Author: Editorial Team

MAKKAH — Coastal patrols of the Border Guard in Qunfudhah governorate in the Makkah region arrested four persons for fishing without a permit and using prohibited equipment. The Myanmar and Bangladeshi nationals were found violating the safety and security regulations governing maritime activities in the territorial waters of Saudi Arabia. Legal procedures were initiated against them in coordination with the relevant authorities. The Border Guard urged the public to comply with the regulations and instructions concerning the protection of living aquatic resources and to report any violations against the environment or wildlife by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah,…

KATHMANDU — The death toll from devastating flash floods and landslides in Nepal and China’s Tibet region has risen to 750, while more than 3,000 people remain missing, according to the latest figures released Sunday. In Nepal, 2,498 people remain unaccounted for, including hundreds of foreign nationals. Chinese authorities, meanwhile, have reported 16 deaths and 546 people missing in Tibet. Search and rescue operations are continuing across Nepal for those still missing, including 933 workers from hydropower projects, 589 foreign nationals, 127 Nepalis traveling with foreign tourists and residents from several affected districts. Nearly 20,000 security personnel have been deployed,…

SHARJAH, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is continuing work on a project to replace and upgrade the water network in Al Baradi 7, Khorfakkan. The project involves replacing existing AC water pipes with modern GRE pipes over a total length of approximately 6,000 metres. The project is part of SEWA’s plans to develop water infrastructure and improve the efficiency and sustainability of distribution networks in Khorfakkan. It is scheduled for completion by the end of October 2026. Engineer Saud Abdulaziz, Director of SEWA’s Khorfakkan Department, said the project forms part of the authority’s…

RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has launched the Kingdom’s first Food Composition Database, providing accurate nutritional data on local foods and traditional dishes consumed across Saudi Arabia. Represented by the National Nutrition Committee and developed under the Health Sector Transformation Program, the Saudi Food Composition Database is based on approved scientific methodologies and high-quality standards. The database serves as a national reference for food composition data across the health, research and nutrition sectors, providing comprehensive information on energy, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. As part of broader efforts to advance national food data…

RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has launched the Kingdom’s first Food Composition Database, providing accurate nutritional data on local foods and traditional dishes consumed across Saudi Arabia. Represented by the National Nutrition Committee and developed under the Health Sector Transformation Program, the Saudi Food Composition Database is based on approved scientific methodologies and high-quality standards. The database serves as a national reference for food composition data across the health, research and nutrition sectors, providing comprehensive information on energy, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. As part of broader efforts to advance national food data…

ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) is participating in the Fourth G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting and the Second G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, taking place in Asheville, North Carolina, United States, from 29th August to 1st September 2026, under the United States’ G20 Presidency for 2026. The CBUAE delegation is led by Ebrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, Assistant Governor for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability, and includes Mohamed Hussain Al Marzooqi, Head of International Relations, and Maryam Abdulla Alzaabi, Manager, Multilateral Affairs. The meetings are expected to…

WASHINGTON, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — NASA and SpaceX are adjusting the launch date for the agency’s Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station to address an oxidizer leak on Dragon’s propulsion system which was detected during standard prelaunch spacecraft processing. Joint NASA and SpaceX teams are performing additional tests and data review and will complete any necessary rework prior to launch. A new target date will be announced once available. NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney will serve as spacecraft commander and pilot, respectively. They will be joined by CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk and Roscosmos…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s solidarity with Algeria following forest fires in the northern part of the country that resulted in deaths and injuries. In a statement, the ministry conveyed Saudi Arabia’s sincere condolences to the Algerian government and people, particularly the families of those who died in the fires. It also wished a speedy recovery to those injured. Source: Saudi Gazette

ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Reaching its 32nd edition, the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival has consolidated its position as a global tournament, attracting over 2,400 players from across the world, including nearly 300 Emirati competitors. The event gains added momentum as the UAE prepares to host the World Chess Olympiad 2028 in Abu Dhabi for the second time, following the historic 1986 edition. First held in 1991, the festival has grown from a local initiative into a staple on the International Chess Federation (FIDE) calendar, regularly drawing top global Grandmasters alongside local talent such as GM Salem…

NIAMEY — Nigerien authorities said Saturday they had regained control after a group of soldiers rebelled against officers at a key military base and opened fire on sensitive sites in the capital, Niamey, in an apparent mutiny that triggered hours of gunfire and explosions. Defense Minister Gen. Salifou Mody said there had been a “break with discipline and military regulations” at Base 101, a military airbase located at Diori Hamani International Airport. He said soldiers attempted to rebel against officers at the base and fired at sensitive locations before security forces brought the situation under control. Sustained gunfire and explosions…