Author: Editorial Team
LONDON — More than 400,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United Kingdom, a record high that highlights growing pressure on the country’s healthcare system, according to a new report. Cancer Research UK said more than 403,000 new cancer cases are now recorded annually, equal to around 1,100 diagnoses every day, or one every 80 seconds. The organization said the increase is being driven mainly by the UK’s aging and growing population, while rising obesity levels and continued tobacco use remain major contributing factors. Smoking alone accounts for about 57,700 cancer cases each year, the report said.…
BEIRUT — Four people were killed in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanese state media reported, in the latest reported violations of the ongoing ceasefire. According to National News Agency, Israeli forces shelled the areas of Qantara, Qusayr, Wadi Hassan, Yohmor al-Shaqif, and Houla. An Israeli drone also struck a motorcycle and a truck in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said four people were killed in attacks on the town. The report added that Israeli forces continued demolishing homes with explosives in the occupied town of Khiam. In the Lebanese capital Beirut, an Israeli drone…
On Sunday, April 26, skies over the UAE are expected to be fair to partly cloudy in general, as per the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The nation’s coasts and islands will see cloudy conditions. There will be light to moderate northeasterly to northwesterly winds, freshening at times, with a speed of 10-25kmph reaching 40kmph. Temperatures nationwide will hover between 24ºC and 42ºC, with a high of 37ºC and 36ºC in Dubai and the Capital, Abu Dhabi, respectively. The NCM has predicted a rise in temperatures in the UAE on Monday, April 27, 2026, and another increase on Tuesday, April…
fIn its yearly report, Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), the region’s largest aid organisation, detailed how it directed funds across five key pillars. Healthcare received the largest share and the organisation focused on moving beyond traditional relief efforts to building capacities and preventing crises through sustainable solutions and impactful partnerships. On Saturday, the MBRGI revealed that it spent Dh2.3 billion on humanitarian and development programmes last year, reaching 165 million people across 122 countries. This is 16 million more beneficiaries and four countries more than the previous year. Here is how the money was distributed across its…
RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz said Saudi Arabia is continuing its journey toward a brighter future after a decade of major achievements under Saudi Vision 2030. In remarks published in the Vision 2030 Annual Report 2025 on Saturday, King Salman said the Kingdom has become a leading example of how to effectively harness its capabilities and resources to drive comprehensive development, with the results reflected in a better quality of life for citizens. “Our country continues its journey toward a brighter future, building on a decade of remarkable progress achieved under Vision 2030,”…
JEDDAH — Al Ahli retained the AFC Champions League Elite title after substitute Feras Al Brikan scored in extra time to seal a 1-0 victory over FC Machida Zelvia on Saturday. Al Brikan struck six minutes into extra time at King Abdullah Sports City, giving the Saudi side back-to-back continental titles despite playing with 10 men after Zakaria Hawsawi was sent off in the second half. The triumph made Al Ahli the first club to successfully defend the Asian title since Al Ittihad achieved the feat in 2005. Backed by a crowd of 58,984, Al Ahli dominated the early stages…
RIYADH — Moroccan conjoined twins Saja and Duha arrived at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday. This is in implementation of the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime MinisterMohammed bin Salman. The twins were transferred to King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh to undergo medical evaluation in preparation for a possible separation surgery. Source: Saudi Gazette
MAKKAH — The Hajj Security Forces arrested a Myanmar national for transporting six residents in violation of Hajj regulations and attempting to bring them into Makkah. The suspects were referred to the competent authority to face the prescribed penalties. The Ministry of Interior earlier warned that maximum fines of up to SR100,000 will be imposed on anyone transporting holders of any type of visit visa into Makkah and holy sites during the period from Dhul Qada 1 (April 19) to Dhul Hijjah 14 (May 31). A maximum fine of SR20,000 will be imposed on individuals caught performing or attempting to…
A total of 2,960 players won prizes in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw held on Saturday, April 25. For draw number 260425, the winning combination was: Days: 2, 5, 10, 20, 29 and 30 Lucky Month: 1 No winner was recorded for the Dh30 million jackpot or the Dh5 million second prize. Several players won across lower prize categories: 28 players won Dh1,000 each 2,929 players won Dh100 each Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Lucky Chance winners Three players also won Dh50,000 each under the Lucky Chance feature. The winning…
You’ve seen it a thousand times on postcards and hotel campaigns, that unmistakable white sail rising from the Arabian Gulf. But Burj Al Arab has always been more than its silhouette. It is a building that, in the 1990s, catapulted Dubai onto the global luxury map and announced its arrival on the world stage. Over the years, it has become synonymous with the city’s growth story, an early testament to Dubai’s steadfast ambition. With the announcement of its closure for an 18-month restoration, it feels like a fitting moment to revisit the quirks, engineering gambles and design choices that transformed…