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Nvidia recently highlighted work to help operators rethink dependence on closed AI systems. The company went on to promote open-source models to give carriers direct control over network automation and customer workflows. In a blog, Nvidia stated operators including SoftBank Corp, AT&T and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison are increasingly deploying open models alongside proprietary systems, explaining they retain full visibility over sensitive network data and can fine-tune models for their specific operational needs. The move reflects a broader shift across telecommunications. Nvidia highlighted the findings of its State of AI in Telecommunications 2026 survey in which 89% of operators deemed open-source…
JERUSALEM — The United Kingdom said on Thursday its nearly 200-year-old consulate in occupied EastJerusalem would remain operating at a smaller scale after Israel ordered it shut in a dispute over British sanctions on Jewish settlements. Israel last month issued a 30-day deadline for Britain to close the consulate after London announced sanctions targeting settlements in the occupied West Bank, a dispute that has strained relations between the longtime allies. The deadline expired on Thursday. Most diplomats will leave as the British consulate would formally end operations, though some would be allowed to continue work in the building under a…
The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission today inaugurated the pavilion of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurter Buchmesse) 2026, held from October 07 to 11 at Messe Frankfurt. The participation reflects the commission’s ongoing efforts to empower Saudi literary talent, showcase the Kingdom’s literary landscape, and further strengthen cultural exchange between Saudi Arabia and the Federal Republic of Germany. The pavilion brings together multiple Saudi government bodies and cultural entities under the leadership of the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, forming an integrated national showcase of the Kingdom’s literary, publishing, and cultural institutions. The pavilion…
(L-R) Stephan Berner, Founder and CEO, CYBERAIQ AG & Ahmed Hamzawy, Chief Partner Officer, Microsoft. CYBERAIQ AG recently announced the establishment of an Advanced Agentic Security Center of Excellence, delivered on Microsoft’s stack, to help government, regulated industry and enterprise customers across EMEA adopt AI securely and modernise security operations for the agentic era. The Center of Excellence is the engine of the company’s broader agentic transformation strategy and supports the national agentic mandate of the UAE. CYBERAIQ AG is building toward the agentic enterprise, where intelligent agents work alongside people across business, IT and security as governed, accountable parts…
ANKARA — The mayor of Izmir, a bastion of its secular opposition, joined President Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) on Wednesday. Cemil Tugay, elected mayor in 2024 as a candidate of the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) before quitting in June, formally joined the AKP at a ceremony in Ankara, handing Erdogan’s party the mayoralty of a city it has never managed to win at the ballot box. The move was a huge symbolic victory for the Turkish leader, who has long wanted to control the secular resort city of 4.5 million people on Turkey’s Aegean coast.…
Children and teenagers with obesity are developing health problems once mainly linked to adults, UAE doctors have warned urging parents to seek help before serious complications appear. Doctors said that they are seeing young patients with insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels. Teenagers are of particular concern, as unhealthy food habits, low physical activity and long hours on screens can become firmly established during these years. The warning comes as the World Health Organisation issued its first global guidelines on obesity care for children and adolescents. The UN health body said 170 million people…
The Journal of Linguistic Studies, published by King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS), has ranked in the top Q1 tier in Arabic language and literature in the Arab Citation and Impact Factor (ARCIF) 2026 report. The journal met all 32 ARCIF accreditation criteria, which are aligned with international standards. It recorded an impact factor of 0.0893 in 2026, placing it in the Q1 tier among 105 journals specializing in Arabic language and literature. The average ARCIF impact factor for the field was 0.082. The latest ranking marks a notable improvement from 2024, when the journal recorded an…
(L-R) Jawad Jalabane, Head of Africa, Logitech for Business & Murad Ali, Head of Middle East & Central Asia, Logitech for Business. Logitech announced that its annual Partner Connect Program, RISE 2026, will take place in Cairo, Egypt, from 6th to 8th October. With more than 150 partners attending, RISE 2026 is one of the biggest channel partner events for Logitech in the Middle East and Africa region. Now in its third year, the global channel partner program focuses on enhancing the partner experience by providing access to Logitech’s B2B product portfolio, simplifying program management and offering new incentives and…
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) concluded today the workshop on “Harnessing Nuclear Technologies for the Preservation and Study of Cultural Heritage Properties,” organized by KACST in collaboration with the Heritage Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), with the participation of 10 national entities and a group of international experts and specialists. In his remarks, Chief Executive Officer of the Heritage Commission Dr. Jasser Al-Harbash commended the partnership with KACST in employing advanced technologies for the precise surveying of the Kingdom’s urban and archaeological heritage, as well as the use of mapping and satellite imaging. He…
Dell Technologies, the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) and CPX recently announced a strategic collaboration to advance the development of a National Vault initiative aimed at safeguarding mission-critical data and strengthening the UAE’s cyber resilience. Announced during Ai Everything 2026, the initiative demonstrates the strategic value of public and private sector collaboration in addressing the cyber risks facing nations today. The National Vault is intended to provide an additional layer of protection for critical operational data across government services, energy, healthcare, transportation and other significant sectors. This could help organisations responsible for delivering essential services and operating vital infrastructure to…