Justin Endres, Seclore, discusses cyber resilience, regulatory compliance and partner-led growth at GISEC Global 2026. Source: Tahawul Tech
Author: Editorial Team
GENEVA, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Thursday raised its forecast for global merchandise trade growth in 2026 to 3.9 percent, up from 1.9 percent in March, driven by supply chain adjustments and strong investment in artificial intelligence. However, the WTO lowered its forecast for commercial services trade growth in 2026, citing conditions in the Middle East, according to its latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report. The report revised its forecast for growth in the volume of services trade in 2026 down to 3.3 percent from 4.8 percent in March. It projected merchandise trade…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s private sector maintained its growth momentum in August despite escalating regional tensions and mounting global inflationary pressures, according to an economic report reviewed by the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) during a virtual meeting. The Ministry of Economy and Planning’s monthly report showed that the Kingdom’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 53.8 in August 2026 from 53.1 in July, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth. The Business Confidence Index also increased to 56.7, up 0.2 points from the previous month, reflecting continued confidence in the outlook for the Saudi economy. The report…
JEDDAH — An unidentified individual using a German phone number impersonated Okaz Editor-in-Chief Jameel Altheyabi in an apparent attempt to establish contact with the offices of senior Yemeni political and military leaders, raising concerns over possible fraud and cyberattacks. The impersonator used Altheyabi’s photograph as a WhatsApp profile picture and sent a suspicious link to one of the targeted offices, claiming it would connect the recipient with a purported employee of the newspaper. The incident was uncovered after Okaz received separate calls from the offices of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi and council member and Giants Brigades…
RIYADH, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, and Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Riyadh aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The MoU seeks to develop rail connectivity between the two countries, facilitate the movement of goods and cargo, and enhance opportunities for infrastructure and energy-sector integration, supporting shared economic interests. The MoU sets out general principles for rail connectivity between the two countries and provides for technical and economic studies…
Uraz Farukh, Seclore, discusses evolving data governance requirements, AI-related security challenges and expansion across the META region at GISEC 2026. Source: Tahawul Tech
STOCKHOLM — Anne Carson, the Canadian writer and classicist whose work blends verse, prose and essay with influences from classical myths, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. Carson, 76, was selected “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature,” the Swedish Academy said in a statement on Thursday. Carson is an accomplished classicist who has taught at multiple colleges in the US and Canada while also producing works like “The Beauty of the Husband,” “An Autobiography of Red: A Novel in Verse,” and “Nox.” Her…
RIYADH — France joined several Arab and Islamic countries and organizations in condemning the repeated attacks launched by the Houthi militias against Saudi Arabia. In a statement, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs expressed France’s full solidarity with the Kingdom and its support for the Kingdom’s efforts to defend its territory and infrastructure against these attacks. The statement called on the Houthi militia to immediately cease its attacks and provocations, which further destabilize the region and exacerbate the suffering of the Yemeni people. Egypt has strongly condemned the attacks targeting the territory of Saudi Arabia, including Abha International Airport…
MARRAKECH, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — G5 Holding is participating within the UAE National Pavilion at Marrakech Airshow 2026, taking place from 7 to 10 October at the Royal Moroccan Air Force Base in Marrakech. The company is showcasing a range of its products and systems across the fields of aerospace, air defence, unmanned systems, missiles, and land platforms, in addition to its capabilities in manufacturing, engineering, and systems development. At the exhibition, G5 Holding is presenting more than ten products and solutions, including the B-250 multi-role light attack aircraft and the B-250T training aircraft. The company is also exhibiting…
SHARJAH, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, will deliver the keynote address at the ninth Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026), with Emaar Properties Founder and Director Mohamed Alabbar among more than 80 speakers examining the policies, partnerships and infrastructure that help economies stay resilient. Held on 14 – 15 October under the theme “Building Adaptive Economies,” the forum’s programme is structured around the factors that determine how well an economy responds to change. These include policies that balance agility with stability, trade partnerships that expand market access, supply chains with…