A 42-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala died after collapsing while playing shuttle badminton in Dubai, according to a report by Manorama Online. The deceased was identified as Anwar Sadiq, a native of South Puthiyathala in Chittilakkad, Thrissur district. The Malayalam news outlet reported that Sadiq had recently arrived in Dubai in connection with his daughter’s wedding. He was playing badminton with relatives and friends when he suddenly collapsed. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The report said that he suffered a heart attack. His body is currently being kept at a hospital mortuary.…
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PARIS — A delegation from the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, headed by its Chairman Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Kamel, concluded a five-day high-profile visit to France. During the visit, the delegation participated in several key meetings and events, including the Gulf Vision 2026 forum and the annual meeting of the Saudi-French Business Council. The delegation held meetings with government officials and business leaders to explore opportunities for cooperation and investment. The delegation, representing more than 40 Saudi companies and investors, attended the annual dinner of the Saudi-French Business Council hosted by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs,…
DOHA — Qatar announced on Sunday the start of negotiations between the United States and Iran in Switzerland with the participation of Qatari and Pakistani mediators to discuss the implementation of the interim agreement between the two sides. Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said specialized technical and expert working groups had been established to negotiate the provisions of a final agreement covering all aspects of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. He added that follow-up groups had also been formed to oversee the implementation of the memorandum and monitor progress toward reaching a final agreement. As one of…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that no maritime fees would be permitted in the Strait of Hormuz during the current 60-day ceasefire period, warning that the United States could impose its own tolls afterward if a final agreement is not reached. “There will be no tolls … unless they are imposed by and for the United States of America,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social. The warning came after Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced that the strategic waterway would be closed, citing what it described as US failures to fulfill commitments and…
ATLANTA — Atlanta Stadium witnessed a strong turnout of Saudi fans ahead of Sunday’s match between Saudi Arabia and Spain in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Draped in national team flags, Saudi supporters gathered in large numbers around the stadium before marching in rallies and chanting national songs on their way to the official FIFA fan zone. The supporters included fans who had traveled from the Kingdom, as well as Saudi scholarship students and residents across the United States. The Saudi Press Agency spoke with several fans in attendance, including Khalid Habash, who said the rallies…
Rain could return to parts of the UAE this week, with the official forecast pointing to a chance of convective cloud formation over eastern areas from Tuesday to Thursday. The forecast comes days after parts of the country, particularly the Eastern Region, witnessed rainfall, bringing relief from the summer heat. Videos shared by Storm Centre showed rain sweeping across Khor Fakkan’s mountainous areas, where natural waterfalls were triggered as the downpour revived streams across the hills. Temperatures in the UAE have been inching towards the 50°C mark, with Saturday, June 20, recording a high of 49.4°C in Sweihan, Al Ain.…
BURGENSTOCK, Switzerland — US and Iranian delegations arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for technical negotiations under the memorandum of understanding signed earlier this week to end the Middle East conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The talks in Burgenstock are being led by US Vice President JD Vance and, on the Iranian side, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, with Pakistan serving as mediator. Before departing on Saturday, Vance said US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were already in Switzerland to address the “technical elements” of the negotiations. Vance, who arrived at Emmen Air…
DUBAI, 21st June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with a technical mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), hosted a specialised workshop in Dubai on Government Finance Statistics (GFS) and Public Sector Debt Statistics (PSDS). This joint initiative aims to reinforce institutional and technical capabilities in compiling and disseminating government financial data in line with international standards, while supporting the UAE’s efforts to advance its financial statistics system, enhance data quality, and promote greater integration across key macroeconomic statistics. Saeed Rashid Al Yateem, Assistant Under-Secretary for Government Budget and Revenue Sector at the Ministry of…
JEDDAH — Extreme heat is forecast to persist across the Madinah Region from Sunday through Wednesday, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). From June 21-24 (6–9 Muharram), temperatures of 45-47°C are expected to affect several parts of the region, including coastal areas. The center urged the public to follow guidance issued by relevant authorities, monitor weather updates and developments on its website and the “Anwaa” application, and adhere to preventive measures during periods of elevated temperatures. Source: Saudi Gazette
ATLANTA — Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal attended the Saudi national team’s final training session ahead of its World Cup match against Spain. The session, held in Atlanta, was conducted under the supervision of head coach Georgios Donis as the Green Falcons completed their preparations for the highly anticipated encounter. Source: Saudi Gazette