RIYADH — Hervé Renard has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the Saudi Arabia national football team, less than two months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 57-year-old Frenchman had returned for a second spell in charge at the end of 2024, having previously led Saudi Arabia between 2019 and 2023, including at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. “That’s football… Saudi Arabia have qualified for the World Cup seven times, including twice with me,” Renard told AFP. “And there’s only one coach who has led them through both the qualifiers and the…
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WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran has announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for full maritime passage. “Iran has just announced that the Strait of Iran is fully open and ready for full passage. Thank you,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. The statement followed remarks by Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who said the strategic waterway is now “completely open” for all commercial vessels, linking the move to a ceasefire in Lebanon. Araghchi said the decision was made “in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon,” referring to a 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon…
Cisco today released its inaugural State of Wireless Report, revealing that wireless has evolved into a strategic growth engine in the UAE, where a single network investment drives compounding returns across operational efficiency, employee productivity, customer engagement, and revenue. Abdelilah Nejjari, Managing Director for Gulf and Levant at Cisco, believes that if enterprises adopt a more strategic approach to wireless technology then it will in turn drive better outcomes for their business. Based on findings from Cisco’s State of Wireless Report in the UAE, organizations across the country are reaching an inflection point in connectivity demand, and those that prioritize…
The medical and surgical team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme successfully performed an emergency surgery today to separate Saudi female conjoined twins at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital at King Abdulaziz Medical City, affiliated with the Ministry of National Guard in Riyadh. The operation was conducted in six stages, lasted six and a half hours, and involved 23 consultants, specialists, and technical and nursing staff. Advisor at the Royal Court, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, and Head of the Medical and Surgical Team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah…
Fernando Cea, Vice President of Technology for MENA and APAC, Globant. From 3D rendering to open worlds, gaming has always evolved through innovation that reshapes how we play, what we expect, and who gets to participate. Today, we’re standing at another inflection point: the integration of AI. With AI, non-playable characters (NPCs) can respond and adapt to a player’s behavior in real time. Procedural storylines can actively evolve in unexpected ways, and entire worlds can expand dynamically. We’re in the midst of a profound transformation that’s shifting gaming not just for a few players, but for all of us. However, every advancement in gaming has forced…
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…
Anthropic recently announced plans to expand its London presence by adding new office space capacity for around 800 employees. This move comes at a time when the comping is increasing its research, safety and commercial operations in the UK. Pip White, head of EMEA North at Anthropic, stated on LinkedIn the AI player currently has more than 200 employees based in London, including around 60 AI safety researchers. The new office space is in London’s Knowledge Quarter. The move puts Anthropic alongside other major AI companies already based in the area, as competition for London-based talent and infrastructure continues to…
Al-Marsous Well in the town of Al-Qadimah, Rabigh Governorate, is a historic landmark that served as a vital water source and strategic stop for trade caravans and pilgrims along the Kingdom’s western coast. Its solid stone construction showcases ancient engineering expertise, utilizing meticulously packed stones to ensure durability and efficient water conservation for generations. Historically, the well was a primary resting point on ancient routes, supporting regional economic activity and social life. By providing a reliable resource in a water-scarce environment, it fostered community stability and supported local agriculture. Today, the well is a key heritage site with significant potential…
Across Dubai, running clubs are emerging as some of the most accessible and genuine spaces for connection and a recent almost 2,000-runners-strong sprint at Kite Beach offered a glimpse into why. Dubai’s beaches have seen their fair share of weekend runs, but what unfolded at Kite Beach last Sunday was way beyond just staying “on track” with your fitness regime. At sunrise, close to 2,000 people gathered for the ‘Run As One’ initiative, a community-led solidarity run that turned an ordinary stretch of sand and running track into a snapshot of Dubai’s spirit of togetherness. Flags were tied like capes,…
Vodafone Business recently unveiled a new commercial 5G network slicing service aimed at enterprise customers. The customers specifically inhabit venues with a high demand for mission critical connectivity. The company’s new 5G+ Local Slicing offer gives organisations a dedicated slice of VodafoneThree’s standalone (SA) 5G network across an area of up to 5km², providing guaranteed mobile performance in locations where demand can overwhelm shared mobile infrastructure. The service targets stadiums, university campuses and sectors including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, transport and logistics. It enables customers to reserve bandwidth for critical applications such as security systems, staff communications, 5G cameras and digital…