WASHINGTON — The United States and Iran have agreed to halt hostilities and meet in Qatar on Tuesday for talks aimed at resolving their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported on Sunday, citing senior US officials. According to the report, the latest round of fighting was triggered by differing interpretations of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that ended the recent conflict, particularly provisions governing navigation through the strategic waterway. “We decided to stop all the kinetic activity,” a senior US official told Axios, referring to military strikes and other combat operations. Under the MOU, Iran committed to making…
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RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism announced the launch of the AI Tourism Vision, a strategic step toward shaping the future of tourism through digital transformation and artificial intelligence. The vision aims to elevate tourism experiences, enhance operational productivity, empower investors and professionals, and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position as a global hub for tourism innovation. The launch builds on the Kingdom’s broader efforts to harness advanced technologies to support economic growth and enhance the competitiveness of key sectors. It also builds on the Riyadh Declaration on the Future of Tourism, adopted by the 26th General Assembly of UN Tourism, which…
Galadari Brothers has published its 2025 Sustainability Report in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, highlighting another year of progress across its diverse portfolio of businesses and reinforcing the conglomerate’s commitment to responsible growth, community impact and environmental stewardship. Building on the momentum of the Year of Excellence in 2024, Galadari Brothers designated 2025 as the Year of Growth, focusing on creating long-term value through its governance, people, communities and sustainability initiatives in alignment with the UAE’s national vision and sustainability ambitions. Among the key milestones featured in the report is the group’s Dh10 million contribution to the Fathers’ Endowment Campaign, a UAE initiative…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef attended the extraordinary joint meeting of the GCC Ministers of Trade and Industry on Sunday. The meeting was held virtually under the chairmanship of Bahrain. The meeting discussed the implementation of the directives issued by the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) during their 19th Consultative Meeting in Jeddah. The directives focus on strengthening Gulf economic integration and advancing cooperation in the trade and industrial sectors. Participants also reviewed the efforts undertaken by the Supreme Committee at the GCC General Secretariat, along with the future action plan to…
RIYADH — The Saudi national artificial intelligence team has won six international awards at the inaugural Asia-Pacific Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (APOAI) 2026, organized virtually by China. A total of 129 students representing 18 countries participated in the Olympiad, and this featured the Kingdom’s first participation in the emerging international competition. Saudi Arabia’s achievements included one gold medal, three silver medals, and two certificates of appreciation. Qusai Emad Jadallah from the Jeddah Education Department bagged the gold medal, while Laith Suwaid Al-Zahrani from Riyadh Education, Yousef Farid Al-Khalawi from Jeddah Education, and Ali Ayman Al-Khabbaz from Eastern Region Education received…
LONDON, 28th June, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), affirmed that the transition to a climate-resilient future is not merely an environmental challenge, but a fundamental economic transformation. He stressed that critical minerals are the bedrock of the clean energy economy, underpinning all green economy initiatives such as solar panels, wind turbines, EV batteries, and grid infrastructure. This came during his keynote address at London Climate Action Week 2026, co-organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), with the attendance of Ambassador Tanmaya Lal, Deputy Secretary-General of…
The UAE soldier who was martyred during a training mission was laid to rest on Sunday, June 29, with funeral prayers held in his honour. Major General Hamid Muhammad Al-Rumaithi, Commander of the UAE Navy, attended the funeral ceremony of First Soldier Issa Ghuloom Al-Blooshi, who lost his life while on a training mission on Saturday, June 27. The Navy Commander expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, praying to God Almighty to grant the soldier His vast mercy and admit him to paradise. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The Ministry…
RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received on Sunday a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron. During the call, they affirmed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and supporting diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. They also discussed areas of joint cooperation and a number of regional and international issues of common interest. The leaders reviewed regional and international developments. They discussed the latest developments regarding the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States of America and Iran, as well as the efforts to reach comprehensive solutions that achieve security…
SHARJAH, 28th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) announced the completion of the development and update of its digital platform dedicated to providing services to government entities in the emirate. The step aims to enhance e-services and expedite transaction processing, in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for comprehensive digital transformation. Engineer Abdulrahim Al Zarouni, Director of Shared Services at SEWA, explained that this step is part of the authority’s strategic plan, which focuses on adopting the…
Equipped with thermal sensors, smart cameras and automated water dispensers, Dubai Customs’ new K9 vehicles are designed to help sniffer dogs as authorities ramp up efforts to combat drug smuggling. The new fleet of smart vehicles aims to improve anti-drug inspections, speed up field deployments and enhance the welfare of customs dogs. Dubai Customs launched a new fleet for its K9 Unit to coincide with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and support the UAE’s national anti-drug campaign, launched this year by the National Anti-Narcotics Council under the slogan “Uniting to Eradicate the Scourge”. Stay up to…