RIYADH — Several Arab countries and regional organizations strongly condemned the attempted drone attacks targeting oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province and Riyadh. The eight Arab countries and two regional organizations reaffirmed solidarity with the Kingdom and support for its measures to safeguard its security and stability. From regional organizations, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Arab Parliament both condemned the attempted UAV attack, describing it as a flagrant violation of international law, and a direct threat to the security and stability of the region. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi condemned the attempted UAV attack, saying it was launched by…
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What is dubbed as the UAE’s cultural hub, Saadiyat Island boasts a spectacular variety of experiences for the entire family. The island is home to some of the world’s most popular museums and attractions, with the Guggenheim Museum soon joining the likes of Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. For tourists and residents alike, a visit to the island is nothing short of taking a trip back in time — or, in some cases, pausing time altogether.…
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated virtually on Tuesday in a consultative meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers to discuss regional developments and efforts to strengthen coordination among member states. The ministers exchanged views on the latest regional developments, ongoing negotiations and efforts to advance practical understandings aimed at reducing tensions and strengthening regional security and stability. The meeting also reviewed ways to enhance coordination among GCC countries on issues related to freedom and safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring the rights of passage and transit and the uninterrupted flow of…
WASHINGTON, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the current developments. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index decreased by 1.4 points to 90.8 (1985=100) in July, down from an upwardly revised 92.2 in June. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—fell by 3.6 points to 114.9, its third consecutive monthly decline. The Expectations Index—based on consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions—remained unchanged at 74.7. Consumer attitudes had improved modestly in June as gas prices came down…
PARIS — Zinedine Zidane was appointed as France head coach on Tuesday, fulfilling a five-year dream to take charge of the national team he helped lead to World Cup and European Championship glory as a player. An emotional Zidane said becoming France coach was “the happiest day” of his managerial career after French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo confirmed the appointment at the federation’s headquarters in Paris. “I’ve waited five years for this chance, so that’s why I’m a bit emotional,” Zidane said. “The France team makes you dream. We have extraordinary players, an extraordinary team.” The 54-year-old has signed…
The U.S. recently threatened sanctions against Chinese AI companies over allegations they misused American models to train rival systems. In response China has issued a warning that it would take “all necessary measures” to protect its interests. In a statement, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) criticised the U.S. for “politicising and weaponising technology and economic issues”, accusing it of using “unfounded allegations to stigmatise Chinese companies and impose sanctions”. It warned that if the U.S. takes “any action that materially harms China’s interests”, it would act to “firmly safeguard its legitimate rights and interests”. China hit back after U.S. Treasury…
TOKYO — Saudi Arabia and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership during deputy foreign ministers’ talks in Tokyo, while calling for an immediate de-escalation in the Middle East and the protection of maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting was co-chaired by Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed Elkhereiji and Japan’s First Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs and diplomatic adviser to the prime minister, Hiroyuki Namazu. Saudi Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Binzagr also attended. The two sides reaffirmed their determination to deepen bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors, including political affairs, security, energy…
UAE residents can expect generally fair to partly cloudy skies on Wednesday, July 29, with weather conditions remaining pleasant through much of the day. However, cloud development is expected to increase over the eastern and southern regions during the afternoon. According to the forecast, convective clouds may form over these areas, bringing the possibility of scattered rainfall later in the day. Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the southeast to northeast at speeds ranging between 10 and 25 km/h. At times, wind speeds may freshen and reach up to 40 km/h, particularly near areas experiencing convective cloud activity.…
ABU DHABI, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Fertiglobe (ADX: FERTIGLB) today reported a strong second-quarter performance, with adjusted EBITDA more than doubling year-on-year to $371 million and adjusted net profit attributable to shareholders surging 12.5x to $145 million. Reflecting this strong earnings momentum and disciplined capital allocation, the Company has proposed a minimum H1 2026 dividend of $150 million, representing an increase of more than 20% year-on-year. For the first half of 2026, Fertiglobe delivered revenues of $2.0 billion, up 59% year-on-year, while adjusted EBITDA increased 63% to $713 million and adjusted net profit attributable to shareholders rose 3.4x to…
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday reaffirmed that the Kingdom will not tolerate threats to its security, national interests and critical infrastructure, condemning attacks by Iran-backed militias in Yemen and Iraq on oil facilities in the Riyadh and Eastern regions and on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. The Cabinet stressed that Saudi Arabia will respond decisively to hostile acts in accordance with international humanitarian law, customary international law and the principle of proportionality. It also called on the Iraqi government to take all necessary measures to prevent its territory from being used as a launchpad for attacks against…