Kuwait adds 5 new e-payment solutions providers to boost financial innovation 

Kuwait adds 5 new e-payment solutions providers to boost financial innovation 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Sunday, losing 38.52 points, or 0.30 percent, to close at 12,666.90.  The total trading turnover of the benchmark index was SR6.28 billion ($1.67 billion) as 103 of the stocks advanced, while 122 retreated.    On the other hand, the Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu gained 137.34 points, or …

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EU mulls removal of Iranian firm linked to internet blackout from censorship list

EU mulls removal of Iranian firm linked to internet blackout from censorship list

Doctors Without Borders rejects Israeli army claim of ‘terror activity’ at site of deadly attack in Gaza DUBAI: Israeli forces have been accused of intentionally, and without provocation, attacking a Doctors Without Borders aid shelter housing 64 people in Al-Mawasi, Gaza, on Feb. 20 killing two relatives of a staff member and injuring seven others. …

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Internet governance forum set for Riyadh in December

Internet governance forum set for Riyadh in December

RIYADH: With twinkling lights turned on and the smell of freshly fried samosas in the air, Muslim and non-Muslim expat households across the Kingdom join in observing the holy month of Ramadan, marked by its spiritual nature and family-centric values Expats share both their excitement and expected challenges as they observe Ramadan away from home. …

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What We Are Reading Today: An Internet for the People

What We Are Reading Today: An Internet for the People

CHICAGO: From Emmy Award-winning journalist and former CNN anchor Hala Gorani comes “But You Don’t Look Arab and Other Tales of Unbelonging,” a newly released autobiography that delves deep into her career and complex family history. Blending her personal and professional life as a daughter of Syrian immigrants and a correspondent who has traveled to …

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AI can bridge North-South divides, Accenture CEO tells FII summit

AI can bridge North-South divides, Accenture CEO tells FII summit

AI will drive efficiency amid global economic slowdown, leading financiers tell FII Priority Summit MIAMI: The chiefs of four of the world’s leading corporations stressed on Thursday, during the first day of the Future Investment Initiative Miami Summit, that while artificial intelligence has the potential to drive higher investment and economic growth across the world …

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Internet watchdog confirms nationwide disruption as Pakistani users face access issues on platform X

Internet watchdog confirms nationwide disruption as Pakistani users face access issues on platform X

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators will be eyeing a winning start to the tournament, as the two teams face each other at the Qaddafi Stadium in Lahore today, Sunday.  The ninth edition of the PSL, Pakistan’s professional Twenty20 cricket league, kicked off on Saturday with a glitzy opening …

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Pakistan’s telecom body says government will not suspend Internet service during elections

Pakistan’s telecom body says government will not suspend Internet service during elections

In Rawalpindi’s NA-56, veteran politician faces ‘toughest’ election from behind bars RAWALPINDI: In the heart of Pakistan’s garrison city of Rawalpindi, the historic Lal Haveli is abuzz with political activity before any general election.  But days before millions of Pakistanis go to the polls on Feb. 8, the political atmosphere around the iconic Red Mansion …

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