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MAKKAH — Iranian pilgrims started returning from Saudi Arabia on Monday after performing the annual pilgrimage of Hajj. They performed the Hajj rituals amidst a comprehensive system of services provided by the Saudi government for the pilgrims. Iranian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr. Alireza Enayati said that approximately 30,000 pilgrims from Iran performed Hajj this year. “The departure of Iranian pilgrims by air began on Monday and is expected to continue until the end of this month. The process of transporting Iranian pilgrims by air began today, allowing them to return to their country after performing the Hajj rituals with…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) carried 8.2 million riders during the Eid Al Adha holiday. According to RTA, the figure covers the five-day holiday period from May 25 to May 29 and includes ridership across Dubai Metro, Tram, buses, marine transport, taxis, and shared mobility services. Dubai Metro accounted for the largest share of passengers, with its Red and Green Lines serving 3.3 million riders. Public buses transported 1.73 million passengers, while taxi services, including Dubai Taxi and franchise operators, carried 2.3 million riders. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Dubai Tram…
He Tingbo, president of Huawei‘s semiconductors business department, recently outlined a design methodology set to be used in its upcoming Kirin chips. She backed this approach to provide the means for the company to continue to deliver cutting-edge silicon for mobile devices. In a speech delivered at the 2026 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS) in China, the scientist and Huawei director set out the Tau Scaling law which the company believes enables breakthroughs in transistor density and system performance. She explained the law proposes replacing geometric scaling with time scaling as a new guiding principle for the…
JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman made a phone call on Monday with Nasser Abdrabbuh Hadi, son of the late former President of Yemen Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi.During the call, the Crown Prince offered his sincere condolences and sympathy over the death of his father. The Crown Prince prayed to God Almighty to shower mercy on the deceased and accommodate him in His Paradise. Nasser Hadi expressed his deep thanks to the Crown Prince for his condolences and sympathy. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has mandated that all financing companies operating within the Kingdom provide notification to the Central Bank at least five working days prior to undertaking any investment round. These entities include financing companies, payment service providers, exchange bureaus, and entities supporting financing activities licensed by the Central Bank. The SAMA further stipulated that entities intending to conduct investment rounds must disclose all pertinent information, including the investment round’s timeline, purpose, value, and target audience, as well as a statement outlining its impact on the ownership structure and financial position of the non-bank financial institution.…
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RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the Israeli aggression against the Lebanese territories. In a statement, the ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s categorical rejection of the Israeli incursion into Lebanese land and violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty. Saudi Arabia called on the international community to uphold its responsibility in halting this aggression and putting an end to Israeli military movements aimed at expanding into Lebanese territory. It stressed the importance of safeguarding Lebanon’s sovereignty and the security of the Lebanese people in accordance with relevant international agreements.In this regard, the Kingdom reaffirmed the importance of adhering…
MAKKAH — As pilgrims have departed the holy sites at the end of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, the General Directorate of Civil Defense has launched early preparations for the 2027 Hajj season. This is through evaluation of services provided to pilgrims throughout their journey, from arrival at entry points of Saudi Arabia to the completion of rituals. The directorate, working alongside other sectors of the Ministry of Interior and government entities, conducted thousands of inspection visits to pilgrim accommodations and facilities over the past year to ensure compliance with safety and security requirements. Violations were addressed in accordance with…
UAE’s Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has ordered the recall of two insecticide products sold under the brand name “Goodbye All Insects”, both manufactured by SCITRA. The recall applies to Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. What prompted the recall? The recall order was issued after the authority detected regulatory and technical violations related to the marketing of products that were not registered with the EDE. Moreover, one of the recalled products was found containing a prohibited substance. It was immediately withdrawn from the market to prevent further circulation and minimise potential risks to…
BRUSSELS, 1st June, 2026 (WAM) – Over six years, iron ore imports from third countries fell by 11.3%—from 77.9 million tons in 2020 to 69.0 million tons in 2025, according to data published today. The peak was reached in 2021, when shipments rose by 20.2% year-over-year to 93.6 million tons, likely reflecting the post-crisis recovery in demand in the metallurgical sector following 2020. Subsequently, the market entered a correction phase: in 2022, imports fell by 12.8%, and in 2023, by another 10.5%, to 73.0 million tons. A slight recovery in 2024 of 2.6%, to 74.9 million tons, was not sustained:…