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Boulevard World officially opened its doors to visitors today as part of the seventh edition of Riyadh Season, welcoming enthusiastic crowds celebrating the return of one of the season’s most popular destinations. Known for bringing cultures from around the world together in one location, Boulevard World returns for its fifth consecutive year, building on its strong popularity among visitors from across Saudi Arabia and abroad. Boulevard World welcomes visitors on a journey through diverse cultures and civilizations, featuring zones inspired by countries around the world. Each destination showcases its unique heritage and cultural identity through architectural designs, traditional markets, restaurants,…
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently given its approval for Amazon’s $11.5 billion acquisition of satellite service provider Globalstar. This news removes a key regulatory hurdle in the company’s push to expand its Amazon Leo business into direct-to-device (D2D) services. Amazon is to acquire full control of Globalstar, its subsidiaries, satellite infrastructure and mobile satellite spectrum. The FCC’s Space Bureau approved the purchase of around 25MHz of Globalstar’s mobile satellite spectrum by Amazon. It also cleared Amazon to access Globalstar’s C-3 system, a 48-satellite constellation intended to expand network capacity which the FCC approved last week. Amazon must continue…
Apple recently confirmed the long-awaited implementation of touchscreen technology in their MacBook Pro line, topping off a fresh wave of news related to product announcements from CEO John Ternus. The redesigned MacBook Pro in 14- and 16-inch sizes was presented on the 28th October, with a tandem OLED display it calls PROLED XDR and touch input which is being brought to macOS for the first time. Apple stated the touch sensor is built into the panel rather than layered on top, which cuts latency. It is targeting the feature at designers, musicians, and developers testing iPhone and iPad apps. It…
Tickets have been released for WWE Crown Jewel, which Riyadh Season will host on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at The Venue, featuring a highly anticipated showdown between Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn for the Crown Jewel Title. In the women’s division, the event will also feature a major showdown between Chelsea Green and Liv Morgan, in another highly anticipated match at Crown Jewel. WWE Crown Jewel reflects Riyadh Season’s continued commitment to hosting major international entertainment events and strengthening the capital’s position as a leading destination for international competitions and global stars. Source: Riyadh Daily
The festival of lights is around the corner, bringing with it a distinctive visual language: the glow of lamps, the richness of gold, the pleasure of dressing for the occasion and the exchange of gifts chosen to last. These sensibilities find an echo in fine watchmaking, where colour, precious materials and painstaking craftsmanship come together in objects to be treasured over time. The watches that follow interpret that sensibility in very different ways, from Grand Seiko’s meticulous Japanese artistry and Patek Philippe’s refined gem-setting to Jacob & Co.’s exuberant use of colour and Roger Dubuis’ theatrical take on horological…
Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai will turn into a cycling track on Sunday, November 1, as Dubai Ride returns for the opening weekend of Dubai Fitness Challenge. The free event has two routes: a 12km Sheikh Zayed Road route for more experienced cyclists, and a 4km Downtown Family Route for children, families and newer riders. Here is what participants need to know before leaving home. Can people still register? Registration is compulsory, even though the event is free. Registration is required, and cyclists must complete it online before collecting their bib. However, cyclists should register immediately and should not assume…
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 497 food baskets on Thursday in Al-Mansoura District, Aden Governorate, Yemen, benefiting 3,019 people from 448 families. The distribution is part of KSrelief’s emergency response project in Yemen and the Kingdom’s relief efforts for people in need around the world. Source: Riyadh Daily
Japanese conglomerate Hitachi Group recently revealed plans to develop a fresh entity for U.S. based operations, a move that looks to capitalise on the businesses’ digital transformation plans. Hitachi Digital Services and GlobalLogic are being combined to provide a one-stop shop for digitalisation. The company originally explained the united business would aid internal transformations and help external organisations with their own digital shifts. The united Hitachi Digital entity is scheduled to launch on 1 April 2027, comprising around 35,000 staff across 27 countries. Hitachi stated the business can offer extensive expertise in vertical industries and emerging applications of AI including…
Boxers Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez and Christian Mbilli expressed confidence in securing victory in their highly anticipated showdown on Saturday, October 31, for the World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Middleweight Title, as part of the seventh edition of Riyadh Season’s “Mexico vs. The World” event. Canelo emphasized that he does not believe in shortcuts and has chosen to face the best in his pursuit of reclaiming the world title, while Mbilli vowed to “shock the world.” The statements came during the official press conference held Thursday at Boulevard City in Riyadh. The conference was attended by WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán, along…
As Diwali nears, many UAE shoppers are approaching one of the holiday’s biggest spending seasons cautiously. The UAE is home to about 4.3 million Indian nationals, and for many families who celebrate, buying gold is closely tied to the five-day festival. Dhanteras, which marks the start of Diwali celebrations, is considered an “auspicious” time to buy gold, and even a small purchase around the holiday is broadly accepted as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune for the year ahead. Gold prices are emerging from a period of volatility after record-high surges at the start of the year. Experts say…