RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has approved a new General Education Law under a royal decree, establishing a comprehensive framework to strengthen governance across the general education sector, improve educational outcomes and support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives. Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan expressed his appreciation to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for approving the law, describing it as a significant step in advancing general education and enhancing the sector’s regulatory and operational efficiency. The law defines the roles and responsibilities of the Ministry of Education, the General Education…
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BEIJING, 24th July, 2026 (WAM) — Brent oil prices hovered above $100 per barrel on Friday while heading for their fourth week of gains. Brent futures advanced 37 cents, or 0.37 percent, to $101.06 a barrel at 0330 GMT, having settled up 7 percent above $100 in the previous session for the first time since May. The contract remained on course for a 14.6 percent advance this week. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were little changed at $91.20 a barrel, their highest level since 11th June and on track for an 11.8 percent weekly rise. Source: Emirates News Agency
The UAE President welcomed outstanding graduates of the academic year 2025-26, in a move to acknowledge these students’ efforts and support their endeavours. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan shared heartfelt images from the gathering and emphasised the value to education to the country. He said: “Education remains a cornerstone of the UAE’s continued development, and teachers and families are essential partners in supporting students’ lifelong pursuit of knowledge.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The leader continued to wish them success and commended the “tireless efforts of our nation’s educators…
WASHINGTON — As the war in Iran enters its fifth month, US President Donald Trump is increasingly frustrated that a conflict he once thought would be over in a matter of weeks has dragged on with no end in sight, administration officials and others close to the president said. According to a Wall Street Journal report published on Thursday, some advisers fear the prolonged conflict is weighing on Trump’s presidency by fueling higher prices, eroding his approval ratings and hurting Republicans’ prospects in the upcoming midterm elections. A senior administration official said Trump believes the only thing Iran understands is…
DUBAI — Iran says it has carried out drone strikes on US military facilities and bases across the Middle East in retaliation for the 13th consecutive night of American attacks on the country. US strikes were reported in multiple regions of Iran early Friday. Explosions were reported along Iran’s Gulf coast, and in western, northern and central areas. Four people were killed and five injured in an attack in the south-west, Iranian state media said. “Points around the city of Ahvaz were attacked by the US terrorist army with missiles a few minutes ago,” said Khuzestan Deputy Governor for Security…
Reaching multi-gigabit speeds of 4.58 Gbps the highest 5.5G modulation is now live on e& UAE’s network Abu Dhabi — e& UAE has reached a new milestone in next-generation mobile connectivity, activating the highest 1024QAM modulation on its live, commercial 5.5G network and reaching multi-gigabit speeds of 4.58 Gbps. It is the first time in the region that this highest modulation scheme has been activated on a live network, made possible by e& UAE’s continued investment in one of the world’s most advanced mobile networks. The milestone was demonstrated using the newly launched on HUAWEI Pura 90s smartphone, one of…
TOKYO, 24th July, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s Nikkei share average fell more than 2 percent on Friday, as a sharp decline in Google parent Alphabet shares spurred concerns about heavy AI spending. The Nikkei was down 2.69 percent at 64,634.04 as of 0112 GMT, while the broader Topix slipped 1.28 percent to 4,002.09. The Nikkei has lost more than 7 percent so far this month, tumbling into correction territory last week. Source: Emirates News Agency
A drug trafficker who tried to evade arrest by pretending to leave the UAE spent 45 days hiding inside Dubai airport’s transit area before Dubai Police arrested him after tracking his movements and uncovering plans to retrieve a concealed drug stash in the emirate. Brigadier Khalid bin Muwaiza, Director of the General Department of Anti-Narcotics at Dubai Police, revealed the case during his conversation on the “Q.N Podcast” on the Arab Cast platform, where he discussed drug investigations, trafficking networks and the evolving methods used by criminals. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…
The author is an award-winning Botswana safari guide, expedition leader and wildlife storyteller renowned for his deep knowledge of the African wilderness and exceptional guest experiences There is a part of the Okavango that few travellers ever see — a threshold where the world’s most celebrated wetland slowly dissolves into the Kalahari sands, where rivers thin into shallow pans, and where the wilderness reveals its quieter, more ancient self. It is here, on the southern fringe of the Delta, that The Outpost has taken root. Not in the postcard centre of the Okavango where luxury has long been rehearsed, but…
PARIS — French authorities have ordered the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula along the Atlantic coast as thousands of people have been forced to flee south-west France amid worsening wildfires, with many of them escaping by boat. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 40,000 people had either been or were in the process of being evacuated from the tourism destination west of Bordeaux, as firefighters continue to battle wildfires that have raged in the Gironde region for days. “A total of 80 homes have burned, around 50 of which have been completely destroyed,” he told reporters. More than…