RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s armed forces, in coordination with the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), carried out precision strikes on Wednesday against Iran-backed militia targets in Iraq linked to recent drone attacks on the Kingdom’s oil facilities, the Ministry of Defense announced. Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki said the operation followed attempted drone attacks on oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh region on Monday and Tuesday, which Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed. He said those attacks originated from Iraqi territory and were carried out by Iran-backed terrorist militias. Al-Malki said the military operation was conducted…
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones over the past few hours after they attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province on Tuesday, blaming Iran-backed militias operating from Iraqi territory for the attacks. Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki said the latest attempted attacks were launched from Iraq by Iran-backed terrorist militias. He reaffirmed the Kingdom’s inherent right to defend itself and its critical infrastructure, adding that Saudi Arabia reserves the right to respond at a time and place of its choosing. In a separate statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Motorists using Ras Al Khor Road and Al Khail Road could see shorter journeys during peak hours after new lanes were added and entry and exit points were upgraded on both roads. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said that the improvements have boosted road efficiency by 20 per cent. On Ras Al Khor Road, a new lane has been added towards Al Khail Road, extending from the Financial Centre Street intersection to Al Khail Road southbound. The road has been widened from three lanes to four, increasing its capacity by 33 per cent. Stay up to date with the…
Ookla, a network performance measurement company, recently shared research which found network responsiveness for AI applications varies significantly by location. Geography, fibre routing and hyperscaler infrastructure were found to play a bigger role than population size or the presence of local data centres. The research by lead analyst Mike Dano compared cloud latency, the round-trip time between a user’s device and major cloud data centres run by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, Oracle and Microsoft Azure, across a mix of large and small U.S. cities. Dano noted the gap between the fastest median latency of 104 milliseconds (ms) recorded…
ABU DHABI, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED), in collaboration with the Cyber Security Council, launched a series of specialised cybersecurity awareness sessions as part of its ‘Future Entrepreneur Programme 2026’. This programme is being held under the theme ‘Their summer today. Their ventures tomorrow… with safety and confidence.’ The initiative reflects both entities’ ongoing efforts to nurture a generation of capable young entrepreneurs equipped with the requisite entrepreneurial skills and digital awareness to meet the demands of the digital economy as well as build innovation and knowledge-based future projects. This initiative builds on the…
RIYADH — Several Arab countries and regional organizations strongly condemned the attempted drone attacks targeting oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province and Riyadh. The eight Arab countries and two regional organizations reaffirmed solidarity with the Kingdom and support for its measures to safeguard its security and stability. From regional organizations, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Arab Parliament both condemned the attempted UAV attack, describing it as a flagrant violation of international law, and a direct threat to the security and stability of the region. GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi condemned the attempted UAV attack, saying it was launched by…
What is dubbed as the UAE’s cultural hub, Saadiyat Island boasts a spectacular variety of experiences for the entire family. The island is home to some of the world’s most popular museums and attractions, with the Guggenheim Museum soon joining the likes of Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. For tourists and residents alike, a visit to the island is nothing short of taking a trip back in time — or, in some cases, pausing time altogether.…
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated virtually on Tuesday in a consultative meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers to discuss regional developments and efforts to strengthen coordination among member states. The ministers exchanged views on the latest regional developments, ongoing negotiations and efforts to advance practical understandings aimed at reducing tensions and strengthening regional security and stability. The meeting also reviewed ways to enhance coordination among GCC countries on issues related to freedom and safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring the rights of passage and transit and the uninterrupted flow of…
WASHINGTON, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the current developments. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index decreased by 1.4 points to 90.8 (1985=100) in July, down from an upwardly revised 92.2 in June. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—fell by 3.6 points to 114.9, its third consecutive monthly decline. The Expectations Index—based on consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions—remained unchanged at 74.7. Consumer attitudes had improved modestly in June as gas prices came down…
PARIS — Zinedine Zidane was appointed as France head coach on Tuesday, fulfilling a five-year dream to take charge of the national team he helped lead to World Cup and European Championship glory as a player. An emotional Zidane said becoming France coach was “the happiest day” of his managerial career after French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo confirmed the appointment at the federation’s headquarters in Paris. “I’ve waited five years for this chance, so that’s why I’m a bit emotional,” Zidane said. “The France team makes you dream. We have extraordinary players, an extraordinary team.” The 54-year-old has signed…