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RIYADH — Internet speeds in Saudi Arabia increased to 216 Mbps, up from 203 Mbps the previous year, according to the fifth edition of the Saudi Internet 2025 report released by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST). Supported by the Kingdom’s expanding digital infrastructure, this icrease places Saudi Arabia among the top five G20 countries in this indicator. The report showed that the average monthly mobile internet data consumption per person reached 53 GB, which is approximately three times the global average. The median download speed on 5G networks reached 320 Mbps, while the median mobile internet latency was…

ABU DHABI, 25th July, 2026 (WAM) — UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), today announced the return of the Octagon to Abu Dhabi with UFC 333 at Etihad Arena on Saturday, October 24. Abu Dhabi Showdown Week returns to Yas Island this October with another unforgettable week of world-class MMA and fan experiences. With more than 20 events staged in Abu Dhabi since 2010, UFC has become a fixture on the region’s sporting calendar. Recent events have continued to reinforce Abu Dhabi’s status…

RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Paksitani counterpart where they emphasized the need to intensify efforts to de-escalate tensions. During the Prince’s call with Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the two ministers reviewed the latest developments in the region and stressed the importance of continuing coordination and consultation. They also emphasized containing the region’s escalation, and ensure the security and safety of maritime routes in the Arabian Gulf and the Red Sea, in a way that contributes to reaching peaceful and comprehensive solutions that…

The UAE and Canada have announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa), reflecting the strength and depth of their growing bilateral economic relationship. The Cepa is set to enhance the already significant bilateral trade, which reached approximately $4.2 billion in 2025, reflecting growth of 21 per cent compared to the previous year. Upon ratification and entry into force, the Cepa will cut tariffs, eliminate bureaucratic hurdles, and expand market access for businesses in both the UAE and Canada. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Dr Thani bin…

TORONTO, Canada, 25th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, led a government and business delegation to Toronto, Canada, that was designed to deepen bilateral economic ties. The visit marked a significant moment in the evolution of UAE-Canada relations, with Al Zeyoudi co-chairing a business roundtable alongside the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Canada’s Minister of International Trade, in which senior business leaders and government officials from both countries gathered to identify opportunities for greater private-sector collaboration. The roundtable was moderated by the Honourable Jean Charest, Co-Chair of the Canada-UAE Business Council, former Premier…

The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has taken action against 71 violators found marketing or selling unapproved peptide-based products for weight loss, the authority said in statements to Arabic daily Al Etihad. The action included 14 registered facilities that were cited for regulatory violations, while 14 social media influencers were referred to the National Media Authority for breaching rules governing the online promotion and sale of pharmaceutical products. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The crackdown comes amid interest in weight-loss treatments in the UAE, with authorities warning residents against buying medicines from unlicensed…

ADEN — Airstrikes targeted Houthi positions in Yemen’s Marib and Al-Jawf provinces on Saturday as the internationally recognized government stepped up military preparedness amid growing battlefield tensions. Yemen’s state television reported that the strikes hit Houthi reinforcements in the districts of Al-Jubah, Majzar and Al-Safra, targeting missile launchers, a Katyusha rocket-launching base and weapons depots. The broadcaster said several Houthi fighters, including missile specialists, were killed. The latest attacks came days after Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi accused the Houthis of serving Iran’s agenda and warned the group against further escalation. The developments also follow the Houthi attack…

NEW DELHI — India’s education minister resigned Saturday after weeks of nationwide protests over alleged exam paper leaks, prompting organizers of the “Cockroach” movement to end demonstrations after saying the government had accepted all of their demands. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation in a post on X, marking a significant victory for the youth-led movement that organized protests, sit-ins and hunger strikes across the country. The resignation represents one of the most notable concessions made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in response to sustained public pressure during his more than 12 years in office. The last major…

Employee resistance or delay in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) is creating a growing divide in the UAE workplace, an Emirati AI expert has warned, stressing that the technology is no longer a luxury but a fundamental requirement for career survival. Abdulaziz Al Shamsi, a PhD researcher in AI at the University of Manchester and co-founder of Abu Dhabi-based AI Diverge, noted that a “growing and tangible gap” is emerging between employees who effectively use AI tools and those who remain disconnected from them. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “When the country moves…

KUWAIT, 25th July, 2026 (WAM) — Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced Saturday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), has signed a US$16 billion lease-and-lease-back agreement involving its entire domestic and export pipeline network with a consortium of international infrastructure and institutional investors led collectively by Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR. In a statement, KPC said that as part of the transaction, a newly formed Kuwaiti-incorporated JV will lease from KOC the usage rights to all of its 13 pipelines, spanning a total of approximately 320 kilometres of Kuwait’s pipeline network. Under the terms of the agreement, the JV…