Author: Editorial Team
MAKKAH — Search and rescue teams from the Border Guard in Rabigh in the Makkah region rescued two Bangladeshi residents after their boat broke down at sea. The teams provided them with the necessary assistance. The General Directorate of Border Guard advised all sea users to follow safety guidelines, including verifying the seaworthiness of vessels before setting sail. In case of emergencies, individuals are urged to call 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, and the Eastern Province and 994 in all other regions of Saudi Arabia. Source: Saudi Gazette
BRUSSELS, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — The European Commission has confirmed that the European Union faces no immediate oil supply problems, despite continued instability in the Middle East and sharp volatility in crude oil and petroleum product prices. The Commission said following a meeting of the Oil Coordination Group, which brought together experts from the European Commission, EU Member States, industry, the International Energy Agency (IEA), the Energy Community and NATO, that supplies to the European market remain secure. It noted that demand for jet fuel and diesel continues to be met through higher refinery production in EU countries, alongside…
PARIS, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — Marlan Space, a UAE based investor and operator in space technology and a subsidiary of IHC, along with Loft Orbital are leading a consortium in a US$1 billion investment in France to build Altair-Next Gen, the world’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) satellite infrastructure. The plan was announced and signed today at the International Space Summit in Paris by Marlan Space and Loft Orbital, in the presence of Emmanuel Macron, president of the French Republic. With Altair-Next Gen, France and the United Arab Emirates set out to lead the world in artificial intelligence in space.…
RIYADH — The National Center for Security Operations received 2,790,646 calls via the unified emergency number 911 across the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province during August 2026. This falls within the mandate of the Unified Security Operations Centers (911), which receive calls and route them to the relevant security and service agencies according to their respective jurisdictions. The centers operate around the clock using advanced automated systems managed by specialized, multilingual staff. The calls received were distributed across the four regions as follows: 857,390 in Makkah region, 248,677 in Madinah region, 1,155,495 in Riyadh region, and…
ABU DHABI, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Asian Sailing Federation has elected Mohammed Al Obeidli as Vice President of the Federation, representing the West Asia region, by acclamation, following the completion of the candidacy procedures and electoral process in accordance with the regulations and bylaws approved by the Asian Sailing Federation. Al Obeidli, Secretary-General of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation, will assume his new responsibilities during the General Assembly meeting of the continental federation in Nagoya, Japan, held alongside the Asian Games, scheduled to take place from 19th September to 4th October 2026. He will also continue in…
EL ALAMEIN, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National Pavilion continued to attract strong interest on the second day of the El Alamein International Airshow 2026, welcoming 1,875 visitors, including senior official and military delegations from around the world. The pavilion, the largest at the exhibition, showcased advanced UAE capabilities, solutions and technologies across the aviation, aerospace and defence sectors. Supported by the Ministry of Defence and Tawazun Council, and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, the pavilion hosted high-level military delegations who explored products and innovations presented by UAE organisations and companies. The visits provided opportunities to…
DUBAI, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — The 28th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2026) will highlight sustainable and resilient technologies supporting smart cities as the construction and infrastructure sectors respond to climate change, population growth and rising demand for energy and resources. Recent data from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) indicate that the buildings and construction sector accounts for around 37 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions and nearly 50 percent of global material extraction, placing the built environment at the centre of efforts to develop low-carbon, resilient cities. Organised by Dubai Electricity and…
AL KHOBAR — Julian Quinones has added a Ballon d’Or nomination to a remarkable year that saw him win the Roshn Saudi League Golden Boot and emerge as one of Mexico’s standout performers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Al Qadsiah striker is among 30 players shortlisted for football’s most prestigious individual award, recognition that follows a 33-goal league campaign and four goals for Mexico at the World Cup. “I’m very proud to have achieved this,” Quinones said after scoring in Al Qadsiah’s 3-2 victory over Al Ahli on Tuesday. “I’ve worked hard for this moment and now it…
RIYADH — The delivery sector in Saudi Arabia recorded remarkable growth during the second quarter of 2026, with the number of orders exceeding 132 million. This represents a 30.5 percent increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year, according to an index issued by the Transport General Authority. These results come amid the rapid expansion of the logistics and e-commerce sectors in the Kingdom, supported by digital transformation, the adoption of technological solutions, and the development of business models within the delivery sector. These developments are contributing to greater operational efficiency, improved service quality for beneficiaries, and enhanced…
NEW DELHI, 9th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE delegation participated in the BRICS Women-Led Development Summit 2026, organised by the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance (WBA) in New Delhi under India’s 2026 BRICS Presidency, bringing together government and business leaders, investors and women entrepreneurs from across BRICS economies. The UAE Chapter is chaired by Feryal Ahmadi, Chairperson of the BRICS WBA UAE Chapter and Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of DMCC. Its leadership and working-group representatives include Ayesha Al Mulla, Co-Chair of the Tourism Working Group and Chairwoman of the UAE Businesswomen Council; Badreya Al Maidoor, Assistant Undersecretary at…