichuan province, where villages were previously razed to make way for the construction of strategic facilities. China’s Foreign Ministry said it was “not aware” of the specific findings by the CNN investigation. The expansion of the sites in Sichuan province, observed in satellite imagery and a review of dozens of Chinese government documents, supports recent claims by the administration of US President Donald Trump that Beijing has been conducting its most significant nuclear weapon modernization campaign in decades. Chinese defense ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said…
Saudi Post (SPL) has received the S42 international address standard compliance certificate issued by the Universal Postal Union (UPU). This accreditation, granted to SPL for the third time, recognizes its efforts in developing and implementing addressing practices in line with international best practices, contributing to improved geospatial data quality, processing and distribution efficiency, and more accurate and faster local and international shipment delivery. The S42 standard is a leading international standard for postal address organization, supporting integration between global postal systems and facilitating cross-border e-commerce and logistics. This achievement affirms SPL’s pioneering role as a national operator and logistics and…
WASHINGTON — President Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Pam Bondi in recent days as he grows frustrated with her leadership at the Justice Department and her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the conversations. Trump has floated the idea of replacing Bondi with Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, said the sources said, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Trump has not made a final decision, and Bondi’s allies pointed to photos of her and the president traveling to the Supreme Court on Wednesday…