SHARJAH, 5th July, 2026 (WAM) — Preparations are underway for the 2027 edition of the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition (ACRES), scheduled for January next year, with plans to deliver an exceptional edition building on the record gains of the previous event and further expand the exhibition’s reach locally, regionally, and internationally. Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Chairman of the ACRES Higher Organising Committee, said the committee is also developing a multi-year strategic roadmap under the “ACRES Future Vision”, aimed at taking the exhibition to new destinations and strengthening its position…
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RIYADH — The National Program to Combat Commercial Concealment carried out more than 4,500 inspection visits across the Kingdom in June 2026, resulting in the detection of 104 suspected cases of commercial concealment. The inspections were conducted based on intelligence indicators and suspicion reports related to potential violations of the Anti-Commercial Concealment Law. The suspected cases have been referred to the relevant authorities for investigation and the application of legal penalties where violations are confirmed. The inspection campaigns focused on verifying the compliance of commercial establishments and detecting offenses under the Anti-Commercial Concealment Law. Targeted sectors included land freight transport,…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Kenya signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) during the inaugural meeting of the Saudi-Kenyan Political Consultations Committee, co-chaired by the Saudi Foreign Minister and Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. The meeting, held on Sunday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Riyadh, brought together Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Musalia Mudavadi to strengthen bilateral relations, enhance coordination and consultation, serve the two countries’ mutual interests, and contribute to regional security and stability. At the conclusion of the meeting, the two sides signed three MoUs. The first, aimed…
SHARJAH, 5th July, 2026 (WAM) — The 2026 edition of Sharjah Summer Promotions has recorded high visitor turnout since its launch on 1st July across the emirate’s regions and cities. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), the retail campaign is generating significant consumer interest in its promotional offers which form part of Sharjah’s summer season running until 15th September 2026. The campaign is supported through strategic collaboration with government entities, private sector institutions, and key strategic partners. It features large-scale discounts and exclusive promotions on a variety…
Ahmed Mohammed Al Teneiji has been crowned the overall winner of the second edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Fitness Challenge, securing the top cash prize of Dh50,000 after emerging as one of the standout participants in the emirate’s leading community fitness initiative. Al Teneiji delivered a remarkable transformation over the course of the challenge, reducing his weight from 109kg before the competition to 90.5kg at the conclusion, a total loss of nearly 19kg, which ultimately helped secure his victory. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Al Teneiji described the…
RIYADH — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) announced that the total value of its humanitarian assistance reached $8.54 billion through 4,404 projects benefiting 114 countries as of June 2026. According to the center’s latest statistical report, Yemen remained the largest recipient of assistance, accounting for 56% of total aid valued at $4.79 billion, followed by Syria with $583.38 million (6.83%), Palestine with $542.48 million (6.35%), Somalia with $257.17 million (3.01%), Pakistan with $228.34 million (2.67%), and Sudan with $190.63 million (2.23%). In Yemen, KSrelief’s support has covered a broad range of humanitarian sectors, including food security…
JEDDAH — Riyad Mahrez has bid an emotional farewell to Al Ahli after the expiration of his contract, thanking his teammates, coaches and supporters for an unforgettable chapter that included major silverware and lifelong friendships. The Algeria captain shared a heartfelt message on social media, reflecting on his time with the AFC Champions League Elite winners and expressing gratitude for the memories created during his stay in Jeddah. “To my teammates… thank you for everything we shared,” Mahrez wrote. “I was fortunate to experience unforgettable moments with you, win trophies, write a chapter in the history of this club and…
UAE skies tomorrow will be fair to partly cloudy at times, with low clouds appearing over the east coast, the National Centre of Meteorology said in its weather bulletin. Temperatures in Abu Dhabi will range between 31°C and 41°C, while those in Dubai will be between 33°C and 42°C. Sharjah temperatures will range between 32°C and 41°C. Humidity levels are expected to range between 25 and 70 per cent in Abu Dhabi, 20 and 60 per cent in Dubai, and 20 and 71 per cent in Sharjah. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…
LONDON — Packed fan zones in Dhaka erupted when Lionel Messi scored Argentina’s opening goal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite there not being a single Argentine supporter among the thousands celebrating. The scenes highlighted a striking reality of global football: some of the world’s most passionate football nations remain absent from the game’s biggest stage. According to BBC report, among the world’s 10 most populous countries, only the United States and Brazil qualified for the 2026 World Cup. India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Ethiopia have never appeared at the tournament, while China has qualified only once, in 2002, and…
DUSHANBE — The Speaker of the Shura Council meets with the Speaker of the National Council of the Supreme Assembly of Tajikistan to review bilateral relations. Speaker of the Saudi Shura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh met with Chairman of the National Council of the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of Tajikistan and Mayor of Dushanbe, Rustam Emomali Rahmon, during his official visit to Tajikistan at the head of a Shura Council delegation. The two officials held an official round of talks at the National Council’s headquarters in Dushanbe. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between…