RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has released the highest temperatures recorded across the Kingdom on Wednesday, with Al Ahsa topping the list at 49°C. The update follows several NCM alerts warning of extreme heat affecting parts of Saudi Arabia this week. Al Qaisumah followed at 48°C, while Madinah, Buraidah, Rafha, and Wadi Al-Dawasir each recorded 46°C. Riyadh, Al Ula, and Arar reached 45°C, while Dammam and Sharurah recorded 44°C. Source: Saudi Gazette
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Sharya Unamboowe. The Middle East’s digital economy is scaling at a pace few regions can match. The UAE’s cloud computing market is projected to exceed US$39 billion by 2031, at a 34% CAGR, while Saudi Arabia’s data centre capacity is expected to expand at a 29% CAGR through 2030. Across the GCC, the broader data centre market is forecast to grow at over 18% annually, fuelled by hyperscale cloud expansion and the rapid acceleration of AI workloads. This rapid build-out of local infrastructure is being driven by a clear desire for greater independence and control. National strategies across the UAE…
Sheikh Mohammed once said, “They say the sky is the limit for ambition. We say: The sky is only the beginning.” This admirable quote is one that he has lived by — with the rapid growth of Dubai being a testament to this philosophy of his. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE, and the Ruler of Dubai, turns 77 today, July 15. While wishes from residents and royals pour in, some choose to celebrate him through his achievements. Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, took to Instagram…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Chief of the General Staff Gen. Fayyadh Al-Ruwaili met with U.S. Central Command Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Patrick Frank to discuss ways to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries. According to the Ministry of Defense, the two military leaders reviewed opportunities to expand cooperation across various defense fields in a manner that serves the shared interests of Saudi Arabia and the United States. Source: Saudi Gazette
When it comes to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, it’s no surprise the city does birthdays differently. As the Ruler turned 77 on July 15, tributes have been pouring in from Emiratis and expats alike who speak of the Ruler with a sense of proximity that feels almost familial. Unique to the city is a shared feeling that its visionary leader is not a distant figurehead but a constant presence woven into daily life, in the way Dubai functions, the way it dreams and the way it…
ABU DHABI, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group today made global capital markets history with the world’s first bell-ringing ceremony aboard a moving passenger train, transforming Etihad Rail’s Abu Dhabi–Fujairah service into a stock market trading hall. The landmark activation celebrated the continued expansion of ADX’s fast-growing derivatives market, following the launch of six new single-stock futures, which increased ADX’s total derivatives suite to 17 futures products, comprising 50 contracts that offer investors more sophisticated hedging and portfolio management tools. Shadi Malak, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Rail, said, “This milestone reflects how Etihad…
DUBAI — The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, according to the US Central Command. “At 6 a.m. ET today (1000GMT Wednesday), US Central Command forces began launching a wave of strikes against Iran,” the commander said on the US social media company X. “The strikes are designed to further degrade military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,” it added. Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated in recent days over the Strait of Hormuz, with the two sides exchanging attacks despite a Pakistan-mediated memorandum…
As AI moves from model development to production inference, compute demand is accelerating and shifting toward continuously operating AI factories that generate tokens at scale. This shift requires access to large‑scale, multi‑tenant accelerated computing that can come online quickly, stay highly utilised and support the economics of token‑scale AI services. Emerging AI companies historically have had limited access to capital-intensive infrastructure, with even long-term commitments insufficient to unlock financing for compute. To address this, NVIDIA is introducing a new business model that opens up compute access to the fast‑growing AI ecosystem of startups, model builders, enterprises, research organisations and regional…
ANKARA — Turkey on Wednesday marked the 10th anniversary of the July 15, 2016 coup attempt with nationwide ceremonies, memorial events, and public gatherings honoring those killed while resisting the putsch. The anniversary was observed across the country’s 81 provinces with ceremonies organized by state institutions, municipalities, and security agencies, while museums in 54 provinces hosted exhibitions, remembrance events, and panel discussions focusing on the legacy of the failed coup. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described the July 15, 2016 failed coup bid as a defining moment in Turkish modern history, saying it represented a “declaration of independence”. In an…
SUVs remained the preferred choice for motorists in the UAE during the first half of 2026, with buyers increasingly prioritising spacious, family-friendly vehicles that combine practicality, comfort and long-term value, according to new data from dubizzle. The online marketplace said Toyota topped SUV search demand, attracting more than 10.4 million views between January and June, followed by Nissan with 8.6 million, Land Rover with 7.2 million, Mercedes-Benz with 6 million, and BMW with nearly 3.5 million. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The findings suggest UAE motorists continue to favour vehicles offering spacious…