SHARJAH, 6th July, 2026 (WAM) — In a move that reflects the growing confidence of leading global industrial groups in Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, Shyam Middle East FZC, part of India’s Shyam Steel Group, has inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, with an initial investment of AED60 million. The project marks Shyam Steel Group’s first international investment outside India, establishing Hamriyah Free Zone as the launchpad for the Group’s global expansion strategy. The new facility will reinforce the company’s presence in the non-ferrous metals recycling and manufacturing sector while serving markets across the Middle East, the…
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As the UAE’s long summer break gets underway, many parents face the same annual question on how to keep children engaged, active and away from screens without breaking the bank. For a growing number of families, the answer is sometimes hard to find. Free summer camps are filling up fast, while paid programmes can run to hundreds of dirhams a week per child, putting them out of reach for some households with two or more children. Khaleej Times spoke to UAE parents to understand how they are managing their plans for the summer. Stay up to date with the latest…
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Jeddah has achieved a new medical milestone by successfully performing the first autologous stem cell transplant in Saudi Arabia’s private healthcare sector for a 55-year-old patient diagnosed with multiple myeloma. This achievement reflects the hospital’s continued advancement in specialized hematology and oncology care and reinforces its position as a leading provider of advanced healthcare services. The procedure marks the launch of the hospital’s Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program, with its first autologous stem cell transplant successfully completed, demonstrating the program’s readiness to provide highly specialized treatments in accordance with the latest international standards…
Abu Dhabi — G42, through its sovereign agentic AI company Inception42, and Microsoft today announced a collaboration to advance agentic AI adoption. By deepening interoperability between their platforms, the two companies are helping organisations move from fragmented AI deployments to a governed, enterprise-wide agent ecosystem – giving governments and enterprises access to a wider pool of agents while keeping data processing in country. This is a key step in supporting the UAE’s national agentic AI initiative, which targets 50% of federal government operations to use AI agents within two years. The rapid rise of AI agents is creating new opportunities…
DUBAI, 6th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) has unveiled its calendar for the 2026–2027 sports season, featuring 40 races, championships, and events taking place from September 2026 to April 2027. The programme includes a diverse range of traditional and modern marine sports across the UAE and internationally, reinforcing the club’s leading role in organising premier marine sporting events regionally and globally, while further strengthening Dubai’s position as a world-class destination for marine sports. The new season will commence in September with the 22ft “Al Shindagha” Traditional Dhow Sailing Race, alongside a comprehensive schedule featuring 22ft, 43ft,…
A reward of Dh1,000 should be given for every kilogram of weight lost by each participant in the second edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Fitness Challenge. This applies to those who did not make it into the list of twenty winners, said Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, in appreciation of their commitment and determination to achieve the goals of the health initiative. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. He stressed that the initiative was not just a competition to win places, but a…
MANILA — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on charges of mishandling government funds and making threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has begun after months of heightened political tensions in the country. In a dramatic turn, Duterte ally Senator Rodante Marcoleta was arrested on a plunder charge shortly before the start of the trial on Monday, throwing support for Duterte in the Senate into doubt. Duterte will be removed from her post and banned from holding public office if found guilty. The trial opens a new theater in the explosive feud between Marcos and Duterte, whose alliance imploded…
Fans watching Norway at the World Cup may have noticed something different about Erling Haaland’s shirt. While the Manchester City striker is known around the world simply as Haaland at club level, his Norway national team jersey carries the name Braut Haaland. The reason is personal. Braut is part of Haaland’s full name, Erling Braut Haaland, and comes from his mother, Gry Marita Braut, a former Norwegian heptathlete. By wearing Braut Haaland for Norway, the striker is recognising both sides of his family. Haaland is the surname of his father, former footballer Alf-Inge Haaland, who also played for Manchester City,…
SHARJAH, 6th July, 2026 (WAM) — Global master developer Arada has announced the launch of Arada Capital, a new funds management platform that will develop and manage institutional-grade real estate investment opportunities across the Middle East and selected international markets. Based in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Arada Capital has received In-Principle Approval from ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and is seeking final regulatory approval to operate as a fund manager. Once licensed, the platform will offer institutional and qualified investors access to Arada’s development pipeline and wider GCC real estate opportunities, targeting US$5 billion in assets under management…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has launched the Package Visa pilot through approved general travel and tourism service providers in selected pilot markets. The new initiative enables eligible visitors to obtain a tourist visa as part of an integrated travel package. It is the result of joint efforts by the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior and the Insurance Authority. The Package Visa builds on a series of reforms introduced since the launch of Saudi Arabia’s tourist e-Visa, including the visa on arrival and the Stopover Transit Visa, offering visitors more flexible ways to enter…