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Sharjah 24
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Khalid bin Humaid crowns winners of Arab Chess Championship
Final round and attendees The final round and award ceremony were attended by Bushra Al Qadiri, President of the Royal Moroccan Chess Federation and Head of the Tournament Organizing Committee, alongside dignitaries and delegation heads. Under-20 Category winners Palestinian Majed Al-Tal won the Under-20 Boys' title with 7.5 points. Emirati Mohammed Saeed Al-Laili secured the silver with 7 points, while Libyan Youssef Al-Samadi took bronze with 6.5 points. Egyptian Joy Romani claimed the Under-20 Girls' title with 6 points. UAE's Ahlam Rashid won silver with 5.5 points, and Tunisian Yasmine Jamha earned bronze with 5 points. Under-18 Category results Egyptian David George Samir triumphed in the Under-18 Boys' division with 7.5 points. Jordanian Anas Khuwaira and Sharjah's Yahya Shuaib tied at 6.5 points for silver and bronze respectively. Egyptian Ahmed Qandil came fourth with the same score. In the Under-18 Girls' category, Jordanian Ruba Al-Qudah dominated with 8 points. Egyptian Jana Mohamed Zaki earned silver with 6.5 points. Bronze was shared by Egyptian Maryam Azab, Tunisian Maryam Bouamour, and Palestinian Iman Sawan, all with 6 points. Under-16 Category highlights Egyptian Farid Tamer Wagih secured the Under-16 Boys' title with a perfect 9 points. Emirati Rashid Abubaker Al-Humairi followed with 7 points for silver, and Palestinian Mohammed Sedr took bronze with 6.5 points. Jordanian Jude Ahmed and Emirati Anoud Issa tied at 7 points for the top spot in the Under-16 Girls' category, with Ahmed taking gold and Issa silver. Egyptian Dima Alaa placed third with 6 points. Under-14 champions Egyptian Iyad Al-Husseini claimed the Under-14 Boys' title with a flawless 9 points. Emiratis Rashid Hussain Al-Hammadi and Sultan Jaber Al-Zarouni took silver and bronze with 7 and fewer points respectively. In the Girls' division, Emirati Ohood Issa and Jordanian Jaida Hilal both scored 7 points, with Issa winning gold. Tunisian Nadine Rajib secured bronze with 6.5 points, tied with Egyptian Raghad Alaa El-Din. Under-12 Category results Egyptian Abdelrahman Sameh took gold in the Under-12 Boys' category with 8 points. Tunisian Youssef Abdelrazek won silver with 7 points, and Thabet Benzarti earned bronze with 6.5 points. Egyptian Zakaa Mohamed Ahmed won the Girls' title with a perfect 9 points. Palestinian Randa Sedr claimed silver with 7 points, and Tunisian Yara Abdullah took bronze with 6 points. Under-10 and Under-8 winners Qatari Khaled Al-Jumaat won the Under-10 Boys' category with 7.5 points, tying with Tunisian Jihad Mandili who earned silver. Egyptian Youssef Douidar took bronze with 7 points. Egyptian Ghaida Mohamed Ahmed won the Under-10 Girls' title with a perfect 9 points. Tunisians Jana Hadak and Yasmine Dimassi secured silver and bronze with 8 and 7 points respectively. Tunisian Youssef Al-Haj Salah won the Under-8 Boys' title with 7.5 points. Yahya Dimassi followed with 7 points for silver, while Emirati Mohammed Al-Muaini took bronze with 6 points, tied with Egyptian Moheb Ahmed Osama. In the Under-8 Girls' division, Tunisian Elaine Hadak won gold. Emirati Mira Abdullah earned silver, and Moroccan Salwa Bairi claimed bronze.
Web Release
10 hours ago
- Business
- Web Release
Cloudera and Aramco Plan to Collaborate on AI-driven Digital Innovation in Saudi Arabia
Cloudera , a leading hybrid platform for data, analytics, and AI, and Aramco, one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU outlines plans for joint efforts to leverage Cloudera's platform and Aramco's industry expertise to build AI-powered solutions and applications that support the growth of the digital oil and gas sector in Saudi Arabia. Amid the rapid evolution of technology, this proposed collaboration aims to see both parties work together to further localize cutting-edge technologies, create new opportunities, and drive sustainable growth in the country. Upskilling Saudi talent in data and AI The parties plan to develop and upskill Saudi local talent in programs tailored to Saudi Arabia's workforce needs, with a focus on upskilling Saudi talent in data engineering, data science, and analytics. Ahmad Issa, Regional Vice President of the Middle East for Cloudera, said: 'In seeking to collaborate with Aramco, our goal is to empower local professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in a data-driven economy. By investing in human capital, we're supporting individual careers while contributing to the broader ecosystem of innovation and growth in Saudi Arabia.' This focus on skills development aligns with the joint vision of making modern data and analytics accessible and fostering an empowered workforce ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Unlocking business value through data-driven solutions Under the proposed collaboration, Cloudera and Aramco plan to jointly develop and implement data-driven solutions that leverage Cloudera's platform to further enhance Aramco's operational efficiency and competitiveness. By combining their expertise, the two companies aim to work together to unlock new insights and drive business value through advanced data management, security, and analytics capabilities. Issa continued: 'By seeking to collaborate with Aramco, we intend to blend its industry expertise with our innovative data solutions to drive meaningful impact for Saudi Arabia's digital transformation. 'We're excited about the opportunity to contribute to Saudi Arabia's digital economy, working with world-class organizations like Aramco to make smarter, data-driven decisions to stay ahead in today's fast-paced world.' Driving R&D innovation in AI and big data Under the MoU, the parties have agreed to explore collaborative research and development initiatives. Cloudera and Aramco also plan to explore emerging trends and technologies in big data, AI, and data science. By pooling resources and expertise, the parties are aiming to fuel innovation that drives AI-powered solutions and applications that support the growth of the digital oil and gas sector in Saudi Arabia. Cloudera's hybrid data-cloud solutions offer a robust foundation for securely managing data across environments while maintaining unified governance and real-time analytics capabilities. This aligns with Aramco's forward-looking vision in the data and AI field, and the two parties are planning to collaborate and drive innovation in the rapidly evolving global landscape. Issa concluded: 'As we are seeking to collaborate with Aramco, we reaffirm our commitment to helping enterprises accelerate their AI aspirations in a secure and responsible way. Together, we plan to unlock the true potential of data and support Saudi Arabia's digital economy.'
Channel Post MEA
12 hours ago
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Cloudera And Aramco To Drive AI-Driven Digital Innovation In Saudi Arabia
Cloudera and Aramco have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU outlines plans for joint efforts to leverage Cloudera's platform and Aramco's industry expertise to build AI-powered solutions and applications that support the growth of the digital oil and gas sector in Saudi Arabia. Amid the rapid evolution of technology, this proposed collaboration aims to see both parties work together to further localize cutting-edge technologies, create new opportunities, and drive sustainable growth in the country. Upskilling Saudi talent in data and AI The parties plan to develop and upskill Saudi local talent in programs tailored to Saudi Arabia's workforce needs, with a focus on upskilling Saudi talent in data engineering, data science, and analytics. Ahmad Issa, Regional Vice President of the Middle East for Cloudera, said: 'In seeking to collaborate with Aramco, our goal is to empower local professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in a data-driven economy. By investing in human capital, we're supporting individual careers while contributing to the broader ecosystem of innovation and growth in Saudi Arabia.' This focus on skills development aligns with the joint vision of making modern data and analytics accessible and fostering an empowered workforce ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Unlocking business value through data-driven solutions Under the proposed collaboration, Cloudera and Aramco plan to jointly develop and implement data-driven solutions that leverage Cloudera's platform to further enhance Aramco's operational efficiency and competitiveness. By combining their expertise, the two companies aim to work together to unlock new insights and drive business value through advanced data management, security, and analytics capabilities. Issa continued: 'By seeking to collaborate with Aramco, we intend to blend its industry expertise with our innovative data solutions to drive meaningful impact for Saudi Arabia's digital transformation. 'We're excited about the opportunity to contribute to Saudi Arabia's digital economy, working with world-class organizations like Aramco to make smarter, data-driven decisions to stay ahead in today's fast-paced world.' Driving R&D innovation in AI and big data Under the MoU, the parties have agreed to explore collaborative research and development initiatives. Cloudera and Aramco also plan to explore emerging trends and technologies in big data, AI, and data science. By pooling resources and expertise, the parties are aiming to fuel innovation that drives AI-powered solutions and applications that support the growth of the digital oil and gas sector in Saudi Arabia. Cloudera's hybrid data-cloud solutions offer a robust foundation for securely managing data across environments while maintaining unified governance and real-time analytics capabilities. This aligns with Aramco's forward-looking vision in the data and AI field, and the two parties are planning to collaborate and drive innovation in the rapidly evolving global landscape. Issa concluded: 'As we are seeking to collaborate with Aramco, we reaffirm our commitment to helping enterprises accelerate their AI aspirations in a secure and responsible way. Together, we plan to unlock the true potential of data and support Saudi Arabia's digital economy.'
Mid East Info
13 hours ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
Cloudera and Aramco Plan to Collaborate on AI-driven Digital Innovation in Saudi Arabia - Middle East Business News and Information
Collaboration aims to enhance data-driven innovation, upskill Saudi talent, and advance AI and data research. Saudi Arabia, July 28th, 2025: Cloudera, a leading hybrid platform for data, analytics, and AI, and Aramco, one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU outlines plans for joint efforts to leverage Cloudera's platform and Aramco's industry expertise to build AI-powered solutions and applications that support the growth of the digital oil and gas sector in Saudi Arabia. Amid the rapid evolution of technology, this proposed collaboration aims to see both parties work together to further localize cutting-edge technologies, create new opportunities, and drive sustainable growth in the country. Upskilling Saudi talent in data and AI The parties plan to develop and upskill Saudi local talent in programs tailored to Saudi Arabia's workforce needs, with a focus on upskilling Saudi talent in data engineering, data science, and analytics. Ahmad Issa, Regional Vice President of the Middle East for Cloudera, said : 'In seeking to collaborate with Aramco, our goal is to empower local professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in a data-driven economy. By investing in human capital, we're supporting individual careers while contributing to the broader ecosystem of innovation and growth in Saudi Arabia.' This focus on skills development aligns with the joint vision of making modern data and analytics accessible and fostering an empowered workforce ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Unlocking business value through data-driven solutions Under the proposed collaboration, Cloudera and Aramco plan to jointly develop and implement data-driven solutions that leverage Cloudera's platform to further enhance Aramco's operational efficiency and competitiveness. By combining their expertise, the two companies aim to work together to unlock new insights and drive business value through advanced data management, security, and analytics capabilities. Issa continued: 'By seeking to collaborate with Aramco, we intend to blend its industry expertise with our innovative data solutions to drive meaningful impact for Saudi Arabia's digital transformation. 'We're excited about the opportunity to contribute to Saudi Arabia's digital economy, working with world-class organizations like Aramco to make smarter, data-driven decisions to stay ahead in today's fast-paced world.' Driving R&D innovation in AI and big data Under the MoU, the parties have agreed to explore collaborative research and development initiatives. Cloudera and Aramco also plan to explore emerging trends and technologies in big data, AI, and data science. By pooling resources and expertise, the parties are aiming to fuel innovation that drives AI-powered solutions and applications that support the growth of the digital oil and gas sector in Saudi Arabia. Cloudera's hybrid data-cloud solutions offer a robust foundation for securely managing data across environments while maintaining unified governance and real-time analytics capabilities. This aligns with Aramco's forward-looking vision in the data and AI field, and the two parties are planning to collaborate and drive innovation in the rapidly evolving global landscape. Issa concluded: 'As we are seeking to collaborate with Aramco, we reaffirm our commitment to helping enterprises accelerate their AI aspirations in a secure and responsible way. Together, we plan to unlock the true potential of data and support Saudi Arabia's digital economy.' Read the full press release here.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lizzo jokes while posing in front the Eiffel Tower in figure-hugging metallic gown
Lizzo showed off her 'back fat' as she slipped her curves into a figure-hugging metallic gown in a sizzling new snap amid her getaway to Paris. The 37-year-old looked incredible while modeling the shimmering champagne garment as she struck a pose on a rooftop during her trip to the French capital on Wednesday. While the singer looked great from the back, further snaps on her Instagram showed Lizzo wowing from the front too, as she went braless in the golden ensemble. Lizzo oozed confidence as she tipped her head back and ran her hand through her hair in the jaw-dropping images that showed the Eiffel Tower in the background. The star, who recently wowed fans with her weight loss, looked happy and at ease in the images, which she captioned: 'Issa back fat summer.' Lizzo has clearly been enjoying her time in summer, having snapped further photos in the same location just days before.
