Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — Over the past four decades, Saudi Arabia has experienced a wide range of weather conditions — from freezing temperatures to scorching heat, as well as periods of intense rainfall and mild spring air. Based on the National Center for Meteorology (NCM)’s long-term monitoring of May weather patterns from 1985-2025 across the Kingdom, a clearer picture is emerging of what to expect in the month ahead. According to the NCM’s analysis of May trends, the month records an average temperature of 29.4°C (based on the 1991–2020 baseline) and average rainfall of 8.2 mm. It ranks as the Kingdom’s fifth…
DUBAI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) today announced that it will become the world’s first AI-Native financial centre, embedding artificial intelligence at the foundational level of its legal frameworks, business environment, talent development, ecosystem infrastructure and physical urban fabric. While many global financial centres are experimenting with artificial intelligence, DIFC is positioning itself to take a fundamentally different approach. As part of this ambition, DIFC will evolve into an AI-Native jurisdiction and destination where artificial intelligence is embedded across legal and regulatory frameworks, business operations, talent development systems, ecosystem infrastructure and the district’s physical…
South Korea and India recently agreed to deepen collaboration on AI, semiconductors and IT. This news marks just one in a number of pacts announced by the two as they pursue an aim to boost bilateral trade to $50 billion. The pair agreed the framework for a so-called Digital Bridge between the countries which will see them have closer links on the latest technology. It was signed alongside a raft of measures targeting other economic and cultural areas. In a statement released during the state visit of President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae Myung to India, Prime Minister…
DUBAI — Iranian gunboats fired on two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as Tehran maintained its grip on the vital energy channel, while two of its own oil supertankers tested a US blockade. The UK Maritime Trade Operations, a naval liaison with the shipping industry, said on X that a cargo ship and a container ship came under fire in the waterway. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that its naval forces intercepted two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday over alleged violations. In a statement, the IRGC Navy said the vessels — identified…
HONOR, a global AI device ecosystem company, unveiled the HONOR 600 Series including HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro, at an exclusive launch event held at Crowne Plaza RDC Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh, bringing together media, partners, influencers, and technology enthusiasts for an immersive first look at its latest innovation. The event highlighted the brand’s continued focus on AI-driven experiences and advanced imaging, with attendees introduced to the series’ standout features through live demonstrations and experience zones. The event experience was designed as an interactive journey, featuring dedicated zones that allowed attendees to explore the HONOR 600 Series…
As the UAE approaches Eid al Adha holidays in May, school leaders have clarified that the academic calendar remains largely fixed, though limited flexibility exists within set guidelines. The update comes as questions from parents and students grow over whether this year’s Eid break could see any adjustments. Education authorities and principals across curricula are now clarifying how the holidays will be managed, as schools balance cultural observance with academic recovery and continuity. This follows recent disruptions linked to the US–Israel–Iran war, which has now reached an extended ceasefire, with schools focused on helping students transition smoothly back to face-to-face…
SEOUL, 23rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s economy posted its fastest quarterly growth in 5 1/2 years in the first quarter, supported by solid exports amid a semiconductor upcycle and resilient domestic demand, central bank data showed Thursday. The country’s real gross domestic product (GDP) — a key measure of economic growth — rose 1.7 percent in the January-March period from three months earlier, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing preliminary data from the Bank of Korea (BOK). It marked the strongest quarterly growth since the third quarter of 2020, when the economy expanded 2.2 percent. The figure…
Every spring, says Denise Smith, a physical therapist in Chicago, she sees an increase in patients with pain in the bottoms of their feet. They’ve spent the winter in heavily cushioned shoes or boots that don’t engage their foot’s muscles, and suddenly they’re wearing sandals and flip-flops, which do. The sudden change can overload the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that connects your heel to the base of your toes. That stress can cause plantar fasciitis, which generally presents as a sharp pain in the sole or heel, often most noticeable with those first steps out of bed in…
ABU DHABI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — To mark World Creativity and Innovation Day, the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD) has highlighted its ongoing commitment to strengthening the social sector through the launch of the Sadeem Innovation Lab, a platform designed to develop, test and scale impactful social solutions. Sadeem is the department’s internal innovation lab, set up to support teams and employees in developing practical, forward-thinking solutions to priority social challenges. It operates through a structured internal model, using established channels to ensure proper governance while accelerating the development of high-impact ideas. The lab is currently being…
Indian expats in the UAE will see some major changes regarding passport renewals and consular services in the coming weeks. Earlier this week, as Khaleej Times reported, the Embassy of India awarded a major outsourcing contract for consular services to Alhind Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd. The India-headquartered company BLS International has been in charge of these consular services for several years now. In October last year, the company was debarred from bidding for new Indian Mission contracts for two years—a ruling which was later lifted by a Delhi court. Here is everything Indian expats need to know about what…