RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s 5G coverage is almost double the global average of 42 percent thanks to “really good operators that have high demands,” according to a senior industry executive. Speaking to Arab News, Pekka Lundmark, CEO of telecommunications firm Nokia, underlined how the Kingdom’s 77 percent coverage rate marks it out compared to several parts … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Advanced Air Mobility initiative is poised to revolutionize the Middle East’s aviation sector, establishing the Kingdom as a leader in sustainable technologies. Spearheaded by the General Authority of Civil Aviation, it encompasses a range of solutions, from unmanned aircraft systems to vertical take-off and landing aircraft. These advancements prioritize safety, reliability, and … Read more
RIYADH: Collaborative trade initiatives can help accelerate the adoption of clean technologies to effectively fight climate change, experts told a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday. They viewed trade conflicts over subsidies, investment, and carbon pricing as counterproductive and responsible for hampering global efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change. … Read more
DHAHRAN: If a photo can tell a story of a thousand words, Peter Sanders’ latest exhibition at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra, can show us a million. Aptly titled “Searching for Light,” a major retrospective opened on Saturday in Dhahran, consisting of about 100 photographs taken by Sanders. He went from shooting portraits … Read more