RIYADH — Funeral prayer was offered for the martyrs of the Saudi Aramco helicopter crash at Al-Furqan Mosque in Dammam after Asr prayer on Monday. Those who attended the funeral prayer included Emir of the Eastern Province Prince Saud bin Naif, Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, and Deputy Emir of the Eastern Province Prince Saud bin Bandar and Saudi Aramco Chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan. A large number of Saudi Aramco officials, employees, relatives of the deceased and citizens attended the funeral prayer. Prince Saud bin Naif extended his sincere condolences to thefamilies of the deceased. He prayed to God…
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A recent legal case has emerged in the UAE where a young Emirati woman from a respected family found herself scammed out of nearly Dh1 million by promises of a business investment and marriage. The victim was duped after a man lured her into investing huge amounts of money by convincing her of a shared future together. What saved her in the end were mere WhatsApp chats. It all began with trust, which led to the two collaborating on few projects together, where the defendant repeatedly promised marriage and a joint future, describing ventures that needed funding to get off…
AT&T recently outlined how AI is poised to reshape the way emergency call centres operate. These changes come as emergency services operators face rising call volumes, in increasingly complex situations. Writing in a company blog, AT&T executive Matt Walsh, AVP of FirstNet and the mobile operator’s NextGen 9-1-1 products, stated public safety answering points (PSAPs) are under mounting pressure as emergencies grow more complicated and expectations for speed and accuracy climb. He explained AI tools are increasingly part of the conversation, but only if the underlying emergency systems are modern enough to support them. AT&T has been developing NG9-1-1 as…
The UAE’s pharmaceutical authority is planning to incorporate AI into regulating and registering medication, the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) announced on Monday, June 29. During a meeting of the AI Agenda Committee, officials discussed progress on the transition to Agentic AI in pharmaceutical regulation. This includes application of Agentic AI across medicine registration, regulatory oversight, inspections and pharmaceutical supply chains, in addition to strengthening data integration and developing performance indicators. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Members also reviewed plans to enhance regulatory operations to strengthen drug security and improve preparedness for global developments. Chaired by Saeed…
DUBAI, 29th June, 2026 (WAM) – The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that its pre-booked app-based minibus service has served more than 193,000 riders since its launch, highlighting the increasing adoption of smart and flexible mobility solutions across Dubai. The service has gained momentum by offering passengers a convenient shared transport option designed around digital booking, dynamic routes and improved connectivity. It forms part of Dubai’s wider efforts to develop an integrated public transport system powered by innovation and sustainability. The smart shared bus service allows customers to reserve journeys through authorised smart platforms, connecting passengers travelling towards…
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports has urged Saudi citizens wishing to travel abroad to safeguard their passports. It called on them to protect their passports from damage or loss, avoid neglect, pledging, or misuse, and keep them in safe places. The directorate stressed the importance of verifying the validity of passports by citizens and their accompanying family members before departing the Kingdom. Passports must be valid for at least three months when traveling to Arab countries and six months when traveling to other destinations. It also emphasized that travelers to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries must carry…
MAKKAH — The annual ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba will be held on Tuesday, Muharram 15, corresponding to June 30. The interior wall of the Kaaba will be washed with holy Zamzam water mixed with rose water, prepared earlier by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques. The washing of the Holy Kaaba follows the example set by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Towels are used to wipe the walls of the Kaaba. The interior walls are cleansed with a white cloth dipped in rose and musk perfumes. Zamzam water mixed…
ABU DHABI, 29th June, 2026 (WAM) — Hub71 startup, Maalexi, an Abu Dhabi-based agricultural trade technology company has signed a strategic alliance agreement with RXIL Global IFSC Limited (RXIL Global), an International Trade Financing Services (ITFS) platform regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) in India. The alliance aims to improve access to trade finance for cross-border agricultural transactions involving Indian exporters, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By combining Maalexi’s trade execution capabilities and supply chain network with RXIL Global’s financing platform, the two companies will explore opportunities to facilitate financing for eligible agricultural trade transactions in…
“Agentic AI could cause considerable job losses as routine knowledge-work tasks are automated, making reskilling and workforce redeployment an urgent board-level priority”, Khanna said. “The companies most admired a decade from now will use AI to move people into higher-value work, rather than simply cutting headcount”. The report warns agentic AI, governance failures and workforce disruption will reshape enterprise strategy. Enterprise AI is now a board-level execution test. The report sets out a clear message for enterprise leaders: the AI race is moving from experimentation to execution. Peak State Consulting says the companies that win will be those that can…
The embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai will continue to provide only emergency consular services until July 1, extending an earlier advisory issued as part of an ongoing administrative transition. In a fresh announcement on Monday, June 29, the mission said emergency services for passport, visa, attestation, and other consular matters will remain available, while regular services continue to be temporarily suspended. The embassy added that details on the resumption of normal services from July 2 onwards will be announced separately through its official communication channels. Stay up to date with the…