RIYADH — The National Center for Security Operations (NCSO) received as many as 2,678,547 calls through the Unified Emergency Number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province during the last month of March. This falls within NCSO 911’s mandate to receive calls and route them to the relevant security and service agencies within their jurisdictions, using advanced automated systems operated by specialized, multilingual personnel, with high accuracy and professionalism, around the clock. The total number of calls received in the Makkah region reached 970,119 while in Madinah it stood at 281,886, whereas in the Riyadh…
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RIYADH — The Insurance Authority said offering or selling the “Extended Warranty” product without its required license is a clear violation of the Cooperative Insurance Companies Control Law. The warning applies to car dealerships, retailers and all other entities that offer the product. The authority said in a statement that engaging in any insurance activity without the required license is a clear violation of regulations. Violators will face a maximum fine of SR2 million and up to four years in prison, or either of these penalties, in addition to legal action under relevant laws. The authority clarified that only licensed…
SEOUL, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — South Korea’s consumer prices rose 2.2 percent in March from a year earlier, mainly due to a hike in global oil prices caused by prolonged tensions in the Middle East, government data showed Thursday, Yonhap News Agency reported. The reading, which hovers above the government’s 2 percent inflation target, marks the steepest on-year increase since December, when inflation stood at 2.3 percent, according to the Ministry of Data and Statistics. The latest rise was driven by a surge in the price of petroleum products, which jumped 9.9 percent from a year earlier, marking the…
CAPE CANAVERAL, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Four astronauts launched today towards the Moon aboard the Orion capsule, using the Space Launch System rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the US state of Florida. US President Donald Trump praised NASA’s first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, describing it as completely successful, in remarks made just hours before the earliest possible launch window for the Artemis 2 mission. The Artemis 2 mission had previously been delayed several times due to technical issues and may face further postponement. The mission, expected to last around 10 days, will…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] In a move to reassure its workforce, a UAE-based school group has announced that all employees will receive full salaries for April despite the continued shift to distance learning. Woodlem Education said the decision reinforces its commitment to staff welfare during this period, adding that employees will continue to receive full pay for the month, ensuring stability across its workforce. Balancing support for parents and employees The announcement follows an earlier step by the group to waive transport fees for students across its schools and nurseries during…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Wednesday a phone call from United Nations Secretary General António Guterres. During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region and their implications. They reviewed international efforts to address them. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, the defense ministers discussed the latest developments in the region, particularly the ongoing Iranian attacks on the Kingdom and several other countries, as well as the repercussions of the attacks on global peace and security. They reviewed aspects of joint cooperation between the two friendly countries in the military and defense sectors. Source: Saudi Gazette
Huawei recently signed up for an Orange programme intended to help reduce the operator’s greenhouse gas emissions by almost halve in 2030 through improvements to its supply chain. Ericsson, Nokia, Honor and Xiaomi are among the other big European and Chinese companies already working with Orange to cut their carbon footprints through changes to production processes, equipment use, transport and logistics. Orange stated the Partners to Net Zero Carbon initiative is a core element of its latest Trust the Future strategic plan and is being used to help it cut Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 45…
VIENNA,1st April, 2026 (WAM) — Austria’s inflation rate rose by 0.9% to 3.1% in March, while energy prices increased by 6.1% year-on-year. Statistics Austria attributed the main reason for the rise in inflation to higher fuel and heating oil prices. The latest periodic statistical data showed that the services sector continues to play a major role in driving inflation in Austria. Prices in the services sector increased from 4.0% in February to 4.5% in March. Food, tobacco, and beverage prices also rose by 2.4% on a monthly basis, according to a statement by Manuela Lenk, Director of Statistics Austria. Regarding…
DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) – The Emirates Racing Authority (ERA) announced the success of the “trial races” for Arabian and Thoroughbred horses across various racecourses in the country, with the participation of 971 horses in 26 races. In a report issued today on the occasion of the conclusion of the trial races, the ERA revealed a steady increase in the number of participants throughout the season, as well as the strong interest of owners and trainers, given the importance of these races in confirming the readiness of the horses. Source: Emirates News Agency