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RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 6.2 kilograms of hashish through the Al-Wadiah border crossing after the narcotics were discovered hidden inside a vehicle entering the Kingdom. ZATCA spokesman Hamoud Al-Harbi said the drugs were detected during inspection procedures and were concealed inside metal cans containing food products. Following the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to identify and arrest the intended recipient inside Saudi Arabia, Al-Harbi said. He added that the recipient was subsequently apprehended. Al-Harbi stressed that ZATCA remains committed to strengthening customs controls on…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment has outlined the requirements for non-resident foreign companies seeking to own property in the Kingdom without conducting economic activities, as part of updated regulations included in the Investor Guide 2026. The ministry said foreign companies must submit a commercial registration certificate from their home country, translated by an accredited translation office and authenticated by the Saudi Embassy, along with the company’s articles of incorporation translated and certified in the same manner. Applicants are also required to provide an authorization document appointing a company representative, translated and authenticated by the Saudi Embassy. The ministry…
As the Democratic Republic of Congo continues its fight against a deadly Ebola outbreak, the UAE has stepped in to help the African nation by sending vital medical supplies. The move came under the directives of Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, and was carried out by Dubai Humanitarian. Twenty metric tonnes of critical medical supplies were airlifted to DRC in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to support efforts to combat Ebola. So far there have been 381 confirmed cases in Congo and 62 confirmed deaths, according to Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There has…
ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, Group CEO of EMSTEEL, said World Environment Day highlights the collective effort needed to build a more sustainable and resilient economy, in line with the UAE’s vision of placing sustainability and innovation at the centre of economic and social development. “At EMSTEEL, we view sustainability as a key driver of innovation and competitiveness and an essential element in advancing the national industrial sector’s capabilities to meet future demands,” Al Remeithi said. He said the company’s operations are powered by approximately 89 percent clean electricity in steel business and…
Built around the needs of modern families, the hospitality concept combines premium dining, children’s entertainment, and community experiences under one roof Published: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 7:34 PM Long before family-focused hospitality became a talking point, Ribambelle was built around a customer many brands had overlooked: the modern mother. Not simply as someone ordering from a children’s menu or asking for a high chair, but as the person often shaping family experiences, making spending decisions, and influencing long-term brand loyalty. Fourteen years ago, that observation became the foundation of a business that would go on to grow across four countries.…
DUBAI, 5th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Hero Dubai Desert Classic has successfully retained its GEO Certified sustainability accreditation for the fourth consecutive year, reaffirming the tournament’s leadership in adopting environmentally sustainable practices and promoting social responsibility within sport. The certification is among the highest global recognitions awarded to sustainable events in professional golf, making the Hero Dubai Desert Classic the first tournament in the Middle East to achieve and maintain this accreditation across four consecutive editions. It is also the first event within the Rolex Series of the DP World Tour to accomplish this milestone. The announcement coincided…
DUBAI, 5th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) hosted “Millets Harvest Day” to mark World Environment Day, as a field-based milestone that builds on the launch of the National Agricultural Initiative for the Adoption of Climate-Smart Crops in the UAE. The initiative was launched by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and ICBA during the Emirati Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026. The event was attended by Dr. Mohammed Salman Al Hammadi, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Food Diversity Sector at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, alongside senior officials, representatives of national entities…
Residents may have seen recent social media posts of the UAE community, with pictures of a pledge to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This digital initiative allows citizens and residents alike to express their appreciation of the country and the role of the President in ensuring the safety and comfort of all those who reside in the country. Want to sign the pledge? Here are some key questions, answered. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. What is the UAE national pledge 2026? Sandooq Al Watan, a non-profit organisation under Erth…
ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — Total assets of the UAE banking sector, including bankers’ acceptances, increased by 0.2 percent to AED5.57 trillion at the end of April 2026, compared with AED5.556 trillion at the end of March, according to the Central Bank of the UAE’s Monetary and Banking Developments Report for April. The report showed that gross bank credit rose by AED25.2 billion, or 0.9 percent, to AED2.721 trillion at the end of April, compared with AED2.695 trillion at the end of March. All major sectors contributed positively to this growth, except other financial corporations, which recorded no…
T-Mobile U.S. recently showcased an AI-enhanced network optimisation capability aimed at keeping customers connected during high-density events. This technology could go on to see use in packed stadiums, festival grounds and in post-concert taxi queues. The mobile operator’s Dynamic CX is built on its self-organising network (SON) platform, which is also used to allocate network resources during natural disasters. Operators have been using centralised self-organising network (C-SON) tools since 2010. In 2015, machine learning algorithms were introduced and blended with SON algorithms, which led to the first iteration of AI-for-RAN. It is another feature built on the operator’s nationwide 5G-Advanced…