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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Iran’s attacks targeting vital facilities in Kuwait, describing them as a blatant violation of international law and the country’s sovereignty. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced in the strongest terms the criminal attacks carried out by Iran, its proxies, and affiliated groups. The Kingdom stressed its firm rejection of such actions, saying they represent a “flagrant violation” of international law and the UN Charter, and undermine efforts to restore security and stability in the region. Saudi Arabia called on Iran and its proxies to halt all hostile activities against Arab and…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi has announced that it will reopen its doors to the public starting Tuesday, April 14, after a temporary closure due to regional tensions. In a post on Instagram, the temple welcomed visitors back, while asking them to to register in advance via Mandir.ae/visit or through the BAPS Mandir App. The announcement comes as more places of worship in the UAE are reopening following a brief period of closure due to safety reasons amid the US-Israel-Iran war. Stay up…
The UAE has strongly condemned the “terrorist plots” aimed at destabilising Kuwait, expressing full support for the country’s security measures. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) praised Kuwaiti authorities for their vigilance in foiling the plans and uncovering those involved. The Ministry also reiterated the UAE’s firm rejection of terrorism and extremism in all forms, stressing the need for stronger regional and international cooperation to counter such threats. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The statement comes after Kuwaiti authorities on Saturday, April 11, announced they had foiled a plot…
Mark Moffat, CEO, IFS. Dubai– IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, today announced a new pricing model that fundamentally changes how enterprise AI is bought and deployed. With this announcement, organisations will now have the freedom to deploy Industrial AI wherever it creates value, without constraint, and without the fear of escalating costs. IFS is disrupting enterprise software pricing models, which traditionally price ‘per user’. By moving away from user-based licensing to a model grounded in operational reality, IFS is enabling customers to pay by assets, rather than users. For example, an energy company managing 400 offshore assets pays…
RIYADH — Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 15,458 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between April 2 and April 8, the Ministry of Interior revealed on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 8,440 violators of the Residency Law, 4,054 violators of the Border Security Law, and 2,964 violators of the Labor Law. A total of 7,392 illegal residents were deported while 22,942 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 11,221…
RIYADH — Saudi Customs has recorded 900 contraband seizures at the Kingdom’s land, sea, and air ports during the last week. The seized items include 133 types of narcotics, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and Captagon pills, in addition to 291 other prohibited materials. Customs ports also witnessed the foiling of attempts to smuggle 1,975 tobacco products and their derivatives, along with 28 types of cash and 3 types of weapons and related equipment. The seizures were part of the ongoing efforts of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) to enhance security and protect society from all types…
Strategic promotions reinforce regional growth, technical leadership, and customer commitment across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. Dubai — Veeam Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, today announced a series of leadership promotions and appointments across its EMEA East region, reinforcing its commitment to customer success, regional growth, and technical excellence. These appointments reflect Veeam’s continued investment in experienced leadership to support partners and customers across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa. “EMEA East is a strategically important region for Veeam, as organisations look to ensure their data is secure and resilient so they can accelerate safe AI at…
The UAE Lottery on Saturday (April 11) announced the latest Lucky Day results as part of its newly introduced twice-weekly draw schedule. For draw number 260411, the winning numbers were: Days: 26, 13, 18, 6, 4 and 11 Lucky Month: 11 Lucky Chance winners Three players won Dh50,000 each under the Lucky Chance feature. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The winning IDs were: CC5356810 AP1415003 BF3032893 The Lucky Day game is now held every Wednesday and Saturday, offering players more chances to win prizes under the revised format, including a Dh30 million…
JEDDAH — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday, during which the two leaders reviewed the latest regional developments. The discussion focused on the situation following the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. They also addressed threats to maritime navigation in the region and their potential impact on the global economy. The call included an exchange of views on a number of issues of mutual interest. Source: Saudi Gazette
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s parliament elected Nizar Amidi as the country’s new president on Saturday, after he secured a decisive victory in a second round of voting. Amidi, the candidate of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, won 227 votes, defeating rival Muthanna Amin, who received 15 votes, while seven ballots were declared invalid. He succeeds former President Abdul Latif Rashid, becoming Iraq’s sixth president since 2003. The election moved to a runoff after no candidate secured the required two-thirds majority in the first round. Under Iraq’s constitution, the initial vote requires 220 out of 329 parliamentary votes, while the second round…