Author: Editorial Team

Question: I recently discovered several unauthorised transactions on my UAE bank account. Although I reported the issue to the bank immediately, the investigation is taking longer than expected. What legal protections do consumers have in such situations, and can the bank be held liable for any financial losses? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, the provisions of consumer protection law issued by the Central Bank of UAE pertaining to the financial institution and the cybercrime laws of UAE are applicable. In the UAE, it is a crime if anyone hacks the e-payment clones’ electronic online payment instruments, transactions, applications or websites,…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation of the terrorist bombing that targeted a security checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of military personnel and civilians. In a statement issued by the ministry, Saudi Arabia strongly denounced the attack in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The Kingdom reaffirmed its firm stance in rejecting violence, terrorism, and extremism in all their forms. It also expressed its solidarity and sincere condolences to the government and people of Pakistan, as well as its sympathies to the families of the victims. The statement concluded with Saudi Arabia wishing…

RIYADH — Saudi authorities arrested 14,970 violators of residency, labor, and border security laws during nationwide joint inspection campaigns conducted between July 16 and July 22. The Ministry of Interior said the campaigns resulted in the arrest of 7,437 violators of the Residency Law, 3,991 violators of the Border Security Law, and 3,542 violators of the Labor Law. Authorities also arrested 1,626 people attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally, of whom 62 percent were Ethiopian nationals, 37 percent were Yemeni nationals, and 1 percent were of other nationalities. Another 33 people were arrested while attempting to leave the Kingdom illegally,…

It has almost been a month since Etihad Rail began its introductory phase connecting Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, and the future of rail network is looking brighter than ever. UAE residents have been praising the ease and comfort of the trains, and tickets, especially during the weekend, are in high demand. With new station opening dates announced, here is how the future of Etihad Rail is going to unfold: Which is the next station to open? The next major milestone on the Etihad Rail calendar is September 30, 2026. On this date, passenger services will formally expand to include two new…

WASHINGTON — The United States has significantly expanded its military campaign against Iran over the past two weeks, broadening its strikes from naval and coastal defenses to military installations and critical infrastructure deeper inside the country after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz. The latest campaign follows the collapse of a brief ceasefire reached in June after an interim agreement aimed at ending the conflict. Hostilities resumed when Iran launched attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a new round of U.S. military operations. Initially, U.S. forces concentrated on degrading Iran’s naval capabilities and coastal defenses…

BUSAN, South Korea — UNESCO on Friday added the archaeological site of Sebastia in the occupied West Bank and five historic castles in southern Lebanon to its World Heritage List, despite objections from Israel, which had urged the U.N. cultural agency to reject the nominations. Meeting in the South Korean city of Busan, UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee also placed both sites on the List of World Heritage in Danger after considering the nominations under an emergency procedure because of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Earlier this week, Israel’s Foreign Ministry called on the committee to reject the nominations, accusing…

UAE residents can expect fair weather on July 26, with low clouds appearing eastward. Temperatures are expected to decrease. It will be humid by night and Monday morning, with a probability of fog or mist formation over some coastal and internal areas. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Light to moderate winds will blow in a southeasterly to northwesterly direction. The winds will freshen at times, with a speed of 10kmph to 25kmph, reaching 35 kmph. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea. Source: Khaleej Times

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump returned Friday to the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, delivering a wide-ranging speech that mixed praise for some journalists with criticism of others, jokes about public figures and quips about serving a third presidential term. Trump’s remarks, which lasted just over an hour, marked his return to the annual event after it was postponed in April following a shooting outside the original venue that prompted its cancellation. Opening his speech, Trump said he had scrapped the sharper version of the remarks he had prepared for the original dinner. “That was going to be a…

PARIS — France prepared Saturday to deploy a specially adapted A400M military cargo aircraft to drop flame retardants on a massive wildfire threatening Bordeaux, as fires across France and Spain forced more than 250,000 people from their homes this week. French authorities have ordered evacuations from parts of Bordeaux’s western suburbs and nearby towns as the fast-moving blaze in the Gironde region advanced toward the city, fueled by shifting winds, extreme heat and dry conditions. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said the A400M aircraft would join what he described as a “long and very difficult” battle against the fire, which was…

The UAE Lottery has announced the results of its latest Lucky Day Draw on Saturday with one participant winning the Dh100,000 third prize and three others securing Dh50,000 each through the Lucky Chance raffle. The winning numbers for Lucky Day Draw were 9, 16, 20, 25, 27 and 28, while the Lucky Month Number was 6. According to results, one player matched five numbers and the Lucky Number to claim the Dh100,000 third prize. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. As many as 37 participants won Dh1,000 each in the fourth prize category,…