The UAE has announced a $30 million emergency humanitarian response to support civilians affected by the worsening situation in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan, based on the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The assistance will be delivered through the UAE Aid Agency, reflecting the UAE’s longstanding humanitarian approach and its continued commitment to supporting the Sudanese people. The response comes amid the serious deterioration of humanitarian conditions in El Obeid and surrounding areas, where civilians and displaced persons face mounting urgent needs for food security, healthcare, safe drinking water and shelter. Stay up to date with…
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ARLINGTON, Texas — Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final tournament of his illustrious international career, saying he wants to enjoy every moment before Portugal’s Round of 16 showdown with Spain. Speaking at a rare World Cup news conference on Sunday, the 41-year-old Portugal captain said he hopes his farewell tournament does not end against Spain, but acknowledged this will be his sixth and final World Cup appearance. “I want to enjoy what will be my last World Cup to the fullest,” Ronaldo said. “Hopefully tomorrow won’t be my last match.” Portugal’s all-time…
RIYADH — Australian coach Ange Postecoglou has officially begun his tenure as Al Nassr head coach after arriving in Riyadh and signing his contract, with the club unveiling the former Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic manager as the leader of its first-team project for the new season. Postecoglou completed the formalities at Al Nassr’s headquarters, where he signed the contract alongside sporting director Simao Coutinho, marking the start of a new chapter for one of the Saudi Pro League’s most ambitious clubs. Speaking in his first official interview after the signing ceremony, Postecoglou said Al Nassr’s sporting vision and the growing…
A 7-year-old Emirati boy died in a tragic road accident in Tunisia on Saturday, July 4, while spending his summer holiday with his mother and siblings, bringing a family vacation to a heartbreaking end. The child, Jassim Mohammed Abdullah Ali Zaid Al Shehhi, was visiting Tunisia with his mother and siblings while his father remained in the UAE due to work commitments. The accident occurred in Tunisia’s Manouba Governorate. Jassim’s father, Mohammed Al Shehhi, told Khaleej Times he was informed of the tragedy while at work. According to family members, Jassim had left the house and was on his way…
SHARJAH, 5th July, 2026 (WAM) — Preparations are underway for the 2027 edition of the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition (ACRES), scheduled for January next year, with plans to deliver an exceptional edition building on the record gains of the previous event and further expand the exhibition’s reach locally, regionally, and internationally. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Chairman of the ACRES Higher Organising Committee, said the committee is also developing a multi-year strategic roadmap under the “ACRES Future Vision”, aimed at taking the exhibition to new destinations and strengthening its position…
RIYADH — The National Program to Combat Commercial Concealment carried out more than 4,500 inspection visits across the Kingdom in June 2026, resulting in the detection of 104 suspected cases of commercial concealment. The inspections were conducted based on intelligence indicators and suspicion reports related to potential violations of the Anti-Commercial Concealment Law. The suspected cases have been referred to the relevant authorities for investigation and the application of legal penalties where violations are confirmed. The inspection campaigns focused on verifying the compliance of commercial establishments and detecting offenses under the Anti-Commercial Concealment Law. Targeted sectors included land freight transport,…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Kenya signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) during the inaugural meeting of the Saudi-Kenyan Political Consultations Committee, co-chaired by the Saudi Foreign Minister and Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. The meeting, held on Sunday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Riyadh, brought together Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Musalia Mudavadi to strengthen bilateral relations, enhance coordination and consultation, serve the two countries’ mutual interests, and contribute to regional security and stability. At the conclusion of the meeting, the two sides signed three MoUs. The first, aimed…
SHARJAH, 5th July, 2026 (WAM) — The 2026 edition of Sharjah Summer Promotions has recorded high visitor turnout since its launch on 1st July across the emirate’s regions and cities. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), the retail campaign is generating significant consumer interest in its promotional offers which form part of Sharjah’s summer season running until 15th September 2026. The campaign is supported through strategic collaboration with government entities, private sector institutions, and key strategic partners. It features large-scale discounts and exclusive promotions on a variety…
Ahmed Mohammed Al Teneiji has been crowned the overall winner of the second edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Fitness Challenge, securing the top cash prize of Dh50,000 after emerging as one of the standout participants in the emirate’s leading community fitness initiative. Al Teneiji delivered a remarkable transformation over the course of the challenge, reducing his weight from 109kg before the competition to 90.5kg at the conclusion, a total loss of nearly 19kg, which ultimately helped secure his victory. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Al Teneiji described the…
RIYADH — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) announced that the total value of its humanitarian assistance reached $8.54 billion through 4,404 projects benefiting 114 countries as of June 2026. According to the center’s latest statistical report, Yemen remained the largest recipient of assistance, accounting for 56% of total aid valued at $4.79 billion, followed by Syria with $583.38 million (6.83%), Palestine with $542.48 million (6.35%), Somalia with $257.17 million (3.01%), Pakistan with $228.34 million (2.67%), and Sudan with $190.63 million (2.23%). In Yemen, KSrelief’s support has covered a broad range of humanitarian sectors, including food security…