The UAE has made the decision to exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and Opec+, effective May 1, after a “careful look at the regional power’s energy strategies,” the energy minister said. The UAE’s decision to withdraw is based on its long-term strategic and economic vision and evolving energy profile, including accelerated investment in domestic energy production, and reinforces its commitment to a responsible, reliable, and forward-looking role in global energy markets. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. What is Opec? Opec was formed in 1960, with Abu Dhabi (later…
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has been elected Vice Chair of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council, represented by Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Partnerships at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Mansour Al-Qurashi. The appointment was confirmed following the ITU Council’s 2026 session held in Geneva. Saudi Arabia has been a member of the ITU Council since 1965. The council is the organization’s highest governing body between plenipotentiary conferences and is responsible for overseeing operations, setting policies, and approving strategic and financial plans. The ITU Council consists of 48 member states out of 190, and plays a…
SLOVAKIA — Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the 24th annual conference of the Energy Regulators Regional Association in Riyadh, under the theme: “From Oversight to Proactivity: The Proactive Regulator in Electricity Transformation,” taking place from February 1 to 3, 2027. The Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority (SERA) made the announcement during the 23rd annual conference of the Energy Regulators Regional Association, currently being held in Slovakia. The Authority also said that hosting the conference helps position the Kingdom as a leading destination for international forums and conferences. It also highlights Saudi Arabia’s leadership role in anticipating innovative models for…
According to a representative for Anthropic, Google recently committed $10 billion to the AI company at a $350 billion valuation with up to $30 billion more contingent on performance targets. The representative told Mobile World Live the investment builds upon its existing partnership, which includes a recent expansion of Anthropic’s use of Google’s TPU chips and cloud services. The arrangement with Google and Broadcom includes 5-gigawatts of capacity coming online starting in 2027 along with the opportunity for multiple additional gigawatts going forward to support the continued growth of Anthropic’s Claude models. The latest Google investment came a few days…
On a sunny April morning in Dubai, Himani Samtani, 20, checks her phone for the day’s orders for Chazen Matcha, her home pickup cafe in Al Mankhool. Within minutes, she’s whisking matcha in her designated prep space, the rhythmic motion of the chasen against the bowl becoming her version of meditation. “Whisking matcha is something I really love doing. It feels like my Zen,” she says. “That’s also why I named it ‘Chazen.’” Like Samtani, a growing number of young founders are turning their passion into full-fledged business models, with Dubai’s residential neighbourhoods, such as Al Khawaneej, Al Barsha South…
ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — The fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) will take place from 4th to 7th May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADNOC, and L’IMAD Holding Company, and organised by ADNEC Group. The launch of MIITE 2026 coincides with the Cabinet’s approval of a set of strategic initiatives and decisions aimed at strengthening the resilience of the UAE’s industrial sector, ensuring business continuity, and reinforcing the readiness of the…
AL AIN, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the National Agricultural Centre, witnessed the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Agricultural Centre (NAC) and NRTC Group, a core subsidiary of Ghitha Holding PJSC and part of International Holding Company. Signed during the Emirates Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026 at ADNEC Al Ain, this landmark agreement strengthens the nation’s food security ecosystem and will enhance local agricultural value chains, accelerating the integration of UAE-grown produce into mainstream…
UAE residents can expect fair to partly cloudy conditions on Wednesday (April 29), according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department noted that there will be a slight increase in temperatures on Wednesday, with some parts of the country seeing mercury reaching up to 44ºC. In Dubai and Dubai, temperatures will reach up to 39ºC. Residents can also expect windy conditions on April 29, as light to moderate southeasterly becoming northwesterly winds are expected to blow across the country. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. These winds will be freshening…
JEDDAH — Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) underscored the importance of enhancing military integration, including the rapid deployment of a unified early warning system against ballistic missile threats during their consultative summit held in Jeddah on Tuesday. They strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting member states and rejected any attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz. The summit, chaired by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, was convened following an invitation by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, according to GCC Secretary General Jassim Mohammed Albudaiwi. Albudaiwi said GCC leaders discussed escalating regional developments,…
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Interior emphasized that expatriates, who overstay their visas, will face a maximum jail term of six months, a fine of SR50,000, in addition to their deportation.The ministry urged all individuals to comply with the regulations governing the 2026 Hajj season and to cooperate with the relevant authorities to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims. Violators will be subject to legal penalties.The ministry also called for reporting violations by dialing 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom. Source: Saudi Gazette