Author: Editorial Team

Dubai Police have recorded a decline in criminal and disturbing reports during in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. Major General Hareb Mohammad Al Shamsi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Affairs, said that the positive results achieved by the General Department of Criminal Investigation highlight the efficiency of security plans. He said that this is the impact of preventive actions and signifies how successful field and analytical efforts have been in reducing crime drivers and enhancing community reassurance. Dubai Police have placed a strong focus on combating fraud and cybercrime by intensifying awareness campaigns, strengthening…

WARSAW — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned of a growing fracture within the transatlantic alliance, describing what he called the “ongoing disintegration” of NATO as a “disastrous trend.” “The greatest threat to the transatlantic community are not its external enemies, but the ongoing disintegration of our alliance,” Tusk wrote on X, urging coordinated efforts to reverse the situation. His remarks came hours after Washington announced plans to withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany. Earlier this week, U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States is assessing a broader reduction of its military presence in Europe, including Germany, following criticism…

MAKKAH — Security patrols in Makkah arrested three Indonesian residents for committing fraud by publishing misleading and fake advertisements on social media offering Hajj services. Fake Hajj permits and tools used in these activities were seized from them.They were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures. The Public Security urged the public to comply with Hajj regulations and instructions and to promptly report violations by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom. Source: Saudi Gazette

UAE’s Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed the Emirates’ full support for the sovereign measures taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to safeguard its security, uphold its sovereignty and national achievements, and counter any attempts to undermine the Kingdom’s stability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Sheikh Abdullah stressed that the security of Bahrain is an integral part of the security of the UAE and the Gulf states, reiterating the country’s steadfast support for all measures undertaken by Bahrain to safeguard its national security…

TBILISI, 3rd May, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, held bilateral meetings during his working visit to the Republic of Georgia with Maka Botchorishvili, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, David Songulashvili, Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, Paata Salia, Minister of Justice, and Genadi Arveladze, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development. The meetings underscored the strong and dynamic bilateral relationship between the two countries. The two sides discussed avenues to further enhance cooperation across sectors of mutual interest, with a focus on priority areas including the economy, infrastructure, business services, agriculture,…

RIYADH — Saudi Customs at the land, sea, and air ports across the Kingdom recorded 864 seizures of contraband during the last week. The seized items include 35 types of narcotics, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and Captagon pills, in addition to 345 types of other prohibited materials. Customs ports also foiled 1,946 attempts to smuggle tobacco and its derivatives, along with 15 types of cash and five types of weapons and related equipment. The seizures were part of the ongoing efforts of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) to enhance security and protect society from all types…

RIYADH — The Board of Directors of the Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has approved the Real Estate Marketing and Advertising Regulations, pursuant to the Real Estate Brokerage Law. This is aimed at enhancing transparency and safeguarding stakeholders within the real estate market. Under the new regulations, the use of the names of government entities in real estate marketing is strictly prohibited. The advertising license will be revoked if it is found that its validity has expired or used in a manner inconsistent with its stated purpose, or it contains misleading or inaccurate information. Under the regulations, it is prohibited…

UAE weather on Sunday, May 3, is expected to be fair in general and partly cloudy at times, according to the National Center of Meteorology. The met department said in their bulletin that on Sunday, winds will be light to moderate Northwesterly to Northeasterly, freshening at times, with a speed of 10-25 reaching 35 km/hr. The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The highest temperature in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is expected to be 40°C on Sunday, with the…

SHARJAH, 2nd May, 2026 (WAM) — Alef Group, a premier real estate developer in Sharjah, has awarded construction contracts valued at AED 750 million, marking the commencement of the final phase of its flagship Hayyan development. With 97% of the project’s inventory already sold, this final phase will deliver more than 700 residential units, underscoring the exceptional market demand and investor confidence in the community. The awarded contracts cover the development of the Samr 1, Samr 2, and Deem residential clusters, in addition to the Hayyan mall, clubhouse, and extensive landscaping and public realm works. This milestone signals the full-scale…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Syria are exploring the prospect of further enhancing bilateral cooperation in the land transport sector in a way developing and improving the efficiency of the transport system. Eng. Abdulmajid Al-Tassan, vice president for regulatory affairs at the Saudi Transport General Authority, met with Mohammed Rahal, Syria’s deputy minister of transport, at the authority’s headquarters in Riyadh on Thursday. During the meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of facilitating the movement of passengers and goods between the two countries and continuing joint coordination to support the smooth flow of land transport and enhance the integration of…