Author: Editorial Team
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 It was immediately withdrawn from the market to prevent further circulation and minimise potential risks to…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:…
AMMAN,1st June, 2026 (WAM) — Jordan’s capital market institutions, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, officially launched the electronic link between the two markets through the “Tabadul” platform during an official ceremony held at the InterContinental Hotel in Amman. The event was attended by Ghannam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange; Abdullah Salem Al Nuaimi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange; Emad Abu Haltem, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Jordan Securities Commission; Mazen Al Wathaifi, Chief Executive Officer of the Amman Stock Exchange; Sara Al Tarawneh, Chief Executive Officer of the…
Abu Dhabi — The National Experts Program – AI Track (NEP-AI) begins this June, accelerating the UAE’s National AI Strategy 2031 to embed AI across government operations and vital strategic sectors. NEP-AI supports five strategic priorities under the UAE National AI Strategy 2031: strengthening the UAE’s position as a global AI hub, increasing competitiveness across priority sectors through applied AI, accelerating AI adoption in government services, developing Emirati talent for AI-enabled roles, and connecting advanced research, data, and infrastructure capabilities to real-world implementation across industries. The program brings together Emirati professionals from 25 priority sectors, such as Agentic AI, Data Economy and Monetisation Models,…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced the implementation of its decision to increase the Saudization rate in a dozen procurement professions to 70 percent, effective Sunday, May 31. The decision applies to private sector establishments employing three or more workers in the targeted professions, in accordance with the definitions and job titles approved under the Unified Saudi Occupational Classification. The decision covers 12 professions such as procurement manager, procurement representative, contracts manager, warehouse keeper, logistics manager, warehouse manager, tenders’ specialist, procurement specialist, e-commerce specialist, market research specialist, warehouse specialist, and private label supply specialist.…
RIYADH — The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) announced on Monday that a total of 160 government employees were arrested in connection with corruption charges during the last month of May. The arrests followed inspection tours, investigation of the suspected cases and initiation of a number of criminal and administrative cases. Last month, Nazaha conducted 2,365 inspection tours across the Kingdom in addition to approximately 15,000 inspection tours in the holy sites and service facilities during the Hajj season. “These inspection tours resulted in the investigation into suspected cases of 480 employees and the arrest of 160 among them. Some…
After Eid Al Adha gave UAE residents a much-awaited long break, the community is on the look out for the next holiday. For those preparing to travel, planning staycations, or just looking for a time to unwind, the country lists out holidays in advance. This helps residents plan ahead, make the most of the breaks, and often serves as something to look forward to. So when is the next leave? It is expected to fall in mid-June, on the occasion of Islamic New Year. Here’s a guide on what Hijri New Year is, how it is calculated, and if the…
Karthikeyan Gunasekar and Mohammed Abrar during the TahawulTech.com podcast discussion on self-driving networks. TahawulTech.com’s latest podcast examines how AI-driven networking is moving beyond industry hype to deliver proactive, intelligent, and experience-led infrastructure for modern enterprises. UAE-based enterprise leaders are beginning to view networking through a new lens, where AI is no longer simply an operational enhancement, but a core driver of intelligent, autonomous and experience-centric infrastructure. In a recent TahawulTech.com podcast hosted by CPI Media Group, Karthikeyan Gunasekar, Business Development Lead & Evangelist AI for Networking | Worldwide, HPE, and Mohammed Abrar, Director – Cyber Security, Alpha Data, unpacked the realities…
MAKKAH — The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has announced the awarding of six development sites under the Developed Districts Program, spreading over a total area of more than 2.7 million square meters with investments valued at SR13.3 billion. The initiative is part of the commission’s efforts to enhance the urban environment, support economic growth, improve the quality of life, and advance sustainable development in the holy city. The commission stated that the awarded sites are located in the neighborhoods of Jurhum South, Al-Khalidiyah, Al-Hajlah, Al-Hindawiyah East, Al-Hindawiyah South, and Al-Hindawiyah West. The projects will be implemented…