Diriyah Company has announced the signing of a joint venture contract worth approximately US$244 million (SAR 917 million) with Al-Majal El-Arabi Group and MAN Enterprise AlSaudia LLC to develop the Grand Mosque as part of Diriyah’s second phase. The landmark project, designed by the award-winning architectural firm X Architects, will accommodate 11,400 worshippers across a total floor area of 12,320 square metres. Set to host 5,240 worshippers indoors and 6,160 in outdoor areas, the Grand Mosque will stand as one of Diriyah’s most significant spiritual landmarks. It will be an enduring symbol of faith and heritage within the historic birthplace…
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The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (recently rebranded as SPARK) has announced the launch of ‘Sharjah Next: Healthcare,’ a major international forum focused on “R&D in Healthcare.” Scheduled for 29–30 October, the event will bring together leading figures from government, industry, academia, and the startup community to explore advancements shaping the future of health technology. As the opening edition in the new ‘Sharjah Next’ series, the forum has been conceived as a dynamic platform for highlighting breakthrough innovations in the healthcare sector. Designed to offer an immersive experience, the event will enable participants to engage directly with emerging technologies…
Synology hosted its annual Solution Day 2025, welcoming over 200 participants and unveiling a new generation of enterprise-grade resilience solutions. The company also shared key insights from its latest regional enterprise survey, outlining practical strategies for organisations to strengthen their cyber resilience in an increasingly complex threat landscape. “Enterprises in the UAE are increasingly adopting hybrid cloud strategies to gain flexibility and drive innovation,” said Antoine Yang, Regional Sales Manager at Synology. “While hybrid approaches offer clear advantages, securely and efficiently managing multiple environments remains a challenge. This makes it crucial for businesses to implement strategies that balance security, performance,…