WASHINGTON — In a major setback for President Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, striking down his executive order that was a key part of his immigration agenda even though it was legally dubious from the start. The court ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts said children born in the US “to parents unlawfully or temporarily present” are “citizens at birth” under the 14th amendment. Trump had sought to limit the right through an…
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BEIJING — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held extensive talks with Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed the strategic relations between the two countries and ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields, serving common interests. The ministers discussed the latest regional and international developments. They exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, foremost among them developments in the region, as well as efforts to de-escalate tensions and enhance security and stability. They emphasized the importance of ensuring maritime navigation…
ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) — President Santiago Peña of the Republic of Paraguay today received Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, and an accompanying delegation during their official visit to Asunción, in the presence of Dr. Sagheer Al Ahbabi, UAE Ambassador to Paraguay. Al Zeyoudi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court,…
Visitors who benefitted from the UAE’s temporary overstay fine exemption have only a few days left to regularise their status or leave the country before the July 9 deadline. Earlier this month, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) announced a 30-day grace period for visitors who had earlier been exempted from overstay fines because of regional airspace closures and flight disruptions. The authority said the exceptional circumstances had ended, and eligible individuals must now either correct their visa status or leave the UAE before July 9. But who exactly is affected, and what should they…
JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Minister of Defense and National Service of Maldives Hassan Rasheed in Jeddah on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and defense cooperation between the two countries. They discussed the latest regional and international developments and efforts to enhance security and stability in the region. A number of topics of mutual interest were also figured in their talks. Source: Saudi Gazette
KUWAIT — Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received Saudi Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd and his accompanying delegation at Bayan Palace on Tuesday. During their separate meetings, Prince Turki conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to the emir and the crown prince. In turn, the emir and the crown prince extended their greetings and appreciation to King Salman and the Crown Prince, wishing them continued good…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) — RAK Ceramics has signed an exclusive multiyear licensing agreement with Roberto Cavalli for the development, manufacture and distribution of Roberto Cavalli-branded ceramic tiles, sanitaryware and faucets. Under the terms of the agreement, RAK Ceramics will create and distribute Roberto Cavalli collections across a strategic territory that includes the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq, Türkiye, Morocco and India. The partnership brings together Roberto Cavalli’s distinctive aesthetic vision and heritage of Italian luxury with RAK Ceramics’ global manufacturing expertise, innovation capabilities and extensive distribution network. The collaboration…
For thousands of motorists who spend hours on Dubai’s roads every day, the next few months could bring some relief. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced many traffic improvement works at 28 locations across the emirate, with projects set to be carried out between July and September during the summer holiday when traffic volumes are lower. The upgrades include adding two extra lanes to Emirates Road, improving traffic flow in Business Bay, upgrading busy junctions on Ras Al Khor Road, and implementing changes around schools before students return for the new academic year. Stay up to date with…
MAKKAH — The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the departure of the last group of pilgrims, marking the conclusion of the 2026 Hajj season. Pilgrims were supported by an integrated system of services from their arrival in Saudi Arabia until their departure through the Kingdom’s land, sea, and airports, enabling them to perform their rituals in ease and comfort. The ministry said the Hajj season was supported by the Saudi government’s continued commitment to serving pilgrims and enhancing the quality of services provided to them. The ministry also highlighted the coordinated efforts of government and service entities under…
RIYADH — The General Authority for Statistics revealed on Tuesday that net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Saudi Arabia declined by 2.4 percent year-on-year during the first quarter of this year, reaching SR 23.1 billion, compared with SR23.7 billion in the same quarter of 2025. The authority added that net inflows also fell by 51.9 percent compared with the fourth quarter of 2025, when they reached SR48 billion. Meanwhile, statistical data showed positive growth in total foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Saudi economy during the first quarter of 2026, which rose to SR26.6 billion, marking a 2.4…