His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, affirmed that the unification of the armed forces has contributed to consolidating the pillars of the union and preserving its security, sovereignty, and achievements. He emphasised that the decision to unify the armed forces was a…
Dubai Municipality (DM) has intensified its efforts to control pests that endanger public health through comprehensive strategies and programs. These initiatives include spreading of approved chemical, physical, and biological control methods, with a specific focus on curbing the spread of mosquitoes and addressing underlying factors that contribute to their growth. Adel Al Karrani, Director of…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector continued its growth momentum in April, driven by strong demand conditions across domestic markets, as indicated by an economic tracker. The Kingdom’s Purchasing Managers’ Index in April remained unchanged at 57 compared to March, signifying a flourishing non-oil economy in the country, according to the Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia…
The UAE can expect a clear to partly cloudy weather in general on Sunday (May 5), according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department also noted that there’s a chance of light rain in the southern and eastern areas. It is likely to be humid by night and Monday morning over some…
‘They have rightfully earned their place among the world’s most modern armies,’ says Sheikh Mohammed The decision to unify the Armed Forces 48 years ago was a “pivotal moment” in UAE history, the country’s Vice-President said on Sunday, leading tributes to the military on unification day. It was on May 6, 1976, that the UAE’s…
The discovery was made after Sharjah National Oil Corporation drilled a well The Sharjah Petroleum Council announced the discovery of new gas reserves in the Hadiba field, according to a post on X. The discovery was made “in promising economic quantities” located north of the Al Saja’a field, after Sharjah National Oil Corporation drilled a…
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 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…
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,…
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…
