Author: Editorial Team
NAIROBI — A Kenyan court blocked on Tuesday for another three weeks a proposed US Ebola quarantine facility and ordered the government to disclose the details of its agreement with Washington after two people were amid protests against the center. The proposed 50-bed unit on an air force base in central Kenya for Americans exposed to the virus in Democratic Republic of Congo or Uganda has angered many Kenyans. They accuse the US of offloading the health risk of caring for patients. One of the victims was shot in an area close to the Laikipia Airbase where a demonstration was…
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s public university said on Tuesday it was postponing some examinations after two students and their father were killed while returning to south Lebanon after sitting exams a day earlier. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said a dentist from the border village of Qlayaa “was killed with his son and daughter when an enemy drone targeted his car on the Nabatieh-Khardali road” on Monday. Father Antonios Farah, a priest for the Qlayaa parish where some people are still holding out despite sweeping Israeli evacuation orders to leave, told AFP the man had been returning home with his…
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Narcotics Control seized 845,087 amphetamine tablets hidden inside cardboard sheets in the Eastern Province. A Saudi citizen, the intended recipient of the consignment, was arrested in Taif. The seizure was part of the Ministry of Interior’s efforts to combat narcotics and its work to monitor smuggling and trafficking activities that target the Kingdom’s security and its youth. Security authorities urged citizens and expatriates to report any information they may have regarding drug smuggling or trafficking activities by calling the number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, the number…
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman have sent cables in reply, expressing their thanks to Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha and the successful completion of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Earlier, the Minister of Interior had sent a cable of thanks to the King and the Crown Prince, expressing appreciation for their tremendous efforts in ensuring the success of this year’s Hajj operation. The cable was sent on behalf of the…
UAE residents can expect a generally fair weather conditions on Wednesday, June 3, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said. Temperatures will remain hot across the country on Wednesday, with parts of Abu Dhabi forecast to reach a scorching 47ºC. Al Quaa, Gasyoura, and Mezaira are expected to see highs of 47ºC. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Meanwhile, Dubai and Abu Dhabi residents can expect comparatively milder conditions, with daytime highs of around 39ºC. Overnight, temperatures are set to ease to 29ºC in Abu Dhabi and 30ºC in Dubai. Light to moderate…
AJMAN, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber participated in the China Franchise Expo and the World Franchise Council Annual Meeting 2026, held in Beijing, China, from 27th to 31st May. The chamber was represented by Maher Tarish Al Alili, Board Member of Ajman Chamber and Vice President of the Emirates Association for Franchise Development (FAD). The global exhibition and annual meeting brought together 47 members representing 47 countries, alongside business leaders, government officials, major international companies, investors, franchise organisations, franchise developers, consultants, and providers of specialised solutions and services. Al Alili said the chamber’s participation reflects its commitment to…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant passed a “test by fire” following the May 17 attack that disrupted external power infrastructure connected to the facility, according to the head of the UN nuclear watchdog. He praised plant operators for their response and stressed that there was never any radiological emergency. Speaking after visiting the Barakah plant on Tuesday, Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said he travelled to the UAE following the incident to assess the situation…
Amid an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a few other countries, the UAE health ministry has issued an advisory to residents, warning against misinformation on the disease. Authorities in the UAE — namely the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) — have reassured the public that the public health situation in the UAE remains stable. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Residents have been advised not to travel to three Ebola-hit countries, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and South…
AUSTIN, Texas — Saudi Arabia national football team launched the final phase of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, holding their first training session in Austin, Texas. The Green Falcons trained at the facilities of Austin FC under the supervision of head coach Georgios Donis as preparations intensified ahead of the tournament. Players were divided into two groups during the session, with those who started in Saudi Arabia’s recent friendly against Ecuador national football team undergoing recovery exercises in the gym and on the pitch. The remaining players completed a full training session that began with…
RIYADH — Al Shabab FC have extended the contract of captain Yannick Carrasco until the summer of 2027, keeping the Belgian international at the club for an additional season. Carrasco originally joined Al Shabab from Atlético Madrid during the summer transfer window of 2023 on a three-year deal. The two parties have now reached an agreement to prolong his stay through the 2026-27 campaign. Since arriving in Riyadh, Carrasco has established himself as one of Al Shabab’s most influential players, combining leadership qualities with attacking output and bringing extensive experience from both European and international football. The Belgian winger has…