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RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received separate phone calls from Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty. During the calls, the ministers reviewed the latest regional developments and discussed ways to strengthen coordination and consultation in support of diplomatic efforts aimed at containing the escalation and addressing regional challenges. The discussions also focused on advancing joint interests and supporting efforts to enhance security and stability across the region. Source:…

KUWAIT CITY — A power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait came under a second Iranian attack in two days on Sunday, sparking a fire and damaging multiple electricity generation units, Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said. The ministry said the attack triggered emergency response plans as authorities moved to contain the fire and safeguard the stability of the national electricity grid. Kuwait Fire Force teams quickly brought the blaze under control, while the ministry’s technical and emergency crews, working in coordination with security authorities, began assessing the damage and implementing precautionary measures to restore the…

On July 20, UAE residents can expect temperatures to increase; the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times. Light to moderate winds will blow in a southeasterly to northwesterly direction, freshening at times, with a speed of 10kmph to 25kmph, reaching 35 kmph. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Abu Dhabi will experience a maximum temperature of 45°C and a minimum of 32°C, while Sharjah will see a high of 43°C — the same as July 19. However, in Dubai, the maximum temperatures will increase, reaching 42°C, up from 38°C. Dubai…

KUWAIT, 19th July, 2026 (WAM) — Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced Sunday that, as a result of the Iranian aggression against Kuwait, a power generation and water desalination plant came under a second attack in two days, causing a fire in parts of the facility. In a press statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the ministry said the attack affected a large number of power generation units, prompting the activation of emergency plans and an immediate response to contain the incident and preserve the stability of the national power grid. It said Kuwait Fire…

BRUSSELS — The European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is guaranteed under international law, rejecting any attempts to impose restrictions on international shipping and condemning Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels and regional countries. The joint statement was issued following the High-Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation held in Brussels on July 13. The meeting was co-chaired by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani in his capacity as president of the GCC Ministerial Council.…

JEDDAH — Thunderstorms are expected to continue across several regions of the Kingdom from Sunday through the end of the week, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The NCM’s forecast is based on outputs from the Saudi Numerical Model. According to the forecast, light rain will begin affecting the southernmost parts of the Asir Region on Sunday afternoon for a brief period before disappearing from the Kingdom until Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday afternoon, moderate rain will return to the south of Asir and the northwestern parts of the region before gradually shifting southward and dissipating. Later in the…

As part of UAE’s push towards air transport, the country’s Telecommunications and Digital Regulatory Authority has approved updated regulations on aeronautical and unmanned aircraft radio systems. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. They enhance the UAE’s readiness for advanced air mobility, including air taxi services, delivery drones, and next-generation electric aerial vehicles. The regulations concern the authorisation of radio frequencies, and go hand-in-hand with other regulations for aircraft. The updates “provide an integrated regulatory environment that supports the safe and reliable deployment of advanced technologies,” TDRA said. It also reinforces the UAE’s position…

SHARJAH, 19th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Representative Committee of the Hotel Sector Business Group, operating under the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI)’s umbrella, discussed ways to strengthen the sustainability of Sharjah’s tourism sector and elevate its hospitality standards. During its expanded coordination meeting at SCCI’s headquarters, the committee reviewed a newly launched package of incentives, facilitation measures, and strategic initiatives introduced by the Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) for tourism and hospitality establishments. The measures are designed to improve the operational performance of the hotel and tourism industry, thereby reinforcing Sharjah’s business environment and enhancing…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has introduced more flexible residency permit (iqama) renewal options for domestic workers, allowing employers to issue or renew permits for periods starting from three months through the Absher platform. The Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat), announced the initiative in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and the Musaned platform. Under the new service, employers can now issue or renew residency permits for domestic workers and those in similar categories for periods of 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, or 24 months. Previously, renewals were limited…

JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecasts the continuation of hot to extremely hot weather, with temperatures reaching 49°C in parts of the Kingdom through Saturday. According to the NCM, maximum temperatures ranging from 47°C to 49°C are expected from July 20 to 25 across parts of the Eastern Province and the eastern and southern parts of the Riyadh Region. Meanwhile, maximum temperatures between 46°C and 48°C are forecast from July 20 to 22 across parts of the Makkah, Madinah, and Qassim regions. The NCM advised the public to follow its official website, mobile application, and social media…