MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has announced designated times for entry to Hijr Ismail, adjacent to the Holy Kaaba, for men and women. According to the authority, women can enter Hijr Ismail daily from 6:00 to 9:00 in the morning, while entry for men is scheduled from 10:00 to 1:00 during the night. This time schedule is part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to regulate movement within the Grand Mosque and enhance services for worshipers. The authority said the designated timings aimed to facilitate worship, ensure…
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SHARJAH, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — As part of efforts to expand economic and investment cooperation between Sharjah and China, Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, participated as part of a high-level delegation comprising several governmental and economic entities in the emirate, in an official visit to the cities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen in Guangdong Province, China. The visit aimed to explore promising investment opportunities in advanced technology, the digital economy, sustainable energy, and high-value manufacturing, as well as to participate in the “AIM Talks China 2026” conference. The company’s delegation included Omar Al Mulla,…
AMMAN — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended the Consultative Meeting of Arab Foreign Ministers, convened at the invitation of Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi. The meeting was held ahead of the resumed 165th ordinary session of the Council of the Arab League at the ministerial level in Amman on Monday. The meeting reviewed the latest regional developments, particularly those related to the agreement between Iran and the United States of America to end military operations and commence detailed negotiations. Discussions also covered key regional issues, foremost among…
AMMAN — Arab Foreign ministers welcomed the agreement between Iran and the United States. They emphasized the importance of reducing tensions and creating conditions conducive to a comprehensive agreement that would enhance security and stability across the region. Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended the 165th ordinary session of the Council of the Arab League at the ministerial level, held in the Jordanian capital Amman on Monday. The meeting reviewed progress in joint Arab action as well as ways to strengthen the Arab League system and develop its mechanisms to fulfill the aspirations of member states.…
ABU DHABI, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — AIREV has announced that Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, has assumed the chairmanship of the Board of Directors of the UAE-based AI company behind OnDemand, a sovereign-grade agentic AI operating system engineered in the UAE and deployed in markets worldwide. The move aligns one of the country’s flagship technology companies with the national trade agenda, as the UAE works to expand its export base into high-value digital and AI services. Al Zeyoudi’s new position reflects the growing role of advanced technologies and digital services within the UAE’s foreign…
SHARJAH, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — Abdul Aziz Al Shamsi, Assistant Director General of the Communication and Business Sector at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), said the Chamber, in cooperation with the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, organised an introductory seminar on the “Integrated Logistics Corridor” linking the Emirate of Sharjah and the Sultanate of Oman. The event brought together representatives from the public and private sectors involved in trade and logistics and showcased the corridor’s key advantages, including reducing goods waiting times from three months to just 30 days. The initiative is part of…
JEDDAH — The Saudi Council of Ministers approved on Tuesday the Executive Regulation of the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis. The Cabinet session, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, in Jeddah also endorsed the geographic areas designated for non-Saudi property ownership. Earlier, in January this year, the law regulating non-Saudis’ ownership of real estate has entered into force, after completing the necessary procedures following its publication in the official gazette in July 2025. The landmark law permits non-Saudis, whether individuals or companies, to own all types of real estate, including residential, commercial, agricultural, and…
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DUBAI, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the opening of the subscription period for the inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme, the first initiative of its kind in the UAE, in close collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The issuance size will be AED50 million, and the subscription period will run from 24th June to 30th June 2026 through approved digital channels, providing individual investors, including citizens and residents, with an opportunity to participate in a sovereign investment instrument fully backed by the UAE Government and compliant with the principles of Islamic Shariah,…
Residents in the UAE could see some rainfall on Wednesday, June 24, offering brief relief from the intense summer heat, according to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The met department that weather conditions on Wednesday will be fair to partly cloudy skies, with a chance of some convective cloud formation bringing rain to some eastern areas. The clouds may also extend to some internal areas by afternoon. While rains are expected, temperatures are expected to remain high across the country, with temperatures reaching up to 47ºC in some areas. Dubai will see highs of up to 45ºC, while Abu Dhabi…