Sharjah Police have recovered a bag containing the life savings of an Arab resident after he accidentally left it behind in a taxi while preparing to return to his home country. According to police, the bag contained money the man had saved over five years of working and living in the UAE. After receiving the report, officers launched a search operation and used surveillance cameras to trace the taxi’s route, allowing them to locate and recover the bag in a short time. The resident thanked Sharjah Police, saying the bag represented far more than just money. He said the savings…
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On the occasion of World Food Safety Day, Nestlé Saudi Arabia collaborated with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) on an awareness initiative hosted at the company’s factory in Jeddah’s Third Industrial City. The initiative aimed to promote food safety concepts and raise awareness of safe and responsible manufacturing practices among employees working in factories and production facilities. The initiative brought together more than 80 participants, including 25 representatives from food manufacturing facilities, reflecting the importance of knowledge-sharing and the exchange of expertise across the sector. It also underscored the value of public-private sector collaboration in…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia imported approximately 1.9 million vehicles over the last two years, with China emerging as one of the leading suppliers to the Saudi automotive market. These developments coincide with the country’s ongoing efforts to enhance the value of its local supply chain and reduce dependence on vehicle imports, according to Al-Arabiya.net report. The Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) data showed that vehicle imports to Saudi Arabia reached around 959,403 units by 2025, further expanding the Kingdom’s already substantial automotive market, which ranks among the largest globally. The data also revealed that vehicle imports to Saudi…
VIENNA, 7th June, 2026 (WAM) — Morningstar DBRS has downgraded Austria’s highest credit rating from AAA to AA (high), while maintaining a stable outlook, citing deteriorating debt metrics and persistently high budget deficits. The move means Austria has lost its top credit rating with the last of the five major credit rating agencies used by the European Central Bank to assess collateral, bringing to an end a decades-long period during which the country ranked among Europe’s highest-rated sovereign issuers. In its report, Morningstar DBRS said Austria is running wider fiscal deficits than before the COVID-19 pandemic, largely due to persistently…
AMSTERDAM, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — Eugenio Chacarra birdied the 18th hole on Sunday to win the 2026 KLM Open by one stroke. Oliver Lindell had put the pressure on the long-time leader as a round of 69, capped by a birdie of his own, took him alongside Chacarra at 10 under par. But the Spaniard responded in kind with an excellent approach setting up a two-putt from around 20 feet to seal the crown at The International in Amsterdam. Dropped shots for overnight leaders Sebastian Söderberg at the first hole and Chacarra at the third allowed Marcus Armitage and…
After nearly seven years in the UAE, an Indian woman has returned home to Odisha following a search effort triggered by a Facebook video and her family’s constant efforts. Her return was made possible by the Indian Consulate’s intervention and support from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Hasta Mahananda, a single mother of three from Odisha, had been working in the UAE since 2019 for an Indian family, an official from the Indian Consulate told Khaleej Times. She was sponsored by a company that brought her to the UAE on a different visa and later employed her as a…
MADINAH — The Children’s Hospitality Center, located in the northern courtyards of the Prophet’s Mosque, provides a safe and fully equipped environment where young children can enjoy a comprehensive experience that combines care, education, and entertainment. This enables their parents to devote themselves to prayer and worship in a tranquil and spiritually enriching atmosphere near the Rawdah Al-Sharifah (the area between the Prophet’s home and his pulpit). The center is designed to offer families peace of mind while providing children with a nurturing environment tailored to their age-specific needs.The center forms part of the General Presidency for the Affairs of…
ST. PETERSBURG — Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef met with a number of investment officials in St. Petersburg, Russia, to discuss opportunities for cooperation across priority sectors. This was part of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources’ efforts to strengthen international partnerships, facilitate the transfer of advanced knowledge and expertise, and attract high-quality investments to the Kingdom in support of the objectives of Vision 2030 and the enhancement of its position as a global industrial and mining hub. Alkhorayef arrived here to attend the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026, which concluded on…
CAIRO, 7th June, 2026 (WAM) — Egypt’s Ministry of Planning said the country’s economy recorded growth of 5.2 percent during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025-2026, covering the period from July 2025 to March 2026. Egypt’s fiscal year ends on 30th June. The Central Bank of Egypt also announced today that the country’s net foreign currency reserves rose to US$53.134 billion in May, up from US$53.009 billion in April. Source: Emirates News Agency
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times’ live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE has strongly condemned and denounced the Israeli targeting of a vehicle belonging to the Lebanese Armed Forces in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the deaths of a number of military personnel. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed the UAE’s categorical rejection of any attacks that undermine Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and stability, or target its legitimate institutions. The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the government of Lebanon and support during this critical juncture, emphasising its unwavering…