MAKKAH — Several Arab and Gulf leaders congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for their great efforts in making the 2026 Hajj a great success. Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit commended the great success of this year’s Hajj operation. He praised the high level of organization and integrated services utilizing the latest technologies, which facilitated the pilgrims’ performance of the Hajj rituals with complete ease and in a serene spiritual atmosphere. He expressed his appreciation for the continuous care of King Salman and the Crown Prince…
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LISBON, 29th May, 2026 (WAM) — Portugal’s economy grew at a faster pace in the first quarter of the year, underpinned by domestic demand, and inflation remained broadly unchanged in April, separate reports from Statistics Portugal showed on Friday. Gross domestic product grew 2.3% year-on-year following a 1.9% increase in the previous quarter. This was in line with the flash estimate released on April 30, dpa reported, citing Statistics Portugal. Domestic demand grew at a faster rate of 4.1% versus 3% in the previous quarter. Exports increased 1.7% after a 0.5% fall in the previous three months. Imports surged 5.5%…
JIUQUAN, China, 29th May, 2026 (WAM) — The three astronauts of China’s Shenzhou-21 mission returned to Earth safely on Friday evening aboard the Shenzhou-22 crewed spaceship, wrapping up a 210-day stay in orbit that set a new record for the longest single-crew mission aboard China’s space station, Xinhua News Agency reported. The return capsule of the Shenzhou-22 spaceship, carrying the Shenzhou-21 astronauts Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang, touched down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Friday. The three astronauts are all in good health condition, the China Manned Space Agency said,…
UAE weather on Saturday, May 30, is expected to be fair in general, according to the met department’s latest bulletin. Light to moderate southeasterly, becoming northwesterly winds, freshening at times, will blow with a speed of 10-25 kmph, reaching 40kmph. The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea, the National Centre of Meteorology said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The highest temperature recorded over the country on Friday was 48.5°C in Al Gheweifat (Al Dhafra Region) at 2.15pm. On Saturday, highest temperatures in Abu Dhabi,…
MINA — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah met with representatives of Hajj companies to evaluate the current Hajj operations and launch early preparations for the 2027 Hajj season in Mina on Friday. The minister expressed gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for empowering the Hajj sector. He also commended the Supreme Hajj Committee for driving field integration and operational efficiency. Al-Rabiah emphasized that planning for the next Hajj season systematically begins before the conclusion of the current season. The minister reviewed development opportunities across the…
MAKKAH — An air medical evacuation aircraft belonging to the Ministry of Defense carried out an emergency medical mission in record time, airlifting a woman pilgrim in her 20s, who is suffering from a critical diabetic coma, from Mina Emergency Hospital to a hospital in eastern Jeddah. The airlifting was carried out after receiving an urgent medical report. The case was handled swiftly by specialized teams, ensuring the woman’s stabilization and timely transfer to receive advanced medical care. This mission was part of the integrated efforts undertaken by the health and military sectors during the Hajj season to enhance the…
BERLIN, 29th May, 2026 (WAM) — German inflation slowed in May due to lower energy prices, and while core inflation accelerated. Inflation fell to 2.7% from 2.9% in the previous month, preliminary data from the national statistics office showed on Friday. The decline in the headline figure was driven by an easing of the energy inflation rate to 6.6% in May from 10.1% in April, the result of a reduction in taxes on fuel introduced by the government to mitigate war-linked price increases. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, meanwhile rose to 2.5% in May from 2.3%…
Ramnath Venkataraman, President, Consulting & Engineering Services, DXC Technology. Dubai — DXC Technology, a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, has announced the launch of DXC Engineering, a dedicated global group within its Consulting & Engineering Services (CES) organisation, focused on helping customers design, build, and scale AI-powered products, platforms and software-defined experiences across high-stakes, regulated and mission-critical environments. As organisations accelerate AI-enabled, software-led transformation, many are seeking deeper engineering expertise to help integrate and operationalise AI across complex, legacy and multivendor technology environments. In response, DXC is bringing together its global engineering capabilities under a single engineering-led operating model designed to accelerate…
As UAE residents enjoy the fourth day of their Eid Al Adha holidays, Dubai Mall has announced that its public parking facility is now full. In messages displayed on electronic signboards across Dubai, the mall advised visitors to use public transport to reach the destination instead of driving. The mall is accessible by public bus services as well as the Dubai Metro. Additionally, several institutions are operating shuttle services to and from the mall for those planning to visit. Over the last few days, the destination has seen a huge footfall of revelers celebrating the long holiday weekend. The mall,…
MINA — Makkah Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishaal met with Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah and Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Al-Jasser separately to review operations for the 2026 Hajj. The meeting between the deputy emir and minister of Hajj highlighted successful inter-agency cooperation that enhanced the efficiency of crowd management, transportation, and pilgrim services. Key metrics showed that transportation plans directed 60 percent of pilgrims to Mina and 40 percent to Arafat on the Day of Tarwiyah. Additionally, digital initiatives saw the Nusuk card record over four million electronic readings up to Eid Al-Adha, while…