MIAMI — Five days into FIFA World Cup 2026, the tournament’s biggest story may not be the favorites chasing glory, but the underdogs refusing to lose. A remarkable Monday saw all four matches end in draws, with lower-ranked teams once again proving that reputations count for little on football’s biggest stage. Saudi Arabia joined the trend by holding 16th-ranked Uruguay to a 1-1 draw in Miami, while Cape Verde produced the shock of the tournament by frustrating European champion Spain in a goalless draw. Egypt also earned a valuable 1-1 draw against Belgium, while New Zealand battled to a 2-2…
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Salesforce has recently entered into a deal to acquire AI customer service specialist Fin for around $3.6 billion. This move is calculated to bolster the organisation’s ability to help companies quickly deploy agents across communications channels. Fin’s main product is a customer support AI agent which uses its proprietary Apex model. It is marketed as resolving queries across numerous channels including live chat, email, WhatsApp, SMS, Slack and over the phone. Salesforce plans to use Fin’s offering to compliment its Agentforce platform. It noted the combination of assets would provide fast “time-to-value options” for businesses, citing SMBs and those which…
PARIS, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — Following the signature yesterday of a strategic agreement between EDGE Group and Safran, the two companies today announced a joint venture term sheet at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris. EDGE group and Safran Electronics & Defence agreed to broaden the scope of joint work across the wider portfolios of both companies. The term sheet establishes the framework for two proposed joint ventures, one in the UAE, and one in France, leveraging the complementary industrial strengths of both partners and enabling the joint development and production of advanced defence solutions for domestic and international customers. At…
Abu Dhabi is building a Dh291 million road and tunnel to reduce travel time and ease congestion between Al Ain residential and industrial areas. The project is scheduled for completion in June 2027. The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has begun construction to improve connectivity between Al Sarooj and the Industrial Area, enhancing traffic flow and safety. The project involves building a new dual carriageway 3.2km long in each direction. It will link Al Masoud Intersection in the Industrial Area with a new signalised intersection at Falcon Roundabout on the Al Sarooj–Industrial Area Road. A key feature is a…
NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia reaffirmed support of Arab countries for the United Nations and its role in promoting global peace, security, and sustainable development. On behalf of the Arab Group, Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil announced this while delivering a speech during the hearing of UN Secretary General candidate María Fernanda Espinosa. Alwasil expressed the Arab Group’s commitment to working with the next secretary-general to strengthen the organization’s effectiveness and uphold its principles. The Saudi envoy raised a number of key issues, including safeguarding respect for international law, enhancing the United Nations’ role in…
MONTERREY, Mexico — Hervé Renard is back on the World Cup stage. The former Saudi Arabia coach was appointed Tunisia manager on Tuesday following the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi, becoming one of the most unexpected coaching stories of FIFA World Cup 2026. Tunisia acted after suffering a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in its opening Group F match, turning to the experienced Frenchman in a bid to revive its hopes of reaching the knockout rounds. The appointment marks Renard’s third consecutive men’s World Cup with a different nation. He previously coached Morocco at the 2018 tournament in Russia before guiding…
Ericsson has recently announced that its private 5G service is now available through Verizon Business beyond the U.S. This news allows multinational enterprises the ability to extend connectivity and boost digital transformation opportunities. The Swedish vendor explained the expansion means global enterprises already running Ericsson technology in Verizon Business Private 5G Networks in the U.S. can now replicate those capabilities across their operations worldwide. As AI drives greater demand for secure, high-speed and low-latency connectivity, the collaboration is designed to offer enterprises more flexibility as they scale internationally. Hannes Ekstrom, SVP and Head of Customer Unit Verizon at Ericsson Americas,…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) concluded a series of business engagements in Germany and Finland aimed at strengthening economic ties, fostering new partnerships, and showcasing the opportunities available to European companies looking to establish and/or expand into the UAE and wider regional markets through Ras Al Khaimah. The programme was headlined by a business breakfast held at the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Düsseldorf, in collaboration with IHK Düsseldorf and the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK). The event brought together representatives from the Embassy of the…
A peace agreement between the US and Iran, expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, is offering fresh hope to UAE businesses and jobseekers after months of uncertainty caused by regional tensions. While the UAE remained economically resilient throughout the conflict, businesses faced higher operating costs, disrupted trade routes, softer tourism sentiment and delays in investment decisions as tensions escalated across the region. Many employers adopted a cautious approach, slowing expansion plans and postponing non-essential hiring. The development comes as US President Donald Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened and the US naval blockade of…
Saudi Arabia’s electric mobility transition is no longer a question of consumer appetite. The appetite is already there. Al-Futtaim’s Future of Mobility survey of Saudi consumers found that 79% intend to make a New Energy Vehicle (NEV) their next car purchase. The scale of this shift is coming into focus quickly: more than a third of those surveyed plan to make that purchase within the next one to three years. Clearly, this is not a market warming up; it is a market ready to move. The focus now must shift from proving demand to enabling it at scale. What comes…