Business & Money | Monday 12 October, 2026 12:32 pm

Bitmanager researchers presented scientific papers at Interspeech 2026

Bitmanager strengthened its speech AI research capabilities in the United Arab Emirates. One of the studies presented at Interspeech 2026 examined AI-generated speech detection across 66 languages. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – October 2026. Bitmanager researchers Kirill Borodin and Vasily...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 October, 2026 12:00 pm

Islamic Development Bank Institute and Universal Postal Union Launch ‘Prosper MSMEs’ to Expand Islamic Digital Financial Services through Postal Networks

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) have signed an agreement to launch a new project titled ‘Prosper MSMEs’. The project will explore how national postal networks in IsDB member countries can widen access to...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 October, 2026 11:49 am

IsDB Institute and International University of Sarajevo Conclude ‘Values for Impact 2026’ Conference with a Call to Turn Values into Action

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - More than 200 researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and finance leaders gathered at the International University of Sarajevo (IUS) on 23–24 September for “Values for Impact 2026: Solidarity, Authenticity and Prosperity,” a conference co-organized by the...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 October, 2026 8:00 am

Ajman Tourism Department targets Central Asian markets with promotional roadshow

The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media is conducting a promotional roadshow across Central Asia from 12 to 16 October, with events scheduled in Tashkent on October 13 and Almaty on October 15. The initiative aims to diversify tourism source markets, strengthen ties with travel...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 October, 2026 8:00 am

UAE, Singapore explore new horizons to strengthen trade, investment partnership

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, met with Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry of the Republic of Singapore, and Dr. Tan See Leng, Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry, to discuss ways to deepen trade and investment...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 October, 2026 8:00 am

NWC Completes Sewer System Projects in Baljurashi at SR 214+ Million

The National Water Company (NWC) has completed several sewer system projects in Baljurashi Governorate in Al-Baha Region, at a total cost exceeding 214 million Saudi Riyals. These projects are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to develop infrastructure, enhance system efficiency, and improve...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 October, 2026 8:00 am

Energy Ministry: World Petroleum Congress kicks off in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy said that the World Petroleum Congress (WPC) will open in Riyadh today, Oct. 11. The congress will showcase the latest technologies and innovations shaping the future of the energy sector, with leading executives and experts from around the world taking...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 October, 2026 8:00 am

MIS wins EXPRO framework agreement for software licenses

Al Moammar Information Systems Co. (MIS) won today, Oct. 11, a unified framework agreement with the Expenditure and Projects Efficiency Authority (EXPRO) to supply licenses for information systems related to artificial intelligence (AI), data management, and operating systems. In a statement...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 October, 2026 8:00 am

Saudi Arabia builds additional pipelines as alternative routes to Hormuz: Minister

Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman affirmed that Saudi Arabia will continue to fulfill its commitments to global energy markets despite current challenges, stressing that no one will be able to break the Kingdom or undermine its determination to keep moving forward. Speaking...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 October, 2026 8:00 am

Dubai Finance: Dubai Cashless Strategy exceeds its 2026 targets

Dubai Finance announced that the Dubai Cashless Strategy, launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, in October 2024, has successfully exceeded...

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