Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel affirmed the health sector’s readiness and full preparedness for the 2026 Hajj season. “The bed capacity for this year’s Hajj exceeds 20,000, including more than 3,800 beds at the holy sites, alongside doubling the capacity of Mina Emergency Hospital 2, and enhancing the ability to deal with various health cases during the season,” he said while addressing the government press conference held in Riyadh on Wednesday. The minister said that the healthcare system has been operating under a comprehensive proactive approach since the end of last year’s season. “The aim is to provide…
RIYADH — Annual inflation rate or Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Saudi Arabia rose to 1.7 percent during the last month of April compared to the same month last year. According to the statistical report published by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) on Thursday, this increase is primarily attributed to a 3.8 percent rise in housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuel prices, along with a one percent increase in transportation costs and a one percent rise in restaurant and accommodation services. The GASTAT explained that residential rents were the biggest contributor to the inflation rate last month, with…
UAE Minister Reem Al Hashimy has emphasised the deep people-to-people contacts between her country and India, saying every Emirati probably will have “some connection with India” one way or the other. In an interview with ANI ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on May 15, she said trade between India and the UAE has been a significant part of the relationship, whether it is in terms of clothes or spices the future cannot be without a strong India and a strong UAE. She also spoke of respect in the two countries for traditional medicine knowledge and of bilateral ties…
ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that the total number of beneficiaries from the Corporate Tax Late Registration Penalty Waiver initiative exceeded 68,600 Taxable Persons for Corporate Tax purposes during 2025 and the elapsed period of 2026. The FTA expected the total number to increase to more than 91,000 beneficiaries from the esteemed Cabinet Decision regarding the initiative to waive administrative penalties incurred by Taxable Persons for Corporate Tax purposes and certain categories of Exempt Persons required to register with the FTA, because of late submission of registration applications within the legally specified…
Yes, Dubai has no shortage of breakfast spots and luxury brunches, but few come with lions stretching, roaring, and beginning their morning routine just metres away from your table. At Dubai Safari Park’s “Dine in the Wild” experience, guests are invited to swap city cafés for a wildlife setting where the soundtrack is made up of lion calls, birds, and rustling trees instead of traffic and coffee machines. Set beside the park’s lion habitat, the experience combines breakfast with close-up encounters and guided tours across the park, giving visitors the chance to learn more about the animals and conservation efforts…
A U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bureau recently approved the sale of approximately 65MHz of EchoStar spectrum to SpaceX and 50MHz to AT&T. These transactions ended up totalling more than $40 billion in deal value. The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Space Bureau issued the approvals for EchoStar to sell the spectrum assets to SpaceX and AT&T. FCC chairman Brendan Carr framed the approvals as a cornerstone of the Trump administration’s broader effort to reclaim global leadership in next-generation connectivity. Carr positioned the approvals as part of a two-track spectrum strategy combining secondary-market transactions with FCC auctions, with the agency…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has carried out more than 33,000 inspection tours in Makkah, Madinah, and the roads leading to the Two Holy Mosques since the beginning of Dhul Qada (April 19). This was part of the ministry’s proactive inspection plan for the 2026 Hajj season to monitor the sufficient availability of goods, products, and their alternatives, and the readiness of markets to receive pilgrims. The inspection tours covered commercial establishments, sales outlets, central markets, car service centers, and gold and jewelry shops. During the inspections, the ministry officials verified the availability of essential goods and food and…
AMMAN — The Joint Forces Command of the Coalition announced on Thursday that an agreement had been signed for the release of 1,750 prisoners of war and detainees from all Yemeni parties and Coalition forces, including seven Saudi prisoners of war. In a statement, Official Spokesman of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Maliki said the agreement includes the release of 27 detainees affiliated with Coalition forces. The agreement was signed in the Jordanian capital Amman on Thursday under the auspices of the Office of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, headed by UN Special Envoy…
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on an Indian-flagged vessel off the coast of Oman. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in a statement, affirmed that this attack constitutes a grave threat to the safety of international navigation. It also called it a dangerous escalation aimed at undermining the stability of vital waterways. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The UAE expressed its solidarity with India and its full support for all measures taken to protect the security and safety of its vessels and interests. Freedom of navigation in Strait…
ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) highlighted the impact of a number of its development projects that have collectively contributed to improving the lives of more than 1.3 million families and beneficiaries across developing countries worldwide, reflecting its continued commitment to advancing sustainable socioeconomic development and strengthening resilient communities through strategic, high-impact investments. ADFD’s development portfolio spans Asia, Africa, and other developing regions, delivering tangible impact at scale through investments that strengthen infrastructure, expand access to essential services, and create long-term economic opportunities for communities. The announcement aligns with the UAE’s “Year of…