RIYADH — Around 65 percent of children in Saudi Arabia under the age of 15 are exposed to films, games, or other content that is not appropriate for their age group, according to a recent research report released by King Khalid Foundation. The report titled “The next generation of Saudis: childhood in Saudi Arabia,” was based on a survey conducted by the Saudi Center for Public Opinion Research on a representative sample of Saudi society in 2025. The survey was jointly funded by the King Khalid Foundation, the Saleh Kamel Humanitarian Foundation, and the Al-Muhaidib Foundation for Community Service. The…
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Nokia recently highlighted a major expansion of its advanced test and packaging operations in the state of Pennsylvania. This move is likely envisioned to scale the production of optical networking technologies which underpin AI infrastructure. The Finnish vendor stated the investment will increase the facility’s production capacity by up to 10 times its current level, with the extended capability expected to be commercially available by the end of Q3. Nokia said the expansion in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is expected to nearly double the workforce there to more than 500 across engineering, manufacturing and R&D, with a projected economic impact of more…
HungerStation, the Kingdom’s first and leading tech-powered delivery platform, marked the third anniversary of its HRewards program. This major milestone showcases its effort in empowering local SMEs and advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital commerce objectives. Over the past 3 years, HungerStation has invested heavily in its loyalty program to drive commercial growth for over 50,000 vendors and partners expanding their reach, gaining new customers, and securing increased order volumes across 100+ Saudi cities. Since its launch in 2023, HRewards has served as a strategic national partner initiative, transforming customer loyalty into direct economic support for the local private sector.…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has advanced four positions in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, including ranking 13th globally among 70 economies and securing third place among G20 countries. Published annually by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), the yearbook is one of the world’s leading benchmarks for measuring national competitiveness and is closely monitored by the Saudi Competitiveness and Business Center in collaboration with relevant government entities. The Kingdom’s ranking reflects a sustained upward trajectory in recent years, improving from 36th place in 2017 to 13th place in 2026, which was driven by improvements across all four main…
RIYADH — The surgical separation of Filipino conjoined twins—Olivia and Gianna—has been successful, adding another golden feather in the cap of the success stories of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program (SCTP). The specialized medical and surgical team of SCTP carried out the operation at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital (KASCH) in King Abdulaziz Medical City of the Ministry of National Guard in Riyadh on Sunday. Advisor to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and head of the surgical team Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah said that the surgical separation procedure was carried out…
Google has began rolling out Android 17 on its Pixel devices, though some of its headline AI features are not scheduled to arrive for another few months. The initial version of Android 17 became available on the 16th June 2026, with other hardware brands to follow throughout 2026. A new feature available in the launch is Bubbles, a multitasking tool which lets users collapse any app into a floating window which stays visible on screen, Google stated in a blog post. Bubbles can be stacked, dragged to position and resized as required. On large-screen and foldable devices, bubbles are docked…
SHARJAH, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) will host the second edition of Sharjah Next under the theme Sustainability from 28th to 29th October 2026. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the forum will continue its role as a global platform bringing together researchers, innovators, policymakers, investors and industry leaders to showcase advanced technologies and innovations that address future challenges and support sustainable economic and development opportunities. The two-day event will explore a range of sustainability-related topics through panel discussions, interactive workshops and collaborative sessions aimed at accelerating technology adoption and supporting…
Paris, 18th June May, 2026 (WAM) — With just one day remaining at Eurosatory 2026, the UAE Pavilion has established itself as a premier destination for defence industry leaders and military delegations, attracting high-level visits throughout the week that underscore the UAE’s growing stature as a strategic partner in the global defence landscape. Supported by the UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, the pavilion has served as a unified showcase of the UAE’s defence capabilities throughout the week, bringing together leading national defence entities under one…
The UAE has announced a 30-day grace period for individuals who were previously exempted from visa overstay fines due to regional flight disruptions. The grace period, which began on June 10, 2026, will remain in effect until July 9, 2026, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) said. This initiative gives eligible individuals a final opportunity to either regularise their legal status and continue living and working in the UAE, or depart the country without incurring penalties. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The authority stated that this decision…
TEXAS — England manager Thomas Tuchel has called on FIFA to reconsider the positioning of photographers during pre-match ceremonies after saying they blocked his view of his players during the national anthem ahead of England’s World Cup opener against Croatia. Tuchel made the comments after England’s 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday, a match that marked his World Cup debut as England coach. The German said he had been looking forward to watching his team during the playing of “God Save the King” but was unable to do so because photographers were stationed directly in front of the England bench.…