Cisco recently unveiled its Universal Quantum Switch, a research prototype developed to remove a key interoperability hurdle in related networking. The switch works by routing information between different hardware platforms and encoding schemes over standard telecom fibre at room temperature. The company stated quantum devices typically only communicate with systems using the same encoding, which limits scale and multi-vendor networks. Cisco noted computers encode information in a different way and stated previously there was previously no switch which could accept and translate all major encoding modalities without destroying the quantum information in the process. The switch is designed to accept…
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DUBAI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, visited Al Barakah Dates Factory, the world’s largest privately-owned dates factory located in Dubai Industrial City. The facility spans over 800,000 square feet, with an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes, one of the market leaders for packaging and processing dates in the world. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed said that the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for advanced food industries through innovation, stronger production chains, and boosting the competitiveness of national…
Seikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has paid a visit on Monday, April 27, 2026, to the world’s largest privately owned dates factory, located at Dubai Industrial City. Spanning over 800,000 square feet, Al Barakah Dates Factory has an annual production capacity of 100,000 tonnes and is considered a global leader in date processing and packaging, with exports reaching 97 countries worldwide. It was founded by businessman Salim Mohammed, who began his career in Dubai in 1983 in the food trading sector, before moving in the 1990s toward specialising…
MAKKAH — Saudi citizens as well as citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are permitted to perform Umrah rituals until Dhul Qada 15, corresponding to May 3. These Umrah pilgrims are exempted from obtaining a Hajj permit to enter Makkah to perform their rituals.The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah had set Dhul Qada 1, corresponding to April 19, as the deadline for all pilgrims, who arrived on Umrah visas, to leave the Kingdom, as it coincided with the beginning of the annual Hajj season when Hajj pilgrims from aboard started arriving in Makkah and Madinah. Taking advantage of…
AL AIN, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Agricultural Centre, witnessed the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Agricultural Centre (NAC) and NRTC Group, a core subsidiary of Ghitha Holding PJSC and part of International Holding Company. Signed during the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 at ADNEC Al Ain, this landmark agreement strengthens the nation’s food security ecosystem and will enhance local agricultural value chains, accelerating the integration of UAE-grown produce into mainstream…
CAIRO, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — The League of Arab States reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the intellectual property system across Arab countries, underscoring its importance in supporting innovation and sustainable development. Marking World Intellectual Property Day on 26th April, held this year under the theme “IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate”, the League highlighted the growing role of intellectual property in advancing the sports sector, which is witnessing rapid development across the Arab region. The League noted that the sports sector has emerged as a promising strategic field, contributing to economic growth and enhancing the Arab presence on the…
ARAR— The Jadidat Arar Border Crossing in Northern Borders Region received on Sunday the first groups of pilgrims arriving from Iraq to perform Hajj 2026. This was under the supervision of Emir of Northern Borders Region Prince Faisal bin Khalid. Pilgrims’ entry procedures were completed smoothly and efficiently through integrated services provided by the relevant government entities at the crossing, ensuring orderly movement and swift processing.The relevant entities are also mobilizing their capabilities to serve pilgrims by providing health, security, and organizational services and supporting transportation and logistics, implementing the wise leadership’s directives to enable pilgrims to perform their rituals…
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman said Saudi Vision 2030 has maintained its development momentum and delivered major achievements despite global volatility and economic and political disruptions over the past decade. The Crown Prince, who also chairs the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, said the Vision’s progress was driven by strategic planning and disciplined fiscal policies built on flexibility and a proactive approach to future challenges and opportunities. His remarks came as the council reviewed the achievements of Vision 2030 on Monday as the national transformation strategy enters its third and final phase in 2026.…
SK Group recently entered into agreements with Vietnamese partners to build data centres and develop the country’s AI ecosystem. A move that is certain to expand the company’s AI strategy internationally. Through subsidiaries SK Telekom and SK Innovation, the conglomerate struck memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the Vietnam’s National Innovation Center (NIC) and the Nghe An Provincial government. The deals cover the potential buildout of an AI data centre project in Nghe An, Vietnam’s largest province located on the northern coast. SK Innovation will first assess feasibility around the facility’s energy supply, potentially exploring a link to the Quynh Lap…
ABU DHABI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Logistics & Services plc has taken delivery of its sixth 175,000 m³ new-build LNG carrier from Jiangnan Shipyard in China. The addition of this vessel further strengthens ADNOC L&S’ role in enabling the reliable movement of energy across global markets. The vessel is part of a US$1.2 billion LNG fleet order placed in 2022, supporting the expansion and modernisation of the company’s fleet to meet global market demand with enhanced efficiency. Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC L&S, said, “Each new carrier strengthens our ability to reliably deliver energy and essential commodities…