The government of Saudi Arabia expects its borrowing to increase next year, driven by ongoing financing needs and a broad backdrop of monetary easing, according to a projection by CI Capital. The analysis suggests that softer interest rates and tightening liquidity could compel Riyadh to tap debt markets once again to meet fiscal and development commitments. Total government spending in the approved 2026 budget stands at 1.31 […]
Brooge Petroleum and Gas Investment Company, a subsidiary of shipping and logistics firm Gulf Navigation, has finalised an agreement to launch front-end engineering design for a new refinery in Fujairah aimed at producing Euro 5-grade gasoline from naphtha. The first phase of the project is expected to yield around 15,000 barrels per day. Under the agreement, BPGIC will work with PEG to steer the FEED stage — […]
An East-meets-West digital fashion experience — uniting Paris Fashion Week insights with local talent in a fun, future-forward showcase for all ages, driving Hong Kong’s digital economy From 22 November – 2 December 2025 at AIRSIDE Gate33 Gallery HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 December 2025 – Organised by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), curated by digital fashion innovator FabriX, and sponsored by […]
Finding the best conference room in Abu Dhabi is essential for hosting productive meetings, impactful presentations, and memorable corporate events. As the emirate continues to grow as a global business hub, its meeting and event spaces have evolved to match world class standards. Whether you are planning a board meeting, training session, investor presentation, or full scale corporate gathering, Abu Dhabi offers state of the art venues […]
By K Raveendran The steady erosion of trust between political parties and the Election Commission has become one of the more troubling developments in India’s democratic life, revealing an institutional drift that carries implications well beyond a single electoral cycle. The body entrusted with safeguarding the integrity of elections is expected to serve as an […]
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BALI, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – The winners of the 2025 Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards (ACES) were announced in Bali, Indonesia. He Eye Specialist Hospital Group (HESH), Stock Code: 301103, a technology-driven publicly listed company in China’s eye health sector, was named a winner. The ACES awards aim to recognize Asian enterprises that set benchmarks in resilience, innovation, and sustainable […]
Scientists have reported a marked extension of lifespan and physical resilience in extremely old male mice after administering a two-drug combination that targets fundamental mechanisms of ageing. The findings outline a shift in longevity research, showing that even late-life intervention can trigger substantial recovery in biological systems typically regarded as irreversibly deteriorated. Researchers observed that administering oxytocin together with an Alk5 inhibitor led to a pronounced improvement […]
The government of Mozambique has committed to invest 12 million US dollars to rehabilitate technical and vocational education and training institutions countrywide, a move aimed at expanding capacity and better aligning training with labour market needs. The investment, slated to kick off in 2026, forms part of a broader reform supported by partner organisations. The Secretary of State for Technical and Vocational Education, Leo Jamal, announced the […]
Greenlogue/AP New Murabba, the massive urban redevelopment project in Riyadh, has formalised a partnership with the US Green Building Council to embed global sustainability standards into its design, construction and operations. The memorandum of understanding signed between the two organisations establishes a framework to explore how international systems such as LEED — including its latest LEED v5 as well as LEED for Communities — can be applied […]
Geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty, tariffs, and cyber risks pose liability challenges for the boards of corporations of all sizes. The increasing number of insolvencies around the globe is becoming a major issue for executives. Claims severity and settlement costs are increasing, especially in the US, while the commercial financial lines insurance market remains highly dynamic. SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – Around the […]
Advances in large language models have delivered extraordinary gains, yet each new iteration introduces a structural tension that the wider software ecosystem is only beginning to confront. As foundation models evolve from version 4.X to 4.X+1, the coding assumptions, prompt-engineering conventions and guardrails that developers rely on can shift in subtle but consequential ways. This is emerging as a modern variant of the software world’s old problem […]
Abu Dhabi-headquartered Mubadala Energy and PLN Energi Primer Indonesia have formalised a Heads of Agreement to supply natural gas from the Andaman Sea, a step set to reshape Indonesia’s energy supply landscape. The arrangement centres on output from the Tangkulo gas field, located roughly 65 kilometres off North Sumatra, which is estimated to hold over two trillion cubic feet of gas-in-place. Under the pact, resources from Tangkulo […]
OceanX has completed its first research mission in Timor-Leste, carrying out fourteen days of integrated science and exploration across the northern coast and Atauro Island region. Dili, Timor-Leste – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – The mission brought together scientists from KAUST, the University of Florida, the University of Western Australia, and Timorese counterparts to investigate biodiversity, whale ecology, and seafloor structure in one of […]
Smartphone makers in India have been instructed by the telecom ministry to preload a government-owned cybersecurity app on all new devices sold in the country, blocking users from deleting the application once installed. Under a directive issued on November 28, companies such as Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi have been given a 90-day window to ensure all handset models destined for India include the Sanchar Saathi app. For devices already in the retail pipeline or those awaiting sale, manufacturers must deliver the app via over-the-air software updates and ensure it appears prominently during first-use setup.
Authorities say the app plays a key role in telecom security by giving users tools to verify device authenticity through IMEI checks, report suspected thefts or fraud, and block lost or stolen phones. Since the app’s launch in January 2025, government data indicates it has helped recover over 700,000 lost devices and block millions of connections flagged as fraudulent. Officials argue that this move is critical to counter growing misuse of duplicate or tampered IMEI numbers—a problem that fuels scams and the resale of stolen phones across India’s vast second-hand device market.
This mandate marks the first time the government has required a permanently installed, non-removable application on all smartphones sold in the country. The decision reflects a broader tightening of regulatory oversight over telecom infrastructure and device authenticity, drawing parallels with security measures in other jurisdictions.
The requirement has triggered sharp criticism from technology companies and privacy advocates alike. For example, the policy of Apple prohibits pre-installation of third-party or government apps prior to device sale—an approach that could force the company to either seek exemptions or find workarounds. Industry representatives have warned that the mandate may strain compliance operations, increase production costs, and undermine relationships with handset vendors.
Beyond logistical concerns, digital rights groups argue the rule tramples on user consent and privacy. Critics contend that embedding a state-run app with potentially broad access on every phone amounts to unwarranted surveillance and sets a troubling precedent. Some lawmakers and civil liberties advocates dubbed the move “a Big Brother measure,” warning that once entrenched, such mandates could be expanded further, eroding individual privacy without adequate data-protection safeguards.
Filmmaker James Cameron has delivered a stark warning to Hollywood: generative artificial intelligence capable of creating entire performances from a single text prompt risks erasing the human essence from cinema. In an interview on CBS’ Sunday Morning, he described the notion of AI-generated actors and performances as “horrifying,” arguing that such automation undermines what he considers the core of film — live collaboration between actor and director. […]
Amazon has begun shipping its most advanced phased-array terminal, dubbed Leo Ultra, to select enterprise customers as part of a preview programme for its satellite broadband service Amazon Leo — the rebranded successor to Project Kuiper. The company claims the terminal can deliver download speeds up to 1 gigabit per second and upload speeds reaching 400 megabits per second, representing a bold push to challenge incumbent players […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Motorola appears poised to challenge the high-end smartphone segment with its upcoming Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, which likely adopts Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset instead of the more powerful “Elite” variant. Early benchmark scores tied to a Motorola handset show single-core and multi-core results of 2,636 and 7,475 respectively — impressive but short of Elite-class performance. The device is expected to ship […]
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is seeking to deepen ties with Japanese investors as it reshapes its investment strategy away from sprawling real-estate megaprojects toward sectors deemed more viable in the near term.
The Public Investment Fund, valued at roughly $925 billion, unveiled a plan to expand investments in Japan from $11.5 billion between 2017–2024 to a projected $27 billion by 2030, according to remarks by its governor, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, at a business summit in Tokyo. He described Japanese companies as “one of the largest partners for Saudi Arabia,” and said the kingdom hopes to “bring more and more Japanese companies” on board.
This outreach comes alongside a major overhaul of PIF’s priorities. Plans for large-scale real estate ventures—previously central under the Vision 2030 plan—are being put on the back foot as delays and write-downs erode investor confidence. The new strategy pivots toward sectors such as logistics, mineral extraction, religious tourism and artificial intelligence, with greater emphasis on data infrastructure and industries promising quicker returns.
Some megaprojects under Vision 2030, including the much-publicised desert city NEOM and a planned mountain-based winter sports hub, have faced repeated delays and mounting costs, prompting analysts to question their long-term viability. PIF’s 2024 annual report shows impairments on several high-profile investments that have weighed on returns, and strategic rebalancing appears aimed at stabilising the fund’s financial outlook.
The renewed focus on logistics underscores Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global supply-chain hub bridging Asia, Europe and Africa. Mineral extraction targets the kingdom’s considerable reserves of rare earths and critical minerals, seen as vital for future technology supply chains. Religious tourism aims to leverage steady demand for pilgrimage to holy sites, while investments in artificial intelligence and data infrastructure, led by PIF-backed firm Humain, reflect the kingdom’s drive to build a diversified economy beyond hydrocarbons.
Financial markets and global investors have welcomed the pivot as more pragmatic and potentially less risky than monumental real-estate bets. Yet critics caution that shifting to more conventional sectors may diminish the transformative potential originally promised under Vision 2030. The challenge now lies in whether the new strategy can deliver on its growth and diversification goals while restoring investor confidence.
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Member states of the OPEC+ alliance approved a new framework to assess each country’s maximum sustainable oil production capacity, with the outcome to determine output baselines from 2027. The decision was announced by Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, who described the methodology as fair and transparent. The evaluation process covering most members will run from January to September 2026, laying the […]
Ghana’s central bank is preparing to implement a formal framework for non-interest banking, signalling the country’s first comprehensive move toward Islamic banking, capital markets and takaful insurance. Under the plan, conventional lenders will receive training in Sharia-compliant financial services to equip them to offer non-interest products. The shift reflects growing interest from banks and regulators in providing ethical, risk-sharing alternatives to conventional interest-based banking. The process is […]
Government of India has broadened access to advanced semiconductor design by enabling universities across the country to use industry-grade Electronic Design Automation tools and Multi-Project Wafer fabrication services under the Chips to Start-up Programme. At a handover event at Semiconductor Laboratory, Mohali saw 28 chips—comprising 600 bare dies and 600 packaged units—designed by students from 17 institutions returned to their teams. Officials confirmed that 122 design tape-outs from 46 institutions were processed over the past year through five MPW shuttles, with over 175 lakh hours of EDA usage logged by more than 380 academic and research organisations via the ChipIN Centre.
Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Railways and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, described the effort as a transformation of India’s semiconductor landscape, arguing the shift empowers students and researchers to work with the same tools global chipmakers use and turns campuses into active nodes of chip innovation and design. SCL and ChipIN’s collaboration enables institutions to prototype, validate and manufacture chips under one integrated workflow—from design to wafer fabrication and packaging.
Analysts note that this initiative addresses previous barriers faced by academic institutions seeking to explore integrated circuit design, where lack of access to expensive EDA licences and manufacturing services often made projects unviable. By providing a centralised national facility, the government is effectively building a talent pipeline and offering practical exposure to chip fabrication, potentially reducing India’s reliance on foreign design and fabrication services over time.
The rollout comes against the backdrop of a wider push to develop domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. Plans to upgrade SCL with an injection of ₹4,500 crore aim to expand fabrication capacity nearly hundred-fold and advance manufacturing to smaller nodes, reinforcing the analog and digital production backbone that the academic chip designs will feed into. Combining design empowerment with fabrication capacity creates a rare integrated ecosystem where chip concept can travel from whiteboard to silicone within the country.
Start-ups too are benefitting: institutions under C2S and ChipIN aren’t limited to student projects but include over 90 young companies. These entities logged about 50 lakh hours of EDA use, indicating that the programme serves both academic and commercial ambitions. Sector analysts suggest that with incentives under the broader India Semiconductor Mission—including design-linked and deployment-linked incentives—this could accelerate design work in fields such as 5G, electric vehicles, AI, industrial automation and defence electronics.
New York City agencies are mobilising emergency flood response as a coastal storm is expected to bring a brief snow-to-rain transition early Tuesday, likely creating slick roads and risks of localised flooding. The forecast from the National Weather Service shows any snow in the city at sunrise will quickly turn to rain, with the bulk of snowfall shifting to inland regions such as the Hudson Valley, northern […]
A new study led by researchers at Stanford demonstrates that social media polarisation can be eased through modest adjustments to content ranking rather than content removal or heavy moderation. The team developed a browser-based tool that reorders users’ feeds on X to push down posts containing extreme partisan hostility, calls for political violence or antidemocratic rhetoric. When applied in a field experiment during the 2024 US election, […]
DALI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 December 2025 – At the 2025 Intangible Cultural Heritage（ICH） brand promotion week held from Sunday to Friday in Dali, which was organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, over 120 heritage brands demonstrated how traditional craftsmanship can be integrated with contemporary design. Caption: A woman experiences the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic groupin a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village […]
