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Pakistan launches high-resolution imaging satellite to boost monitoring from space
16+ hour, 54+ min ago (286+ words) ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched an indigenous electro-optical satellite, EO-3, the foreign office said on Saturday, in a move expected to boost remote sensing capabilities with socio-economic benefits for agriculture, disaster response and urban planning. The satellite, developed by the Pakistan…...
How augmented reality is transforming ancient Arab heritage sites into immersive visitor experiences
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (989+ words) DUBAI: Tourists visiting some of the Arab world's most iconic archeological sites are increasingly seeing things that are no longer there " on purpose. Across some of the region's most prominent heritage sites " from Petra and Al Ula to major museums…...
Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief will say
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (430+ words) Arab News GLASGOW, Scotland: The most serious cyberattacks in the UK are now carried out by hostile nations including Russia, Iran and China, the head of the UK's National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) will say in a speech Wednesday. Richard…...
Anthropic's Mythos model accessed by unauthorized users, Bloomberg News reports
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (76+ words) Arab News Anthropic's Mythos model accessed by unauthorized users, Bloomberg News reports A small group of unauthorized users has "accessed Anthropic's "new "Mythos AI "model, Bloomberg "News reported on Tuesday, "citing documentation and a person familiar with the "matter. Trump…...
The Arabic gap: why most voice AI fails in MENA markets
3+ week, 6+ day ago (816+ words) Voice AI has crossed a threshold of perceived reliability, capability and cost. It is now being rapidly rolled out to cover transcription, synthetic voice, conversational assistants and voice agents, all at near-human speed and capability. The market has noticed. Globally,…...
The hidden side of clean power: why grid integration matters
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (982+ words) RIYADH: As Saudi Arabia expands solar, wind, and battery projects, a critical piece of the sustainability puzzle often goes unseen: grid integration. Before renewable plants can deliver power, engineers must ensure the grid remains stable, safe, and efficient under new…...
Germany takes delivery of Israeli-made underwater drone
2+ mon, 13+ hour ago (72+ words) Arab News Germany takes delivery of Israeli-made underwater drone - "The army said the Blue Whale was the navy's "largest and most advanced unmanned underwater vehicle to date" - The device was tested in the Baltic Sea BERLIN: The German navy on…...
Pakistan launches second indigenous EO-2 satellite from China, SUPARCO says
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (706+ words) KARACHI: Pakistan has successfully launched its second indigenous Earth Observation satellite, EO-2, from China's Yangjiang Seashore Launch Center, the national space agency SUPARCO said on Thursday. The launch marks a significant step in Pakistan's efforts to strengthen its domestic space…...
Pakistan launches semiconductor training initiative, eyes collaboration with Saudi Arabia
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (420+ words) ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday launched a national semiconductor training program to develop chip-design expertise and reduce dependence on foreign technology, with officials saying the country also plans to work closely with Saudi Arabia's semiconductor industry. The five-year INSPIRE Initiative, valued…...
Hackathon launches for tech enthusiasts
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (1550+ words) RIYADH: The Digital Technical College for Girls in Riyadh has launched the Saudi Open Source 2025 hackathon under the slogan "One programmer for every 100 Saudis " Towards an Innovative Digital Future." The hackathon was launched in collaboration with the Digital Transformation Department…...