RIYADH — Minister of Justice Dr. Walid Al-Samaani affirmed that the rules governing the work of technical offices, recently approved by the Supreme Judicial Council, will enhance institutional maturity and quality of judicial work. The minister noted that the development of judicial work is founded on establishing quality standards, integrating roles, and leveraging data and indicators to improve performance, thereby enhancing the quality of judgments and ensuring the consistent application of judicial regulations and principles. Al-Samaani expressed his appreciation for the unlimited support of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the support and follow-up of Crown Prince…
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DUBAI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has completed more than 107 projects with a combined value of AED1.6 billion in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the continued development of Dubai’s public spaces and community spaces. Delivered through its Public Facilities Agency, the projects reflect the Municipality’s commitment to expanding the city’s public destinations, enhancing everyday experiences for residents and visitors. The projects form part of an integrated development programme that extends across public parks, beaches, neighbourhood beautification, landscaping community facilities. Beyond its own public destinations, the Agency has contributed to the development of essential facilities for other…
CAIRO — Egypt’s National Defense Council on Sunday pledged to provide Saudi Arabia with “all necessary and possible forms of support” to defend its security, sovereignty and stability amid escalating missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia against the Kingdom. The decision came during a meeting chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at the presidential palace in Cairo, where senior political, military and security officials reviewed dangerous regional developments, particularly the escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. According to a statement issued by Egypt’s State Information Service (SIS), the council declared Egypt’s “full solidarity” with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing…
TOKYO — Japan is set to launch a landmark space mission Tuesday aimed at becoming the first country to collect samples from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons, and return them to Earth, according to state broadcaster NHK. The Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission, developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), is scheduled to lift off aboard an H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The mission aims to achieve the world’s first landing on Phobos to collect surface samples and transport them back to Earth for scientific analysis. JAXA has developed the spacecraft…
ABU DHABI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The 6G Summit in the AI Era, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, will kick off tomorrow in Abu Dhabi. Organised by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), the two-day summit will bring together leading representatives of regulatory authorities, the technology sector, and international academic and research institutions, providing a regional platform to discuss the technical and regulatory priorities for the next generation of telecommunications. The summit comes at a pivotal time as preparations for 6G technology accelerate, building on the UAE’s leadership and excellence…
BANGKOK, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the World Bank Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework for cooperation to advance sustainable economic development, strengthen resilience and improve livelihoods in developing countries. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group by Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of ADFD, and Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group. The MoU provides a basis for both institutions to explore joint development initiatives, drawing on their respective financing capabilities,…
JEDDAH — Red alerts for heavy rain have been issued across parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah on Sunday, as moderate to heavy thunderstorms are forecast across several Saudi regions, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The red alerts cover parts of the four regions, with heavy rainfall expected in the affected areas. The thunderstorms are capable of causing flash floods According to the NCM’s Sunday forecast, moderate to heavy thunderstorms capable of causing flash floods, accompanied by hail and active winds stirring up dust and sand, are expected over parts of Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Makkah.…
MUSCAT, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — Data from the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) show that industrial investments total approximately US$426 billion, while the number of factories stands at nearly 22,000. The industrial sector employs more than 1.7 million people, according to the latest available statistical data as of July 2026. Manufacturing contributed approximately 13.0 percent of the GCC states’ gross domestic product in 2025, underscoring the sector’s importance in supporting the economies of the member states, advancing economic diversification and increasing the contribution of non-oil activities. Around 40 percent of…
WASHINGTON — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that Iran must abandon its nuclear ambitions and reach a negotiated agreement with Washington or face potentially devastating American military action. Speaking to Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets and military recruits at the University of Tennessee, Hegseth said Tehran would soon face a decisive choice between diplomacy and military confrontation. “Iran’s going to have a choice to make real quick about whether they’re going to give those up at the table or face the kind of devastation that America can bring and will bring swiftly if necessary,” Hegseth said. The defense…
MOSCOW — Russia has dispatched its first oil tanker to international markets following a supply agreement with the United States, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Saturday. Speaking on the political talk show Solovyov Live, Novak said Moscow was facing no difficulties selling its oil, with several countries expressing interest in purchasing Russian supplies. “I am aware that the first tanker has already been loaded and dispatched from the port at Dikson,” Novak said, referring to the Russian Arctic seaport on the Kara Sea coast in the Krasnoyarsk region. He said Russia had “no issues” with oil sales, citing strong…