ATLANTA — Spain forward Lamine Yamal sparked widespread discussion on social media after appearing to respond to Saudi fans who had chanted his name following the Green Falcons’ opening World Cup match against Uruguay. After Saudi Arabia’s 1-1 draw with Uruguay, a video circulated widely online showing Saudi supporters chanting “Where is Yamal?” ahead of the highly anticipated Group H clash between Saudi Arabia and Spain. The clip quickly gained traction across social media platforms, attracting millions of views and becoming one of the most widely shared fan videos in the build-up to the match. Yamal delivered his answer on…
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Residents across the UAE can expect fair to partly cloudy weather conditions on Tuesday, June 23, with occasional cloud cover developing over eastern areas, according to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department noted that clouds may increase, with a possibility of convective cloud formation that could bring rainfall in some eastern regions by the afternoon. Temperatures are set to peak at up to 48°C in some parts of the country. Abu Dhabi is forecast to reach around 43°C, while Dubai may see highs of 42°C. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.…
ROME — World leaders are “feeding” wars more readily than the hungry, Pope Leo XIV said on Monday, telling the UN food aid agency that global priorities were badly skewed. Addressing the governing body of the UN World Food Program in Rome, Leo pressed governments to cut red tape and tear down obstacles that prevent assistance from reaching those in need after a severe funding shortfall by the United States and other countries. Leo, who has been more outspoken on political issues in recent months, urged world leaders to increase their spending to combat hunger and not subject food aid…
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Municipalities and Housing intends to permit a number of commercial activities within public parks overlooking residential streets. Under the new move, permitted activities will be classified according to the size of the park. Parks with an area of 5,000 square meters or more may accommodate gyms and sports centers for men and women, entertainment centers, childcare facilities, non-residential senior citizen centers, and daycare centers for people with disabilities. The new initiative is aimed to support economic activities in residential neighborhoods and enhancing quality of life, in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision…
BEIRUT — Lebanese Minister of Defense Maj. Gen. Michel Menassa received Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Fahd Al-Dosari at his office in Beirut on Monday. During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks. They discussed current developments and ways to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries, especially in the defense field. Source: Saudi Gazette
NEW YORK, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Gold regained composure and left behind three-consecutive daily declines on Monday, looking to regain the area above the $4,200 mark per troy ounce. Reports of progress in the latest round of US-Iran talks are helping the precious metal maintain its footing at the start of the week, although the stronger Greenback seems to limit the upside potential for now. By time of publishing, spot gold steadied at $4,184 to per ounce, bouncing back from Friday’s slump, which marked its lowest level since June 11. Gold rebounds one percent from one-week low Regarding other…
RIYADH — The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CITC) has imposed fines amounting to SR149 million on violators of the Telecommunications Law during the year 2025. According to a recent report issued by the committees responsible for reviewing violations of the Telecommunications Law, the commission had received a total of 1,219 reports in 2025, of which 626 (51 percent) were filed against service providers and 593 (49 percent) against other entities. The CITC stated that it issued 1,050 decisions during the last year. Of these, 48 percent were issued against service providers, while 52 percent targeted individuals and other companies.…
ABU DHABI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Economy and Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) today to boost national capabilities in financial supervision, governance, and anti-money laundering (AML) efforts. The agreement was signed at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on the sidelines of the EIF’s Ethraa programme graduation ceremony by Safeya Hashim AlSafi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Control & Commercial Governance Sector at the Ministry, and Marwan Al Mheiri, CEO of the EIF. Under the MoU, both entities will develop specialised training programmes aimed at qualifying compliance…
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced the Cabinet’s approval of a new resolution on scholarships and financial allowances, marking a significant advancement in the UAE’s national scholarship system aimed at preparing future-ready Emirati talent. The resolution increases the study readiness and settlement allowance to Dh30,000 and expands healthcare and living benefits to better support students’ transition and academic focus. The decision is designed to strengthen the development of skilled national professionals equipped to lead priority economic sectors and emerging industries, in line with the country’s long-term vision of building a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy. Stay up…
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has granted marketing authorization for an AI-powered digital medical application capable of measuring heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure via smartphone cameras. With this approval, the SFDA becomes the first regulatory authority globally to grant marketing authorization for this application. The decision came after a comprehensive evaluation that reviewed technical documentation and clinical evidence to verify the application’s safety and performance. The application employs remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) technology, utilizing advanced algorithms to analyze vital signs from a short facial video. To ensure accuracy, the application requires an initial blood pressure…