Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss regional developments on Friday. The call focused on efforts to ensure the continued opening of the Strait of Hormuz and to sustain the ceasefire in Lebanon. Both sides also emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomatic solutions to enhance security and stability across the region. Source: Saudi Gazette
Doctors at Aster Hospital Mankhool have successfully reconstructed the face of a 42-year-old man following a severe accident that left him with multiple life-threatening injuries, hospital officials said on Tuesday. The patient was admitted to the emergency department with extensive facial trauma, including deep cuts, heavy bleeding, breathing difficulty, double vision, and partial facial nerve weakness. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Medical assessments revealed what specialists describe as “pan facial fractures” — a rare and complex condition involving simultaneous fractures across the upper, middle, and lower parts of the face. Such injuries…
Zane Ulhaq, Head of MENA at Endava, has penned an op-ed, in which he makes the case that sovereign AI is not going to be some sort of fringe concern in certain regions, but instead will serve as one of the key topics on the agenda when it comes to future trade agreements between global economic superpowers. Zane Ulhaq, Head of MENA at Endava, highlights how the topic of Sovereign AI is going to become a hot potato when it comes to the geopolitical landscape The AI conversation today is far more nuanced than it was even eighteen months ago.…
RIYADH — Light to moderate rainfall is expected across the Riyadh region starting today and continuing through Sunday, according to the National Center for Meteorology. The forecast covers Riyadh city and several governorates, including Al-Kharj, Al-Dalam, Al-Muzahimiyah, Al-Qiddiya, Diriyah, Al-Rayn, Al-Hariq, Rumah, Hotat Bani Tamim, Afif, Al-Dawadmi, Al-Quwayiyah, Al-Ghat, Al-Zulfi, Al-Majmaah, Shaqra, Thadiq, Huraymila, Durma, and Marat. Civil Defense urged residents to exercise caution and follow safety instructions during the weather conditions. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has blocked an online store after it was found using images of national symbols and state officials to promote its products, in violation of regulations. The ministry said the store exploited such images in commercial advertising, breaching rules that prohibit the use of official symbols and figures in business activities. It noted that a circular issued under a royal directive bans the use of the state emblem, as well as images and names of officials, in commercial transactions, publications, and promotional materials. The ministry stressed that such practices constitute a clear violation of regulations.…
Dubai Police, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Interior, have arrested an Irish fugitive for his alleged role in an organised criminal group involved in international crimes in his home country. The arrest of “D. J. K.”, an Irish national and member of a gang involved in international criminal offences, comes as part of ongoing efforts to combat organised crime and pursue internationally wanted individuals. The arrest was made in just 48 hours after the issuance of the Public Prosecution order dated April 15, 2026, following intensive search, investigation and close surveillance operations. Stay up to date with the…
ABU DHABI, 17th April, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU), a Resources Investment company, announced its 2025 milestones, which included expanding its renewable energy portfolio across Africa and Central Asia, contributing to the supply of electricity to more than 500,000 homes. GSU’s 2025 milestones reflect a year of execution across complex and underserved markets, where GSU delivered projects on accelerated timelines across diverse operating environments. In countries where energy access remains inconsistent, the company’s work has increasingly focused on bringing reliable power closer to the communities that depend on it. The activity signals a shift from standalone…
Scott Goree. Global channel leader to scale partner ecosystem and help customers adopt modern identity security for the AI era Dubai — Delinea, the identity security control plane that secures access across human, machine, and AI identities, has appointed Scott Goree as Senior Vice President of Channel and Alliances. In this role, Goree will lead Delinea’s global partner and alliance strategy, including launching the company’s next-generation partner program, expanding its ecosystem, and accelerating partner-led growth worldwide. Goree brings two decades of experience building and scaling high-impact partner ecosystems across the security and infrastructure industry. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Partners and Commercial Sales at Optiv,…
UAE weather on Saturday will remain fair in general, with a gradual increase in temperatures. Conditions will be humid by night and Sunday morning over some coastal areas. Light to moderate Southwesterly to Northwesterly winds, freshening at times, wil blow with a speed of 10- 20 kmph, reaching 35kmph. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea. Abu Dhabi and Sharjah will see a high of 30°C, while maximum temperature in Dubai on Saturday will be 29°C. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Lowest temperature in Abu Dhabi…
ABU DHABI, 17th April, 2026 (WAM) — Following the successful launch of the first phase of Tara Park, Modon has released the final phase of the project on Reem Island. The final phase of Tara Park is strategically positioned close to two of the main bridges onto Reem Island, offering convenient access to Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) as well as premier lifestyle, retail, and educational hubs, including Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Repton School, and The Galleria Mall Reflecting Modon’s commitment to supporting Abu Dhabi residents and responding to evolving market needs, the final phase of Tara Park introduces a…