RIYADH — Two Public Investment Fund (PIF)-backed companies, Neo Space Group (NSG) and Alat, have appointed Saudi executives to lead their next phase of growth. NSG announced the appointment of Eng. Haithem Alfaraj as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 9, 2026, succeeding Martijn Blanken, who has led the company since its inception. Alfaraj brings more than two decades of experience in telecommunications and technology. He most recently served as Group Chief Technology Officer at stc, where he led major transformation initiatives including network modernization, digital platform development, cloud adoption, and cybersecurity capabilities. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles…
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RIYADH — FIFA has selected a Saudi refereeing team to officiate matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 18. The Saudi team includes referee Khalid Al-Turais, assistant referee Mohammed Al-Abakri, and video assistant referee Abdullah Al-Shahri. Their selection follows strong performances in regional, continental and international competitions, including a notable appearance at the FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Chile last year. Yasser Al-Misehal, president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, congratulated the officials and wished them success at the tournament. He said the…
Benny Czarny, Founder and CEO, OPSWAT, and Yiyi Miao, Chief Product Officer, OPSWAT. New OPSWAT Predictive Alin AI engine prioritises near-zero false positives to enable immediate, confident action in operationally sensitive environments. Dubai – OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, has announced OPSWAT Predictive Alin AI, its first proprietary AI-based threat detection engine for the MetaDefender Platform. This AI-based innovation introduces a new category of capability within the MetaDefender Platform, a high-confidence predictive layer that works alongside existing detection and prevention engines to assess malicious intent before execution, driving greater efficiency across the platform. This enables organizations to act immediately, while…
New model from Meta strengthens multimodal intelligence, faster reasoning, and ecosystem integration across its platforms. Meta Superintelligence Labs has introduced Muse Spark, its first large language model in a new generation of AI systems designed to bring more personalised, context-aware intelligence to users across its ecosystem. The launch marks a significant step in Meta’s ambition to build what it describes as “personal superintelligence” — an AI assistant capable of understanding and supporting users in real-world scenarios. Muse Spark is engineered specifically for Meta’s family of applications, including its AI assistant, and is expected to enhance performance across platforms such as…
UAE residents can expect a rainy Saturday (April 11), according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department said conditions will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with convective cloud formation bringing a chance of rainfall over scattered areas of the country. While some rains are expected, temperatures in the country are set to remain relatively warm, with highs reaching up to 33ºC. In Dubai, temperatures could dip to around 21ºC, while Abu Dhabi is expected to see lows of 22ºC. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Winds will be…
WASHINGTON — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told European governments that US President Donald Trump wants concrete commitments within days to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, diplomats said on Thursday. Rutte, known in Europe as a “Trump whisperer”, is working to defuse a crisis after Trump said he was considering withdrawing from the 32-member transatlantic alliance, arguing that European allies have relied on US security guarantees while providing inadequate support for the US-Israeli bombing campaign in Iran. Any operation would likely involve deploying military vessels and personnel to the region. Rutte has informed key member states of Trump’s…
NEW DELHI — The Indian government has proposed amendments to existing IT rules targeting a wider range of online news voices, including influencers and podcasters on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and X, drawing sharp criticism from digital rights activists and independent news creators. Last week, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) suggested amendments to India’s IT rules, which govern digital media content. The legislation, dubbed as the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Second Amendment Rules, 2026, will strengthen existing IT rules and curb fake news, hate speech and deepfakes, the government said, inviting…
SANTIAGO, 10th April, 2026 (WAM) — President José Antonio Kast of Chile inaugurated the International Air, Space, Defence and Security Exhibition (FIDAE 2026) in Santiago. FIDAE is the most significant aerospace and defence exhibition in Latin America, biennially bringing the global industry together at the Pudahuel Air Base in the Chilean capital. During his tour of the exhibition, the Chilean President visited the pavilion of the EDGE Group, where he praised the UAE’s high-quality participation and the advanced technologies and innovative solutions it offers within the defence and security sectors. Mohammed Saeed Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to Chile, stated that…
WASHINGTON — US Vice President JD Vance said Friday that upcoming talks with Iran are expected to be “positive,” as he departed for Pakistan ahead of rare direct negotiations between the two sides. Speaking before boarding Air Force Two, Vance said the US delegation would approach the talks with “open hands,” while emphasizing that progress depends on Iran’s willingness to negotiate in good faith. “I think it’s going to be positive,” he said. “If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we are certainly willing to extend the open hand.” He added: “If they’re going to try to…
RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall across most regions of Saudi Arabia starting Friday and continuing through Tuesday. Affected areas include Asir, Jazan, Najran, Al-Baha, Makkah, Riyadh, the Eastern Province, Qassim, and the Northern Borders. The center urged the public to follow official weather updates and alerts through its website, social media platforms, and the Anwaa app. The General Directorate of Civil Defense also called on residents to exercise caution, remain in safe locations, avoid flood-prone areas and valleys, and refrain from swimming in them. According to the forecast, Makkah region will experience…