Imagine being able to skip the traffic and zip-line from JLT to JBR in minutes. That was the exciting — and entirely fictional — proposition from McGettigan’s and Bla Bla by McGettigan’s this April Fools’ Day in Dubai. The group announced it would introduce a two-way zipline connecting McGettigan’s in JLT to its beachfront venue at JBR, creating what they called a “first-of-its-kind experience” allowing guests to travel between the two hotspots in record time. “The concept brings together convenience and entertainment,” the announcement read, “offering a new way to experience Dubai’s hospitality scene while connecting a community-driven hub with…
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GAZA CITY — A new humanitarian aid convoy, provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), arrived in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday. The convoy carried large quantities of food baskets as part of the Saudi campaign to support the Palestinian people in the strip. KSrelief’s implementing partner in Gaza, the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, managed the delivery and organized the field distribution according to a detailed plan prioritizing humanitarian needs. In related development, KSrelief on Tuesday distributed food baskets among displaced persons residing in camps in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, as part of…
JEDDAH — Minister of Health Fahd Al-Jalajel visited a number of hospitals and health facilities in Jeddah on Wednesday. This is part of a field inspection tour aimed at monitoring workflow and assessing the quality of health services provided to beneficiaries. The minister’s visit covered East Jeddah Hospital and King Fahd General Hospital. During the visit, Al-Jalajel reviewed the readiness of various departments, the competence of medical staff, and the level of adherence to quality and safety standards. The visit comes as part of the ministry’s efforts to enhance field oversight to ensure easy access to the highest quality health…
H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attends the SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2026 in Dubai. Dubai — H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, inaugurated today the SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, held at Atlantis The Palm in Dubai, under the theme: “Intelligent Networks for Sovereign and Sustainable Futures.” The summit convened at a sensitive time in the region, bringing together a distinguished group of leaders and decision-makers from the telecommunications, technology, policy, and investment sectors, underscoring the importance of continued dialogue, coordination, and strengthened partnerships across…
ABU DHABI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — International Resources Holding (IRH), the Abu Dhabi-based natural resources investment platform and a subsidiary of 2PointZero Group, has signed a 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) Sale and Purchase Agreement with Mexico’s AMIGO LNG, a flagship project of LNG Alliance, securing long-term LNG supply to support growing global energy demand. Under the agreement, IRH will purchase 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG from the AMIGO LNG export project in Guaymas, Sonora. Deliveries are expected to begin when the project’s liquefaction train enters commercial operations in the second half of 2028. The deal…
DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — In a landmark step in Dubai’s digital transformation journey, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced that the emirate has entered a new era in which the city is managed autonomously through data and artificial intelligence, where integrated systems and unified data work intelligently to create a more seamless, proactive, and secure living experience. H.H.’s remarks came during his visit to Digital Dubai, where he affirmed that the initiatives…
A new agreement between the RTA and Ministry of Family will allow parking and toll fees exemptions and reduced taxi fares for some segments of the community. The new agreement, which supports the ‘Family First’ programme, includes benefits for senior citizens, people of determination and students. Key initiatives include: Exemption of senior Emiratis from parking fees Discounted public transport fares for senior Emiratis and students Exemption of People of Determination from Salik toll fees, parking charges, public transport fares, and vehicle registration and renewal fees 50 per cent reduction in taxi fares and driver licensing fees for People of Determination…
RIYADH — March unfolded amid rising tensions in the Middle East, heightened risks of a global energy crisis, and mounting climate challenges, yet Saudi Arabia closed the month with strong domestic performance and continued regional leadership. Despite external pressures, the Kingdom maintained operational stability while supporting regional supply chains and advancing key environmental milestones. While the Kingdom’s achievements are reflected in a range of statistics, its strength is most evident in its agile regional stewardship. Amid escalating tensions, Saudi Arabia swiftly activated its logistical infrastructure to ensure continuity in Gulf and international supply chains. The General Authority of Civil Aviation…
AL-BAHA — Dense cumulus cloud formations descended upon much of Al-Baha Region and its surrounding governorates on Tuesday, hanging over mountain peaks and spreading across forests and valleys. The cloud cover was accompanied by fog along roads and mountain slopes, reducing visibility in several areas. Weather conditions remained generally mild, with cooler temperatures and a chance of scattered rainfall. The atmospheric conditions drew residents and visitors to higher elevations and public parks, where many gathered for the chance to observe the fog-covered landscapes and capture the scenery, reflecting the region’s distinctive mountainous terrain and climatic diversity. Source: Saudi Gazette
Carolyn Duby, Field CTO and Cyber Security GTM Lead, Cloudera. IDC’s Global DataSphere Forecast estimates that global data volume will surge to 393.9 zettabytes by 2028. This growth puts business continuity, data protection, governance, and the cost of sustaining them under greater pressure. This turns resilience into an AI economics issue, where every additional dataset retained and protected compounds spend across storage, backup operations, compliance overhead, and downstream AI quality and remediation. In the UAE, this challenge is driving both government and enterprise efforts to harness data growth for AI innovation, while strengthening data sovereignty and secure digital infrastructure. As…