OpenAI expands European HQ. Source: Tahawul Tech
Author: Editorial Team
TOKYO — Japanese authorities ended a five-day search-and-rescue operation at a collapsed shopping mall on Saturday after a powerful earthquake that struck southwestern Japan earlier this week killed at least 34 people. The magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Kumamoto Prefecture on the southern island of Kyushu on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction and triggering an explosion believed to have been caused by a gas leak at an Aeon Mall in the town of Kashima. Rescue teams pulled five survivors from the rubble and recovered the bodies of seven victims before confirming that everyone reported missing at the mall had been accounted for.…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s sincere condolences to Algeria following the traffic accident that occurred in Boumerdès Province, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of people. In a statement the minstry issed on Sturday, the Kingdom gave it heartfelt sympathy to the to Algeria and its people. The Kingdom also affirmed its solidarity with the Algerian leadership and people in the wake of this tragic incident and extended its wishes for a speedy recovery to those injured. Source: Saudi Gazette
ABU DHABI, 1st August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Youth Kickboxing Championship opened on Friday at Mubadala Dome at Al Jazira Club in Abu Dhabi, organised by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation. The championship has attracted 607 male and female athletes representing 51 clubs, competing across 96 weight categories in four kickboxing disciplines. Fahad Al Abdouli, Director of Sports Activities at the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation, said the level of participation reflects the continued growth of kickboxing in the UAE and the federation’s commitment to providing a competitive environment that helps young athletes develop their skills.…
Global governments commit to tight 6G timeline. Source: Tahawul Tech
WASHINGTON — Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs Dr. Khalid Al Biyari visited the United States to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation and expand collaboration in military industries, technology transfer and regional security. Al Biyari began his visit with a meeting at the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, where he met Director Mary Morgan to review defense industrial cooperation and discuss issues of mutual interest. During separate meetings at the Pentagon, Al Biyari met Michael Duffey, U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment; Elbridge Colby, U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy; and Gentry…
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate telephone calls on Saturday with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as part of ongoing consultations to contain regional tensions and support diplomatic efforts. During his call with Fidan, the two ministers reviewed the latest regional developments and exchanged views on the situation, emphasizing the importance of supporting all diplomatic initiatives aimed at de-escalating tensions and containing the crisis. Prince Faisal also received a call from his Kuwaiti counterpart, during which they discussed regional developments and underscored the importance of continued…
JEDDAH — Dust-stirring winds, rainfall, and rising temperatures are expected to affect several parts of the Kingdom on Saturday, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). Temperatures will rise across parts of the Eastern and Riyadh regions, while rainfall is forecast over their southern areas as well as parts of Jazan and Asir. Dust-stirring winds are also expected to affect parts of the Eastern, Riyadh, Jazan, Asir, Makkah, and Najran regions. Over the Red Sea, southwesterly to southeasterly winds are forecast over the northern part at speeds of 10–25 km/h, while westerly to northwesterly winds will prevail over the…
AT&T recently completed a $23 billion acquisition of spectrum assets from EchoStar, the company went on to highlight an enhanced ability to meet emerging AI use cases and an expected improvement in 5G capacity across the U.S. Closing the deal struck in August 2025 and approved by the US Federal Communications Commission in May adds around 50MHz of spectrum covering almost every region in the US. The purchase comprises 30MHz of nationwide spectrum in the 3.45GHz band and around 20MHz in the 600MHz band. In a short statement announcing completion of the deal on the 28th of July 2026, AT&T…
RIYADH — Saudi authorities arrested 14,154 violators of residency, labor, and border security laws during nationwide joint inspection campaigns conducted between July 23 and July 29. The Ministry of Interior said the campaigns resulted in the arrest of 7,103 violators of the Residency Law, 3,654 violators of the Border Security Law, and 3,397 violators of the Labor Law. Authorities also arrested 1,418 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, of whom 54 percent were Yemeni nationals, 45 percent were Ethiopian nationals, and 1 percent were of other nationalities. Another 23 people were arrested while attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally,…