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FUJAIRAH, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, witnessed the signing of an agreement between DP World and the Fujairah Ports Authority to develop two multipurpose container ports. The signing was attended by Essa Kazim, Chairman of DP World Board of Directors, and Mousa Murad, Director of Fujairah Port. Under the 50-year concession agreement, the two facilities will be Al Rugaylat container and Dibba Al Fujairah Port. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed said that the preliminary agreement between the Fujairah Ports Authority and DP World represents a strategic step that reflects…
DAMMAM — Saudi Civil Defense on Wednesday announced that the danger prompting an emergency alert in Dammam had passed, minutes after urging residents to take shelter and follow precautionary measures. In an update issued through the National Platform for Early Warning in Emergencies, Civil Defense confirmed that the situation had ended and called on residents to continue following official instructions, avoid gathering or filming incidents, and contact emergency services by dialing 911 if needed. Earlier, authorities issued an emergency alert advising residents to remain calm, move to the nearest safe location inside buildings, stay away from windows and exposed areas,…
ABU DHABI, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Pro League has announced that its 2025–26 Season Awards Ceremony will be held on 10th August at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi. The league has also confirmed the opening of the voting process for club representatives, media, and fans. Voting will be open to team captains, head coaches, media representatives, and fans. The shortlist of nominees will be announced on 27th July at 2:00 pm, when voting officially opens. Voting will close on 1st August at 2:00 pm, after which the final nominees will be revealed. Voting will be…
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has warned against abruptly stopping certain medications, saying doing so may trigger withdrawal symptoms in patients whose bodies have become accustomed to long-term treatment. The authority urged patients to consult a physician before discontinuing any prescribed medication, noting that some drugs require gradual dose reduction under medical supervision. The SFDA said medications commonly associated with withdrawal symptoms when stopped suddenly include antidepressants, anti-seizure drugs, sedatives and sleeping pills, certain painkillers, beta blockers, corticosteroid-containing medicines and antipsychotic drugs. According to the authority, withdrawal symptoms may include headaches, dizziness or loss of balance,…
The UAE Lottery announced the results of its Lucky Day draw number 260722 as players took part in the game’s twice-weekly schedule. Here are today’s Lucky Day numbers and the Lucky Month number: Days: 4, 9, 18, 26, 28 and 30 Lucky Month: 11 No winner was recorded for the Dh30 million jackpot or the Dh5 million second prize. Three people took home Dh100,000 after they managed to match five numbers. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Three players also won Dh50,000 each under the Lucky Chance feature. Their winning IDs were: CJ6048935…
SHARJAH, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — The ability to withstand uncertainty has become one of the defining tests of entrepreneurship. Global markets shift, costs fluctuate, funding cycles tighten, and consumer behaviour evolves rapidly. Against this broader global backdrop, founders across the UAE continue to launch, adapt, and grow businesses that are meeting the needs of the market across healthcare, food systems, sustainability, accessibility, consumer products, and technology. It is this capacity to adapt and continue building that sits at the heart of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre’s (Sheraa) Entrepreneurs Resilience Fund (ERF). Established to provide timely support to Sharjah-based startups and…
Talal Alsaif, Regional Director, Central Gulf, Nutanix. Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, recently announced the Saudi Arabia findings of its eighth annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey and research report, highlighting how organisations in the Kingdom are rapidly embracing AI while navigating challenges related to governance, infrastructure readiness, and data sovereignty. The findings show that AI adoption is reshaping enterprise IT strategies across Saudi Arabia, driving increased demand for modern application architectures. Containers are emerging as a critical enabler of this transformation. At the same time, organisations face growing complexity as they scale AI initiatives, particularly around visibility,…
WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia and the United States signed a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation agreement on Wednesday, establishing the legal framework for long-term collaboration on the Kingdom’s peaceful nuclear energy program. Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wrightsigned the agreement, commonly known as a 123 Agreement, along with a bilateral safeguards agreement. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the agreements establish the legal foundation for a decades-long partnership aimed at expanding Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear energy program while upholding international standards for nuclear safety, security and nonproliferation. The agreement is expected to…
RIYADH — The sixth edition of the Saudi Media Forum will be held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman from Feb. 1 to 3, 2027, in Riyadh, bringing together media leaders, policymakers, experts and technology companies from around the world. Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari expressed his gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for the royal patronage, saying it reflects the leadership’s commitment to developing the media sector and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s global position. Al-Dosari said the forum has established itself as one of the region’s leading…
Dubai Police has called on residents and visitors to follow a set of practical safety guidelines aimed at protecting personal belongings while enjoying the emirate’s beaches. This comes as part of a larger safety initiative to boost public awareness and ensure a safe summer season. In its latest awareness campaign, the authority asked beachgoers to avoid leaving personal items unattended and to store mobile phones, wallets, jewellery, and cash in secure locations. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The authority also recommended leaving unnecessary valuables at home altogether rather than bringing them to…