The Indian embassy in the UAE has revealed further details regarding offering consular services, saying that it will offer them in limited manners from Thursday, July 2 onwards, citing administrative reasons. Limited Consular services (Passport, Visa, Attestation & Miscellaneous services) will be provided by the embassy and the Consulate General of India on a walk-in basis, following the first-come-first-serve principle from 9am to 12.30pm, the mission said in a statment. To help applicants plan ahead and to avoid crowding, the embassy stated that no one others that those applying will be allowed to enter the premisses of the embassy or…
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MEXICO CITY — Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout-stage victory, defeating Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday to reach the Round of 16 and spark celebrations across the country. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within nine first-half minutes as El Tri finally broke the hoodoo that had seen them eliminated in seven consecutive knockout-stage matches since their last victory at the 1986 World Cup on home soil. Mexico will face the winner of Wednesday’s match between England and Congo in the Round of 16, again at the iconic Estadio Azteca. “It means a lot to me because…
SHARJAH, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — Souq Al Jubail has launched the 11th edition of the Souq Al Jubail Dates Festival, welcoming visitors to a seasonal celebration of the UAE’s rich date-growing heritage. Running until 15th September, the festival forms part of the market’s ongoing efforts to support local producers, stimulate commercial activity, and reinforce its position as one of Sharjah’s leading family and retail destinations. This year’s edition brings together a strong line-up of dates retailers from within Souq Al Jubail, alongside a number of external exhibitors, offering visitors a wide selection of premium fresh dates that are in…
ATLANTA — Harry Kane struck twice in the second half as England came from behind to beat Congo 2-1 on Wednesday, booking a place in the Round of 16 and avoiding a shock World Cup exit. The England captain rescued the 1966 champions after Brian Cipenga’s early goal had put tournament debutants Congo on course for one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. England will now face co-host Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca in the Round of 16. “It was just about pounding the rock, keep pounding the rock and our moment would come,” Kane said after…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — France’s devastating attacking quartet of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola is emerging as the most feared frontline at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Les Bleus strengthening their credentials as title favorites. “Their four up front is the best in the competition by far,” Norway coach Ståle Solbakken said. France became the first team to score at least three goals in five consecutive World Cup matches after beating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 on Tuesday, booking a last-16 clash with Paraguay. The 2018 champions, who finished runners-up to Argentina in…
DUBAI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), recently held discussions with Jose Luis Manzanares Abasolo, CEO of Ayesa Engineering. The meeting focused on forging new avenues for strategic collaboration across engineering, technology, and infrastructure development to advance Dubai’s sustainability vision and energy transition roadmap. Al Tayer showcased DEWA’s pioneering initiatives in clean and renewable energy, which are continuously enhancing the emirate’s electricity and water infrastructure in alignment with the highest international benchmarks. He further underscored DEWA’s extensive, proven expertise across the entire energy and water value chain…
ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) – UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from His Excellency Ahmed Al Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic. The two leaders discussed the fraternal ties between the UAE and Syria and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in the fields of development, the economy and investment, in support of the two countries’ development priorities and the prosperity and wellbeing of their peoples. They also exchanged views on a number of regional issues of mutual interest, particularly developments in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to strengthen…
One lucky participant won the Dh30 million jackpot in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, over a month after a Nepali resident took home the grand prize for the first time. The winning ticket matched all six ‘Days’ numbers and the ‘Lucky Month’ number in draw number 260701, held on Wednesday, July 1. The winning combination was: Days: 1, 9, 15, 19, 20 and 25 Lucky Month: 6 Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Lucky Chance winners Three players also won Dh50,000 each through the Lucky Chance feature. The winning Lucky Chance…
RIYADH — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif received Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Minister for Narcotics Control, Mohsin Raza Naqvi, in Riyadh on Wednesday, where the two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral security cooperation. The meeting reviewed relations between the two countries and explored opportunities to strengthen security coordination and cooperation between the two interior ministries, in addition to discussing issues of mutual interest. Prince Abdulaziz and Naqvi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Saudi Ministry of Interior and Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior to enhance scientific, training, and research cooperation. The agreement aims to…
RIYADH — Saudi authorities have dismantled a criminal network involved in drug smuggling and trafficking in Riyadh, arresting 22 suspects, including 19 Saudi citizens, the Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday. A ministry official said the network included an employee of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, an Ethiopian national who had violated border security regulations, a Moroccan resident, and a Yemeni resident. Authorities said legal measures have been taken against all suspects and the case has been referred to the Public Prosecution. The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed that Saudi security agencies remain vigilant against criminal networks seeking to target…