JEDDAH — Thunderstorms and rainfall are forecast to affect several regions across the Kingdom until the end of next week, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). According to an animated map issued by the NCM showing the projected path of the rainfall, light to moderate showers will begin early Friday morning across eastern Najran and the southern parts of the Eastern Province, persisting until later that morning. By early afternoon, light rain is forecast to affect parts of the southern Eastern Province. Later in the afternoon, as rainfall begins to weaken and dissipate over the Eastern Province before…
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According to a forecast by STL Partners, the global revenue from private mobile networks is estimated to grow from $2.3 billion in 2025 to $22 billion in 2030. The manufacturing industry vertical will lead the way in terms of spending. In a new report, the research company stated the five-year uplift represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 58%, as the number of private network sites increase from 4,000 by the end of 2025 to more than 40,000 by 2030. Manufacturing is “by far the largest vertical” and will continue to be so, growing at 59% CAGR on the…
For years, Dubai’s restaurant scene has been defined by spectacle. Dramatic interiors, elaborate concepts and dining experiences designed as much for social media as they were for the table have become part of the city’s identity. But something is changing. The restaurants generating the most excitement in Dubai today are not necessarily the grandest or the most extravagant. Instead, they are the ones that feel effortless. Places where the food speaks for itself, the atmosphere is relaxed, and no one feels underdressed walking through the door. It’s a trend I have found myself talking about more and more over the past…
ABU DHABI, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) launched the ‘Future Founders Market’, the first market organised by the Fund as part of its initiatives to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs by providing participants with a practical entrepreneurial experience through an integrated journey that begins with developing ideas and designing products, and extends to building brands, showcasing products to the public, and engaging directly with customers. Aligning with the Fund’s continuous efforts to instil a culture of entrepreneurship among younger generations, the initiative enables participants to acquire practical skills in product development, understand market…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s operated renewable energy capacity increased 88 percent to 12,313 megawatts (MW) by the end of 2025, following the addition of five new solar energy projects during the year, according to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2025 report released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The total number of operated renewable energy projects reached 15 by year-end. The report attributed the increase in capacity to the operation of five new solar energy projects with a combined capacity of 5,762 MW. Cumulative investment in operated renewable energy projects reached approximately SAR 36.11 billion by the end of 2025.…
MUMBAI — An Indian court on Thursday sentenced former Tehelka magazine editor Tarun Tejpal to 10-year rigorous imprisonment after convicting him of raping a former colleague, overturning his 2021 acquittal in a decade-old case. The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court found Tejpal guilty of raping a junior colleague at a Goa resort 13 years ago. Setting aside the 2021 judgment of the trial court that had acquitted him, the high court directed Tejpal to surrender before Goa police within two weeks. The high court, however, did not cite any reason for the verdict. A detailed order in the…
Scrolling has become second nature. Whether it’s checking Instagram over breakfast, replying to work messages on the go, or watching “just one more” TikTok before bed, many of us spend more time looking at our screens than we realise. That’s why digital detoxing has become one of the biggest wellness trends in recent years. A digital detox simply means taking a break from phones, social media, and constant notifications to focus on real life instead. While the trend first gained traction in the 2010s, it has found a new audience with Gen Z, who are increasingly swapping endless scrolling for…
DUBAI, 6th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower) reported first-half revenue of AED1.519 billion, up 4.5 percent from a year earlier, while net profit after tax rose 16.2 percent to AED468 million. EBITDA reached AED773 million, reflecting year-on-year growth of 7.5 percent, while profit before tax amounted to AED514 million, an increase of 16.2 percent compared to the first half of 2025. Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO of Empower, said, “Empower’s record results during the first half of 2026 reflect the strength of our business model, the resilience of our operational infrastructure, and our ability to…
JEDDAH — Thunderstorms accompanied by rain are expected over parts of the Kingdom on Thursday, while hot to extremely hot weather will continue across several regions, with temperatures expected to reach up to 49°C, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). For the heatwave, hot to extremely hot weather will continue across parts of the Eastern Province, as well as parts of the Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah, and Najran regions, with Dammam forecast to record the highest temperature at 49°C. Riyadh and Makkah are forecast to reach highs of 46°C, while temperatures are expected to climb to 47°C in Madinah…
Jeffrey Liu explains how custom AI silicon, multilingual intelligence and ambient computing are transforming earbuds into intelligent personal assistants Dubai … Source: Tahawul Tech