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RIYADH — Investment opportunity bids in naming rights for five Riyadh Metro stations have been opened by The Royal Commission for Riyadh City from April 8 to May 10. The five metro stations included in the first phase of the offering are: Al-Murooj Station, Al-Nuzha Station, Al-Rabee Station, Jarir District Station, and King Fahd District 1 Station. The Commission explained that they included these specific stations due to their strategic and highly populated locations, high ridership levels, and their subject to precise regulations and standards. The investment includes a long-term contract that can run up to 10 years and brand…

Eng. Amjad Arab, Chief Carriers & Wholesales Office, Salam. The telecommunications wholesale market has undergone a paradigm shift that few industry observers saw coming. What began as a defensive posture against hyperscaler market entry has evolved into one of the most significant strategic realignments in modern telecommunications history. This transformation is perhaps nowhere more evident than in Saudi Arabia’s telecom market, valued at $18.32 billion in 2025, which has catalysed a new model of telco-hyperscaler collaboration that is setting global precedents.  The traditional telecommunications operating model, centered on infrastructure ownership, bandwidth provisioning, and territorial market defense, has proven insufficient for the current digital economy’s demands. Historical competitive frameworks that…

Dubai parents are cautiously welcoming the new home-based learning model for young children, with many seeing it as a structured alternative during disruptions like the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict. While the flexibility of small learning groups for under-6s and in-home educators is being welcomed, families are also voicing concerns about affordability and access. Some parents say the reassurance of trained teachers stepping into home settings could ease the burden on working households. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. However, questions remain on pricing, rollout clarity, and how nurseries will communicate options under the new…

From the first moments of uncertainty to the cautious calm following a ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran war, residents across the UAE have been riding an emotional wave, one that experts say is far from over. In the early days of the crisis, many people slipped into what health specialists describe as “survival mode” — a state where the body and mind focus almost entirely on immediate safety. “During acute stress, the body prioritises survival,” Jamie Richards, Chief Wellbeing Officer at Valeo Health, told Khaleej Times. “Systems like heart rate and stress hormone production increase, while others such as digestion and…

WASHINGTON — Mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey are expected to continue efforts in the coming days to bridge gaps between the United States and Iran and revive negotiations aimed at ending the war, Axios reported. The renewed push comes after 21 hours of high-stakes talks in Islamabad ended without an agreement, though both sides signaled that diplomacy remains viable ahead of the ceasefire deadline on April 21. Officials said all parties still believe a deal is possible, with mediators hoping that narrowing differences could pave the way for another round of negotiations before the truce expires. A regional source…

JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has warned of heavy rain and flash floods hitting several regions of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.The rainy weather condition will be experienced in the southern and western parts of the Riyadh region, as well as in the eastern parts of the Makkah, Asir, and Al-Baha regions. The NCM stated that the rainy weather condition will be featured by heavy rainfall that may lead to flash floods in valleys and ravines, accompanied by hail and strong surface winds that may reach high speeds, reducing horizontal visibility in some areas. Hussein Al-Qahtani, spokesperson of…

ABU DHABI, 13th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Management of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) convened recently to review key regulatory developments and discuss strategic priorities for the nuclear and radiation sector. Members of the Board were briefed on the operational status of the four units of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, including planned refuelling and maintenance schedules for each unit. FANR continues to conduct regular inspections at the plant to verify the operator’s compliance with regulatory requirements and to ensure the continued safe and secure operation of the facility. The Board also approved a number…

The Greece prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis recently announced plans for a ban on social media for children under 15 years-of-age. He then went on to list his ambition to persuade other European Union authorities to follow the same direction. In a video posted on his social media channels, Mitsotakis cited familiar parental concerns over the perceived negative impact of some platforms involving addiction and pressure to be always online. The regulation is set to be introduced in mid-2026 and take effect in January 2027: Mitsotakis noted this would make Greece one of the first countries to take such action, adding…

Motorists commuting between Dubai and Abu Dhabi have noticed new Darb toll gates installed on the E11 highway, with residents wondering if this means an expansion of Abu Dhabi’s smart toll system. Two newly installed structures have been spotted on E11, one southbound towards Abu Dhabi, right after the Abu Dhabi–Dubai border near Ghantoot, and another northbound towards Dubai before Exit 403. A second set of toll gates has been seen by commuters in the Al Qurm area, installed in both directions. Unlike existing bridge-based toll points in Abu Dhabi city, these new installations are positioned directly on the road,…

JEDDAH — Riyad Mahrez struck a stunning extra-time free-kick to fire Al Ahli into the AFC Champions League Elite quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Al Duhail on Monday. The decisive moment came three minutes from the end of extra time at King Abdullah Sports City, just moments after Ivan Toney had seen his penalty saved by goalkeeper Salah Zakaria, with the tie seemingly heading toward a shootout. Mahrez, however, delivered a moment of brilliance, curling a free-kick from outside the box into the net to send the defending champions through, where they will face Johor Darul Ta’zim in the…