Dr. Moataz BinAli, Chief Executive Officer, Magna AI. Magna AI, Inc., the global integrated-value-chain sovereign AI transformation leader established through a partnership between Trend Micro and Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company (WDH), powered by NVIDIA, concluded its four-day participation at LEAP 2026. Magna AI showcased its sovereign AI capabilities and signed a series of strategic partnerships aimed at helping governments and enterprises move AI from ambition to secure, production-scale deployment in Saudi Arabia and beyond. At Booth H5 F40 in the DeepFest Hall, the company presented its ‘Own Your Intelligence’ proposition across eight live demo pods spanning the AI value…
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Saudi Arabia has built strong momentum in adopting and scaling advanced technologies. The next opportunity is to turn that momentum into more ideas, solutions and businesses created in the Kingdom.“When I look back over the last 12 months, one word comes to mind: momentum,” said Fadle Saad, Managing Director, HP MENA Regional Headquarters. “Saudi Arabia continues to move quickly. We can see it in the growth of the startup ecosystem, in advanced digital government services and, increasingly, in how AI is becoming part of everyday work.”HP Research shows that 36% of Knowledge Workers in KSA use AI tools provided by…
From the smell of bukhoor to traditional dishes served with a modern twist, Daan Coffee was created to give visitors a taste of Emirati culture while still feeling like a contemporary café. Located in Abu Dhabi, the family run business was founded by 21 year old Mariam Tareq Alsaiqal and her three siblings after struggling to find a modern café focused on authentic traditional Emirati food while capturing the spirit of an Emirati home. “We noticed that there has not been any type of café that serves the traditional Emirati menu alongside speciality tea and karak,” Mariam, owner of Daan…
ABU DHABI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of the Comoros, has awarded Ali Alshimmari, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), Knight of the Order of the Green Crescent of Comoros. The recognition was granted in appreciation of his role in advancing renewable energy projects and strengthening electricity infrastructure in Comoros, following the delivery of a 20MW solar project supported by 16MWh of battery storage across Grande Comore, Anjouan and Mohéli. The plants were financed by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), implemented by Abu Dhabi Future Energy…
Saudi Arabia is entering a pivotal phase in its cloud transformation, with local Microsoft cloud capabilities creating new opportunities for organizations to accelerate Microsoft 365, Cloud & AI adoption while addressing increasingly important requirements around data sovereignty, security and compliance. As government, financial services, healthcare and critical infrastructure organizations modernize their environments, the conversation is shifting from simply moving to the cloud to ensuring that critical data remains protected, recoverable and resilient. For Mena Migally, Regional Vice President for EMEA East at Veeam, the Kingdom’s transformation is creating significant momentum around data resilience. “Saudi Arabia is one of the most…
Kamel Heus. Cybersecurity veteran to drive regional growth, strengthen partner ecosystem and advance identity security across MEA Saviynt, a leading provider of identity security solutions, today announced the appointment of Kamel Heus as Vice President of Sales for the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Based in Dubai, Heus will lead Saviynt’s business across the MEA region, including Turkey, as the company advances its growth and strengthens its presence in key markets. In his new role, Heus will drive new business, renewals and customer expansion across MEA, while leading Saviynt’s regional channel strategy, expanding its partner ecosystem, and building out the…
ABU DHABI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — A delegation from the UAE Wrestling Federation, led by its Secretary-General, Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, visited the Ministry of Interior’s Police Sports Association headquarters. The delegation was welcomed by Brigadier General Mohammed Humaid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Association’s Board of Directors. The meeting explored closer coordination in wrestling, opportunities to develop the sport, and ways to expand cooperation between the two federations. Discussions also covered initiatives to make effective use of available sports facilities and resources to support wrestlers, sharpen their skills, and improve their competitive…
Apple may be just a day away from unveiling its first-ever foldable iPhone, but the tech giant has yet to confirm whether the device is on its agenda. Still, the rumour mill is in overdrive. Widely referred to in reports as the iPhone Ultra, the foldable is expected to open into a near-tablet-sized screen, cost upwards of $2,000 and mark Apple’s most radical iPhone redesign in years. But there may be a catch. Despite its ultra-premium price tag, Apple’s foldable could reportedly arrive without two features many iPhone users now take for granted: Face ID and a dedicated telephoto camera.…
ABU DHABI, 8th September, 2026 (WAM) — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun) is reinforcing its role as a strategic enabler within the global defence, aviation and space ecosystem through its official representation at the second edition of El Alamein International Airshow 2026, hosted by the Arab Republic of Egypt at Alamein International Airport from 8th to 10th September. The official Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement delegation at the airshow reflects the Council’s role in advancing defence enablement by monitoring emerging trends and identifying opportunities that can support the development of the defence ecosystem and strengthen the competitiveness of national…
MOSCOW — In a carefully choreographed display of friendship, North Korea and Russia opened their first road bridge on Monday, allowing the two countries to more easily move cargo and passengers across the Tumen river. The first flag-adorned trucks trundled across the 1 km long two-lane bridge as Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and North Korea’s Premier Pak Thae Song tuned in by video link to address workers and government officials from both countries. Pyongyang state media said the bridge, which both sides cast as an important milestone in their deepening strategic partnership, will be used for “personnel exchanges, tourism…