Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has released the first edition of its AI Bias Reference Guide, identifying more than 100 types of bias that could affect the accuracy and fairness of artificial intelligence systems. The guide defines different forms of AI bias, explains how they arise, examines their potential impact on society, and provides real-world examples and practical strategies to mitigate their effects. SDAIA said the rapid adoption of AI across critical sectors, including justice, healthcare and education, has heightened the need to address biases that may influence decision-making due to the complexity of AI…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior electronic platform, Absher, processed 48,854,788 digital transactions during June through its Absher Individuals and Absher Business platforms. The Absher Individuals platform accounted for 46,113,483 transactions, including 38,026,828 digital document viewing services through the platform’s Digital Documents Wallet, which is available to citizens, residents and visitors via the Absher app. The Absher Business platform processed 2,741,305 transactions during the month. The General Directorate of Public Security recorded 3,322,837 transactions, including 3,228,059 through the General Department of Traffic. The General Directorate of Passports completed 3,924,073 transactions, while the Ministry of Interior’s Civil Affairs Agency processed 684,964…
The Indian Embassy in UAE announced that consular, passport, visa and attestation services in UAE have been outsourced to AlHind Tours & Travels with effect on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. These services and will be delivered through 16 Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs). These services will no longer be available at the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General of India in Dubai. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. How to book appointments In a circular, the embassy said that appointments can be booked online on the website consularsevainuae.com. The…
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) – Etihad Airways and Abra Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening connectivity between Latin America, the Middle East and Asia through the combined networks of Etihad and Abra’s airlines: Avianca, GOL and Wamos Air. The agreement reflects Abra’s strategy of leveraging the complementary strengths of its airline portfolio to create new growth opportunities, expand connectivity for customers and develop innovative commercial partnerships with leading global carriers. It also reflects Etihad’s strategy of strengthening Abu Dhabi’s connectivity by working with leading airlines in complementary markets.…
PARIS, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) — French lawmakers Tuesday passed banning access to social media for children under the age of 15. The bill became law after being backed by both French legislative chambers, the Senate and National Assembly, AFP reported. France’s government has touted it as a major legislative step. “France will become the first country in Europe to introduce a digital age limit to better protect our children online,” France’s Digital Minister Anne Le Henanff said on X. The law would add France to a growing list of countries that have already introduced similar restrictions. The restrictions could…
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent a congratulatory cable to Andy Burnham on his appointment as prime minister of the United Kingdom. The Crown Prince wished Burnham success in his new role and expressed his best wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the people of the United Kingdom. He also praised the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, affirming the Kingdom’s commitment to further strengthening and expanding cooperation across all fields. Source: Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday strongly condemned the Houthi militia’s baseless allegations and false accusations against the Kingdom, pledging firm measures to safeguard Saudi security and maritime navigation. The Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in Jeddah, said the Houthi militia’s involvement in regional conflicts in support of its own agenda had deepened the suffering of the Yemeni people and threatened regional security and stability. It reiterated that Saudi Arabia will continue supporting the Yemeni people and their legitimate government and will take firm measures to protect its security and vessels in accordance…
Residents across the UAE can expect fair to partly cloudy weather on Tuesday, with clouds developing mainly over the eastern and northern parts of the country. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), light to moderate winds will prevail during the day, but are expected to freshen at times, leading to blowing dust and reduced visibility in some exposed areas. Sea conditions will remain slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf, while the Oman Sea will be slight, making conditions generally favourable for marine activities. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The…
LONDON, 17th July, 2026 (WAM) — Arada has announced details of the first phase of Thameside West, a major regeneration project in London’s Royal Docks with a gross development value of AED12 billion. Spanning more than 47 acres along the River Thames, the project is expected to deliver at least 5,000 homes, including 35 percent affordable housing, alongside green spaces covering half of the site and a one-kilometre active waterfront. The development is being delivered in partnership with the Greater London Authority (GLA) through its land and property company GLAP. The first phase will include 1,500 homes across six buildings…
For one month, late-night matches, penalty shootouts and conversations about football shaped the daily routines of fans across the UAE. Then, almost overnight, the tournament was over. For Marwan Sharif, a Sudanese resident of Dubai, waking up without another match to anticipate felt strangely familiar, yet no less difficult. “Weird, honestly. Even though this keeps getting repeated every four years, the feeling never changes,” he said. “For a whole month, you get swept up in it, and then one day it’s just over. You wake up the next morning reaching for something that isn’t there anymore.” He described the feeling…