Author: Editorial Team
Dubai Police warned residents to be cautious of fake chalet and holiday home rental offers circulating on social media and various websites, particularly during the summer travel season. The warning comes after a resident lost Dh8,000 to a scammer who advertised a chalet in Dubai at an “attractive offer” online. After contacting the advertiser, the man was asked to pay a deposit and a refundable insurance fee. Once the money was transferred, the scammer switched off his phone and became unreachable. Dubai Police said they have received several reports involving the same scam. According to the authority, fraudsters often use…
ROME — The Saudi Embassy in Italy warned against tourism scams through social media platforms. The embassy urged Saudi citizens to deal only with official and accredited tourist companies. The embassy warned against dealing with unlicensed individuals or companies that promote their services to tourists and visitors through social media platforms. It called on citizens, who wish to visit Italy, to make all bookings for accommodation, transportation, and tours through official and accredited companies. The embassy also warned Saudi tourists and visitors against dealing with unlicensed individuals or companies that promote their services through social media platforms, in order to…
ROME — Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, Saudi permanent representative to the United Nations, called for an immediate halt to the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Addressing the United Nations, he expressed deep concern over the continued suffering of civilians in the Gaza Strip. Alwasil reaffirmed his country’s unequivocal rejection of any displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, regardless of the justification. He stated that the Arab Group at the UN rejects what it described as hostile Israeli practices. Alwasil also condemned Tel Aviv’s targeting of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).…
RIGA, 6th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, participats in the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), hosted in the Latvian capital, Riga, from 5th to 7th June 2026. The meeting brought together senior officials, policymakers and representatives of international financial institutions from around the world. The UAE delegation was headed by Ali Abdullah Sharafi, Assistant Under-Secretary for International Financial Relations at the Ministry of Finance, accompanied by a team of ministry specialists. The UAE’s participation reflects its commitment to strengthening…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of the malicious Iranian attacks and blatant violations of the sovereignty of Bahrain and Kuwait, saying that this constitutes a threat to regional and international security. Saudi Arabia warned that the continued Iranian attacks mean further escalation, pushing the region toward heightened tensions and undermining security and stability. In a statement, the ministry reaffirmed that these violations undermine international efforts aimed at restoring security and stability in the region. Saudi Arabia also renewed its solidarity with Bahrain and Kuwait, and its full support for all measures…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the attack on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) position in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the death of one soldier and injuries to others. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Saudi Arabia’s complete rejection of attacks on UNIFIL forces and called for all perpetrators of attacks against peacekeeping, relief, and humanitarian personnel to be held accountable. The Kingdom offered its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased soldier and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. A mortar fire early Thursday on the UNIFIL position near Marjayoun…
Skies over the UAE on Sunday, June 7, will be fair in general but clouds will appear eastward and may become convective by the afternoon, as per the weather forecast shared by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Conditions will turn humid by night and Monday morning over some coastal areas with a probability of fog or mist formation. Expect light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds, which may fresh at times, with a speed of 10 – 25kmph, reaching 35 kmph. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The sea will be slight…
ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC has partnered with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) to organise the Industrialists Career Exhibition 2026, which will be held on 8th-9th June at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. The event aims to connect Emirati talent with leading companies across the industrial and advanced technology sectors, providing tangible opportunities to explore career pathways, engage directly with employers and participate in on-the-spot interviews. As a strategic partner and co-organiser, ADNOC, through its In Country Value (ICV) programme, continues to create high-skilled private sector job opportunities for local talent and support the…
The wadi is full. Families spread across flat rocks, children wade through turquoise water, and the car plates tell the story: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah. At Oman’s Wadi Bani Khalid, the crowd feels less like a tourist site and more like a UAE neighbourhood that relocated for the weekend. This is not a one-off. It is a pattern that repeats across every season, every long weekend, and every school break. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. ‘The road trip that changes you’ Simone Maselli, a business professional and outdoor enthusiast, describes the drive…
JOHANNESBURG, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — Mtho Xulu, President of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that economic relations between the United Arab Emirates and South Africa are experiencing strong momentum and sustained growth, driven by a shared commitment from both governments and business communities to strengthen cooperation and transform their strategic partnership into tangible projects, investments and economic opportunities. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the Dubai–South Africa Business Forum, organised by Dubai Chambers in Johannesburg, Xulu said that the UAE, and Dubai in particular, has become a global economic…