BT Group recently entered into a partnership with AI start-up Nscale to build up to 14 megawatts of sovereign AI data centre capacity in the UK using Nvidia’s full stack infrastructure, marking a strong indicator in the demand for domestic compute. Under the agreement, Nscale plans to build AI data centre capabilities across three existing BT sites, with the operator supplying connectivity and core infrastructure to ensure “secure, UK-controlled” AI services. Powered by Nvidia’s full-stack AI platform, BT explained the facilities will tackle requirements around data residency, security and compliance by enabling organisations to run AI workloads and scale capacity…
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In implementation of the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Moroccan conjoined twins Saja and Duha arrived today at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The twins were transferred to King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital to undergo medical evaluation in preparation for a possible separation surgery. Source: Riyadh Daily
RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has foiled an attempt to smuggle 154,108 amphetamine pills, commonly known as Captagon, through the Al Haditha Border Crossing. ZATCA official spokesperson Hammoud Al-Harbi said the pills were discovered hidden inside a shipment of tents arriving in the Kingdom through the border crossing. He said the seizure was made after the shipment underwent customs procedures and inspection using security technologies and K9 detection methods. Al-Harbi added that after completing the seizure process, coordination took place with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to arrest the intended recipients of the shipment inside…
RIYADH — The Public Prosecution Council, chaired by Public Prosecutor and Chairman of the Council Dr. Khalid Al-Yousef, held its meeting on Thursday to discuss a number of regulatory and administrative matters aimed at improving the work environment and enhancing operational efficiency. The council approved the introduction of remote work as an officially recognized working model within the Public Prosecution, in a move designed to improve performance efficiency and provide a flexible workplace environment that supports productivity. It also approved new rules governing transfers, secondments, and deputation for Public Prosecution members as part of efforts to streamline administrative procedures, serve…
Burj Al Arab is finally taking a day off — well, 18 months off — for a large scale restoration. The city’s best‑known icon, which has doubled as a status symbol, afternoon‑tea backdrop and Instagram trophy since 1999, will be wrapped up and worked on while designers refresh its interiors and public spaces. For travellers who built an itinerary (and a budget) around that ‘seven‑star’ stay, the obvious question is: now what? The good news is that in a city like Dubai, there’s always plenty of choice. The Emirate has spent the last few years building a new generation of…
Google Cloud recently revealed a $750 million fund aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption of agentic AI. The company went on to address its global consulting partners for aid in scaling deployments. The investment will be rolled out to support consulting giants including McKinsey & Company, Accenture, Capgemini and Deloitte. As part of the programme, Google’s AI lab DeepMind will provide select partners with early access to Gemini models, enabling testing and feedback ahead of wider release. Google engineers will also be available to consulting teams to tackle complex technical challenges. The initiative is designed to support AI prototyping, workforce training…
Saudi Post (SPL) is playing an active logistics role within the Makkah Route Initiative—one of the Ministry of Interior’s initiatives under the Pilgrim Experience Program of Saudi Vision 2030—across 10 countries through 17 international ports by sorting and coding pilgrims’ luggage in beneficiary countries and transporting it under precise arrangements to ensure smooth delivery to their accommodations in the Kingdom, enhancing the Hajj experience and improving service efficiency for visitors. The process begins with sorting and coding luggage according to transportation and accommodation plans, followed by direct delivery to pilgrims’ residences in Makkah and Madinah, facilitating their journey and improving…
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait Armed Forces said Friday that a drone attack launched from Iraq targeted northern border positions, causing material damage but no casualties. In a statement, the army said two explosive-laden drones struck land border posts early in the day in what it described as a hostile attack. The military said the drones were guided through fiber-optic cables and were launched from Iraqi territory. No injuries were reported, although the attack caused damage to facilities at the targeted sites. Iran-aligned factions are active in Iraq, with some groups previously announcing military operations in the region during the joint…
DAMASCUS — Syrian authorities said Friday they had arrested Amjad Youssef, the main suspect in the notorious Tadamon massacre, during a security operation in the countryside of Hama. In a statement, Ministry of Interior of Syria said internal security forces captured Youssef, identifying him as the primary perpetrator behind the mass killings in the Tadamon neighborhood of Damascus. The Tadamon case drew global attention after video footage surfaced documenting the killings during the Syrian war. On April 27, 2022, The Guardian published leaked footage showing members of Military Intelligence Branch 227 executing at least 41 people and burning their bodies.…
Extreme heat, UV exposure, and poor material choices are driving early roof failures Published: Fri 24 Apr 2026, 5:28 PM The UAE building environment represents one of the most challenging situations worldwide because roof temperatures exceed 80°C and daily temperature variations reach 30°C. The existing solutions face limitations because they lack design features needed to survive extreme environmental conditions which results in costly early system breakdowns that impact property owners by millions of dollars every year. Roof leakage has become one of the most frequent – and costly – issues faced by property owners across the UAE. From luxury villas…