Author: Mahdeehassan

The acquisition accelerates deployment of dialect-aware, low-latency Arabic voice agents built for enterprise and public sector use across the UAE and wider GCC.   Abu Dhabi, UAE, June, 2026 – CNTXT AI, a UAE-based data and AI company, today announced the acquisition of Actualize, an enterprise AI company building dialect-aware Arabic voice agents for the GCC, powered by realistic Arabic speech models. The acquisition brings Actualize’s technology and team into CNTXT AI, strengthening its Arabic voice AI and enabling sovereign AI agents that can act on requests, not just respond to them, across enterprise and government environments. Actualize adds capabilities…

SBC Summit has overhauled its ticketing structure with the introduction of five dedicated pass categories, while Affiliate Leaders Summit will now operate as a standalone event with its own separate ticketing system, reflecting the event’s continued growth and increasing audience diversification. With early bird pricing set to end on 5 June, attendees have limited time remaining to secure discounted rates before standard pricing takes effect. Returning to Lisbon’s Feira Internacional de Lisboa and MEO Arena from 29 September to 1 October, SBC Summit has grown far beyond the traditional conference and exhibition format, now bringing together operators, affiliates, suppliers, payment providers, regulators, media, startups, and investors through a…

Makkah, June 01, 2026, SPA — The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites announced the awarding of six development sites under the Developed Districts Program, covering a total area of more than 2.7 million square meters and representing investments valued at SAR13.3 billion. The initiative is part of the commission’s efforts to enhance the urban environment, support economic growth, improve the quality of life, and advance sustainable development in the Holy City. The commission stated that the awarded sites are located in the neighborhoods of Jurhum South, Al-Khalidiyah, Al-Hajlah, Al-Hindawiyah East, Al-Hindawiyah South,

Limassol, May 29, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met yesterday with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Jean-Noël Barrot on the sidelines of the Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers held in Limassol, Republic of Cyprus. The two officials reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them in the service of common interests. They also discussed regional and international developments and their implications for security and stability.

Madinah, May 31, 2026, SPA — Madinah Central Dates Market in Food City witnessed heightened economic activity amid the influx of pilgrims before and after Hajj, with strong demand for various date varieties contributing to increased commercial activity. A report issued by Madinah branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture stated that the market recorded sales of 724,381 kilograms of dates over the past 20 days, with a total value approaching SAR12 million. Transactions were conducted through 20 auction lanes, including air-conditioned lanes inside the main hall, in addition to retail outlets. According to the report,

Global EDM icon Tiësto will headline the third edition of INFINITY Lisbon, closing SBC Summit 2026 with a standout performance at the MEO Arena. With a career spanning more than three decades, he remains one of the most influential figures in electronic music. Over the course of his career, Tiësto has, and continues to, shape global dance culture through genre-defining tracks, chart-topping hits, and collaborations with some of the world’s biggest artists, building a catalogue that has influenced generations of producers and fans alike. Tiësto will take over Lisbon’s MEO Arena on Thursday, 1 October, joined by Dutch duo BlasterJaxx for a high-energy night of live performances,…

A comprehensive agreement with King Fahd Medical Research Center covers joint scientific research in mental health, alongside digital psychological support services, clinical supervision, and campus-wide awareness initiatives. JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia –Arab Therapy Medical Care a digital mental health company founded in Berlin, Germany before relocating to Saudi Arabia — and King Abdulaziz University, represented by the King Fahd Medical Research Center, have signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding in Jeddah. The agreement enshrines the integration of professional digital mental health services into one of the Kingdom’s most prestigious academic institutions. The MOU was signed by Dr. Tariq Asim Rushdi Dalbah,…

Mina, May 30, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, represented by the Holy Makkah Municipality, conducted over 38,000 field inspection tours during the 1447 AH Hajj season to maintain high compliance levels and preserve the quality of municipal services provided to pilgrims across Makkah and the holy sites. The ministry stated that the field inspections targeted health and commercial establishments, catering kitchens, food outlets, and various seasonal service sites related to the Hajj to guarantee the highest standards of health, safety, and service quality for all pilgrims.

Madinah, May 30, 2026, SPA — The Roads General Authority announced the completion of its comprehensive operational plans for the road network in Madinah Region to serve pilgrims following the conclusion of their Hajj rituals to ensure their safe and seamless arrival in Madinah, further enhancing the overall pilgrim experience. The authority stated that it finalized its preparations through a comprehensive survey of all transit routes leading to the region, followed by a massive package of field operations. These efforts included evaluating over 906,000 square meters of asphalt surfaces, installing 4,000 linear meters of metal and concrete

Makkah, May 28, 2026, SPA — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque launched a package of smart solutions to measure visitor satisfaction with services at the Two Holy Mosques, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the visitor experience and raise service quality. The project includes installing 1,000 NFC-enabled smart signs — 650 at the Grand Mosque and 350 at the Prophet’s Mosque — supported by an advanced technical dashboard that collects real-time satisfaction data via interactive points distributed across both mosques. The initiative represents a qualit