Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1174, Amalric I of Jerusalem (born 1136) passed away. In 1905, Muhammad Abduh, Egyptian jurist and scholar (born 1849) passed away. In 1947, The Exodus 1947 heads to Palestine from France. In 1957, Prince Karim Husseini Aga Khan IV inherits the office of Imamat as the 49th Imam of Shia Imami Ismai'li worldwide, after the death of Sir Sultan Mahommed Shah Aga Khan III. In 1966, Nadeem Aslam, Pakistani-English author was born. In 1987, Avi Ran, Israeli footballer (born 1963) passed away. In 1989, Laurence Olivier, English actor, director, and producer (born 1907) passed away. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 1992, Mohamed Elneny, Egyptian footballer was born. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Can Saudi Lead AI in Arabic?

Al Arabiya English

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July 4, 2026

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"Arabic is our COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE." Head of Commercial at Sarj AI Abdulilah AlRediny explains how Arabic language capabilities help the company expand across Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region.

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Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 4, 2026

How Is AI Transforming Air Travel?

"Everyone at Saudia needs to SPEAK the language of AI." Chief Transformation Officer at Saudia Group Dr. Ibraheem Sheerah explains how AI is becoming part of every employee's daily work at Saudia.

Middle East News 247

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· Jun 23, 2026

UAE and KSA Lead Global Agentic AI Deployment, New Confluent Research Reveals

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are among the global leaders in deploying agentic AI solutions, with 38 of organisations in both markets already running agentic AI in production. This figure sits among the highest recorded globally, according to Confluent’s 2026 Data Streaming Report. The findings position the Gulf as a frontrunner in translating AI ambition [] The post UAE and KSA Lead Global Agentic AI Deployment, New Confluent Research Reveals appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Muslim News Nigeria

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· Jun 30, 2026

Sultan urges FG to protect Muslims, safeguard Islam’s sanctity amid persistent attacks, negative profiling

* Dismisses attempts to link Oyo kidnapping to Muslims, Fulani people * Demands justice for Islamic teacher, MACBAN chairman murdered in Kaduna, Benue The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, under the leadership of its President General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to [] The post Sultan urges FG to protect Muslims, safeguard Islam’s sanctity amid persistent attacks, negative profiling appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 4, 2026

Arabic programme fosters students’ interest, skills

Arabic programme fosters students’ interest, skills

UrduPoint

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· Jul 9, 2026

On behalf of UAE President, Omar Sultan Al Olama participates in UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance

On behalf of UAE President, Omar Sultan Al Olama participates in UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance

Saudi Gazette

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· Jun 21, 2026

Giancarlo Esposito embraces Islam during stay in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH — American actor Giancarlo Esposito, best known for his acclaimed role as Gus Fring in the television series Breaking Bad, has embraced Islam during his stay in Saudi Arabia, according to General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saudi Gazette (@saudigazette_sa) Al-Sheikh said Esposito recited the Shahada, the Islamic declaration of faith, and joined members of the production team in prayer at a mosque while filming in the Kingdom.The actor, who has enjoyed a decades-long career in film and television, is widely recognized for his performances in Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Mandalorian, and several Hollywood productions. His role as Gus Fring earned him international acclaim and multiple award nominations.According to Al-Sheikh, Esposito's decision came after a positive experience during his time in Saudi Arabia and his interactions with Muslims while working in the Kingdom.Al-Sheikh said the actor expressed appreciation for the community and the hospitality he experienced during filming.A video shared on social media showed Esposito praying alongside members of the production team inside a mosque.Seven Dogs is among the major productions filmed in Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom continues to expand its entertainment and film sectors and attract international talent and productions.

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Related coverage for "Can Saudi Lead AI in Arabic?": Al Arabiya English — How Is AI Transforming Air Travel?. Middle East News 247 — UAE and KSA Lead Global Agentic AI Deployment, New Confluent Research Reveals. Muslim News Nigeria — Sultan urges FG to protect Muslims, safeguard Islam’s sanctity amid persistent attacks, negative profiling. Borneo Bulletin — Arabic programme fosters students’ interest, skills. UrduPoint — On behalf of UAE President, Omar Sultan Al Olama participates in UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance. Saudi Gazette — Giancarlo Esposito embraces Islam during stay in Saudi Arabia