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(L-R) Zaidoun Arbad, VP – Ecosystem and Select Territory Sales, Middle East and Africa, IBM & Nidal Othman, CEO, StarLink. IBM and StarLink, an Infinigate Group company and a leading value-added distributor in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), recently announced a collaboration to develop an AI-powered purchase order automation solution. Built with IBM Bob and IBM watsonx Orchestrate, the solution leverages agentic AI to reduce manual work and improve the efficiency and consistency of StarLink’s procurement operations. The solution uses AI agents to automate key steps across the purchase order lifecycle, including email intake and classification, enterprise resource planning…
For decades, Saudi Arabia’s food security strategy depended heavily on imports and strategic reserves. Today, under Vision 2030, the Kingdom is reshaping that equation. Saudi Arabia is investing in the infrastructure, manufacturing capacity, technologies and partnerships needed to build a more resilient and globally competitive food ecosystem. These statistics reflect this transition. Saudi Arabia hosts a robust food manufacturing base comprising over 1,900 food factories, with total investments exceeding SAR 88 billion and is targeting additional investments of SAR 78 billion by 2035. ‘Made in Saudi’: What it means to the Saudi economy As part of its vision, the kingdom…
VIENNA — Saudi Arabia is moving forward with its nuclear power program and research reactor with a strong commitment to non-proliferation, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi said Monday. Grossi made the remarks after meeting Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman on the sidelines of the IAEA’s 70th General Conference in Vienna. “Saudi Arabia is moving forward with its nuclear power programme and research reactor, with a strong commitment to non-proliferation,” Grossi said in a post on X, adding that the IAEA “stands ready to support Saudi Arabia every step of the way.” Grossi said he welcomed Prince…
HSBC has today announced its appointment as custodian to the Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF. Al Rajhi Capital appointed HSBC following a selection process designed to identify a securities services provider with a strong track record of servicing Exchange Traded Funds, a diverse global securities services network, and the ability to scale with the firm as it grows. Faris AlGhannam, Chief Executive of HSBC Saudi Arabia, said: “We’re delighted to partner with an important client in the Kingdom as custodian to the Al Rajhi MSCI Saudi Equity ETF. “In line with our proud tradition of contributing to the growth…
Alain Penel, Regional Vice President of the Middle East Region, Fortinet, outlines how organisations can prepare themselves for AI-powered cyberattacks and automated threats in this exclusive interview. What key cybersecurity innovations and solutions will Fortinet showcase at GISEC Global 2026? GISEC Global is a valuable opportunity to demonstrate how organisations can simplify cybersecurity while keeping pace with rapid digital transformation. This year, Fortinet will showcase innovations across AI-powered Security Operations (SecOps), Sovereign SASE, and advanced threat protection, with a focus on helping customers securely navigate increasingly complex digital environments. A key theme is the use of AI to enhance security…
Ten UAE-based artists and designers are joining forces with female Afghan master artisans for a new exhibition in Abu Dhabi that brings contemporary UAE art together with generations-old carpet-making traditions. Titled Intimaa: Sacred Threads, the exhibition will open at Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi on October 15 and run until January 9, 2027. The exhibition is part of the 2026 Zuleya Artists Program by the Fatima Bint Mohamed Bin Zayed Initiative (FBMI), with this year’s edition bringing together 10 UAE-based creatives whose designs will be interpreted as traditional handwoven carpets by Afghan female artisans. The participating artists are Zuhoor Al Sayegh,…
JEDDAH — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received U.S. Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper to discuss the latest regional developments. During the meeting with Cooper and his accompanying delegation in Jeddah, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States and discussed the latest developments in the region. The meeting was attended by Minister of State, Cabinet Member and National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban. Source: Saudi Gazette
King Faisal University (KFU) received two awards at the 7th International Conference of the International Society of Camelid Research and Development (ISOCARD 2026), held in the People’s Republic of China from September 8 to 13, in recognition of its contributions to innovation and specialized camel research. The university’s Camel Research Center received the Leadership in Innovation and Technology Award, recognizing its research excellence and development of innovative, technology-driven solutions for a more advanced and sustainable camel sector. Chair of the Department of Public Health at the College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Faisal Saleh Almathen received the Young Researcher Award in Camel…
Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, recently announced the update in its flagship Kaspersky Next product line. Kaspersky Next Optimum tier now enables small and medium‑sized businesses to augment their defences with purpose‑built Security Modules – Security Awareness, Email Security, Workload Security, Threat Lookup & Analysis and Vulnerability Management – extending protection without redesigning the existing technology stack. As small and medium‑sized businesses (SMBs) grow, they encounter increasingly diverse types of threat. A recent survey conducted by Kaspersky’s internal research centre shows that over the past year the most common external incidents affecting SMBs were phishing (20%) and software‑vulnerability exploits (17%). At…
From Rockstar and Article 15 to Thappad and Mulk, Kumud Mishra has become one of those actors audiences instantly recognise on screen. But long before Hindi cinema brought him to a wider audience, theatre was where his journey began. This September, Dubai audiences will get to see him return to that world as Mumbai-based theatre company D for Drama brings two of its Hindi productions to the city. Puraane Chawal, starring Mishra alongside Mirzapur actor Shubhrajyoti Barat, and the one-man show Patna Ka Superhero, performed by Ghanshyam Lalsa, will be staged at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, on September 26 and…