The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran targeting Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday, expressing its full solidarity with the two brotherly Gulf states. Kuwait said that it was targeted by a missle attack at dawn, days after a major Iranian assault on the country that left one Indian national killed and resulted in 63 injuries. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) affirmed that these renewerd terrorist attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability. Stay up to date…
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RIYADH — Land, sea, and air Customs ports across Saudi Arabia recorded 686 seizures of contraband last week. The seizures included 82 narcotic substances, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, crystal methamphetamine, Captagon pills, and other illicit drugs, in addition to 323 other prohibited items. Customs authorities also foiled attempts to smuggle 1,484 units of tobacco and tobacco-related products, as well as 22 cash-related violations and two cases involving weapons and associated equipment. The seizures were part of the ongoing efforts of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) to strengthen security and safeguard society from all forms of prohibited substances.…
RIYADH — Saudi security forces arrested a total of 7,760 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in joint inspections, carried out in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between May 28 and June 3, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 4,060 violators of the Residency Law, 2,574 violators of the Border Security Law, and 1,126 violators of the Labor Law. The total number of people who were arrested while trying to cross the border into the Kingdom accounted for 1,184, of whom 28 percent were Yemeni nationals, 70…
Nearly 500 Ebola cases have now been confirmed in the deadly outbreak raging in central Africa, a WHO overview showed Saturday, amid mounting concern over the swelling scale of the epidemic. In its daily update on the situation, the World Health Organization tallied 452 confirmed cases, including 82 deaths, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak was declared three weeks ago. In neighbouring Uganda, meanwhile, it counted 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. The total of 471 cases and 84 deaths, based on numbers reported by the DRC and Ugandan governments, marked a hike of 100 cases and…
KUWAIT, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — Kuwaiti investors’ total purchases of shares in Kuwait Stock Exchange amounted to approximately 6.466 billion Kuwaiti dinars (around $19.8 billion) and accounted for 82.6% of the total value of shares purchased. According to specialised economic report issued by Al-Shall Consulting Company, based on data from the Kuwait Clearing Company for the period from the beginning of January to the end of May 2026, Kuwaiti investors sold shares worth 6.293 billion dinars (approximately $19.3 billion), representing 80.3% of total sales. This resulted in net purchases of approximately 173.07 million dinars. The report, carried by KUNA,…
Dubai Police warned residents to be cautious of fake chalet and holiday home rental offers circulating on social media and various websites, particularly during the summer travel season. The warning comes after a resident lost Dh8,000 to a scammer who advertised a chalet in Dubai at an “attractive offer” online. After contacting the advertiser, the man was asked to pay a deposit and a refundable insurance fee. Once the money was transferred, the scammer switched off his phone and became unreachable. Dubai Police said they have received several reports involving the same scam. According to the authority, fraudsters often use…
ROME — Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, Saudi permanent representative to the United Nations, called for an immediate halt to the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Addressing the United Nations, he expressed deep concern over the continued suffering of civilians in the Gaza Strip. Alwasil reaffirmed his country’s unequivocal rejection of any displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, regardless of the justification. He stated that the Arab Group at the UN rejects what it described as hostile Israeli practices. Alwasil also condemned Tel Aviv’s targeting of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).…
ROME — The Saudi Embassy in Italy warned against tourism scams through social media platforms. The embassy urged Saudi citizens to deal only with official and accredited tourist companies. The embassy warned against dealing with unlicensed individuals or companies that promote their services to tourists and visitors through social media platforms. It called on citizens, who wish to visit Italy, to make all bookings for accommodation, transportation, and tours through official and accredited companies. The embassy also warned Saudi tourists and visitors against dealing with unlicensed individuals or companies that promote their services through social media platforms, in order to…
RIGA, 6th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, participats in the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), hosted in the Latvian capital, Riga, from 5th to 7th June 2026. The meeting brought together senior officials, policymakers and representatives of international financial institutions from around the world. The UAE delegation was headed by Ali Abdullah Sharafi, Assistant Under-Secretary for International Financial Relations at the Ministry of Finance, accompanied by a team of ministry specialists. The UAE’s participation reflects its commitment to strengthening…
ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC has partnered with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) to organise the Industrialists Career Exhibition 2026, which will be held on 8th-9th June at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. The event aims to connect Emirati talent with leading companies across the industrial and advanced technology sectors, providing tangible opportunities to explore career pathways, engage directly with employers and participate in on-the-spot interviews. As a strategic partner and co-organiser, ADNOC, through its In Country Value (ICV) programme, continues to create high-skilled private sector job opportunities for local talent and support the…