Author: Editorial Team
MAKKAH — Al-Mashair Metro launched on Sunday its first journeys for the 2026 Hajj, serving pilgrims across nine stations linking the holy sites of Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah. Each train accommodates up to 3,000 passengers, with an operational capacity of 72,000 passengers per hour. This season’s plan targets over two million passengers across 2,000 journeys, reducing the need for more than 50,000 bus trips during the season. Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) completed maintenance and preparation works for the fleet of 17 trains ahead of the season, including upgrades to signaling, communication systems, and the control center. SAR has continued operational…
ADDIS ABABA, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) — The ‘New Horizons’ initiative, organised by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, has expanded to 27 global markets, particularly in Asia and Africa, aiming to support the expansion of Dubai-based companies into high-potential international markets. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, Director General of Dubai Chambers, highlighted the initiative’s success, noting that it facilitated over 6,000 meetings between Dubai companies and international firms by the end of 2025. He stated to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) during a trade mission to Ethiopia that these meetings opened new export and investment avenues while strengthening ties with global…
Authorities in Ras Al Khaimah have issued an advisory amid Eid Al Adha holidays, urging residents to stay safe and follow guidelines while in the water. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Remain within 12 nautical miles of the shoreline Maintain a safe distance from restricted areas, oil facilities, and oil fields Avoid marine protected areas Stay clear of coastal residential areas Leisure maritime activities are permitted daily from 5am to 6pm only Refrain from racing, or engaging in dangerous and reckless behaviour Adhere to prescribed speed limits Share the waterways responsibly while…
ABU DHABI, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has financed strategic development projects in Jordan worth more than AED9.4 billion since 1974, supporting key sectors that have contributed to advancing socioeconomic development, strengthening infrastructure, and enhancing quality of life across the Kingdom. The ADFD’s development portfolio reflects the depth of the longstanding UAE-Jordan partnership through a series of transformative projects, including the Jordan Digital Health Centre (Virtual Hospital), the expansion of grain silo storage facilities in Al Juwaideh and Aqaba, the Amman Development Corridor, the Sheikh Zayed Solar Power Complex in Quweira, and the Kufranja…
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman participated on Saturday in a joint phone call with US President Donald Trump alongside a number of Arab and Muslim leaders. The leaders include King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, King Abdullah II of Jordan, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye, and Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir. During the call, the leaders reviewed the latest regional developments,…
RIYADH — Ministers of foreign affairs of Saudi Arabia and 18 other Arab and Islamic countries condemned in the strongest terms the illegal and unacceptable step taken by the so-called “Somaliland” region in opening a purported “embassy” in occupied Jerusalem. “This constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and relevant international resolutions, and represents a direct infringement on the legal and historical status of occupied Jerusalem,” the ministers said in a joint statement. The ministers of the countries also include Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Türkiye, Pakistan, Indonesia, Djibouti, Somalia, Palestine, Oman, Sudan, Yemen, Lebanon, Mauritania, Kuwait, Algeria, Bangladesh, and Morocco. The…
KYIV — Four people have been killed and more than 50 others injured in a massive wave of Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv and its surrounding areas on Sunday, officials said.Explosions reverberated through Kyiv just after 1 a.m. (2200 GMT Saturday), following a warning by Ukraine’s air force on its Telegram channel that Russia might launch a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile.Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that two people had been killed and 56 others injured in the attacks on the city, with 30 of those hospitalized. Some damage was reported in the city’s historic Independence Square.Three…
ISLAMABAD — Dozens of people were killed in Pakistan following a bomb blast targeting a train transporting military personnel in the country’s southwestern province of Balochistan on Sunday in the latest major attack claimed by separatist militants, officials said..The explosion occurred as the train made its way through Chaman Phatak in the regional capital of Quetta, killing at least 24 people and injuring around 70 others, according to officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.The attack was the latest in a series of strikes on trains, security forces and infrastructure in the mineral-rich province that borders Iran and Afghanistan,…
India’s CBSE has alerted students of some cases of incorrect fee deductions on May 21 and 22, during the process of applying for scanned copies. The country’s Central Board of Secondary Education attributed it to “technical issues.” Read the Khaleej Times report for a step-by-step guide on how to check answer book, apply for re-evaluation. In cases when excess payment was charged, the exact amount shall be refunded to the payment method that was used. If lesser amount was charged, then the student shall be notified to pay the balance amount, CBSE said. The scanned copies of the answer books will be available…
ROTTERDAM, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, has participated in the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition in Rotterdam, one of the leading international platforms bringing together policymakers, experts and industry leaders to discuss the future of hydrogen and sustainable energy systems. The UAE also took part in the هnternational Hydrogen Trade Forum, which explored global strategies to strengthen hydrogen trade and integrate international supply chains. The ministry said the UAE’s participation reflects its commitment to reinforcing its position as a global hub for low-emission hydrogen, in line with the country’s National…