RIYADH — A Saudi official said Friday that the Saudi-owned commercial vessel NCC MASA was targeted while sailing in the Red Sea, sustaining minor damage before safely continuing its voyage. In a statement, the official said the vessel suffered slight damage to its hull as a result of the attack. After confirming the safety of the ship and its crew, the vessel continued to its intended destination. The official described the continued targeting of commercial vessels as a violation of international laws and norms that guarantee the safety and security of commercial shipping and their crews. Source: Saudi Gazette
Author: Editorial Team
For decades, the fitness industry revolved around one goal — helping people lose weight. Today, the growing popularity of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro is changing that equation. Across Dubai, fitness coaches say they are seeing a sharp rise in clients using the medications, forcing gyms to rethink everything from training programmes to nutrition advice. Instead of chasing rapid weight loss, the focus is increasingly on preserving muscle, improving body composition and supporting long-term health. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Sarah Lindsay, founder of Roar Fitness and a three-time…
ABU DHABI, 24th July, 2026 (WAM) — UFC, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), returns to the UAE capital with a ranked light heavyweight headliner as former champion Magomed Ankalaev takes on rising star Bogdan Guskov on Saturday, July 25, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov headline UFC Fight Night tomorrow at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, featuring key fights like Australia’s Steve Erceg vs. Uzbekistan’s Ramazan Temirov and Islam Dulatov vs. Wellington Turman. The main event scheduled for five rounds. All other bouts scheduled…
RIYADH — The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said Saturday it had carried out a proportionate military response against legitimate Houthi military targets in Hodeidah Governorate following the group’s attack on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said the Houthis had committed a reckless and cowardly act by targeting commercial shipping, describing the attack as part of a pattern of threats against one of the world’s most important international sea lanes. He said the operation targeted only military sites used by the Houthis to threaten commercial vessels and stressed that the planned operational…
Motorists in Abu Dhabi could face a Dh500 fine for leaving their vehicles running and unattended, police have warned. Abu Dhabi Police urged drivers not to leave their vehicles with the engine running while shopping, using ATMs, stopping at fuel stations or stepping away for prayers, warning that doing so increases the risk of theft or vehicle fires. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Abu Dhabi Police also highlighted the dangers of leaving children, particularly infants, inside running vehicles, saying the practice poses a serious safety risk. Authorities stressed that motorists should always…
SEOUL — A South Korean court ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won on Friday to pay 944 billion won ($640 million) in a divorce case that has cast a spotlight on the billionaire’s stake in the nation’s second-largest conglomerate. It comes more than a decade after Chey’s marriage to Roh Soh-yeong, the daughter of a former president, fell apart following the revelation he had fathered a child with another woman. The cash award to Chey’s former spouse is a record for South Korea, even though substantially lower than a settlement of 1.38 trillion won ordered by the appeals court in…
Professor Souri Banerjee, Director, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus. Dubai — As the UAE accelerates investment in research, advanced technologies and the knowledge economy under its national innovation agenda, universities are becoming key drivers of scientific discovery and industry collaboration. As the country strengthens its position as a global centre for innovation and technology, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) is contributing to this vision through expanding doctoral programmes, industry collaborations, impactful research and innovation. Over the past year, the campus has achieved notable milestones in research funding, publications, patents and innovation, reinforcing its role in supporting the UAE’s vision for a…
SAN FRANCISCO, 25th July, 2026 (WAM) – Anthropic on Friday launched Opus 5, its latest AI model that the startup says nears the capabilities of its more powerful cousin Fable 5 at half the price. The San Francisco-based lab said the new Claude AI model was well suited for daily office and computer programming tasks. In an interview with Reuters, Anthropic product leader Dianne Penn said the release, more efficient than May’s Opus 4.8, reflected a rapid pace of development. “We’re building and continue to consistently deliver frontier intelligence and bring that as accessibly as possible with every model generation,”…
RIYADH — The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Türkiye, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates strongly condemned Israel’s escalation at Al-Aqsa Mosque/Al-Haram Al-Sharif, warning that recent actions threaten the historic and legal status quo at the holy site. In a joint statement, the ministers condemned continued incursions by Israeli settlers into the mosque compound under the protection of Israeli forces, including visits led by Israeli ministers, the raising of the Israeli flag inside the compound, the erection of two police tents and other provocative actions. The ministers said such measures constitute a flagrant violation of international…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed financing agreements worth up to $24.5 billion with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) and two World Bank Group institutions. The agreements include a memorandum of understanding with EXIM establishing a framework for up to $15 billion in long-term financing for eligible PIF portfolio companies to procure U.S.-origin goods and services. PIF also signed separate memorandums of understanding with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), worth up to $6 billion and $3.5 billion, respectively, to expand investment opportunities and support economic development…