JERUSALEM — Iran launched missiles toward northern Israel late Sunday in the first such attack since a fragile ceasefire took effect in April, escalating regional tensions following Israeli airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB confirmed the missile launches, warning that attacks would continue if Israel responded to the strikes or failed to halt its military operations in Lebanon. Israeli media reported that Iran fired three waves of missiles, including a salvo of four projectiles, toward northern Israel. Initial reports indicated damage in the city of Tiberias. The Israeli military said its air defense systems intercepted…
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RIYADH — Maj. Nasser Al-Otaibi, spokesperson of the General Directorate of Passports, said that the directorate continues to implement its operational plan for the departure of Hajj pilgrims through all international air, land, and sea ports. He said that the Passports Directorate has introduced an advanced suite of modern technological solutions, most notably electronic gates that enable the automated processing of travel procedures with speed and ease, thereby enhancing the overall departure experience for pilgrims leaving the Kingdom. “Simultaneous electronic translation devices powered by artificial intelligence and supporting 138 languages have been deployed to facilitate effective communication with pilgrims from…
AJMAN, 7th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Infrastructure projects accounted for 46.6 percent of government procurement in Ajman during the first quarter of 2026, as part of the Ajman Finance Department’s efforts to support the Emirate’s economic development journey and strengthen an effective and sustainable partnership with the private sector. In this context, the Ajman Finance Department continues to enhance the efficiency of the government procurement system and entrench the principles of transparency and governance through the Tawrid platform, which contributes to organising the relationship between suppliers and government entities, expediting procedures, and ensuring that transactions are documented in accordance…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times’ live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] At a meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Abdullah Balala, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, delivered the UAE’s statement in the wake of the drone attack that targeted the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on May 17. IAEA members praised the UAE’s transparent and responsible handling of the incident, as well as its close cooperation with the agency. They also commended the safety and security measures in place, saying they reflect the UAE’s…
JERUSALEM —A gunman in a car opened fire at three locations in Israel close to the border with the occupied West Bank on Sunday, killing one man and wounding several other people, Israeli authorities said. The police said they killed the suspected gunman following a brief pursuit and recovered the firearm and vehicle used in the shootings, which took place in and around Kochav Yair, inside Israel close to the West Bank city of Qalqilya. Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA) said a man in his 30s was shot and killed at a gas station in Kochav Yair. Five other people…
JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has forecast rainfall and thunderstorms across parts of Jazan, Asir, Al Baha, and Makkah through the end of the week. The center released an animated weather map illustrating the expected intensity of rainfall and thunderstorm activity, along with their projected movement. According to outputs from the Saudi Numerical Model, rainfall is expected to begin affecting the Asir Region on Monday afternoon, intensifying around its capital, Abha, before subsiding later in the day. Similar conditions are forecast to return on Tuesday afternoon, with moderate to heavy rainfall expected around Abha. Meanwhile, scattered light…
Amazon has recently committed to investing over €10 billion on upgrading its facilities in Europe with next-generation robotics. This move is part of a wider push to modernise and expand Amazon operations network in the continent. Announced at the company’s Delivering the Future event in London, the technology giant stated it plans to create more jobs across the region, while using robotics to expand ultra-fast delivery options to more international cities and invest in employee upskilling. Its pledge reflects a broader push to use AI and robotics to support its workforce, taking aim at “repetitive and physically demanding tasks”, freeing…
ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — Naseej, the UAE’s National Initiative for Textile Circularity, organised The Fabric of Possibility, an interactive community activation designed to engage members of the public, raise awareness of the challenges associated with textile waste, and highlight the sustainable solutions offered by the initiative to help reduce the waste impact. The community activation follows the launch of the initiative under the directives of the wise leadership, with the support and oversight of the National Projects Office, and in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, Emirates Foundation, and Tadweer Group. The initiative aims to…
Dubai’s education sector is set for a wider community role in decision-making, as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) expands its council model beyond students to formally include parents and educators. The move builds on the success of the Dubai Students Council, and marks a significant step in embedding community voices into the emirate’s private education system. Parents and educators step into formal advisory roles The authority will launch the Dubai Parents Council and Dubai Educators Council at the start of the 2026-27 academic year, each comprising 15 members selected through a transparent process. KHDA said it received strong…
BEIRUT — Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday, marking the first attack on the Lebanese capital since a ceasefire was extended earlier this month. According to witnesses, fighter jets struck the Dahiyeh area without prior warning, sending plumes of smoke into the sky over the southern suburbs of the city. In a statement posted on X, Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee said the army targeted what he described as a Hezbollah infrastructure facility in the area. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said the strike was carried out in response…