Author: Editorial Team
RAFHA — Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve recorded the birth of 15 Arabian oryx calves during the first quarter of 2026. The new births reflect continued improvement in vegetation cover and biodiversity within the reserve. They also highlight the effectiveness of environmental programs aimed at preserving wildlife and increasing their populations to support ecosystem sustainability and strengthen the region’s natural balance. This reflects the success of wildlife conservation programs and efforts to restore ecological balance. The programs are part of the reserve’s efforts to protect endangered species and reintroduce them into their natural habitats. The Arabian oryx is distinguished…
ABU DHABI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS) today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire MBS Logistics, a Germany-based global integrated logistics services provider, for an Enterprise Value of AED 300 million (EUR 70 million). The acquisition entails 100% ownership of MBS Logistics’ core business, excluding the company’s joint ventures, and represents another significant step in the Group’s strategy to enhance operational scale, manage larger volumes, and expand its global footprint. MBS Logistics reported revenues of AED 870 million (EUR 205 million) in 2025 with industry margins, reflecting a diversified and asset-light business…
The henna design on a seven-year-old should have faded in days. Instead, it left a second-degree burn on her skin, and a white scar her dark skin will carry for the rest of her life. The case is one of many seen by Dr Salem Antabi, a specialist dermatologist with over 30 years of clinical experience, who has been treating UAE children for henna-related skin injuries throughout his career. As families across the country prepare for Eid Al Adha, he is urging parents to think carefully before painting any henna on a child’s skin. “I am completely against henna for…
RIYADH — Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani inaugurated the unified framework for general courts during a visit to the Riyadh General Court on Sunday. During the visit, the minister examined a number of initiatives and development projects associated with the unified framework for general courts, including mechanisms for developing case management and case preparation, activating written pleadings and preparatory sessions, and enhancing the role of judicial support centers. These measures are designed to shorten litigation timelines, boost performance efficiency, raise the quality of judgments and judicial outcomes, and improve institutional work efficiency in general courts. The minister stressed that developing…
MAKKAH — Deputy Emir of Makkah and Vice Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah Prince Saud bin Mishaal conducted on Monday a field visit to assess the readiness of facilities at the holy sites to receive pilgrims for the upcoming annual pilgrimage of Hajj. The deputy emir was accompanied by Dr. Abdul Fattah Mashat, deputy minister of Hajj and Umrah; Musaed Al-Dawood, mayor of Makkah; Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami, director of Public Security; and a number of senior officials from relevant agencies. The field visit started with a visit to the Shumaisi checkpoint on the Makkah-Jeddah Expressway.…
ABU DHABI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — The International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR 2026) has announced Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun) as a strategic partner for its ninth and largest edition, taking place from 19 to 21 May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Organised by the ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Interior and in strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, under the theme “Securing Tomorrow Today,” ISNR 2026 brings together senior government officials, decision-makers, law enforcement agencies, and industry experts to address the emerging security challenges and strengthen…
The UAE is set for generally fair weather on Tuesday, with long sunny spells and breezy conditions developing through the afternoon, according to the latest forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Weather conditions in the UAE right now are influenced by an extension of a weak surface low-pressure system from the east, a high-pressure system from the west, and an upper-air high-pressure system. Winds are expected to be light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly, freshening at times during the day. Wind speeds will range from 10 to 25 km/h, reaching up to 40 km/h in some areas, which…
DUBAI, 18th May, 2026 (WAM) — The ‘Dubai Future Solutions – Prototypes for Humanity’ initiative, one of the world’s largest programmes for university innovation and entrepreneurship, is advancing three university ventures from Switzerland, the United States, and Egypt into pilot deployment and commercial expansion in the UAE. Organised annually in Dubai, the initiative is held under the patronage and supervision of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture). The programme brings together 100 startups selected from thousands of submissions from leading universities around the world. It is organised…
BEIJING — China awarded on Monday its Outstanding Diplomat Medal to Saudi Ambassador to China Abdulrahman Al-Harbi. The award was presented during a ceremony held in Beijing and attended by several ambassadors accredited to China and senior officials from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The medal is awarded as a distinguished honor recognizing ambassadors for their contributions to strengthening cooperation and friendship between nations and supporting international partnerships. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Al-Harbi expressed gratitude and appreciation for the support he received from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed…
BAKU — Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail inaugurated on Monday the Saudi pavilion taking part in the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from May 17 to 22 under the theme “Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities.” The pavilion includes more than 20 government, private, and nonprofit entities representing an integrated ecosystem working to develop the municipal, housing, and urban development sectors in the Kingdom. Participants include the Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, Ministry of Investment, Ministry of Economy and Planning, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Ministry of…