Author: Editorial Team

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] Gold prices in the UAE rebounded slightly today after a weekly drop. The 24K variant was trading at Dh569.50 per gram when markets opened on Monday, after losing 19 grams last week. The 22K, 21K, 18K and 14K variants were trading at Dh527.25, Dh505.50, Dh433.25, and Dh338.00 per gram, respectively. Spot gold slightly rose by to $4,719.89 (Dh17,335.9) per ounce on Monday morning, following a 2.5 per cent loss last week that halted a four-week winning streak. Silver was trading at $76.24 (Dh279.99). Stay…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior has announced that a maximum fine of SR100,000 will be slapped on anyone who applies for any type of visit visa on behalf of individuals who perform or attempt to perform Hajj without a permit or who enter or stay in Makkah and the holy sites. The fine will be multiplied according to the number of individuals for whom visit visas were issued and who violate these regulations. The ministry urged all Saudis and residents to adhere to the regulations of the 2026 Hajj season and to cooperate with the competent authorities in ensuring…

MOSCOW — Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Sunday that global oil markets may need several months to recover to previous levels even if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. Speaking in an interview with VGTRK, Novak said the Middle East crisis had created a major global undersupply of energy resources that would not be quickly reversed. “The crisis is very deep,” Novak said, adding that a large volume of oil failed to reach markets during the disruption and many vessels had accumulated in the Strait of Hormuz. He said the shipping backlog and supply imbalance would require time…

Three men have been jailed for two months and fined a combined Dh518,500 by a Dubai court after being convicted of handling funds obtained through cyber fraud. The Dubai Misdemeanours Court also ordered their deportation after serving their sentences. Court records show the fines reflect the amounts each defendant received from the illegal proceeds. The first defendant was fined Dh346,000, the second Dh72,500, and the third Dh100,000. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The case dates back to January 2026, when a resident fell victim to an online scam after clicking on a…

Tarek Jundi, CEO of UAE-based EdTech leader Ankabut, sat down with CNME Editor Mark Forker, where he revealed his lifelong love and passion for education, his desire to have an impact at scale in the sector, how Ankabut has evolved as an entity under his tutelage, and the importance of their partnerships with WeVideo and Dell Technologies. Tarek Jundi, CEO of UAE-based EdTech leader Ankabut, sat down for a candid interview with CNME Editor Mark Forker, where he discussed in detail his ambitions and aspirations to transform education across the UAE. Tarek Jundi has enjoyed an exceptional career in the…

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s political and military leadership is stepping up efforts to revive negotiations between the United States and Iran after U.S. President Donald Trump told his envoys not to travel to Islamabad for planned talks this weekend, according to officials cited in reports. After rising tensions derailed a second round of scheduled negotiations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spent much of Sunday in Muscat, which has previously hosted several rounds of U.S.-Iran diplomacy. Iranian state media said he is expected to return to Islamabad before departing for Moscow. Officials involved in mediation efforts said Pakistan-backed negotiators are working to…

RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has warned of moderate to heavy thunderstorms leading to flash floods, accompanied by hail and strong winds that may stir up dust and sand in most regions of Saudi Arabia. The NCM noted that the weather conditions are affecting parts of the Eastern Province, the Northern Borders region, Hail, Qassim, Riyadh, Madinah, Makkah, Al-Baha, Asir, and Jazan, with a chance of fog in some parts of these regions. The center also indicated that surface winds on the Red Sea will be northwesterly to westerly at speeds of 10-28 km/h in the northern…

RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts continued rainfall of varying intensity across most regions of Saudi Arabia until Saturday. The forecast is based on outputs from the Saudi numerical weather model, with the NCM releasing an animated map illustrating the expected movement and intensity of the rain. The NCM has warned that rainfall could be accompanied by high-speed winds reaching 60 km/h, hail, high waves in coastal areas and flash floods. Starting Sunday evening, rainfall is expected to affect Makkah, Asir, Al-Baha, Madinah, Qassim, and the Northern Borders regions, with the heaviest downpours forecast over Taif in…

RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received a written message from President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti. The message is pertaining to further improving bilateral relations between the two countries.Ambassador of Djibouti to the Kingdom and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama handed the message to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji during a meeting at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday.During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral ties between Saudi Arabia and Djibouti. They also discussed the latest regional and international developments. Source: Saudi Gazette

UAE residents can expect fair to partly cloudy conditions on Monday (April 27), according to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department noted that temperatures are set to increase, with mercury across the country reaching up to 42ºC. In Dubai, temperatures will reach up to 37ºC, while Abu Dhabi will see highs of up to 38ºC. Light to moderate Northeasterly to Northwesterly winds are expected to blow across the country. Gusts will be freshening at times and will cause blowing dust northward and eastward. Winds will be gentle with a speed of 10-25kmph, but may pick up and reach…