Saudi Arabia’s transformation is moving at a pace that is difficult to appreciate from a distance. Across the Kingdom, organizations are digitizing services, adopting AI, modernizing infrastructure, expanding cloud-enabled operations, and building new customer experiences at remarkable speed. This is not simply technology modernization. It is part of a wider national shift: a more diversified, competitive, innovation-led economy under the country’s ambitious Vision 2030.For leaders operating in this environment, the opportunity is clear. Digital transformation can improve productivity, open new markets, enhance customer experience, and create entirely new models of growth. But the same progress also changes the nature of…
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When summer temperatures across the Gulf rise above 45°C, cooler destinations become more appealing than ever. Here are five of the best places to visit for a refreshing escape from the summer heat. 1. Georgia (Kazbegi, Gudauri & the Greater Caucasus) If you’re looking to escape the summer heat, Georgia is hard to beat. Summer temperatures in Kazbegi and Gudauri usually stay between 10 and 20°C thanks to the high elevation of the Greater Caucasus. You might not expect it, but even in July you can still find snow on Mount Kazbek while enjoying cool mountain breezes below. Drive along…
ABU DHABI, 7th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Quality Policy Committee reviewed progress in implementing the Abu Dhabi Quality Policy during a meeting aimed at strengthening the emirate’s competitiveness and supporting the government’s ambition to position Abu Dhabi among the world’s leading cities for quality of life, innovation and economic competitiveness. The committee discussed measures to help the advanced industry and technology sectors access global markets more efficiently while supporting the development of a competitive, knowledge-based and sustainable economy. Members reviewed progress on the Abu Dhabi Quality Policy, launched by the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC)…
Motorists in Abu Dhabi now have the chance to reduce their traffic points in the emirate under a ‘Smart Road Security’ initiative launched by the police. The Abu Dhabi Police announced an in-person platform at the Zayed Central Library in the city of Al Ain for traffic point reduction and license retrieval. The platform provides a service for drivers whose cumulative traffic points have reached the limit of 24 points to retrieve their driving licences. This can be done by registering in the programme and paying a fee of Dh2,400. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Neymar announced his retirement from international football on Sunday after Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to Norway in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, bringing an end to a distinguished career with the Seleção. The 34-year-old forward confirmed his decision moments after Brazil’s elimination, saying his journey with the national team had come full circle. “I tried,” Neymar said. “It started here at MetLife Stadium, and I finished here. It is now over.” Neymar made his Brazil debut on Aug. 10, 2010, in a friendly against the United States at the same stadium in New Jersey where…
Abu Dhabi — Abu Dhabi Government has announced the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot across Abu Dhabi’s public sector, equipping tens of thousands of government employees with generative AI in their daily tools as the emirate advances its bid to become the world’s first AI-native government by 2027. Through the Frontier Employee Programme, Abu Dhabi Government has recently deployed Microsoft 365 Copilot to 26,000 civil servants across 27 government entities, building on 9,000 existing licences to reach a total of 35,000. The initiative standardises Microsoft 365 Copilot as the AI productivity platform for Abu Dhabi Government, embedding generative AI capabilities into daily…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development signed a new agreement with Kenya’s Ministry of Labour and Social Protection to regulate the recruitment of domestic workers. The agreement was signed in Riyadh on Sunday by Deputy Minister for Labor Dr. Abdullah Abuthnain and Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Dr. Alfred Nganga Mutua. The signing ceremony was hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and attended by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi. The agreement was signed on…
Public beaches are often associated with freedom and relaxation. But for many people with autism or sensory sensitivities, they can be among the most overwhelming public spaces. Dubai’s new sensory room at Jumeirah Beach 2 is attempting to change that. A fully equipped sensory room designed to support visitors with autism and sensory sensitivities, this is a powerful signal of what the future of accessible leisure in Dubai could look like. For many families, a beach outing is a carefree ritual. But for those with children on the autism spectrum, it can be a minefield of triggers, with blaring music,…
SHARJAH, 6th July, 2026 (WAM) — In a move that reflects the growing confidence of leading global industrial groups in Hamriyah Free Zone Authority, Shyam Middle East FZC, part of India’s Shyam Steel Group, has inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, with an initial investment of AED60 million. The project marks Shyam Steel Group’s first international investment outside India, establishing Hamriyah Free Zone as the launchpad for the Group’s global expansion strategy. The new facility will reinforce the company’s presence in the non-ferrous metals recycling and manufacturing sector while serving markets across the Middle East, the…
As the UAE’s long summer break gets underway, many parents face the same annual question on how to keep children engaged, active and away from screens without breaking the bank. For a growing number of families, the answer is sometimes hard to find. Free summer camps are filling up fast, while paid programmes can run to hundreds of dirhams a week per child, putting them out of reach for some households with two or more children. Khaleej Times spoke to UAE parents to understand how they are managing their plans for the summer. Stay up to date with the latest…