RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has exempted several business activities from paying the fee required to obtain a 24-hour operating permit, Okaz newspaper reported. The exemptions include fuel stations — specifically fuel dispensing services — and service centers located outside urban areas, as well as hotels, hotel apartments, resorts and similar accommodation facilities. Pharmacies, healthcare services, educational institutions, wedding halls and recreational rest houses are also exempt from the fee. The ministry recently approved regulations governing 24-hour operating permits under the Municipal Licensing Procedures System and its executive regulations. Obtaining the permit requires approval from the relevant…
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Question: I want to take a four-week leave during the summer break, but my boss wants me to postpone it because of a staff shortage during the summer months. Can my boss reject my leave application based on this reasoning? Aren’t my annual leaves mine to take at my discretion, whenever I want? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you are employed by a mainland company in the United Arab Emirates. Therefore, the provisions of the UAE employment law and its ministerial and cabinet resolution are applicable. In the UAE, it is at the discretion of an…
JEDDAH — A Saudi labor court has ordered an Arab barber to pay SR40,866 in compensation to his employer after ruling that he breached his employment contract by leaving his job without following the legal procedures for terminating the agreement, Okaz newspaper reported. According to the ruling, the compensation was calculated based on the remaining 621 days of the worker’s fixed-term employment contract. Court documents showed that the barber arrived in Saudi Arabia to work in Jeddah under a three-year employment contract, officially documented with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. He began work on Sept. 19, 2024.…
HOUSTON — Morocco became the first African nation to reach the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on more than one occasion after a commanding 3-0 victory over Canada in the Round of 16 on Saturday. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice before Soufiane Rahimi sealed the victory in stoppage time as the Atlas Lions continued their impressive run following their historic semifinal appearance at the 2022 World Cup. Morocco will face France in the quarterfinals after Les Bleus edged Paraguay 1-0 later on Saturday. “We are no longer a surprise,” Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said. “Now when people talk about Morocco, we’re a…
RIYADH — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif reaffirmed the Kingdom’s strong condemnation of the recent terrorist bombing in Damascus and its full solidarity with Syria in confronting all forms of violence, extremism and terrorism during a phone call on Saturday with his Syrian counterpart, Anas Khattab. During the call, Prince Abdulaziz reiterated Saudi Arabia’s firm support for Syria’s security and stability. The two ministers reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the latest security developments in Syria, with particular focus on the recent terrorist attack in the Syrian capital. They also explored ways to strengthen security cooperation and…
Experts in the UAE are calling for more awareness and education of drivers about the dangers of stopping in the middle of the road. This comes as twenty-five people were injured after a collision between a vehicle and three buses on Jebel Ali Road on Saturday after a bus stopped in the middle of the road due to a technical fault. Thomas Edelmann, founder of RoadSafetyUAE, insists that speculating about the sudden stopping of a vehicle is not enough. “Authorities must properly identify the reasons of each and every such incident to understand where the problem lies,” he told Khaleej…
PHILADELPHIA — Kylian Mbappé scored his 19th FIFA World Cup goal as France overcame a rugged Paraguay side 1-0 on Saturday to book a place in the quarterfinals and set up a blockbuster clash with Morocco. Mbappé converted a second-half penalty to extend his remarkable World Cup scoring record and keep Les Bleus’ title hopes alive after a fiercely contested Round of 16 encounter played in sweltering conditions. The victory sends France into the World Cup quarterfinals for the fourth consecutive tournament, where they will meet Morocco on Thursday. “We knew what kind of match it was going to be,”…
LONDON — Britain and France announced late Friday that they are prepared to deploy a multinational military mission to help secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, despite repeated Iranian warnings against a foreign military presence in the strategic waterway. “The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for the global economy,” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron said in a joint statement. “Restoring safe transit for ships of all nations through the strait is a matter of global concern.” The two leaders said Oman has agreed to cooperate with London and Paris to help ensure…
The UAE Lottery announced the results of its Saturday night Lucky Day draw, with thousands of participants winning prizes across multiple categories. Draw No. 260704, held at 9.30pm on Saturday, July 4, saw one player win Dh100,000 after matching five winning numbers and the Lucky Month number. A total of 63 participants won Dh1,000 each after matching either five numbers or four numbers along with the Lucky Month number. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. As many as 5,842 players won Dh100 prizes across various matching combinations, taking the total number of winners…
RIYADH — Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council held an emergency meeting in Riyadh on Saturday to discuss the serious consequences of Iran operating a direct flight to Sanaa International Airport, which is under Houthi control, calling it a blatant violation of Yemen’s sovereignty and international law. The council said the flight constituted a direct challenge to relevant international law and UN Security Council resolutions. During the meeting, members received briefings on the dangerous escalation that further demonstrated the Houthis’ complete alignment with Iran’s regional agenda and their prioritization of Tehran’s interests over those of the Yemeni people. The council said the…