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ABU DHABI, 3rd June May, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has announced the award of the Taweelah C Independent Power Producer (IPP) project, in Abu Dhabi. The project, which comprises a 2.6 gigawatt (GW) Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plant designed to enable the possible utilisation of carbon capture technologies in the future, has been awarded to Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), one of the largest listed integrated utilities companies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, alongside an international consortium comprising Aljomaih Energy and Water Company and Sembcorp Industries. Following the award, EWEC…

TOULOUSE — Saudia has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate the extra long-range narrow-body aircraft. The delivery marks a major milestone in Saudia’s fleet expansion strategy and reflects the airline’s continued investment in advanced aircraft aimed at improving operational efficiency, passenger experience and sustainability performance. With a range of up to 8,700 kilometers and the ability to operate flights lasting up to nine hours, the A321XLR will allow Saudia to serve longer international routes more efficiently using a narrow-body aircraft platform. The airline said the aircraft supports…

RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate meetings with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Grossi discussed technical cooperation, nuclear safety and security standards, developments in Saudi Arabia’s national atomic energy program, as well as issues of mutual interest. The meeting was part of the ongoing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the IAEA, including expertise exchange, capacity building and nuclear infrastructure development to support Saudi Arabia’s plans to diversify its…

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with India following a fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of India over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured. The fire, which ripped through the hotel, killed at least 21 people, many of them foreign nationals, according to police and local media. Indian television channels showed flames…

DUBAI, 3rd June May, 2026 (WAM) — Bayut and dubizzle, part of homegrown unicorn Dubizzle Group, have launched “Proud of the UAE,” an industry-wide campaign bringing together some of the country’s leading real estate voices, including prominent brokerage leaders and long-standing top clients of the platforms, to express appreciation for the UAE’s leadership, vision and continued commitment to safety, stability and progress. The campaign features a series of short messages from prominent real estate brokerage entrepreneurs and CEOs, many of whom represent some of Bayut and dubizzle’s most valued and high-performing partners. Each participant shares a message of gratitude for…

Meriam ElOuazzani, Vice President for Middle East, Turkey, and Africa at Censys. Censys has built an enterprise-ready partner program that spotlights and supports the security community.  Dubai — Censys, the authoritative Internet intelligence platform, has announced new integrations across AI, SIEM, SOAR, and threat intelligence platforms, bringing global Internet infrastructure visibility directly into security operations workflows.   By embedding Censys intelligence into core workflows, organisations can quickly understand the context and risk of IPs, domains and services, enabling faster response and more effective security operations.  “Security teams should focus on integrating external intelligence into the tools they already use, rather than adding more point solutions,” said Meriam ElOuazzani,…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector activity posted growth at its fastest pace in three months during May, signaling a strong recovery from the slowdown recorded in March. Companies attributed this rebound to the restoration of normal business conditions following earlier disruptions linked to the regional conflict, the resumption of previously suspended work contracts, and stronger domestic demand. The Riyad Bank Saudi Arabia’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.8 points in May 2026, representing a 2.5 percent increase and reflecting a notable improvement in the business environment. The non-oil private sector recorded stronger performance in May, with the…

RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Wednesday a phone call from Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi. During the call, the ministers discussed the latest developments and their joint efforts to restore the region’s security and stability. Prince Faisal and Safadi expressed their condemnation of the brutal Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. They denounced Iran’s violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and Bahrain, and Tehran’s undermining of efforts aimed at de-escalating current tensions. Source: Saudi Gazette

More than 4,100 players won prizes in Wednesday night’s UAE Lottery draw, with three participants taking home Dh50,000 each through the Lucky Chance raffle. The winning numbers for Draw No. 260603 are 7, 16, 19, 20, 26 and 30, for the Days section, while the Lucky Month Number is 10. A total of 4,178 winners secured prizes across various categories. Thirty-three players won Dh1,000 each in the fourth prize tier, while 4,142 participants received Dh100 prizes. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The Lucky Chance winners, who each walked away with Dh50,000, held…

DUBAI, 3rd June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) participated in the Digital Readiness Retreat 2026, a platform which brings digital government leaders together to exchange experiences and learn about advanced practices aimed at enhancing the UAE government’s digital readiness and global competitiveness. As part of its participation, the Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 42 Abu Dhabi, in a move that reinforces the UAE’s commitment to advancing a government model built on digital readiness, artificial intelligence, and advanced technologies. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, witnessed the signing of…