As global food systems face mounting pressure from supply chain volatility, food security concerns, localisation, and the need for greater manufacturing resilience, Saudi Arabia is accelerating efforts to build a connected and self-sufficient food ecosystem. Against this backdrop, The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing, in strategic partnership with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), will unite for the first time in Jeddah from September 27 to 29, 2026, convening commercial and industrial sides of the Kingdom’s food and beverage industry on a single integrated platform. First Mills and Durrah Advanced have been confirmed as Gold Sponsors…
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According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Nvidia is in discussions with South Korean AI chip designer Rebellions about possible collaborations, including a technical partnership, investment or a potential acquisition. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently met with Rebellions co-founder and CEO Sunghyun Park at Nvidia’s headquarters in Santa Clara, California, to discuss a potential tie-up, according to the news agency. Bloomberg noted talks between Nvidia and the six-year-old startup are preliminary and may not result in a transaction. Huang has led an extensive investment push in recent years as Nvidia works to maintain its central position in the AI industry.…
RIO DE JANEIRO, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Zayed Charity Run concluded its second edition yesterday (Sunday), with the participation of more than 2,000 runners, alongside 50 runners from the UAE, at Flamengo Beach in Rio de Janeiro.The 2026 edition featured more than BRL500,000 in prizes, including awards for race winners across multiple categories, prize draws and additional incentives for participants. Beyond celebrating athletic achievement, the event aims to inspire public engagement in a cause that extends far beyond the finish line.As part of this commitment, 100% of the registration fees will be donated to Grupo Cultural AfroReggae through…
DUBAI, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — Parkin Company PJSC (Parkin), the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bahrain Car Parks Company (Amakin) B.S.C, a leading parking and mobility solutions provider in Bahrain, to establish a framework for collaboration across parking technologies, digital mobility services and regional business development.The MoU establishes a framework for Parkin and Amakin to leverage their respective technology, operational and market capabilities to advance regional customer experience, improve operational efficiency and support the development of smarter parking and mobility services across the GCC.Under the…
McLaren have taken a big step forward and Mercedes no longer have the quickest car in Formula One, championship leader Kimi Antonelli said after Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix.McLaren’s reigning champion Lando Norris celebrated his second win in a row from pole position at Zandvoort, with Antonelli and Mercedes teammate George Russell second and third ahead of Ferrari pair Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.”We’re clearly not the fastest car anymore on the grid,” said Antonelli, who won five races in a row earlier in the season.”We’re probably second or third, at least in today’s race, and McLaren has taken a huge…
Salman Khan is reportedly set to kick off the ninth season of Koffee With Karan and take over Karan Johar’s famous couch, this time, all by himself.The superstar is expected to be the opening guest on the new season, which is slated to stream on JioHotstar around Diwali. While the makers are yet to announce the line-up officially, reports citing Variety India say Salman has agreed to appear on the premiere episode, marking his third outing on the celebrity chat show and his first fully solo sit-down.Salman is not done, broSalman’s history with Koffee With Karan is brief but memorable.…
ABU DHABI, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival 2026 concluded the activities of its inaugural edition in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, following a 46-day journey during which it successfully transformed the summer holiday into an integrated space for learning, innovation, and talent discovery. The experience brought together education, entertainment, sports, and national heritage under one roof, offering a unique model for investing in people and shaping the future.The festival was held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and under the direction and supervision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin…
عقد نادي الشارقة الثقافي للشطرنج اجتماعاً فنياً موسعاً لمناقشة خطة العمل الخاصة بمبادرة نشر لعبة الشطرنج في المدارس الحكومية والخاصة بإمارة الشارقة، للعام الدراسي 2026–2027، في خطوة تستهدف توسيع قاعدة الممارسين واكتشاف المواهب الواعدة من داخل البيئة المدرسية، وتحويل المدرسة إلى بوابة رئيسية لاستقطاب ورعاية الموهوبين.وترتكز المبادرة على اكتشاف المواهب الشطرنجية، خصوصاً فئة البراعم دون سن 8 سنوات، ومتابعة مستوياتهم وتوجيههم إلى الأندية، بما يسهم في بناء قاعدة شطرنجية قوية ومستدامة، وإيجاد جسر واضح بين المدرسة والنادي يحول الموهبة المكتشفة إلى مشروع رياضي قابل للتطوير والمنافسة.وترأس الاجتماع تريم مطر تريم، رئيس نادي الشارقة الثقافي للشطرنج، بحضور عبدالله مراد المازمي، رئيس…
PARIS — French foreign direct investment stock in Saudi Arabia reached SR63.9 billion (€16.3 billion) in 2024, more than doubling from its 2021 level and making France the Kingdom’s fourth-largest source of FDI, Investment Minister Fahad Al-Saif said on Monday.Al-Saif made the remarks during the Saudi-French Investment Roundtable in Paris, held as part of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman’s state visit to France.The Ministry of Investment-organized meeting brought together senior government officials, business leaders and chief executives from major Saudi and French companies to explore investment opportunities and deepen private-sector partnerships.Al-Saif said Saudi-French relations span a century,…
كشفت دائرة الخدمات الاجتماعية في الشارقة أن عدد المستفيدين من مركز خدمات العلاج الطبيعي التابع للدائرة خلال النصف الأول من العام الحالي 6384 مستفيداً، توزعوا على الفترتين الصباحية والمسائية. وأظهرت الأرقام ارتفاعاً ملحوظاً في أعداد المستفيدين بين شهري يناير ويوليو الماضيين، إذ ارتفع العدد من 813 مستفيداً في يناير إلى 1103 مستفيدين في يوليو.ويشهد المركز، الذي يقع في دار رعاية المسنين إقبالاً ملحوظاً من كبار السن المستفيدين من خدمات الدائرة، إلى جانب الأطفال والأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة والمصابين والحالات المحتاجة إلى خدمات العلاج الطبيعي.وقالت مريم القطري، مدير دار رعاية المسنين، إن المركز تأسس بناءً على قرار المجلس التنفيذي لحكومة الشارقة عام…