The families of seven workers who lost their lives in a recent crash on Dubai’s Emirates Road, have begun receiving financial assistance announced by Dubai-based Indian billionaire Dr Shamsheer Vayalil. Representatives travelled across villages in India and Sri Lanka to personally hand over the support. The humanitarian assistance is part of a Dh1-million rehabilitation programme announced for the victims’ families. Under the initiative, each family of the deceased workers is receiving Dh100,000 (around Rs2.6 million). Education support for their children is also being planned. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Representatives visited the…
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WELLINGTON — Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday over a tiny US territorial island in the western Pacific, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain to the Northern Mariana Islands ofGuam, Tinian and Saipan, the US National Weather Service said. The eye of the storm passed over the island of Rota Monday morning local time, bringing winds of more than 150 mph (241 kph). It was traveling at around 9 mph (14 kph) west toward the Philippines, the weather service said. The service warned residents to take cover as the Category 5 storm moved through the island chain, parts of which…
With UAE’s national rail network rolling out its introductory services, residents are rethinking how they live, commute and plan their days. Etihad Rail, which began operations on June 30, currently connects Abu Dhabi’s Madinat Zayed City station with the Fujairah Station. The next phase of operations will kick off on September 30, when the Dubai station and the Al Dhaid stations will open. In March 2027, the Sharjah station, located close to the emirate’s University City, is also expected to be operational. The network will eventually span 900km and connect 11 cities across all seven emirates stretching from Al Sila…
JEDDAH — Extremely hot weather is expected to persist across parts of Saudi Arabia from Monday through Wednesday, with maximum temperatures reaching up to 48°C, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). From July 6 to 8, maximum temperatures are forecast to range between 46°C and 48°C across parts of the Makkah and Madinah regions, as well as parts of the Eastern Province. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Saudi Arabia rose 2.4% year-on-year to SR26.6 billion ($7 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, according to economic and investment indicators released by the Ministry of Investment on Sunday. The data showed that gross fixed capital formation increased by 5.1% year-on-year in the first quarter, driven by a 54% rise in government investment and a 1.3% increase in non-government investment. Saudi Arabia’s labor market also continued to strengthen, with the unemployment rate among Saudi nationals falling to 6.4% in the first quarter, while the overall unemployment rate stood at 3.1%. The…
SEATTLE — FIFA has lifted the one-match suspension of United States striker Folarin Balogun ahead of Monday’s World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium after reviewing the controversial red card he received against Bosnia and Herzegovina, a decision that followed intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump. Balogun, the United States’ leading scorer with three goals, was sent off in Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina for stepping on the ankle of defender Tarik Muharemović, an incident that initially carried an automatic one-match suspension. According to a person familiar with the matter, Trump contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino after…
The UAE has announced a $30 million emergency humanitarian response to support civilians affected by the worsening situation in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan, based on the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The assistance will be delivered through the UAE Aid Agency, reflecting the UAE’s longstanding humanitarian approach and its continued commitment to supporting the Sudanese people. The response comes amid the serious deterioration of humanitarian conditions in El Obeid and surrounding areas, where civilians and displaced persons face mounting urgent needs for food security, healthcare, safe drinking water and shelter. Stay up to date with…
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final tournament of his illustrious international career, saying he wants to enjoy every moment before Portugal’s Round of 16 showdown with Spain. Speaking at a rare World Cup news conference on Sunday, the 41-year-old Portugal captain said he hopes his farewell tournament does not end against Spain, but acknowledged this will be his sixth and final World Cup appearance. “I want to enjoy what will be my last World Cup to the fullest,” Ronaldo said. “Hopefully tomorrow won’t be my last match.” Portugal’s all-time…
RIYADH — Australian coach Ange Postecoglou has officially begun his tenure as Al Nassr head coach after arriving in Riyadh and signing his contract, with the club unveiling the former Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic manager as the leader of its first-team project for the new season. Postecoglou completed the formalities at Al Nassr’s headquarters, where he signed the contract alongside sporting director Simao Coutinho, marking the start of a new chapter for one of the Saudi Pro League’s most ambitious clubs. Speaking in his first official interview after the signing ceremony, Postecoglou said Al Nassr’s sporting vision and the growing…
A 7-year-old Emirati boy died in a tragic road accident in Tunisia on Saturday, July 4, while spending his summer holiday with his mother and siblings, bringing a family vacation to a heartbreaking end. The child, Jassim Mohammed Abdullah Ali Zaid Al Shehhi, was visiting Tunisia with his mother and siblings while his father remained in the UAE due to work commitments. The accident occurred in Tunisia’s Manouba Governorate. Jassim’s father, Mohammed Al Shehhi, told Khaleej Times he was informed of the tragedy while at work. According to family members, Jassim had left the house and was on his way…