MANAMA — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended the joint ministerial meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council-Canada Strategic Dialogue in Manama on Wednesday. The meeting reviewed relations between the GCC member states and Canada and explored ways to enhance cooperation in economic and trade fields, as well as boost coordination on issues of mutual interest. The participants also discussed regional and international developments and exchanged views on current events and their implications for regional security and stability. They stressed the importance of intensifying international efforts to protect maritime corridors and ensure freedom of international navigation in…
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TOLEDO — Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb and Greek Minister of Tourism Olga Kefalogianni co-chaired the meeting of the Tourism Committee under the Saudi-Greek Strategic Partnership Council in Toledo, Spain, on Wednesday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 126th session of the Executive Council of the United Nations Tourism Organization. The meeting reviewed relations between the two friendly countries in the tourism sector and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in a manner that serves shared interests and visions. The two sides also explored prospects for cooperation in human-capital development, the exchange of tourism expertise, and destination…
ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE and Chairman of the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF), today attended the graduation ceremony of 1,200 UAE nationals from the third cohort of the “Ethraa” Emiratisation programme in the financial sector. The graduation marks another milestone in the programme’s efforts to empower and qualify national talent, and prepare a…
Abu Dhabi’s food authority shut down a cafeteria for violating food safety laws. In an announcement on Wednesday, June 10, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued a decision to administratively close ‘JUST CHILLY CAFETERIA – L.L.C – O.P.C’, located in Al Jimi Area, 3, Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities Building in Al Ain City. The establishment’s practices were said to be posing a serious risk to public health. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The authority’s food control report indicated repeated food safety violations and the failure to…
Abdulla Ebrahim Al Ahmed, Chief Government and VVIP Relations Officer, e& UAE and Dr Aleksandar Valjarevic, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Help AG. State of the Market Report 2026 reveals cyberattacks on the UAE surged to as many as 700,000 daily attempts during periods of geopolitical tension, while DDoS activity has risen 857% since 2019. Help AG, the cybersecurity arm of e&, has released its State of the Market Report 2026, marking the sixth edition of its flagship annual analysis of cybersecurity trends across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Drawing on intelligence from Help AG’s Security Operations Centres in Dubai and…
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent cables of condolences to President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. of the Philippines over the victims of the earthquake that struck southern Philippines. In separate cables, the King and the Crown Prince extended their deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the president, the families of the deceased, and the people of the Philippines. They wished the injured a speedy recovery.At least 37 people were killed and 487 injured in the earthquake that struck the southern Mindanao island. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The Ministry of Investment, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, organized a specialized workshop on Wednesday to explore investment opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. The event was attended by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Alswaha and Minister of Investment Fahad Al-Saif. The workshop brought together over 60 leaders and senior officials from banks, financial institutions, investment groups, and family businesses across the Kingdom, alongside representatives from HUMAIN and the Artificial Intelligence Enablement Office. Participants reviewed promising investment prospects in the AI data center sector and discussed strategies to increase…
Europe is rallying the global tech ecosystem to transform the continent’s AI momentum into tangible business impact, as global tech leaders, policymakers and enterprises converge at Europe’s most international tech and startup event in Berlin. The 2nd edition of GITEX AI EUROPE takes place from 30 June – 1 July 2026 at Messe Berlin, bringing together 950 enterprises and startups, 600-plus investors, and over 150 global speakers from more than 80 nations to build partnerships and accelerate investment across a European tech market forecast to surpass €1.5 trillion in 2026. Organised by inD, global organisers of GITEX – the world’s…
STOCKHOLM, 10th June May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, witnessed the signing of two agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation with the Kingdom of Sweden, in the areas of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Healthcare. The agreement was signed during H.H. Sheikha Latifa’s visit to Sweden, leading a high-level delegation of ministers and government officials. The visit aims to enhance cooperation and the exchange of expertise, while exploring avenues to forge sustainable partnerships across vital, future-oriented sectors. The signing of the two agreements underscores the…
SHARJAH, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, officially opened the 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show on Wednesday. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition will run until 14 June, featuring a record participation of 400 exhibitors from 19 countries, in addition to a distinguished line-up of leading global designers and manufacturers of gold, diamonds, gemstones, high-end jewellery, and luxury watches. During his tour of the exhibition,…