11/12/2025 18:42
Events Investment Fund Boosts Saudi Sports, Culture, Tourism and Entertainment Sectors with Launch of First Landmark Project

The Events Investment Fund (EIF) — launched by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, under the National Development Fund (NDF) — today announced the development of the Riyadh Shooting Range & Entertainment Complex, its first landmark project at an investment exceeding SAR 491 million (over US$ 131 million). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/hom...

11/12/2025 18:31
TOURISE Awards 2025: Tokyo, New York, Ancash and Paris Take Top Honors at Inaugural TOURISE Awards

The very first winners of the TOURISE Awards have been announced, recognizing the destinations redefining exploration, hospitality, and cultural connection for the modern traveler, setting new benchmarks for innovation and excellence to deliver truly unforgettable visitor experiences. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251112648089/en/His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and TOURISE Chairman, celebrates w...

11/18/2025 21:05
Finalists Announced for 2026 SPIE Startup Challenge, Showcasing Innovative, Investment-Ready Optics and Photonics Technologies and Applications

Seven early-stage startup companies have been selected to compete for a top prize of $10,000 at the 16th annual SPIE Startup Challenge at Photonics West on 20 January. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251118106028/en/Eventual winner, Trey Daunis of Max-IR Labs, pitches their innovative technology during the 2025 SPIE Startup Challenge, engaging judges and a packed audience at SPIE Photonics West. The SPIE Startup Chall...

11/12/2025 20:00
NetApp Recognized as Winner of 2025 Microsoft Americas Partner of the Year for SDC Canada Category

NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced it has won the 2025 Americas Partner of the Year Software Development Company (SDC) Canada Award. The company received recognition among a group of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating innovation and successfully delivering customer solutions using Microsoft technologies. “We believe that being honored by Microsoft as the 2025 Americas Partner of the Year for the SDC Canada category is a powerful validati...

11/12/2025 20:25
TOURISE 2025 Debuts Agentic Tourism Initiative, Pioneering the Protocol for Intelligent Travel

The Agentic Tourism Initiative was unveiled today at the inaugural TOURISE Summit, introducing the world’s first Agentic Protocol for Tourism, a universal digital framework set to transform every stage of the traveler’s journey. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251112353634/en/His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Tourism and Chairman of TOURISE, launches the Agentic Tourism Initiative on the seco...

11/12/2025 20:30
Valorem Reply recognized as Winner of 2025 Microsoft Inclusion Changemaker Partner of the Year

Valorem Reply, the Reply Group company specializing in Microsoft technologies and AI-driven, cloud-native solutions, announced today it has won the 2025 Microsoft Inclusion Changemaker Partner of the Year Award. The company was honored among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/new...

BACKSTORY | 'War has taken everything': AFP reporter returns home to Khartoum

It had been nearly two years since AFP journalist Abdelmoneim Abu Idris Ali set foot in his home in war-torn Khartoum, after the sound of children playing in the street gave way to the fearsome fire of machine guns.

It had been nearly two years since AFP journalist Abdelmoneim Abu Idris Ali set foot in his home in war-torn Khartoum, after the sound of children playing in the street gave way to the fearsome fire of machine guns.