Al Huda Park has entered a new phase of activation as Hamat commences its first tenant handovers at the upcoming flagship retail and lifestyle destination in Makkah, ahead of its planned Q1 2027 opening. The first unit has been handed over to Panda Retail Company, marking the beginning of tenant fit-outs and operational readiness at the project. The milestone comes as Al Huda Park continues to gain momentum alongside Makkah’s wider economic and urban transformation, signaling increasing market confidence in the city’s next generation of retail and lifestyle destinations. With construction now exceeding 70% completion, Al Huda Park is steadily…
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MAKKAH — Saudi Arabia started issuing Umrah visas and the entry of pilgrims into Saudi Arabia from Sunday, Dhul Hijjah 14, corresponding to May 31 for the new Umrah season. According to the Umrah season calendar1448 AH, released by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah recently, pilgrims will be able to enter Makkah and obtain Umrah permits through the Nusuk application beginning Monday, June 1. The last day for issuing Umrah visas has been set for 1st Shawwal, 1448, corresponding to March 9, 2027, while the final date for pilgrims to enter the Kingdom is 15th Shawwal 1448 corresponding to…
BEIRUT — Israel has ordered the forced displacement of all residents living south of the Zahrani River in southern Lebanon as it expands its invasion of the country before a possible assault on the city of Nabatieh. The warning came shortly after the army confirmed it had taken Beaufort Castle, a strategic point on a high ridge above the Litani river. In a post on the social media platform X on Sunday, Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee instructed residents to move immediately north of the Zahrani River, warning that anyone who remained in the area risked being killed. Israel had…
DUBAI, 31st May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has held a series of meetings with government entities, economic institutions, and investment organisations in Addis Ababa to explore ways of strengthening trade and investment between Dubai and Ethiopia. The meetings were attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. Dubai Chambers met with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Industry, represented by Melaku Alebel, Minister of Industry, to discuss ways to expand cooperation across industrial sectors. The meeting also explored opportunities to strengthen private sector partnerships, increase trade exchange, and open new avenues for joint investment. Dubai Chambers also held…
UAE residents can expect fair weather conditions on Monday, June 13, according to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In Abu Dhabi, temperatures are forecast to reach 39°C, down from Sunday’s expected high of 41°C. Dubai is set to see highs of around 38°C, similar to the previous day. Winds will be light to moderate, blowing southwesterly to northwesterly at speeds of 10–25kmph. Winds will get freshening at times and may pick up and reach up to 40kmph. The weather department noted that stronger winds could lead to blowing dust in some areas. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
The month of June in the UAE means a lot of changes to residents’ lives, some of which might impact their wallets directly. After the US-Iran war broke out on February 28, fuel and commodity rates across the globe took a hit, as the Strait of Hormuz — which handled a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas traffic before the war — witnesses a naval blockade, bringing a majority of trade to a standstill. The hikes have impacted UAE residents, where a big part of the population relies on private vehicles and public transportation to get around…
CARACAS — Venezuela’s opposition candidate who was recognized by the United States and others as the actual winner of the 2024 election against Nicolas Maduro, called on Saturday for a new vote. Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, the 76-year-old former diplomat living in exile in Spain, threw his support behind Nobel Peace Prize winner and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who wants fresh elections in the oil-rich South American nation. In a video message posted on social media, Gonzalez voiced solidarity with fellow opposition leader Machado, who is also advocating for new elections. “A few days ago in Panama, Maria Corina Machado…
SINGAPORE — Japan’s defense minister has rebutted Beijing’s claim that his country is engaging in a “new militarism”, criticizing China for its military expansion and lack of transparency. Speaking on the last day of a defense summit in Singapore, Shinjiro Koizumi said it was actually China and its “huge arsenal” of weapons that was of “serious concern” to the international community. “Japan’s door to dialogue is always open” to the international community even as it increases defense spending and revises its arms exports guidelines,” Koizumi said in his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s premier forum for defense leaders, militaries…
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi of Sharjah opened a joint exhibit over the weekend that invited artists from the UAE and Poland to visually recreate stories from each other’s folk traditions, creating a “cultural dialogue beyond geographical borders and linguistic differences.” “Folktales Reimagined” was generated in collaboration between the UAE Board on Books for Young People and the Polish Section of the International Board on Books for Young People. It debuted in Warsaw’s National Library of Poland. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The exhibit let a dozen Emirati and Polish artists…
Customers completed more than 628 million transactions through RTA’s digital channels in 2025, as the authority recorded growth in the use of online transport and mobility services. The authority said that transactions completed through its digital platforms grew by 13 per cent compared to the previous year, while revenue generated through digital channels reached Dh5.3 billion, marking a 20.6 per cent increase. RTA offers 105 digital services through six channels, with digital adoption reaching 96 per cent. Customer happiness with RTA services stood at 98 per cent during the year. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…