ABU DHABI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Economy and Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) today to boost national capabilities in financial supervision, governance, and anti-money laundering (AML) efforts. The agreement was signed at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on the sidelines of the EIF’s Ethraa programme graduation ceremony by Safeya Hashim AlSafi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Control & Commercial Governance Sector at the Ministry, and Marwan Al Mheiri, CEO of the EIF. Under the MoU, both entities will develop specialised training programmes aimed at qualifying compliance…
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The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced the Cabinet’s approval of a new resolution on scholarships and financial allowances, marking a significant advancement in the UAE’s national scholarship system aimed at preparing future-ready Emirati talent. The resolution increases the study readiness and settlement allowance to Dh30,000 and expands healthcare and living benefits to better support students’ transition and academic focus. The decision is designed to strengthen the development of skilled national professionals equipped to lead priority economic sectors and emerging industries, in line with the country’s long-term vision of building a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy. Stay up…
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has granted marketing authorization for an AI-powered digital medical application capable of measuring heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure via smartphone cameras. With this approval, the SFDA becomes the first regulatory authority globally to grant marketing authorization for this application. The decision came after a comprehensive evaluation that reviewed technical documentation and clinical evidence to verify the application’s safety and performance. The application employs remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) technology, utilizing advanced algorithms to analyze vital signs from a short facial video. To ensure accuracy, the application requires an initial blood pressure…
RIYADH — There has been a historic drop of more than 60 percent in traffic fatalities in Saudi Arabia during the period between 2016 and 2025, according to the 2025 annual report of the Ministerial Committee of Traffic Safety. The report highlighted a significant improvement in road safety indicators across the Kingdom. This progress is attributed to coordinated multi-sector efforts, expanded use of technology to reduce violations, improved infrastructure efficiency, and enhanced emergency response systems. The report noted key developments in 2025, including updates to the traffic system with stricter measures for serious violations by foreign drivers, improved emergency response…
RIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has begun implementing architectural and urban design guidelines for the area between Al-Orouba Road to the south and the Northern Ring Road to the north, within the capital’s central commercial corridor, while resuming the issuance of development permits in the area. The move aims to regulate and guide urban and architectural growth, improve the quality of urban outcomes, and strengthen Riyadh’s architectural identity in line with the capital’s comprehensive development objectives. The guidelines establish an integrated regulatory and technical framework for development within the area through a set of standards governing building…
RIYADH — More than 1.2 million mango trees across Saudi Arabia supply local markets with over 105,000 tons of mangoes annually. As part of its campaign to highlight the Kingdom’s diverse seasonal fruits and local produce during peak harvest seasons, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture stated that the mango production season begins in April and continues through August each year. Mango cultivation is widely distributed across several regions of the Kingdom, with the largest concentrations in Jazan, Makkah, Al-Baha, Tabuk, Asir, Najran, and Madinah. The ministry noted that markets across Saudi Arabia are experiencing strong demand at the…
JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued weather alerts for Monday, warning of thunderstorms, strong winds, and extreme heat across multiple regions of the Kingdom. The regions affected by the extreme weather alerts are Tabuk, Al-Baha, Eastern Province, and Hail. In Tabuk, the governorates of Tayma, Umluj, Al-Wajh, Duba, Haql, Al-Bad’, and NEOM Sharma are expected to experience reduced visibility and winds reaching speeds of 40–49 km/h until 6:00 p.m. In Al-Baha, active winds, reduced horizontal visibility, and thunderstorms are affecting the region. The NCM alert covers Al-Baha city and the governorates of Baljurashi, Al-Mandaq, Bani Hassan,…
Amazon has recently announced that they are now water positive in India. This news means the company now returns more water to communities than it uses across its direct operations, including corporate offices, data centres and fulfilment centres. The milestone arrives ahead of the company’s original 2027 target and marks a step towards its broader global water stewardship strategy. The achievement is noteworthy in a country facing acute water stress. India holds 18% of the world’s population but only 4% of its freshwater resources. The company’s approach rests on three pillars: reducing water use, reusing water through treatment and harvesting…
The Establishment said the product was not brought into the UAE through approved import channels. It warned that using counterfeit medical products can be dangerous because they do not meet approved safety and quality standards. This could lead to harmful reactions, unexpected side effects or other health complications. Healthcare providers, pharmacies and medical facilities have been urged to carefully check the authenticity of medical products before using or dispensing them. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The authority also instructed them to immediately stop using, distributing or selling any units carrying the batch…
VIENNA, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), as part of a high-level delegation led by Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General, took part in the 21st Meeting of Heads of Institution of the Arab Coordination Group (ACG), hosted by the OPEC Fund for International Development in Vienna, Austria. The meeting brought together members of the Arab Coordination Group, including the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), Qatar Fund for Development, Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and Arab…