Cebu Pacific (CEB) will resume its Manila-Dubai operations on July 2, following “safety assessments and coordination with Dubai airport authorities,” the Philippine budget airline announced on Tuesday. CEB will operate flights (5J 14/15) between Manila and Dubai 4x weekly, scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. “Passengers with cancelled flights to and from Dubai may start rebooking their flights through (our) manage booking portal,” CEB said in a statement sent to Khaleej Times. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Passengers can message CEB via its online chat support on its official website, or through any of its official…
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RIYADH — Expo 2030 Riyadh hosted a strategic site walkthrough and executive progress review, bringing together senior leadership from key delivery partners involved in the development of the Expo 2030 Riyadh site. Construction activity continues to scale across the Expo 2030 Riyadh site as preparations advance for one of the world’s largest and most ambitious World Expos. The site walkthrough was led by senior officials from Expo 2030 Riyadh, including Chief Executive Officer Talal AlMarri and Chief Delivery Officer Murad AlSayed. Participating partners included Nesma & Partners CEO Rami Al-Turki, Binyah CEO Fahad Al-Mesfir, Abyatona CEO Nasser Al-Hammad, AlYamama Board…
RIYADH — Deputy Minister of Finance Abdulmuhsen Alkhalaf attended the 2nd High-Level Strategic Dialogue between Saudi Arabia and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), held in Riyadh on Sunday, with the participation of IMF leadership. The participants discussed the partnership between the Kingdom and the IMF in supporting capacity development in the region, as well as the activities of the IMF Regional Office in the Kingdom. During the dialogue, Alkhalaf discussed the important objectives for developing the existing cooperation between the Kingdom and the IMF, and for enhancing the desired impact, while reiterating the strength of the existing partnership. He also…
DUBAI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has launched the “Eid Blooms and Envelopes Guide”, featuring a curated selection from the “Proudly from Dubai” initiative. The interactive guide, released ahead of Eid Al Adha, offers creative ideas for gifts and greeting cards to be exchanged among family, friends, and loved ones during the festive season. The interactive guide is part of a year round series by Brand Dubai that promotes innovative ideas and creative community initiatives, while also supporting local projects and talented individuals across a range of creative…
DUBAI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has launched the Master in Innovation Management and AI Governance (MIMAIG), a first-of-its-kind programme focused on government policy and innovation governance to prepare future leaders for rapid digital transformation. Ali bin Sebaa Al Marri, Executive President of MBRSG, said the programme represents a major step in empowering government leaders to navigate the impact of artificial intelligence on the public sector. He said, “Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the public sector, and governments will need qualified, agile leaders capable of navigating complex and unprecedented transformations.” Al Marri…
A hyper-realistic training mannequin lay motionless on a stretcher at an Abu Dhabi security exhibition this week as trainers demonstrated how quickly a person can die from severe blood loss, and how ordinary civilians could save them. “Let’s pretend this guy stood on an explosive device,” Carmel Speight, a Prometheus Medical International paramedic instructed during a live trauma-response demonstration attended by Khaleej Times at the International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience 2026. Within seconds, synthetic blood began pumping from the mannequin’s leg wound as participants were taught how to apply a tourniquet. “This guy could die within minutes,” she…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Tuesday a phone call from Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. The ministers discussed recent regional developments. They exchanged views on these developments. Source: Saudi Gazette
What will Saudi Arabia’s new cultural sector offer to its audiences? While vistas of cranes and pile drivers sketch the scale of new infrastructure, does recent programming offer a taste of the future experiences? From the pulsating Tunnel of Calvin Harris’ DJ set at Sound Storm to the wonder of the Islamic Arts Biennale (with loans from the V&A), to Noor Riyadh (featuring Random International), and Thikra (with Manal AlDowayan). And who could forget Sir Anthony Hopkins’ composition, ‘Life is a Dream’, staged for a live broadcast with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under a floating dreamscape made of silk. Will…
SHARJAH, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Strategic Business Leadership Programme, organised by the Sharjah Training and Development Centre (STDC) under the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), concluded its academic and field tour in Spain following a series of visits, workshops and specialised sessions hosted by the University of Navarra. The programme provided participants with academic and practical insights aimed at enhancing institutional performance across participating government and semi-government entities in Sharjah. The Sharjah Chamber delegation visited the UAE Embassy in Madrid during the programme. The delegation was led by Maryam Saif Al Shamsi, Assistant Director-General for Support…
DUBAI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council, chaired a meeting of the council during which he directed the launch of the International Space Cooperation Programme. The initiative allocates AED1 billion to support international cooperation in space research and development, reflecting the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its position as a global hub for space technologies and industries and enhancing its competitiveness within the global space economy. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed affirmed that the UAE’s space…