Author: Editorial Team
Landmarks across Dubai were illuminated in the colours of the UAE flag in a show of pride. A striking display on the Burj Khalifa stood out as a powerful symbol of unity, national achievement and shared identity. The world’s tallest tower became a vivid expression of belonging and cohesion, reinforcing the UAE flag as a symbol of collective strength. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. As the UAE national anthem played, the tower stood illuminated in red, green, white, and black — steady, visible from almost anywhere in the city. It wasn’t just…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that the Hajj visa is the only officially approved visa for performing Hajj for pilgrims coming from outside Saudi Arabia. The ministry clarified that Hajj is not permitted for holders of any types of visit visa, transit visa, Umrah visa, or tourist visa. It also stated that Hajj permits for pilgrims residing within the Kingdom, including citizens and residents, are issued through the Nusuk application after completing the booking process. The ministry emphasized that official reservations are made exclusively through approved official channels. It warned against dealing with unofficial channels for…
WASHINGTON D.C.— Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan is leading Saudi Arabia’s delegation participating in the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., from Monday April 13 to Saturday, April 18. The Saudi delegation will also include Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Ayman Al-Sayari; Assistant Minister of Finance for Macro-Fiscal Policies and International Relations Eng. Abdullah BinZaraah; Deputy Chair of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) Dr. Ryadh Alkhareif; SAMA’s Deputy Governor for Investment Majed Alawad; Deputy Minister of Finance for International Relation…
Mohammad Abulhouf, Vice President & GM, Middle East & Africa, Nutanix. Dubai — Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, today announced new capabilities to the Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) solution designed to help organisations operate reliably as AI workloads expand, cloud environments grow more complex, and hardware supply constraints drive the need for more flexible infrastructure platforms. As organisations modernise their infrastructure, many are reassessing longstanding virtualisation platforms to ensure they can deliver the flexibility, performance, and cost predictability required for virtual machines, containers, and AI workloads. “As organisations across MEA rethink their infrastructure strategies in the face of…
Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall has become the first mall in the region to meet the requirements of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme, ensuring that People of Determination visitors with non-visible needs can receive the additional support they may need. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme is embedded across customer experience operations at Yas Mall with all customer facing staff trained to identify the sunflower lanyard and use enhanced service protocols to provide necessary support to customers. The initiative ensures a consistent and inclusive experience for all. Full membership of the programme requires meeting established international criteria, including comprehensive staff training…
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman have sent cables of congratulations to President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh on the occasion of his re-election for a new presidential term. In his cable, King Salman expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for success to the president, and for further progress and prosperity for the people of Djibouti. The King also praised the distinguished fraternal relations between the two countries and their peoples and emphasized the shared commitment to further strengthening and developing them across all fields. In…
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that Tehran is ready to reach a “balanced and fair agreement” to ensure lasting peace and security, following talks with the United States that ended without a deal. Pezeshkian made the remarks during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Tasnim News Agency, as both leaders reviewed regional developments after negotiations in Islamabad. The talks between Iranian and US delegations, mediated by Pakistan, concluded after around 21 hours early Sunday without a breakthrough. The Iranian president said “double standards” by the United States remain the main obstacle to an…
ABU DHABI, 12th April, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar has announced that Yas Mall has become the first mall in the region to meet the requirements of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme, enhancing support for visitors with non-visible disabilities. The milestone reflects collaboration between Aldar, the Zayed Authority for People of Determination and Topland, with the initiative integrated across customer service operations at Yas Mall. All customer-facing staff have been trained to recognise the sunflower lanyard and provide enhanced support, ensuring a consistent and inclusive experience for visitors. The programme requires meeting international standards, including staff training and full operational…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India. Jaishankar conveyed greetings from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with wishes for the UAE’s continued security and prosperity. Sheikh Mohamed asked that his greetings be passed on to Modi, wishing further progress for India and its people. The two sides reviewed cooperation under key agreements between the UAE and India, including Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries. They also explored ways to strengthen ties in line with shared priorities. Stay up to date…
Abu Dhabi —The UAE’s National Experts Program– AI track (NEP-AI) has shortlisted 135 finalists from more than 1,000 applicants, as the country accelerates efforts to build a national base of artificial intelligence expertise across priority sectors. A final group of 25 participants will be selected from these finalists to join the inaugural NEP-AI cohort. The finalists of this first NEP-AI track represent all seven emirates, signaling broad national engagement in the program. Abu Dhabi (80) and Dubai (21) account for the majority, followed by Sharjah (14), Ras Al Khaimah (9), Ajman (6), Umm Al Quwain (3), and Fujairah (2). The finalist pool is the most diverse in the program’s history, bringing together professionals from government, industry, and…