JEDDAH — Al Ittihad announced on Monday the departure of head coach Sergio Conceicao following a comprehensive review and evaluation of the first team’s recent performances. In an official statement, the club said the decision was made in line with Al Ittihad’s objectives and ambitions for the next phase, as the club seeks to strengthen the team’s progress and meet the expectations of its supporters. Al Ittihad expressed its appreciation to Conceicao and his coaching staff for their efforts during their time in charge of the first team, wishing them success in their future careers. The club added that further…
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The writer is the recipient of the 2025 Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism as a UAE Fellow. This story is the second instalment in a four-part series supported by the RCFMHJ. A call in the middle of the night. An accident no one saw coming. The end of a drawn out illness. Or, in the best of circumstances, a quiet passing surrounded by loved ones after a life well lived. Ironically, the one certainty in life is death. And although death is but one moment in time, its after effects endure. Grief. It’s a word most of us…
Qualcomm‘s CEO Cristiano Amon recently spoke at the annual Computex event in Taiwan to stake the company’s claim in the next phase of AI. In his keynote he argued that AI technology will reshape demand for compute across devices, networks and data centres. Amon described 2026 as the “year of the agent”, stating AI is moving from prompt-based interactions to autonomous systems capable of planning, reasoning and acting across smartphones, PCs, cars, robots and industrial equipment. “Agents are not coming in the future. They’re already here”, he said, adding the shift is “changing a lot of the compute” and could…
The UAE Embassy in Tokyo urged its citizens in Japan to exercise utmost caution and vigilance due to heavy rains and strong winds expected as a result of Typhoon ‘Jangmi’. The severe tropical storm battered southwestern Japan on Tuesday, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes, grounding hundreds of flights and injuring nine people. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of high waves, landslides and flooding as storm Jangmi — which was downgraded from a typhoon — rumbles northwards after bearing down on the subtropical island of Okinawa on Monday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
RIYADH — The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has underscored the importance of ensuring that reports, issued by appraisal firms licensed by the Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers (Taqeem), shall be verified when determining whether leased vehicles damaged in accidents and classified as a total economic loss fall within the scope of this requirement. In a recent circular, seen by Okaz newspaper, sent by SAMA to all banks, financial institutions, and finance companies operating in the Kingdom, it emphasized that, upon being notified of damage to a leased asset, the financing entity must take all appropriate measures and exercise due diligence…
MAKKAH — Six and a half million male and female students in public schools across Saudi Arabia have returned on Tuesday to their classrooms to complete the second semester of the current academic year following the Eid Al-Adha holiday. Schools have commenced preparations for the start of the second semester final examinations, marking the end of the academic year, across all educational departments in the Kingdom except the regions of Makkah and Madinah, from Sunday, Dhul Hijjah 28, corresponding to June 14. The final exams in the schools of Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, and Taif are scheduled to begin on Muharram…
The UAE approved oral treatment Wegovy (semaglutide), becoming the second country in the world to authorise the once-daily treatment for long-term weight management and reduction of cardiovascular risks. The approval offers residents a new non-injectable option for weight management and related health issues. However, doctors said that the medication is not intended for everyone seeking to lose weight and should only be taken after proper medical assessment. Doctors said the pill can support weight loss, but delivers best results when combined with healthy eating habits and regular exercise. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
DUBAI, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, affirmed that enhancing the resilience of Dubai’s economy is a strategic priority to ensure sustainable growth and keep pace with global economic trends. This objective is well integrated into the framework of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, which aims to build a diversified economy based on innovation and effective partnerships. H.H. said: “We continue to work on developing a resilient economic system capable…
SHARJAH, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) — In line with directives of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), to accelerate the transition towards a government powered by Agentic AI, the Sharjah Digital Department has affirmed its readiness to lead the development of the Sharjah Agentic AI Programme in collaboration with government entities across the emirate. Sheikh Saud bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Director General of the Sharjah Digital Department, stated that the directives of H.H. mark a significant milestone in Sharjah’s digital transformation journey and…
Telstra recently collaborated with Google to bolster the digital infrastructure across Australia and Asia-Pacific. The duo aim to accomplish this by using a combination of fibre and subsea network integration to tap into growing demands for AI technology. The partnership will see Google work with Telstra on its fibre backbone Aura network, securing inter-city dark fibre capacity, and target new opportunities “along some of Australia’s key connectivity corridors”. The increase in capacity is intended to give more Australian businesses and households the opportunity to connect faster and more securely to the rest of the world. The Aura network is described…