Author: Editorial Team

MADINAH — The Children’s Hospitality Center, located in the northern courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque, provides a safe and fully equipped environment where young children can enjoy a comprehensive experience that combines care, education, and entertainment. This enables their parents to devote themselves to prayer and worship in a tranquil and spiritually enriching atmosphere near the Rawdah Al-Sharifah (the area between the Prophet’s home and his pulpit). The center is designed to offer families peace of mind while providing children with a nurturing environment tailored to their age-specific needs.The center forms part of the General Presidency for the Affairs of…

After nearly seven years in the UAE, an Indian woman has returned home to Odisha following a search effort triggered by a Facebook video and her family’s constant efforts. Her return was made possible by the Indian Consulate’s intervention and support from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Hasta Mahananda, a single mother of three from Odisha, had been working in the UAE since 2019 for an Indian family, an official from the Indian Consulate told Khaleej Times. She was sponsored by a company that brought her to the UAE on a different visa and later employed her as a…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia imported approximately 1.9 million vehicles over the last two years, with China emerging as one of the leading suppliers to the Saudi automotive market. These developments coincide with the country’s ongoing efforts to enhance the value of its local supply chain and reduce dependence on vehicle imports, according to Al-Arabiya.net report. The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) data showed that vehicle imports to Saudi Arabia reached around 959,403 units by 2025, further expanding the Kingdom’s already substantial automotive market, which ranks among the largest globally. The data also revealed that vehicle imports to Saudi…

On the occasion of World Food Safety Day, Nestlé Saudi Arabia collaborated with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) on an awareness initiative hosted at the company’s factory in Jeddah’s Third Industrial City. The initiative aimed to promote food safety concepts and raise awareness of safe and responsible manufacturing practices among employees working in factories and production facilities. The initiative brought together more than 80 participants, including 25 representatives from food manufacturing facilities, reflecting the importance of knowledge-sharing and the exchange of expertise across the sector. It also underscored the value of public-private sector collaboration in…

Sharjah Police have recovered a bag containing the life savings of an Arab resident after he accidentally left it behind in a taxi while preparing to return to his home country. According to police, the bag contained money the man had saved over five years of working and living in the UAE. After receiving the report, officers launched a search operation and used surveillance cameras to trace the taxi’s route, allowing them to locate and recover the bag in a short time. The resident thanked Sharjah Police, saying the bag represented far more than just money. He said the savings…

ABU DHABI, 7th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed that the national “Naseej” initiative, launched under the directives of the UAE leadership, will contribute to recycling more than 220,000 tonnes of discarded textiles annually in the UAE, supporting the country’s efforts to advance industrial circularity, particularly in the textile sector. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the first community event under the “Naseej” initiative, titled “The Fabric of Possibility”, held at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi, Bin Touq said that this volume of textiles represents…

STOCKHOLM, 7th June, 2026 (WAM) — The horse “Wasmy Al Khalediah” was crowned champion of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses at the Sweden leg, the second European stop on the 33rd edition’s calendar, held on Saturday, at the Gärdet Turf Racecourse in Stockholm, coinciding with the National Day celebrations of the Kingdom of Sweden. The Sweden leg featured 10 elite Purebred Arabian horses from Sweden and across Europe, in a race run over 1,500 metres on turf, in the Listed category for horses aged four years and above, maintaining its status as one of the most prominent…

NAJRAN — Najran police arrested 12 expatriates on charges of engaging in prostitution in a residential apartment in the city. The arrests were made in a security operation held in coordination with the General Directorate for Communal Security and Combating Human Trafficking. The Public Security said in a statement on Sunday that legal procedures were completed against the suspects and they were referred to the Public Prosecution for further action. Source: Saudi Gazette

LONDON — Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, Executive Vice Chairman of Arada, founder and CEO of KBW Ventures, and President of the Saudi Sports for All Federation, outlined his vision for the future of cities, technology and public health during a fireside chat at SXSW London 2026. Speaking during a session titled “A Future Worth Building,” Prince Khaled discussed how urban development, artificial intelligence and long-term investment are reshaping communities around the world. He highlighted Arada’s rapid growth since its launch in 2017, noting that the developer now has an existing and planned portfolio of more than…

After setting off from Umm Al Quwain at 7.30am and travelling across the Emirates, Hilda Alarcol finally experienced something she had waited 25 years for — her first Philippine Independence Day celebration in the UAE. She was one of around 60,000 people who gathered at Dubai World Trade Centre on Sunday to mark the Philippines’ 128th Independence Day anniversary, in what became one of the largest Filipino community celebrations held in the Emirates. Organised by the ‘Emirates Loves Philippines’ page, the event showcased the rich culture, traditions and talents of the Filipino community while highlighting its enduring contribution to the…