Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — Saudi Energy Minister and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in Riyadh to discuss bilateral cooperation in the energy sector and ways to further strengthen it. The meeting was attended by Minister of State and National Security Adviser Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban. The officials reviewed existing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and India in the energy sector and discussed joint efforts to support global energy security and ensure stable energy supplies. Source: Saudi Gazette
Alhind Tours and Travels, now responsible for passport renewal and other consular services for Indian expats in the UAE on an interim basis, has committed to fast-track services for all applicants and has eliminated premium services previously offered at an additional cost. “We want to offer the same level of service to everyone,” said Mohammed Haris T, chairman and founder of Alhind Tours & Travels. “Our aim is that people should be able to enter our centre, finish their applications and exit within 30 minutes.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. He addressed…
WORLD CAPITALS, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Gold rose to a two-week high on Wednesday on technical buying as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve meeting next week for clues on the interest rate outlook. Spot gold climbed 1.3 percent to $4,129.43 per ounce by 0511 GMT, having hit its highest level since 7th July earlier in the day. US gold futures for August delivery jumped 1.4 percent to $4,134.50. Among other metals, spot silver was up 1.6 percent at $59.71 per ounce after reaching its highest point since 10th July earlier in the day. Platinum climbed 1.9 percent to…
TOKYO, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s Nikkei share average climbed for a second straight session on Wednesday as stronger semiconductor stocks lifted sentiment before closely watched technology sector earnings. The benchmark Nikkei 225 advanced 1.75 percent to 67,388.70. The broader Topix rose 1.19 percent to 4,062.66. Tech-industry suppliers and chipmakers led gains on the Nikkei, which had 135 advancers against 89 decliners. Source: Emirates News Agency
Internationally acclaimed artist and spiritual teacher Radhika Das is set to make his UAE debut with a live performance at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on September 20. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Unlike a traditional concert, Radhika Das’ performances are built around an ancient call-and-response vocal tradition, encouraging the audience to sing, listen and become part of the experience. Organisers say each performance evolves differently, shaped by the energy of those attending. Based in London, Radhika Das has spent the past 15 years sharing ancient musical traditions with audiences in more than 30…
ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopian federal police on Tuesday announced the arrest of 17 individuals who were allegedly involved in a multi-million-dollar international human trafficking network. The suspects, allegedly led by a trafficking kingpin named Mohamed Tahir Aden, aka “Wordi”,extorted money from the victims’ relatives and were linked to the deaths of over 60 migrants. In addition to committing serious crimes, including sexual violence against several women, police also accused the trafficking group of collecting more than 1 billion birr (about $6.19 million) from victims in the process. Tahir and his co-accused have yet to appear in court or comment on…
DUBAI, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Land Department (DLD), represented by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the UAE Football Association (UAE FA) in a strategic step to organise a series of sports events and tournaments for developers and professionals across the real estate sector. The partnership aims to strengthen engagement among industry stakeholders, encourage active lifestyles, foster a culture of positive competition and teamwork, and support community and sports initiatives that contribute to the sector’s sustainable development. The signing ceremony, held at the UAE Football Association’s headquarters in Dubai, was attended…
Dr. Najwa Aaraj. The world’s largest powers now treat cryptography as critical national infrastructure. We cannot afford to be spectators. In June 2026, the United States issued two executive orders that accelerate the nation’s transition to post-quantum cryptography while expanding investment in quantum technologies. Together, they send a clear message: computation has become an instrument of national sovereignty. Just as nations protect their airspace, energy grids and telecommunications networks, they must now protect the cryptographic foundations that make the digital economy possible. For decades, national security was measured primarily in physical terms – territory, military capability and economic strength. Today, however, one of the greatest strategic…
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has fired the country’s army commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and offered a “prominent position” to the defense minister he sacked last week. In a late-night TV address, Zelensky said he was appointing Mykhailo Drapatyi, a popular and innovative general, as the new head of Ukraine’s armed forces. Drapatyi would oversee a reorganization of the army’s command structure, Zelensky said. It comes just days after the removal of popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a move that triggered street protests nationwide. Initial rumors that the end of Fedorov’s tenure was related to a conflict between him…
Despite the harmful effects of smoking being well-known, many smokers are unable to quit. However, a new research is showing that data on personal wearables that indicate exactly how smoking is affecting the body could be a key factor in helping smokers quit. A landmark study by wearable brand Whoop published in JMIR mHealth and uHealth, analysed more than 12,000 new members over 72 weeks. It found that continuous health monitoring co-occurs with substantial, sustained reductions in tobacco use, and those reductions track with measurable improvements in cardiovascular and sleep health. The study found that the probability of daily tobacco use…