Nokia, AI computing specialist Blaize and Indonesia-based IT service provider Datacomm Diangraha recently signed a deal to collaborate on infrastructure to help organisations deploy reliable AI systems in a more cost-effective way. Starting in Datacomm Diangraha’s home market, the partners have their sights set on accelerating adoption of hybrid AI inference architecture across the wider APAC region. In a statement, Blaize explained a “central principle” of the collaboration is the belief “no single compute paradigm serves every AI workload” with hybrid architectures claimed to be the most effective for enterprises. Nokia is to supply the backbone for GPU-intensive workloads where…
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The UAE has officially concluded its investigation into a Sudanese arms smuggling network and referred the case to the Supreme Court for a final ruling. The probe, which was first announced in April 2025, has resulted in charges against 13 suspects and 6 front companies involved in the illegal trafficking of military equipment. Of the 13 suspects, some have been arrested inside the UAE and are facing proceedings before the court, while others remain outside the country. UAE authorities have identified all defendants and named the companies involved. The suspects who include Sudanese politicians, former intelligence officers, and businessmen are…
RIYADH —Advisor at the Royal Court, Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and Head of the Medical and Surgical Team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah said that the condition of Filipino conjoined twins Klea and Maurice Ann was stable seven days after their successful surgical separation. The surgery was performed by a medical team, led by Dr. Al-Rabeeah, last Thursday at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital under King Abdulaziz Medical City of the Ministry of National Guard in Riyadh. Dr. Al-Rabeeah noted that Maurice Ann is currently breathing normally and has…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Attorney General and Head of the Public Prosecution Council Dr. Khalid Al-Yousef concluded on Wednesday his inspection tour of the Public Prosecution offices in Makkah and Madinah. This tour was conducted in implementation of the directives of the wise leadership to review their workflow so as to ensure the readiness of the Public Prosecution’s judicial facilities and the services provided to the guests of God in a way ensuring the best possible services for them.The visit began at the Public Prosecution office at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, and then proceeded to the Public Prosecution…
Weekends in Dubai tend to follow a pattern: long lunches that turn into sunset plans, and beach days that stretch into the evening. This week, a mix of beachfront restaurants and lifestyle destinations across the city are leaning into that rhythm, with offers that focus less on entry fees and more on the overall experience. Here is what to check out: The quiet luxury pool day At DRIFT Dubai, weekend access is set at Dh200 per guest, fully redeemable on food and drinks, making it feel more like you are paying toward the experience rather than for entry. During the…
ABU DHABI, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, has ordered the referral of 13 defendants and six UAE-registered companies to the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal (State Security Court), on charges of illicit trafficking in military materiel, forgery, and money laundering. The decision follows extensive investigations by the Public Prosecution, which revealed that the defendants attempted to pass a shipment of ammunition through UAE territory to the Port Sudan Authority, in clear violation of the laws and regulations in force in the country. Investigations found that the case is linked…
SHARJAH, 30th April, 2026 (WAM) — BEEAH hosted the Future Pioneers Award (FPA) ceremony in Sharjah, recognising outstanding innovations selected from nearly 1,000 global submissions for the 2025–2026 edition. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah, the award is now in its 14th edition and has recorded a 400 percent increase in entries compared to the previous year. Participants from ten countries contributed solutions addressing key sustainability themes, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, circularity, clean energy, AI-driven tools, and net-zero strategies. The award has evolved into a global…
Piyush Mehta, Chief Executive Officer at Data Dynamics and Mario M. Veljovic, General Manager at VAD Technologies. Strategic MOU enables partners to transform unstructured data into compliant, AI-ready assets while advancing data sovereignty priorities. Dubai — VAD Technologies, a leading Middle East value-added distributor, and US-based Data Dynamics, a pioneer in unified data management, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate AI-ready data management, governance, and sovereign AI adoption across the region. The partnership responds to rising enterprise demand for trusted, policy-aligned data frameworks amid tightening regulatory mandates and rapid digital transformation. The collaboration builds on an established…
Dubai’s Miracle Garden is set to wrap up its 14th season with a month-long farewell celebration in May, offering free weekday entry for families and discounted tickets for UAE residents. The world’s largest natural flower garden will close its current season on May 31, 2026, before temporarily shutting for summer enhancements and preparations for its next reopening. As part of the final month celebrations, UAE residents can enter the garden for a reduced fee of Dh30 (inclusive of VAT) by presenting a valid Emirates ID. Children aged 12 and below will continue to receive free entry. Stay up to date…
RIYADH — The number of passengers transported by trains across Saudi Arabia during the first quarter of 2026 has exceeded 45 million. This reflects growing demand for rail travel as a safe mode of transportation offering high-quality services, the Transport General Authority (TGA) announced on Thursday.The authority noted that urban rail ecosystems recorded 42 million passengers during the first three months of the year. Riyadh Train topped the list with 31 million passengers, followed by the automated people mover at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah with around 10 million passengers, and the automated people mover at Princess Nourah bint…