The Directorate of Public Security of Saudi Arabia has announced the implementation of regulations governing Haj on Saturday, May 4, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Saudi residents wishing to enter Makkah will now be required to have a permit, it said. The new regulations aim to streamline the Haj process and ensure the safety…
The severity of the situation gradually eased from Thursday evening, when it receded in the north and east of the country The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority has announced an end to unstable weather conditions in the country. This was achieved by authorities who stepped up monitoring and follow-up operations, aiming to…
The Ministry of Investment of the UAE and the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan have signed an investment memorandum, establishing a framework for investment cooperation in digital infrastructure with a focus on data centre and artificial intelligence projects in Uzbekistan.The memorandum was signed by Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment, and…
MCKINNEY: Matt Wallace was relegated to watching the Masters amid a self-described “terrible” season when he found himself pondering what makes some of the best golfers in the world so good. Asked if Scottie Scheffler was among the players he was watching, Wallace stumbled over his words just a bit. “Well, him, but, I mean,…
RIYADH: US electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group and Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology have inked a pact to boost EV technology development within the Kingdom. As part of the deal, the California-based firm, in which Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund holds a significant stake, will collaborate with KACST on joint research, utilizing the institute’s services,…
BEIRUT: The EU has announced an aid package for Lebanon of 1 billion euros ($1.06 billion) to help boost border control and halt the flow of asylum-seekers and migrants from the country across the Mediterranean Sea to Cyprus and Italy. It comes against a backdrop of increasing hostility toward Syrian refugees in Lebanon and a…
KUWAIT: Kuwait will join the world and international organizations to celebrate World Press Freedom Day, which will be held this year under the slogan – “Journalism for the Planet: Journalism Confronting the Environmental Crisis”. The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) adopted World Press Freedom Day on May 3 every year, which was declared…
GAZA: The United Nations said Thursday that the post-war reconstruction of Gaza would require an international effort unseen since the aftermath of World War II, estimating it could cost up to $40 billion. It came as Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh struck an optimistic tone over a possible truce and captive release deal for Gaza, after weeks…
Lush greenery could carpet the beach sands of Dubai as millions of mangroves dot 72km of the Emirate’s coastline, according to plans of a project unveiled this week. Billed ‘Dubai Mangroves’, the project envisions planting more than 100 million mangrove trees. Dubai-based sustainable cities developer URB told Khaleej Times that the project — which is…
The UAE used tools powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to curb the promotion of narcotic drugs on social media and digital platforms. This helped the country claim the top spot globally for reducing drug-related crimes and rank first in the total reduction of drug-related reports and resulting fatalities. Arrests of drug traffickers surged by 103…
