Author: Sam Allcock

Ooredoo has introduced new roaming bundles designed for customers travelling to Saudi Arabia this summer, offering greater flexibility and affordability as festival season in the Kingdom kicks off. Dubbed the “Saudi Passport” bundles, the offering includes two cost-effective plans: a 7-day bundle priced at OMR 7 with 7GB of data and 70 voice minutes, and a 15-day package at OMR 14 offering 15GB and 150 minutes. Both bundles are aimed at giving Ooredoo customers robust connectivity without the worry of unexpected roaming fees. The initiative comes as travellers flock to Saudi cities like Jeddah, Tabuk, and Abha for cultural and…

Real Madrid return to Club World Cup action this Sunday with mounting pressure as they face Mexican side Pachuca in a pivotal Group H encounter. After a disappointing 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal in their opener, the Spanish giants must find their rhythm quickly or risk an early exit. Pachuca, meanwhile, are fighting to stay alive in the tournament following a narrow 2-1 defeat to Red Bull Salzburg. With no points on the board, they sit at the bottom of the group, making this clash against Madrid equally crucial for their hopes. Madrid’s Struggles Under Scrutiny Despite taking an early lead…

Turkish actor Barış Arduç once again proved why he is considered one of the most stylish men in entertainment, turning heads at a recent high-profile Cartier gala. The star of the hit series Alparslan: Büyük Selçuklu brought his signature calm confidence and polished fashion sense to the global event, earning admiration from fans and fashion critics alike. Held by luxury house Cartier, the VIP gala drew celebrities and influencers from the worlds of fashion, film, and design. Yet, it was Arduç’s understated presence and impeccable grooming that stood out. Dressed in a sleek, black tailored suit and crisp white shirt,…

A devastating suicide bombing at a church in Syria’s capital on Sunday night has left 20 people dead and more than 50 injured, marking one of the deadliest attacks in Damascus since the fall of the Assad government in late 2024. The explosion took place at Saint Mar Elias Church in the Dweila’a neighbourhood of Damascus, during evening prayers. According to Syria’s Interior Ministry, the attacker, identified as a member of the Islamic State (ISIS), entered the church armed with a firearm, opened fire on worshippers, and then detonated an explosive vest. The Ministry of Health confirmed on Monday that…

Seoul, South Korea – Kia has officially launched the Tasman, its first-ever pickup truck, designed to deliver class-leading off-road performance, robust towing power, and best-in-class comfort. Developed on a brand-new body-on-frame platform, the Tasman aims to redefine what a midsize pickup can offer in terms of versatility, capability, and innovation. Built for the Wild and the Road With a reinforced frame offering up to 1,151kg of payload and a towing capacity of 3,500kg, the Tasman targets a global market of drivers who demand both rugged utility and refined daily usability. The pickup features four-wheel-drive standard on off-road variants and boasts…

The 6th edition of the Dubai Open Basketball Academies Championship concluded with resounding success, drawing more than 1,500 male and female players across five youth age categories, from under-10 to under-19. Representing 87 teams from 22 public and private academies—including renowned clubs like Al-Nasr and Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai—the championship showcased the rising talent in the UAE’s basketball scene. Organised by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) in collaboration with the UAE Basketball Association and event partners Sports Mania and Sports 360 X, the championship underlined Dubai’s continued commitment to nurturing sports talent in alignment with government policies on youth development. Spanning…

Emirates is gearing up for the summer travel season with a refreshed line-up of kids’ toys and onboard amenities, staying true to its family-friendly reputation. Ahead of the school holidays, the airline expects nearly one million young passengers to fly with Emirates and enjoy an upgraded onboard experience tailored just for them. The new range of kids’ kits is themed around Emirates’ global sports and cultural sponsorships, covering everything from football and tennis to literature and music. Designed to spark curiosity and excitement, the kits come in three age-specific categories: 0–2 years, 3–6 years, and 7–12 years—each offering 12 collectible…

This summer, the library at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is home to a striking display of graphic novels, but not from a new collection. Instead, they are the final projects of a groundbreaking course titled History and the Graphic Novel, where students blended art, family memory, and historical research into visually rich, emotionally powerful narratives. The course, taught by Associate Professor of History Dr. Karine Walther, challenged 12 students to explore how graphic novels can serve as secondary historical sources. It also asked them to look inward—interviewing family or community members and translating those stories into original, illustrated novels.…

Omnix International has officially launched its highly anticipated HOT Systems laptops, the first 18 x 16-inch ultra-high performance mobile workstations designed specifically for creative and technical professionals in the Middle East. This marks a major step forward in mobile computing for industries like architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), digital content creation, and AI development, where extreme processing power and reliability are non-negotiable. These cutting-edge devices are powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 200HX and AMD Ryzen™ 9000 HX processors and come equipped with NVIDIA RTX™ 5080 and 5090 GPUs based on Blackwell architecture—setting a new standard in mobile workstation performance. Omnix…

As businesses around the world ramp up their artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, a strategic approach is proving essential for success. According to the BCG AI Radar 2025, one in three companies plans to invest more than $25 million in AI technologies this year—highlighting the growing urgency for IT leaders to implement AI with precision and purpose. This urgency is echoed in SAP Concur’s CFO Insights 2025 survey, where 58% of finance leaders, especially those managing travel and expense (T&E) functions, confirmed plans to invest in AI. Yet, for these investments to translate into meaningful outcomes, a disciplined approach to deployment…