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China fines Trip.com $765 million for forcing hotels into exclusive deals and controlling their prices
TL;DR China fines Trip.com $765 million for forcing hotel partners into exclusive deals and controlling their pricing China’s market regulator fined Trip.com Group $765 million on Saturday after concluding that the country’s largest online travel platform abused its dominant market position. The State Administration for Market Regulation said Trip.com used its traffic allocation algorithms, platform
With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience
Skip to content Museums are embracing data-driven curation and a shifting technology landscape. Visitors at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Visitors at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Giovanni Kanter goes to at least one art museum whenever he visits a new city. That’s on top of his regular exploration of galleries in New
CW@60: The mirror and the machine – three decades on the frontlines of the tech revolution
Every technology innovation and every IT project is, at its heart, a human-interest story - and those delivering the IT should always remember that, says IT services veteran Sam Kingston By Sam Kingston Published: 24 Jul 2026 On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly turns 60. To mark the milestone, we asked some of our friends
Saudi Communications Min., Ericsson CEO Eye Expanded Tech Partnerships
Saudi Communications Minister Abdullah Alswaha and Ericsson's CEO Börje Ekholm in Riyadh (Photo: SPA) Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha and Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm have discussed scaling tech partnerships and investments in the Kingdom. During a meeting in Riyadh, Alswaha and Ekholm explored opportunities to expand Ericsson’s investments in Saudi
Saudi Arabia Deploys 22,000 Staff And 88,000 Waste Units For Hajj
News Investigators/ Saudi authorities have announced the completion of extensive preparations for the Hajj season, deploying 22,000 workers, and 88,000 waste units. The deployment also includes smart technologies and operational systems aimed at improving safety, cleanliness and services for pilgrims across the holy sites. The preparations are part of an integrated operational plan overseen by
Saudi Team Finalizes Preparations for ISEF 2026
The Saudi science and engineering team has completed its final preparations for the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF 2026), which will be held in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, from May 9 to 15. As part of their readiness, participating students took part in their final training sessions today at the team’s residence...
Saudi Public Transport Use Reaches 420.6 million Passengers in 2025
Saudi Public Transport Use Reaches 420.6 million Passengers in 2025 Saudi Transport General Authority announced that public transport usage across the Kingdom recorded a remarkable growth in 2025, reaching 420.6 million passengers, according to Arab News. This represents a 129% increase compared to 183.3 million passengers in 2019. The current success coincided with the World
Saudi Economy ‘Resilient,’ PIF New Strategy to Be Revealed Soon: Al-Rumayyan
The Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of Aramco, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, underscored the Kingdom’s economic resilience in the face of the current geopolitical tensions. Furthermore, Al-Rumayyan said that the PIF will unveil its next five-year strategy in the coming weeks, amid a strategic shift in the fund’s approach to attract investments
Saudi actions mitigate Hormuz disruption impact: IMF
Logo of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said Saudi Arabia’s early response to the US-Iran conflict and the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz helped contain the crisis fallout and underscored the Kingdom’s resilience. Speaking to Al Eqtisadiah
Saudi Arabia bridles at Trump’s way of waging war
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Saudi Arabia issues 1,660 new industrial licenses worth SAR 76B in 2025
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 1,660 new industrial licenses in 2025, with investments exceeding SAR 76 billion. The total number of jobs to be created through these licenses is estimated at around 34,800. In addition, 1,201 factories began production during the same year, with investments exceeding SAR 31 billion and a workforce
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China fines Trip.com $765 million for forcing hotels into exclusive deals and controlling their prices
TL;DR China fines Trip.com $765 million for forcing hotel partners into exclusive deals and controlling their pricing China’s market regulator fined Trip.com Group $765 million on Saturday after concluding that the country’s largest online travel platform abused its dominant market position. The State Administration for Market Regulation said Trip.com used its traffic allocation algorithms, platform
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With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experience
Skip to content Museums are embracing data-driven curation and a shifting technology landscape. Visitors at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Visitors at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Giovanni Kanter goes to at least one art museum whenever he visits a new city. That’s on top of his regular exploration of galleries in New
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CW@60: The mirror and the machine – three decades on the frontlines of the tech revolution
Every technology innovation and every IT project is, at its heart, a human-interest story - and those delivering the IT should always remember that, says IT services veteran Sam Kingston By Sam Kingston Published: 24 Jul 2026 On 22 September 2026, Computer Weekly turns 60. To mark the milestone, we asked some of our friends
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God of War Laufey Launches February 16, 2027, New Kratos-Led God of War Game Announced
by William D'Angelo , posted 1 day ago / 3,853 Views Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Santa Monica Studio during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con announced God of War Laufey will launch for the PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027. Santa Monica Studio head of creative Cory Barlog also announced the next Kratos-led God
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Marvel’s Wolverine Gets Story Trailer
by William D'Angelo , posted 2 days ago / 2,411 Views P ublisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Insomniac Games have released the story trailer for Marvel's Wolverine. View the trailer below: Read details on the game below: An all-new take on the iconic character, based on Marvel comics. From Insomniac Games, the developers of