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…
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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…
UAE residents can expect fair to partly cloudy in general on Tuesday (April 28), according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department noted that there will be another increase in temperatures on Tuesday, with mercury reaching up to 43ºC in some parts of the country. In Dubai, temperatures will reach up to 40ºC, while mercury in Abu Dhabi can reach up to 39ºC. Light to moderate Southeasterly to Northeasterly winds, freshening at times, are expected to blow across the country. These winds will be gentle with a speed of 10-25kmph and reaching up to 40kmph, and will…
DUBAI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — The World Free Zones Organization (World FZO), headquartered in Dubai, announced that it will host its 12th annual World Congress from 12th to 14th May 2026 in Panama City, bringing together more than 1,500 policymakers, business leaders and zone C-suite executives from across the globe. The Congress will be formally opened by His Excellency José Raúl Mulino, President of Panama, in the presence of Bernardo Arévalo de León, President of the Republic of Guatemala, and Luis Abinader, President of the Dominican Republic. It will also convene more than 20 ministers, senior government officials and…
In a significant advancement for the region’s healthcare sector, Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Madinah has announced the launch of the first Radiation Therapy Center of its kind in the region. This milestone enhances access to advanced oncology care and eliminates the need for patients to travel outside Madinah for treatment.The establishment of this center addresses a long-standing gap in cancer care services, as patients previously had to seek radiation therapy in other cities—often facing considerable physical, emotional, and financial burdens alongside their families.The center is equipped with state-of-the-art radiation therapy technology, including the Varian TrueBeam LINAC linear accelerator, which…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has recorded significant progress in the healthcare sector over the past decade, reaching 97.5% beneficiary satisfaction with healthcare services, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH). The figures, released alongside the Vision 2030 annual report as the Kingdom enters the program’s final phase, highlight key achievements across healthcare access, quality, and outcomes. Among the milestones, more than 3 million beneficiaries have been reached through early detection screening programs, contributing to 70% of cancer cases being diagnosed at early stages, while 6 million people have benefited from premarital screening programs. The Kingdom has also achieved notable reductions…
Google recently commenced construction work on its first data centre in Austria. The project is pitched as a boost for AI capacity and regional digital infrastructure, with heat reuse and water restoration initiatives baked into the project. The tech giant stated the data centre will support growing demand for Google’s AI capabilities and digital services including Search, YouTube, Maps and Workspace across Europe. Once complete, the site in Kronstorf will create 100 direct jobs, with thousands more expected through construction, suppliers and local businesses. The facility is being built heat recovery-ready, with a green roof and solar panels. Google explained…