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.] The United Arab Emirates condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that targeted two northern border posts in the State of Kuwait using two explosive-laden drones launched from the Republic of Iraq. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this terrorist attack constitutes a violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability. The UAE expressed its full solidarity with Kuwait and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and…
NICOSIA, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — The institutions of the European Union have announced reaching an agreement on a roadmap to “One Europe, One Market,” aimed at completing the strengthening of the single market by the end of 2027. This announcement came on the sidelines of the informal meeting of heads of state and government in Cyprus. The agreement was signed by Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus as the Rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. The roadmap…
Lauren Estess, a third-year student at Tufts University School of Medicine, believes knowing how to make chickpea stew will make her a better doctor. She and 14 other students spent a recent evening making dinner as part of a two-month culinary medicine class to train doctors, dentists and dietitians that the university began offering last spring. Using case studies and cooking, the course aims to convince future medical professionals that good, affordable food targeting specific diseases can be as important as medication. “It’s unfortunately a big misconception that medicine doesn’t have anything to do with food,” she said, chopping dill…
U.S. cable operator Comcast recently launched a significant product expansion for its Xfinity Mobile MVNO. This included debuting a plan that includes device protection and international roaming at a flat monthly price. The move marks a direct challenge to Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile U.S., with Xfinity claiming subscribers switching from the trio can cut their monthly bills in half. Moving forward it will offer two plans, Mobile Plus and Mobile Select, for new customers and existing users wanting to switch to a new deal. The headline offer is Mobile Plus, a plan priced at $45 per month which includes lifetime…
RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology forecast moderate to heavy rainfall across Riyadh Region beginning Friday and continuing through Monday, April 27, with heavier showers expected on Friday and Saturday. The forecast covers Riyadh city, Al-Dilam, Al-Muzahimiyah, Qiddiya, Diriyah, Al-Hariq, Al-Kharj, Hotat Bani Tamim and Rumah. General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution, remain in safe areas and avoid flood gatherings, valleys and locations prone to flash floods. Civil Defense also warned residents not to swim in valleys or floodwaters and to follow official safety instructions issued through media outlets and social media channels. Authorities…
RIYADH — J.P. Morgan and Bloomberg Index Services Limited have announced the inclusion of Saudi riyal-denominated government sukuk in two major emerging market bond indices. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Finance, Chairman of the Financial Sector Development Program, and Chairman of the Board of the National Debt Management Center Mohammed Aljadaan welcomed the move, saying the dual inclusion reflects growing international confidence in the resilience of the Saudi economy and the strength of its financial reforms. According to J.P. Morgan, Saudi riyal-denominated government sukuk will be added to its Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) starting Jan. 29, 2027, on a phased…
If you have been recently to the emirate of Fujairah and noticed a greenish hue in the seawater, environmental authorities have issued a clarification on Friday, reassuring residents and visitors that natural reasons are behined the phenomenon. The Fujairah Environment Authority (FEA) said the emorate’s coastline is currently experiencing a notable proliferation of marine algae, which has resulted in a visible shift in seawater coloration. This occurrence is part of a well-documented, recurring natural phenomenon known as an Algal Bloom. The change in the colour of seawater at this time of year happens due to various reasons, including the gradual…
BRUSSELS – NICOSIA, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — European Union leaders have emphasised that freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is “non-negotiable” during their second consecutive day of meetings in Cyprus. Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, called on the sidelines of the meeting, which discussed the economic and security implications of developments in the Middle East, for strengthening the European military presence in the region to ensure the security of maritime passages. She warned that holding talks focused solely on the nuclear file without the presence of nuclear experts…
UAE residents may soon have access to a new weight-loss treatment that does not require injections; however, doctors have said that the recently approved oral obesity pill is not for everyone and will be prescribed under strict medical supervision. The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) approved Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily oral medication for chronic weight management, making the UAE one of the first countries to register the treatment. The approval comes amid a global shift towards pill-based therapies, after the US Food and Drug Administration also approved an oral version of semaglutide, sold as Wegovy by Novo Nordisk. Stay up to…
BT Group recently entered into a partnership with AI start-up Nscale to build up to 14 megawatts of sovereign AI data centre capacity in the UK using Nvidia’s full stack infrastructure, marking a strong indicator in the demand for domestic compute. Under the agreement, Nscale plans to build AI data centre capabilities across three existing BT sites, with the operator supplying connectivity and core infrastructure to ensure “secure, UK-controlled” AI services. Powered by Nvidia’s full-stack AI platform, BT explained the facilities will tackle requirements around data residency, security and compliance by enabling organisations to run AI workloads and scale capacity…