Author: Editorial Team
NEW YORK — Heavy smoke from more than 800 wildfires burning across Canada enveloped a swath of the US from the Midwest to the Northeast on Thursday. A thick blanket of smoke clouded skylines from Detroit and Toronto to New York and across New England, prompting authorities to issue “hazardous” air quality alerts across much of the region. Many outdoor events were canceled and officials said residents should stay indoors wherever possible and avoid the acrid, unhealthy air. Detroit registered the worst air quality of any city in the world on Thursday, according to monitoring company IQAir, with a pollutant…
Two months after Swatch launched its hit collaboration with Audemars Piguet, called the ‘Royal Pop’, the watchmaker is launching another collaboration with Swiss Omega. The collection called ‘MoonSwatch’ draws heavy inspiration from the iconic Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch but is available at a fraction of the price. The watches measure 42mm in diameter and are 13mm thick, use Super-LumiNova on the indexes and hands — similar to the Omega Speedmaster — and run on a quartz ETA G10.212 movement. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. They’re also made from Bioceramic, a composite material developed…
ABU DHABI, 17th July, 2026 (WAM) — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has reinforced its position as the highest-rated banking group in the MENA region and among the highest-rated globally, with AA- or equivalent ratings and stable outlooks following the latest affirmations by Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings. Together, these ratings place FAB at the top end of global bank credit quality underpinned by strong standalone fundamentals, disciplined risk management and systemic importance within the UAE banking sector. The latest affirmations come amid evolving regional developments, highlighting the resilience of FAB’s financial profile and its consistent strength across…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed Jordan’s initiative to launch regular commercial flights between Amman and Sanaa, describing it as a humanitarian step that will help meet the needs of the Yemeni people and facilitate civilian travel. In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the Yemeni government’s approval of the initiative, saying it reflects its commitment to easing procedures that serve Yemeni citizens and support efforts to alleviate humanitarian suffering. The Kingdom called on the Houthis to respond positively to the initiative instead of repeating past actions that increased the suffering of the Yemeni people, urging it…
TEL AVIV — Israel’s parliament has officially dissolved, kicking off a high-stakes campaign for national elections on October 27. The dissolution of the 25th Knesset on Friday paves the way for a vote that is seen as a critical referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political survival and his wars on Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. Before adjourning into recess, Netanyahu’s hardline coalition, the most nationalist in Israel’s history, also pushed through a series of controversial laws to secure its base as the Knesset held a final marathon overnight voting session. Among the legislation passed, according to state broadcaster Kan, was…
Pakistani nationals in the UAE will receive an e-passport the next time they get their travel document renewed, the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi said on July 17. The move is being made in line with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. This comes just a month after local authorities in Pakistan announced the phasing out of Machine-Readable passports. The statement from the Pakistani Embassy in Abu Dhabi clearly stated, “all passport applications from July 20, 2026 shall be processed by the Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of Pakistan, Dubai only in the e-Passport…
Vlad Loktev, Chief Creator Ecosystem Officer at Roblox. New mobile-first creation tab will allow users to create, test and publish basic games directly within the Roblox app San Mateo, California: Roblox Corporation has announced Build, a new mobile-first creation tab within the Roblox app, along with a suite of AI-powered tools designed for creators of all experience levels. Build will allow users to turn a simple text prompt into a basic playable game directly inside the Roblox app. For example, a creator could describe a cosy adventure game set in a dense forest with environmental obstacles, and Build would generate…
ABU DHABI, 17th July, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office, affirmed that Union Pledge Day is a deeply rooted national occasion in the hearts of the people of the UAE, commemorating the pledge upon which the nation’s unity was forged, the values that laid the foundations of the Union, and the historic moment that paved the way for a country that has become a model of unity, progress and prosperity. Marking Union Pledge Day, Al Hamed said, “On this cherished occasion, we do not merely reflect on the past. We…
RIYADH — The Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT) helped save the lives of 12 patients, including four children, after coordinating five organ retrieval procedures from brain-dead donors, four of which were completed within just 48 hours. The life-saving operations were carried out in cooperation with medical institutions inside and outside Saudi Arabia, providing transplants for patients suffering from end-stage organ failure. The procedures included two heart transplants, one of them for a child, two liver transplants, including one for a child with liver failure, two lung transplants, and six kidney transplants that ended the suffering of two children and…
RIYADH — Traffic authorities across Saudi Arabia have recorded 2,135 vehicles illegally parked in spaces designated for people with disabilities. Traffic departments urged motorists to respect designated parking spaces and comply with traffic regulations, stressing that these spaces are specifically provided to meet the daily needs of people with disabilities. Authorities emphasized that the unauthorized use of designated spaces prevents eligible individuals from accessing facilities and services and constitutes a traffic violation subject to penalties. If the driver of an offending vehicle cannot be located, the vehicle may be impounded. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has previously established requirements…