ATHENS —Three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on the island of Crete and the mainland as wildfires spread across Europe on Wednesday after days of devastating fires in Spain and France. In Crete, gale-force winds whipped up flames prompting the evacuation of several villages, and two firefighters died after becoming trapped near the village of Krya Vrysi while they were driving between fire fronts when the blaze swept through the Rethymno region in the island’s west. Another firefighter died in a separate fire after being found unconscious near the southern Peloponnese port town of Gytheio. Residents and…
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RIYADH — A penalty of up to SR100,000 will be imposed on Hajj and Umrah service companies that fail to notify authorities of pilgrims or Umrah performers who overstay their authorized period of stay in the Kingdom, Saudi Public Security warned. Public Security said the fine applies to companies and establishments that delay notifying the competent authorities of any Hajj pilgrim or Umrah performer who remains in the Kingdom after the expiration of their authorized period of stay. It added that the financial penalty may reach SR100,000 and will be multiplied according to the number of violators. Authorities urged the…
The UAE’s met department has warned of unstable weather conditions on Wednesday, July 29, as many parts of the country witnessed rainfall, strong winds and blowing dust. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), convective clouds were expected to develop over some eastern and western regions, extending to parts of the interior, between 1pm and 8pm on Wednesday. The cloud activity could bring rainfall, accompanied by fresh to strong winds reaching speeds of up to 50km/h at times. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. UAE-based account Storm Center shared a video of…
SHARJAH, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Digital Department, in collaboration with the Shams AI Club of Sharjah Media City (Shams), hosted a workshop to enhance its employees’ ability to utilise artificial intelligence (AI) applications across various work areas. The workshop focused on AI applications in digital media, covering AI fundamentals, linguistic models, content creation, media, digital marketing, command engineering, media production, ethics, and future skills needed for the workforce. This helped participants use these technologies more efficiently in their daily tasks. Eng. Lamia Al Shamsi, Director of the Sharjah Digital Department, emphasised that the successful adoption of AI…
DUBAI, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — Nasdaq Dubai recorded USD 13.8 billion in new fixed income listings across 33 issuances during the first half of 2026, highlighting the resilience of Dubai’s debt capital markets and reinforcing the exchange’s role as a trusted platform for regional and international issuers. Market activity throughout the first half demonstrated a highly balanced reach across geographic boundaries: UAE-based issuers accounted for 57% of listings, while international issuers comprised 43%. By the close of H1 2026, the total value of outstanding debt securities listed on Nasdaq Dubai reached USD 141 billion, comprising USD 98.6 billion in…
Dubai — The Esports Foundation (EF) and Lenovo have announced an expanded partnership, with Lenovo becoming a Global Partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC) and powering the world’s largest esports event with its high-performance Legion gaming devices. The EWC 2026 will be bringing the world’s largest esports event to Paris for the first time, welcoming more than 2,000 players, 200 esports teams and fans from over 100 countries between July 6 and August 23. As EWC expands into the international stage, Lenovo joins the event’s Founding Partner roster, bringing its latest Legion desktop PCs and monitors to competition arenas,…
ROME — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called for the immediate end of settler violence against the Palestinian people, saying attacks carried out under the protection or with the support of Israeli security forces must be halted and those responsible held accountable. Speaking at a high-level interfaith dialogue meeting in Rome on Wednesday, Prince Faisal said dialogue among followers of different faiths has become a strategic necessity and a fundamental pillar for achieving a just and lasting peace. The meeting, held as part of the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Plan, was chaired by Italian Deputy Prime Minister…
DUBAI, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Al Wasl Investment Company announced the signing and renewal of sponsorship agreements and strategic partnerships for the 2026-2027 sports season, comprising 14 sponsors and strategic partners, marking the largest sponsorship portfolio the club has witnessed during a single sports season. This comes within the framework of the company’s vision to establish long-term partnerships and strengthen the club’s investment and commercial ecosystem in support of its sporting and developmental objectives. The announcement was made during an official ceremony held at One&Only One Za’abeel Hotel in Dubai, in the presence of Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Director-General…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will host the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO 2026) in Jeddah, with the participation of 19 countries represented by approximately 120 students and scientific specialists. The event is jointly organized by the Ministry of Education, the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), and the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE). With King Abdulaziz University hosting the event from August 2 to 9, 2026, the opening ceremony will be held on Monday, August 3, under the patronage of Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the…
Residents across the UAE can expect fair to partly cloudy skies on Thursday, July 30, with a chance of rainfall in some parts of the country, the met department said in their latest bulletin. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), convective clouds are likely to develop over eastern and western areas and could bring showers to affected locations. The highest temperature recorded over the country on Wednesday was 48.6°C in Al Dhaid (Sharjah) at 14:15 UAE Local time. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Some parts of UAE will see mercury…