Author: Editorial Team
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, who chaired the Cabinet session in Jeddah on Tuesday, has directed that all resources and capabilities shall be utilized to ensure the success of the organizational, security, and preventative plans adopted for this year’s Hajj. The Crown Prince, on behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, welcomed the pilgrims arriving from around the world to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. He emphasized the pride of this blessed land in serving the Grand Mosque of Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque of Madinah and in offeringthe best care for…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] UAE Ambassador to the United States Yousef Al Otaiba on Tuesday (April 21) pushed back on suggestions that the Emirates requires “external financial backing”. “Any suggestion that the UAE requires external financial backing misreads the facts,” he said. In a statement, Al Otaiba stressed that the UAE is “one of the world’s most financially resilient economies,” pointing to more than $2 trillion (Dh 7.34 trillion) in sovereign investment assets, over $300 billion (Dh1.10 trillion) in foreign currency reserves held by the UAE’s central…
KUALA LUMPUR, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates National Pavilion continued to attract significant international attention on the second day of the Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA) 2026, held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, reinforcing its position as a leading platform for international defence collaboration and innovation. The UAE is participating in the exhibition with the support of the Ministry of Defence and the Tawazun Council for Defence Empowerment, organised by ADNEC Group, a subsidiary of Modon. This participation reflects the UAE’s clear commitment to strengthening cross-border partnerships…
DUBAI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, affirmed that Dubai’s aviation sector, under the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, continues to play a vital role in connecting global markets, supporting the global economy through efficient passenger and cargo movement, and shaping its future. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed commended the outstanding performance of all teams at Dubai International Airport,…
Creative AI agents, secured by the NVIDIA OpenShell runtime, generate on-brand content, transforming how brands create, personalise, and activate content. AI agents are transforming how work gets done across all industries, accelerating everything from content creation to decision-making. NVIDIA’s expanded strategic collaborations with Adobe and WPP are bringing agentic AI to the center of enterprise marketing operations across creative production and customer experience orchestration. As demand for personalised customer experiences surges, brands require intelligent systems that can plan, create, produce, and activate content continuously — without compromising control, governance, or brand integrity. Consider a global retailer delivering the right offer, image, copy, and price,…
RIYADH — The Saudi Heritage Commission announced the results of the 2025 archaeological excavation season of the Saudi-Chinese mission at Al-Serrain archaeological site in Allith governorate in the Makkah region. This is part of the commission’s efforts to document and study coastal archaeological sites and enhance understanding of the civilizational landscape of Islamic historical cities and ports along the Red Sea coast. Excavation works during the season revealed architectural extensions, including documentation of residential, service, and storage units, as well as pottery kilns reflecting daily life activities. The season documented diverse archaeological finds, including various types of pottery, ceramic incense…
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) reported that Saudi Arabia’s delivery sector witnessed significant growth during the first quarter of 2026, with the number of orders exceeding 118 million, marking a 49 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This growth is driven by the ongoing development of the delivery sector, supported by the increased use of technological solutions, the growth of e-commerce, and the adoption of more efficient operating models, all of which contribute to improving service quality and enhancing the customer experience. The TGA statistical report showed that the Riyadh region accounted for the largest…
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made a visit to Dubai International Airport (DXB), moving through one of the world’s busiest travel hubs as he reviewed operations and passenger services. Dubai International Airport has held its position as the busiest globally for international passengers for 12 consecutive years, and the visit focused on how that scale is being managed on the ground. Sheikh Hamdan also visited the Dubai Police operations centre, where officials walked him through smart systems aimed at improving the overall travel experience of residents and tourists alike. He also met with the…
Huawei recently entered into a strategic agreement with Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) centred on digital infrastructure and security, marking a major push by the Chinese vendor to increase its presence in Vietnam. The company will support SHB in modernising operations, designing technology architecture, building data platforms and maintaining secure operations, the lender explained in a statement. Huawei will act as a strategic advisor, aiding the planning and deployment of digital solutions spanning data, cloud, automation and AI. For SHB, the agreement forms part of a broader strategy to accelerate digitalisation and reshape its operating model, with an aim…
Four winners from Bangladesh, India, and Syria received Dh25,000 each on Big Ticket’s second weekly e-draw for April. Behind the wins are familiar stories of long-term entrants, group players, and first-time winners finally seeing a return after years of persistence. Among the lucky winners is Vijayakumar Chottail, a 63-year-old from Kerala. For him, the call of luck came after nearly 17 years of buying Big Ticket entries. “Big Ticket is very well known, I often come across its ads and news on social media. I’ve been participating in the draws for almost 17 years, nearly every month, on my own.…