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SKorean Chip Executive Detained Again over Alleged Technology Leak to China

Clouds are seen above high-rise buildings at dawn in Beijing on September 6, 2024. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)
Clouds are seen above high-rise buildings at dawn in Beijing on September 6, 2024. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)
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SKorean Chip Executive Detained Again over Alleged Technology Leak to China

Clouds are seen above high-rise buildings at dawn in Beijing on September 6, 2024. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)
Clouds are seen above high-rise buildings at dawn in Beijing on September 6, 2024. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)

A South Korean executive accused of stealing semiconductor information developed by Samsung Electronics has been detained again on fresh allegations related to the theft of chip processing technology, a court official and his lawyer said on Friday.
The Seoul Central District Court issued a warrant to detain Choi Jinseog on Thursday due to concerns he was a flight risk, said a court official, who declined to provide further details.
Choi, a former Samsung executive who ran a chipmaking venture in China, has already been the subject of a high-profile industrial espionage trial since July 2023 and was arrested and released on bail last November. He has rejected those charges.
He now faces new allegations of being involved in stealing information related to 20-nanometre DRAM chip processing from Samsung, Kim Pilsung, Choi's lawyer, told Reuters.
Kim said his client denied any wrongdoing and the information he is accused of stealing is publicly available.
Choi has not been indicted over the new allegations, his lawyer said.
Samsung declined to comment.
In a case that underscores South Korea's efforts to crack down on industrial espionage and slow China's progress in chip manufacturing, Choi was indicted in June 2023, accused of seeking to build a copycat chip factory in China with sensitive information developed by Samsung.
The award-winning engineer was once seen as a star in South Korea's chip industry.
After being freed on bail, Choi told Reuters in April that police were investigating him and one of his former employees, an ex-Samsung worker, over fresh allegations related to Samsung's chip processing technology.

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From Technology to Impact: Saudi Interior Ministry Showcases Future of Security at LEAP 2026

The Saudi Interior Ministry's pavilion at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. (SPA)
The Saudi Interior Ministry's pavilion at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. (SPA)
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From Technology to Impact: Saudi Interior Ministry Showcases Future of Security at LEAP 2026

The Saudi Interior Ministry's pavilion at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. (SPA)
The Saudi Interior Ministry's pavilion at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. (SPA)

Technology does not begin with a device, nor does it end at a screen. At LEAP 2026, the Saudi Ministry of Interior is presenting an integrated approach to harnessing modern technologies, data, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital solutions, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.

The approach transforms standalone tools into interconnected capabilities that enhance security and safety, empower security personnel, improve institutional efficiency and services, and strengthen decision-making.

The ministry’s participation highlights six interconnected systems that reflect the broader digital transformation of the security and services ecosystem. These include field security and safety, where technology enhances readiness and accelerates response; rapid response, which strengthens early intervention capabilities; and road safety, which uses technology and data to make roads safer.

The systems also include security cameras, which provide broader visibility and more advanced monitoring capabilities, and digital services, which make users’ interactions easier, faster, and more integrated. Institutional services serve as the overarching intelligence connecting the various components of the system.

Together, the six systems encompass 36 services and projects: seven in field security and safety, eight in rapid response, three in road safety, seven in security cameras, nine in digital services, and two in institutional services.

The figures reflect the breadth of the Ministry of Interior’s digital transformation and the diversity of its applications across the ministry’s ecosystem.

At LEAP 2026, the Ministry of Interior is demonstrating more than a collection of technologies. It is presenting an integrated ecosystem in which technology translates into capability — from the field to command centers, from roads to communities, from monitoring to response, and from digital services to institutional operations.

Assistant Minister of Interior for Technology Affairs Thamer Alharbi stressed that the Ministry of Interior has harnessed modern technologies and artificial intelligence to deliver reliable security, humanitarian services, and public safety. 

Inaugurating the ministry's pavilion at the LEAP 2026 conference, Alharbi stressed that the ministry's core mission remains protecting people, fostering trust, and empowering service providers through robust digital capabilities. 

He highlighted key achievements, noting that the national digital identity platform "Nafath," developed with the National Information Center, serves over 32 million beneficiaries across 1,245 linked platforms, facilitating more than 6.5 billion transactions. 

Alharbi outlined field-support innovations, including the "Maidan Companion," which builds situational context and coordinates specialized emergency capabilities, alongside "Absher Open Services," enabling governed multi-entity integration. 

He added that "Absher Companion," developed with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Digital Government Authority, has processed over 3.3 million interactions and executed more than 348,000 transactions with a 96% completion rate. 

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Palestine Signs Digital Cooperation Organization Charter at LEAP 2026

Palestinian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Abdul Razzaq Al-Natsheh and DCO Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. (SPA)
Palestinian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Abdul Razzaq Al-Natsheh and DCO Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Palestine Signs Digital Cooperation Organization Charter at LEAP 2026

Palestinian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Abdul Razzaq Al-Natsheh and DCO Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. (SPA)
Palestinian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Abdul Razzaq Al-Natsheh and DCO Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) announced on Tuesday that the State of Palestine has signed the DCO Charter, becoming a signatory member.

The announcement was made on the sidelines of LEAP 2026 in Riyadh.

Palestine’s accession is expected to strengthen cooperation in building an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable digital economy and expand opportunities for individuals, businesses, and communities to benefit from digital transformation.

Palestinian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Abdul Razzaq Al-Natsheh officially handed the DCO Charter to DCO Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya.

The move follows the DCO’s announcement that its council had approved the nominations of eight new countries for full membership. Once accession procedures are completed, the DCO’s membership will expand from 16 to 24 countries, collectively representing around 980 million people.

Palestine’s information and communications technology (ICT) sector comprises around 400 active establishments and employs more than 13,500 specialists. It generates more than $500 million in annual value added and contributes around 5% to GDP.

The sector also produces around 3,000 ICT graduates each year, reflecting its growing role in economic development and digital innovation.

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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign MoU to Strengthen Cybersecurity Cooperation

The MoU was signed by NCA Governor Eng. Majed Al-Mazyed and Pakistani Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja. (SPA)
The MoU was signed by NCA Governor Eng. Majed Al-Mazyed and Pakistani Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign MoU to Strengthen Cybersecurity Cooperation

The MoU was signed by NCA Governor Eng. Majed Al-Mazyed and Pakistani Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja. (SPA)
The MoU was signed by NCA Governor Eng. Majed Al-Mazyed and Pakistani Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pakistani Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication to strengthen bilateral cybersecurity cooperation.

The MoU, signed by NCA Governor Eng. Majed Al-Mazyed and Pakistani Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, aims to protect cyberspace and the vital interests of both nations by facilitating the exchange of expertise and best practices to address emerging cyber threats.

The agreement aligns with the NCA's ongoing strategic efforts to solidify Saudi Arabia's global leadership in the cybersecurity sector by building robust international partnerships and integrating with global counterparts.