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Huawei has reaffirmed its commitment to Saudi Arabia at LEAP 2026, outlining a clear value proposition to drive industry value through full-stack AI capabilities, establishing a sustainable foundation for the Kingdom’s long-term AI development, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Saudi Arabia’s ICT market has reached US$53 billion, growing 89.5% since 2017. The digital economy now contributes 16% of GDP, while 5G coverage has reached 86%, positioning the Kingdom to move from a strong digital foundation toward the next stage of AI-driven growth. This transition requires more than AI applications — it calls for full-stack capabilities spanning connectivity, compute, cloud, and…
Packages start from under Dh1,700 per person, but baggage fees, seat selection and cancellation terms can change the total price significantly. Dubai: National carriers and travel agencies have launched discounted tourist packages, coinciding with the end of the peak summer travel season, including airfare, hotel accommodation and other services to a number of tourist destinations, with prices starting from less than Dh1,700 per person. Most of the packages offered focus on accommodation in mid-range hotels of three and four stars, while offers for some beach destinations include accommodation options in luxury hotels and resorts. All packages extend for three nights,…
OpenAI has hired roughly 400 employees from Apple for its hardware initiative, the two companies have written in court filings.SAN FRANCISCO: OpenAI denied Apple’s allegations of trade secret theft on Monday, saying the iPhone maker failed to show any confidential information was stolen by former employees.”This dispute is a mess of Apple’s own making, and it is trying to blame everyone else,” OpenAI said in a filing late Monday in U.S. District Court in San Jose, California.Apple sued OpenAI and former Apple employees Tang Tan and Chang Liu in July, accusing them of misappropriating trade secrets related to hardware design,…
SEOUL, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s exports surged 68.7 percent in August from a year earlier, buoyed by strong semiconductor shipments, data showed Tuesday. Outbound shipments came to US$98.25 billion in August, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing data from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. Imports climbed 22.6 percent on-year to $63.51 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $34.75 billion. By sector, semiconductor exports, a key pillar of Asia’s fourth-largest economy, soared 209 percent during the period to $46.65 billion, as major technology companies known as hyperscalers stepped up spending on artificial intelligence (AI)…
Shares in online fast-fashion retailer Shein dropped 4% in their first day of Hong Kong trade on Tuesday, as investors worried about the impact of setbacks that long delayed its listing and have undermined its competitive advantages.Known globally for selling $5 tops and $10 dresses, Shein has been humbled by tariff and duty changes in the U.S. and Europe that have contributed to a dramatic decline in valuation for the company.Founded in China in 2012 and headquartered in Singapore since late 2021, Shein spent years touting its credentials as a global company before re-embracing its Chinese roots to list in…
Rapper Badshah and Punjabi actor Isha Rikhi have announced that they are separating, just five months after their low-key wedding in March 2026. The couple shared matching statements on Instagram, saying the decision was mutual and requesting privacy.“I and Isha Rikhi have mutually decided to part ways and move forward on our separate paths,” the statement read. “This decision has been made with mutual respect, and we request everyone to kindly respect our privacy during this time.” They added that it would be their only statement and asked people not to make further assumptions about their relationship.A hush-hush March weddingBadshah,…
South Korea’s underfire football association on Tuesday appointed former Spain boss Robert Moreno as interim coach, following a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies.Moreno, who was forced to deny earlier this year that he used ChatGPT to prepare for games during a stint in Russia, will be in charge for friendly games in September-October.The Korea Football Association (KFA) said Moreno could lead the team at the Asian Cup, “subject to an evaluation” of his performance. The team have been without a coach since Hong Myung-bo quit following their shock group-stage exit from the World Cup in North America…
stc group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, will participate in LEAP 2026 as the strategic partner for the fifth consecutive year. Taking place from August 31 to September 3 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham, the event will bring together more than 600 start-ups, 1,000 speakers, and 1,800 exhibitors from around the globe under the theme “Into New Worlds”. At LEAP 2026, stc group will showcase advanced digital solutions, secure infrastructure, and high-performance networks supporting the digitalisation of Saudi Arabia’s key industries, public sectors, and flagship events. The group will also participate in a range of speaking engagements…
Dubai will reach 43°C today as the NCM forecasts a gradual drop in temperatures this week, with humidity rising to 90% overnight. Dubai: With the start of September, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts a steady reduction in temperatures, as the mercury slides into the low-40s. With fair to partly cloudy weather ahead, the NCM expects the probability of some convective cloud formation eastward by afternoon, and a gradual decrease in temperatures as the week progresses. High humidity overnight Relative humidity is rising to 90% by night in both coastal and inland areas today. The NCM expects a chance…
Starlink, an internet service developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, will start operating in the UAE after the country’s telecoms authority granted it a 10-year licence.The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) granted Starlink a 10-year General Satellite Services Licence, allowing the company to establish, operate and manage a public satellite telecommunications network and provide satellite broadband internet services in the UAE.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.So how will Starlink differ from the internet services already offered by UAE telecom operators du and e&?Diversify internet access optionsThe UAE’s telecoms authority said that the…