The UAE capital has unveiled plans for Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi (House of Arts), a new cultural and artistic hub set to open in 2030 near the Saadiyat Cultural District, offering art lovers a major new destination in the emirate. The project launch was witnessed by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, who toured the site and was breifed on progress. Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi project is part of the continued development of Saadiyat Island, which includes Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum,…
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MIAMI GARDENS — Neymar made his long-awaited return to international football on Wednesday as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer came off the bench in a 3-0 victory over Scotland at the World Cup. The 34-year-old forward entered in the 76th minute at Hard Rock Stadium, marking his first appearance for Brazil since 2023 after recovering from a right calf injury that had sidelined him for the team’s opening two matches. Neymar’s return came as Brazil secured top spot in Group C and advanced to the knockout stage. “I’m very happy to be wearing the national team jersey again after three years,”…
RIYADH — More than 1.3 million productive pomegranate trees in Saudi Arabia produce over 39,700 tons annually, meeting growing consumer demand during the summer season. The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture said that pomegranates are among the Kingdom’s promising economic crops. As part of its “Sweet in Season” campaign, cultivation is concentrated in Asir, Makkah, Tabuk, Qassim, and Al-Baha, with varying production levels in other regions. The campaign aims to introduce consumers to the Kingdom’s diverse local fruits and their peak seasons throughout the year, promote national products, raise quality and safety standards, and improve the marketing of locally…
DUBAI, 25th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) today launched its ‘Unlocking Sustainable Finance’ Series, a new sector-focused platform designed to support priority industries in accelerating their transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy. The inaugural edition, ‘Transitioning Real Estate’, brought together more than 80 senior stakeholders from across the built environment ecosystem, including policymakers, regulators, developers, contractors, architects, engineers, sustainability experts and supply chain leaders. The forum focused on one of the UAE’s most strategically important sectors, addressing how sustainable finance can help unlock more efficient assets, lower-carbon buildings, resilient infrastructure, circular supply chains and…
SEATTLE — Qatar crashed out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their final Group B match on Wednesday, ending their campaign with just one point. Karim Alajbegovic opened the scoring for Bosnia before Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada scored an own goal, with substitute Ermin Mahmic adding a late third. Hassan Al Haydos scored Qatar’s only goal. The defeat left Qatar bottom of Group B with one point after opening the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland before suffering consecutive defeats against Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia and Herzegovina…
WASHINGTON —The White House on Wednesday asked the US Congress to approve $87.6 billion in additional funding, mostly to meet “urgent needs” connected with the US war on Iran, setting the stage for another fight with lawmakers already frustrated with the conflict. The supplemental funding request, posted on the White House website and transmitted to Congress, includes $67.15 billion for the military, in addition to some $1 trillion appropriated last year and another $1.5 trillion President Donald Trump wants for next year. The White House Office of Management and Budget sent the formal request for the funds on Wednesday in…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s merchandise exports increased by 9.3 percent in April 2026, driven by an 11.7 percent rise in oil exports, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The increase, based on GASTAT’s monthly reports,is in comparison with the same period in 2025. The Kingdom’s merchandise trade surplus increased by 100.8 percent year-on-year, with imports declining by 5.2 percent. Oil exports accounted for 68.8 percent of total merchandise exports in April 2026, up from 67.4 percent in April 2025. Non-oil exports, including re-exports, increased by 4.5 percent compared with April 2025. However, national non-oil exports, excluding re-exports, declined…
Raja Agrawal, VP-Middle East and Africa, Nebius. The AI cloud company deepens its regional push, with the Dubai-based hire leading go-to-market strategy across enterprises, governments, and research institutes. Nebius, the AI cloud company listed on Nasdaq, has appointed Raja Agrawal as Vice President for the Middle East and Africa, deepening its commitment to one of the world’s fastest-growing AI and cloud markets. Based in Dubai, Agrawal leads the company’s go-to-market strategy for the region, expanding customer adoption across enterprises, governments, research institutes and the public sector. Agrawal brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of enterprises and…
The weather on Friday, June 26, is expected to be fair to partly cloudy at times, with low clouds set to appear over the eastern coast, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Residents can also expected a drop in temperatures. Conditions are likely to get humid by night and Saturday morning, with a probability of mist formation over some coastal and internal areas. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds are set to blow, freshening at times westward, causing blowing dust, with…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 25th June May, 2026 (WAM) — FlyVaayu, the UAE’s first dedicated freight carrier based in Ras Al Khaimah, has opened its AMO CAR 145 facility at Ras Al Khaimah Airport. The facility was formally inaugurated by Sheikh Engineer Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Civil Aviation, Ras Al Khaimah, in the presence of Manish Seth, CEO of RAK Airport; Engineer Esmaeel Hassan Alblooshi, Director-General of the RAK Transport Authority and Acting Director-General of the Department of Civil Aviation, Ras Al Khaimah; Dr. Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Director-General, RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry;…