ABU DHABI, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — Elite Agro Holding, through its Moroccan subsidiary Elite Harvest Maroc, has inaugurated its seventh farm in the Kingdom of Morocco, marking a major milestone in the Group’s international expansion and long-term investment in one of its most important agricultural markets. The event was attended by Dr Obaid Saif Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development, alongside local officials, partners, stakeholders, and members of the local community. The new 200-hectare farm in Kenitra is dedicated to premium blueberry and raspberry production and uses advanced irrigation systems and modern agricultural…
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A fire that broke out at a construction site in Dubai’s Al Barsha area on Tuesday afternoon was swiftly brought under control by Dubai Civil Defence teams, with no injuries reported. According to Dubai Civil Defence, the Operations Room received a report of the incident at 2.16pm. Firefighters from Al Barsha Fire Station were immediately dispatched as the first response unit and arrived at the scene at 2.21 pm, achieving a response time of six minutes. Upon arrival, crews found a medium-scale fire at a construction site and launched firefighting operations to contain the blaze. At 3.2 pm, the incident…
DAMMAM — The Eastern Province has attracted more than SR7 billion in foreign investment through environmental projects across its cities and governorates. Eastern Province Municipality spokesperson Faisal Al Zahrani said the municipality is working to attract high-quality investments in recycling projects and green industries through partnerships with the National Center for Waste Management and a national recycling company. The initiative aims to increase the utilization of municipal, construction, and demolition waste by converting it into products with economic value. Al Zahrani said the environmental investment ecosystem includes specialized projects for recycling construction and demolition waste, organic waste, used oils, end-of-life…
Riyadh — Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Monday that Tuesday, June 16, will be the first day of Muharram 1448 AH, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year. “This decision follows the sighting of the new crescent moon on Monday evening,” the court said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency. Fasting on the Day of Ashura (Muharram 10) will be on Thursday, June 25. The Crescent Sighting Committee at the Supreme Court reviewed reports received from various courts across the Kingdom regarding testimonies of the sighting of the crescent moon of Muharram on the evening…
BHM Capital announced the successful activation of its integration with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Managed Services (AMS) framework, enabling faster, more secure digital services for investors while strengthening operational connectivity across the UAE capital markets ecosystem. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing digital transformation journey and its commitment to delivering enhanced, secure, and efficient services to investors. The activation follows the strategic agreement previously signed between BHM Capital and ADX, which included the launch of the Certified Cash Transfer (CCT) service through ADX’s managed services environment. The integration enables faster and more secure transaction…
The Ministry of Community Empowerment has launched ‘Madar’, a national social empowerment programme designed to help approximately 7,500 work-capable social welfare beneficiaries transition into sustainable employment and financial independence. The initiative offers skills development, career guidance, job placement support, and financial literacy training, reflecting the UAE’s broader vision of transforming social support into long-term economic empowerment and family stability. The programme serves as a comprehensive national platform that enables social welfare beneficiaries to become active contributors to community development through capability building and access to sustainable employment opportunities. It forms part of a wider national strategy to strengthen social and…
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Bahraini counterpart to discuss the region’s latest developments and bilateral coordination on stability. During the Prince’s call on Tuesday with Bahrain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the two ministers reviewed the latest developments regarding the region. They also discussed the continuation of bilateral coordination and consultation to enhance security and stability. Source: Saudi Gazette
MIAMI — Abdulelah Al Amri etched his name into World Cup history after becoming the first Arab player ever to score against Uruguay in the tournament. The Saudi Arabia defender struck in the 41st minute of the Green Falcons’ 1-1 draw with Uruguay in their opening Group H match at FIFA World Cup 2026, ending a long-standing record held by the two-time world champions. Al Amri reacted quickest after Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera parried a powerful header from Mohammed Kanno following a corner kick, converting the rebound to give Saudi Arabia a surprise lead before halftime. The goal was particularly…
New NetApp Splunk SOAR playbook helps contain ransomware attacks and limit data loss. Dubai – NetApp, the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, and Cisco today announced an expansion of their collaboration to help customers strengthen defense-in-depth strategies for customers. Combining Intelligent Data Infrastructure with advanced analytics and observability capabilities, NetApp and Splunk have delivered deep, real-time visibility into storage and infrastructure health. Together, they are helping customers turn operational data into actionable insights that improve reliability, security, and business outcomes. By expanding their collaboration with the new NetApp Splunk Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) playbook, NetApp and Splunk are helping joint customers contain ransomware attacks and limit data loss at the storage layer, enhancing…
A new dedicated mental health service has been launched in Abu Dhabi, aimed at increasing access to specialised care for children and adolescents up to 18 years of age. The launch of SAKINA for Children, announced by Pure Health, comes during UAE’s Year of the Family, reinforcing the importance of family wellbeing as a foundation for healthier, more resilient communities. The initiative brings together outpatient services, early intervention programmes, and specialised inpatient care within a coordinated, child-centred model of care. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Services included SAKINA for Children provides a…