Author: Editorial Team
MAKKAH — Hajj Security Forces arrested an Egyptian resident for violating Hajj regulations by transporting two fellow Egyptian residents through concealed compartments inside a freight vehicle and attempting to enter Makkah and remain there without a Hajj permit. They were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures.The General Directorate of Public Security urged all the people to comply with Hajj regulations and guidelines for the Hajj of 2026 and cooperate with relevant authorities to ensure the security and safety of pilgrims. It affirmed that violators will face statutory penalties. The directorate urged the public to report…
RIYADH — Iranian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Alireza Enayati expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Saudi authorities for the best care and services being extended to Hajj pilgrims from his country. “We express our thanks and appreciation to the relevant authorities in Saudi Arabia for the services they provide to ensure the comfort of our pilgrims.” Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, he said that every Iranian pilgrim is committed to the etiquette of Hajj and the regulations in force in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ambassador Enayati wished the pilgrims arriving from Iran a smooth and easy Hajj in the…
Dubai, on Sunday, April 26, unveiled a new rapid intervention vehicle to improve emergency response capabilities during heavy rainfall and to handle severe waterlogging scenarios. The vehicle, developed by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), is designed to ensure operational readiness during extreme weather conditions and ensure smoother traffic flow across the city. Equipped with four pumps with a combined capacity of approximately 60,000 litres per minute, equivalent to the operating efficiency of 10 conventional pumps or 25 water suction tankers, it will reduce disruption caused by water accumulation on roads. The vehicle is fitted with high-capacity pumping systems that…
AL AIN, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance biosecurity cooperation during the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026. The agreement was signed by Mohammed Saeed Al Nuaimi, Under-Secretary of MOCCAE, and Fahad Ghareeb Al Shamsi, Acting Secretary-General of ADQCC, in the presence of Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. Al Nuaimi said the agreement represents a key step towards strengthening institutional integration and unifying national biosecurity efforts, adding that it supports…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Sunday a phone call from Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi. During the call, they discussed regional developments and efforts aimed at de-escalation and easing tensions in the region. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Sunday phone calls from foreign ministers of Afghanistan, Qatar and Bahrain. During the call, Prince Faisal and Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi discussed the latest developments in the region and issues of common interest. In their phone call, Saudi foreign minister and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani discussed the latest developments in the region and the efforts of both countries to establish regional security and stability. During the call, Prince Faisal and Minister of…
On Sunday, UAE lost one of its finest entrepreneurs who was widely credited with playing a crucial role in shaping modern Dubai. Fondly called the ‘textile king’, Vasu Shroff died at the age of 85 of natural causes. Priya Kumar, who authored Shroff’s biography A Regal Man: The Life and Lessons of Vasu Shroff, described working with him as a transformative experience. “I came to document his story, and he turned the lens around,” she said. “On the very day I arrived to interview him, he interviewed me. He had learned my life as I had learned his, and while…
Some schools in Dubai are once again reopening their playgrounds and outdoor spaces, signalling a gradual return to normalcy after weeks of caution. The move follows a seven-week closure of schools due to regional tensions, with the resumption of in-person classes on April 20 — and now outdoor activities like Physical Education (PE) classes and assemblies— mark a significant step for students and parents alike. Following approvals aligned with Ministry of Education (MOE) and Knowledge and Human Development Authority’s (KHDA) directives, several institutions have informed parents that outdoor activities will resume in phases, beginning this week. Stay up to date…
SAKAKA— Emir of Al-Jouf Prince Faisal bin Nawaf received Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah at his office in Sakaka on Sunday. Deputy Emir of Al-Jouf Prince Miteb bin Mishal was also present at the meeting.The minister was accompanied by President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, Governor of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Eng. Suhail Abanmi, and Acting Director General of Passports Maj. Gen. Saleh Al-Murabba.The Emir and the minister witnessed the signing of a cooperation memorandum between Al-Jouf’s Association for Pilgrims and Umrah Services and Nusuk Foundation aimed at supporting the operational aspects…
RIYADH — In a rapidly evolving development landscape, Saudi women have emerged as integral partners in driving transformation and national progress, with their representation in middle and senior management roles rising to 44% in 2025, according to the Director of the National Observatory for Women. Since the launch of Vision 2030, a qualitative shift has positioned women’s empowerment as a central pillar of development plans—representing a direct investment in human capital and a key driver of a thriving economy, vibrant society, and ambitious nation. In this context, Director of the National Observatory for Women, Dr. Sanaa Mohsen Al-Otaibi, told the…