DUBAI, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — Under the theme “Generative AI Applications in Education,” the SAFE AI Cup 2026 concluded successfully. The leading national competition, organised as part of the Safe AI for Society initiative, culminated in a grand closing ceremony and innovation exhibition hosted by the University of Dubai. The competition was jointly organised by the Emirates Safer Internet Society (eSafe), the Robotics and Automation Society (RAS), and the Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship (GIE) company. It was held in strategic partnership with the Cyber Security Council and Cyber E71, with the support of the Ministry of Education, golden sponsorship…
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MARRAKECH, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal National Council (FNC) participated in he Fourth Edition of the Marrakech Economic Parliamentary Forum, which was convened from 19 to 20 June by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) and the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco in partnership with the Parliamentary Network of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Addressing a session, entitled “Fostering Investment in Artificial Intelligence and the Creation of a Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf AI Hub”, FNC member Dr. Ahmed Al Mansouri said:”Artificial intelligence has now become the most influential factor in the…
One participant won Dh100,000 in Saturday night’s UAE Lottery draw after matching five numbers and the Lucky Number in the latest Lucky Day Draw. The winning numbers for Draw No. 260620, held on June 20, were 6, 7, 9, 15, 17 and 20, while the Lucky Number was 4. As many as 58 participants won Dh1,000 each in the fourth prize category, while 5,705 players received Dh100 prizes in the fifth-tier category. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Three Lucky Chance participants also walked away with Dh50,000 each. The winning IDs were DV9856622,…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation of the terrorist attack on Niamey International Airport in the capital of Niger, resulting in several deaths and injuries. Saudi Arabia expressed its solidarity with the government and people of Niger, emphasizing its firm stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of motive. The Kingdom also offered its condolences to the families of the victims and its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured. Thirty-five people have been killed after gunmen struck Niger’s largest airport on Thursday, and the fatalities comprised 22 assailants, 11…
AUSTIN — Saudi Arabia continued its preparations for Sunday’s crucial World Cup clash against Spain as the Green Falcons held another training session in Austin ahead of their second Group H match. The session took place at Q2 Stadium under the supervision of head coach Georgios Donis, who focused on tactical and technical preparations following the team’s encouraging 1-1 draw against Uruguay. Training began with warm-up exercises before players moved into possession drills and tactical work. The session concluded with set-piece exercises as the coaching staff fine-tuned preparations for the encounter against the European champions. Goalkeeper Abdulrahman Al Sanbi continued…
JEDDAH — Countries and regions across the Northern Hemisphere will witness the summer solstice on Sunday, marking the astronomical beginning of summer. At 11:24 a.m. Makkah time, the sun will be positioned directly above the Tropic of Cancer. Eng. Majed Abu Zahra, President of the Jeddah Astronomical Society, said that the summer solstice brings the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day, the sun rises at its farthest point to the northeast and sets at its farthest point to the northwest, while noon shadows reach their shortest length of the year. Abu…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Education will announce school examination results electronically through the Education Portal and the Tawakkalna platform, starting Monday, providing students and parents with easier and more convenient access to their results, Okaz newspaper reported. The ministry urged students and parents in all regions across the Kingdom except the schools under the educational departments of Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, and Taif, to access the Education Portal or the Tawakkalna App as soon as the results are released on the scheduled date. It noted that the digital service is designed to enhance the efficiency of electronic services and facilitate…
GENEVA — Technical-level talks between the United States and Iran will be held on Sunday in Burgenstock, Switzerland, under the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. The ministry said the discussions are a follow-up to the signing of the memorandum and will involve representatives from the United States and Iran, along with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar. Pakistan said it would continue facilitating the process to support progress toward the implementation of the agreement. Earlier, US Vice President JD Vance said high-level talks with Iran could take place as early as Sunday. “We’ll…
Sharjah recorded a high public safety satisfaction rate, with residents reporting they feel 99.7 per cent safe in 2025, according to the emirate’s Police force. The data comes from a survey conducted by the Department of Statistics and Community Development, which also revealed high levels of trust in law enforcement. Residents feel about 99 per cent trust in the police to maintain safety and stability across Sharjah. The survey revealed that feelings of safety were consistently high across various scenarios: 99.8 per cent during the day 99.7 per cent at home at night 98.7 per cent when walking alone at night 99 per cent…
MILAN — Ronaldinho has made a stunning return to football at the age of 46 after agreeing to join Italian third-tier side Ravenna FC, more than a decade after his last professional appearance. The Brazilian icon, who retired from professional football in 2015, was announced by the Serie C club on Saturday and is expected to be officially unveiled next week. While Ronaldinho’s exact role at the club remains unclear, the former Barcelona and AC Milan star hinted that he intends to return to the pitch. “New colours, same smile,” Ronaldinho said. “I can’t wait to get back to dancing…