BEIRUT — Lebanon has said its troops have begun deploying to a “pilot zone” in the south of the country following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered agreement reached last month. A statement from the Lebanese army command said units had entered Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh in Nabatieh district on Tuesday morning. Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh is one of the three towns it is expected to take control of in the first phase of a “pilot zone” project that’s part of a larger framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel signed in Washington. Dozens of displaced residents had on Monday begun to return…
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PARIS — Saudi Ambassador Faisal Al-Mujfel arrived in the French capital, Paris, on Tuesday to assume his duties as the Kingdom’s ambassador to France and non-resident ambassador to Monaco. He was received at Charles de Gaulle Airport by Didier Le Bret, chief of protocol at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, along with Chargé d’Affaires Majdi Mahram and members of the Saudi Embassy. Al-Mujfel expressed his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for the trust placed in him. He pledged to serve the Kingdom’s interests…
FARNBOROUGH, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) — Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), an Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, and Embraer, a leading global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, today signed a Strategic Framework Agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow, establishing a pathway to a long-term collaboration across supply, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), human capital development, and research and development. The agreement was signed by Amer Siddiqui, Executive Director at Mubadala’s UAE Investments Platform on behalf of Mubadala, and Dimas Douglas Tomelin, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer of Embraer S.A. on behalf of Embraer. The partnership draws on the UAE’s integrated aerospace ecosystem,…
Planning to host family or friends in Dubai? You could unlock hotel, dining and attraction offers worth more than Dh3,000 when they visit the emirate. Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism on Tuesday announced the launch of ‘A Dubai Invite’, which will run from July 20 to October 31, 2026. Under the initiative, residents who successfully nominate family members or friends and verify their visit can access a range of rewards, from hotel stays and restaurant offers to experiences at some of the city’s attractions. How can residents unlock ‘A Dubai Invite’ benefits? To take part, residents must nominate their…
RIYADH — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has released the first edition of its AI Bias Reference Guide, identifying more than 100 types of bias that could affect the accuracy and fairness of artificial intelligence systems. The guide defines different forms of AI bias, explains how they arise, examines their potential impact on society, and provides real-world examples and practical strategies to mitigate their effects. SDAIA said the rapid adoption of AI across critical sectors, including justice, healthcare and education, has heightened the need to address biases that may influence decision-making due to the complexity of AI…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior electronic platform, Absher, processed 48,854,788 digital transactions during June through its Absher Individuals and Absher Business platforms. The Absher Individuals platform accounted for 46,113,483 transactions, including 38,026,828 digital document viewing services through the platform’s Digital Documents Wallet, which is available to citizens, residents and visitors via the Absher app. The Absher Business platform processed 2,741,305 transactions during the month. The General Directorate of Public Security recorded 3,322,837 transactions, including 3,228,059 through the General Department of Traffic. The General Directorate of Passports completed 3,924,073 transactions, while the Ministry of Interior’s Civil Affairs Agency processed 684,964…
PARIS, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) — French lawmakers Tuesday passed banning access to social media for children under the age of 15. The bill became law after being backed by both French legislative chambers, the Senate and National Assembly, AFP reported. France’s government has touted it as a major legislative step. “France will become the first country in Europe to introduce a digital age limit to better protect our children online,” France’s Digital Minister Anne Le Henanff said on X. The law would add France to a growing list of countries that have already introduced similar restrictions. The restrictions could…
FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, 21st July, 2026 (WAM) – Etihad Airways and Abra Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening connectivity between Latin America, the Middle East and Asia through the combined networks of Etihad and Abra’s airlines: Avianca, GOL and Wamos Air. The agreement reflects Abra’s strategy of leveraging the complementary strengths of its airline portfolio to create new growth opportunities, expand connectivity for customers and develop innovative commercial partnerships with leading global carriers. It also reflects Etihad’s strategy of strengthening Abu Dhabi’s connectivity by working with leading airlines in complementary markets.…
The Indian Embassy in UAE announced that consular, passport, visa and attestation services in UAE have been outsourced to AlHind Tours & Travels with effect on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. These services and will be delivered through 16 Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs). These services will no longer be available at the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General of India in Dubai. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. How to book appointments In a circular, the embassy said that appointments can be booked online on the website consularsevainuae.com. The…
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent a congratulatory cable to Andy Burnham on his appointment as prime minister of the United Kingdom. The Crown Prince wished Burnham success in his new role and expressed his best wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the people of the United Kingdom. He also praised the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, affirming the Kingdom’s commitment to further strengthening and expanding cooperation across all fields. Source: Saudi Gazette