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[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] On behalf of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in the 19th GCC Consultative Summit in held in Jeddah on Tuesday. The summit reviewed regional developments and the serious repercussions of the Iranian missile attacks targeting civilians, facilities, and civilian infrastructure in a number of brotherly Gulf and Arab countries, and their impact on regional stability, peace and security. Gulf leaders participating in the meeting strongly…

As part of a plan to develop the social media platform X into an ‘everything app’, the company is reportedly preparing to roll out X Money, a digital payments and banking service. Bloomberg reported X will provide initial public access this month, however some users are already using the service, reporting features including 3 per cent cash back on eligible purchases, 6 per cent interest rates on savings and direct debit card links offering free peer-to-peer transfers. X Money will also include a personalised debit card and an AI-powered concierge developed by Elon Musk’s xAI venture, designed to track spending…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has outlined the regulations and conditions for employees to be eligible for availing of Hajj leave. The ministry clarified that employees are entitled to paid leave ranging between 10 and 15 days, including Eid al-Adha holidays, provided they have completed two consecutive years of service with their employer. The ministry also noted that employees are entitled to avail of paid leave to perform Hajj only for one time during their entire employment period if they have not previously performed the pilgrimage. It further stated that employers have the authority to…

JEDDAH— The Cabinet session, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday, commended the accomplishments of Saudi Vision 2030 throughout its first and second phases as it approaches its overarching objectives.The Council of Ministers reviewed several reports concerning domestic affairs and the various accomplishments achieved under Saudi Vision 2030. “These achievements bolster the development process and establish a more diversified and resilient economic model by increasing the contribution of non-oil sectors, expanding the production and investment base, launching specialized national programs and strategies to optimize resources and wealth, and enhancing the Kingdom’s capacity to…

Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, recently announced the appointment of Emma Cloney as Senior Vice President, International Sales & Strategy and General Manager, Ireland. In this newly established role, Emma will lead Core42’s international go-to-market strategy, support commercial expansion across key global markets, and help scale the company’s sovereign cloud and AI Cloud offerings as demand grows for trusted, high-performance AI infrastructure. Reporting to Sherif Tawfik, Chief Business Officer, and based in Dublin, she will also oversee Core42’s Ireland operations and help advance the company’s European footprint from its regional headquarters. The appointment follows…

RIYADH — Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji and Deputy Foreign Minister of Türkiye Ambassador Musa Kulaklikaya co-chaired on Tuesday, via videoconference, the second meeting of the Political and Diplomatic Committee, under the Saudi-Turkish Coordination Council.During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further enhance bilateral relations. They also discussed intensifying bilateral and multilateral coordination on issues of mutual interest in a manner that meets the aspirations of the leadership and peoples of both countries.At the conclusion of the meeting, the two officials signed the minutes of the meeting. Source: Saudi Gazette

RIYADH — The risk awareness index among workers aged 18 years and above has reached 76.7 percent, according to the results of the 2025 Health and Safety at Workplace Statistics bulletin, released on Tuesday by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The findings showed that the rate of occupational injuries among workers aged 15 years and above recorded 245 non-fatal injuries and 1.3 fatal injuries per 100,000 workers, excluding road traffic accident injuries. The results showed that 51.8 percent of workers reported that their employers had taken preventive measures, 46.6 percent indicated the presence of at least one initiative to…

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Abdullah Al Sayed Al Hashemi and members of his family. The meeting discussed the contributions of the founding generation and their role in building the UAE. Sheikh Mohamed presented Al Hashemi with a collection of photographs documenting key moments from his service to the nation, including occasions with the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The UAE President noted that the presentation reflects the UAE’s appreciation for Al Hashemi’s dedication and service, and wished him continued good health and wellbeing. Stay up to date with the latest news.…

ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — e& reported a strong start to 2026, with robust Q1 financial results, asserting the Group’s leadership in shaping the digital landscape and consolidating its position as a leading global group. The Group’s consolidated revenue reached AED 19.4 billion, reflecting 15.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth, while consolidated net profit reached AED2.9 billion, with 3.9 per cent YoY growth (excluding the gain from the sale of Khazna). EBITDA grew by 16.5 per cent YoY, reaching AED8.6 billion. The Group’s subscriber base maintained its upward trajectory with a 30.8 per cent YoY growth, reaching 248.0…

DUBAI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA has set a new world record for the lowest electricity customer minutes lost (CML), at just 0.82 minutes (about 49 seconds) per year. With this significant achievement, DEWA has surpassed its own previous world record of 0.94 minutes in 2024, representing an improvement of around 13%. “We utilise the latest technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, particularly artificial intelligence, which we are fully integrating into DEWA’s strategies and operations,” Al Tayer said. He added that the smart…