The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, which left dozens killed and injured. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) reiterated the UAE’s firm condemnation of such criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels The Ministry also expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Niger, and wished a…
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SEATTLE — Iran’s football federation plans to file a complaint with FIFA after claiming travel restrictions are placing the national team at a disadvantage during the World Cup. Team Melli officials said players are being forced to travel to match venues only a day before games and return immediately afterward, a schedule they argue is affecting both physical recovery and mental preparation. “We are the only team participating in the World Cup that is at the host cities just 24 hours, and it is not fair,” Iran secretary-general Hedayat Mombeini said. “All these limitations on us have negative effects on…
UAE residents can expect skies to be fair to partly cloudy on Sunday, June 21, especially in the eastern parts of the country, as per the weather bulletin shared by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Temperatures nationwide will range between 24ºC and 46ºC, with a high of 42ºC and 43ºC in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. The mercury is expected to reach a high of 46ºC in Al Ain. According to astronomical calculations, the summer solstice occurs on June 21, marking the beginning of summer in the UAE. However, residents felt the heat early this year due to El…
MONTERREY — Tunisia coach Hervé Renard says Cape Verde’s stunning draw against Spain has given his team belief ahead of Saturday’s crucial World Cup clash against Japan. Renard, appointed earlier this week after Tunisia’s 5-1 defeat to Sweden, said the tournament’s biggest surprise so far showed that underdogs can compete against the world’s best teams. “When you are organized and together, you are able to compete,” Renard said. “We have to follow this example and not be scared of defeat.” Cape Verde, making its World Cup debut, held European champions Spain to a goalless draw on Monday, producing one of…
RIYADH — The first shipment of Lebanese exports to Saudi Arabia has left Beirut on Saturday for Jeddah Islamic Port, marking the resumption of trade after a five-year ban imposed due to widespread smuggling activities. Saudi Arabia lifted the ban last week following the positive outcomes of the stringent measures implemented by Lebanese authorities at the port, airport, and land border crossings. The departure ceremony was attended by Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, several ministers, and the newly appointed Saudi Ambassador to Beirut Fahd Al-Dosari at Beirut Port on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, Nawaf Salam affirmed that “Lebanon will…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has achieved its 2030 target early in terms of prevention and public health, with health departments across the regions reaching 92 percent readiness to address health risks. This was revealed in the 2025 annual report of the Health Sector Transformation Program. The report revealed significant achievements reflecting the growing impact of the health transformation journey in the Kingdom since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030. It emphasized the continued progress towards building a more integrated and efficient healthcare system that prioritizes human health. The report also indicated that the average life expectancy in the Kingdom has…
RIYADH — Saudi security forces arrested a total of 15,288 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in joint inspections, carried out in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between June 11 and June 17, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 7,864 violators of the Residency Law, 4,576 violators of the Border Security Law, and 2,848 violators of the Labor Law. The total number of people who were arrested while trying to cross the border into the Kingdom accounted for 1,668, of whom 46 percent were Yemeni nationals, 53…
DUBAI, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — Under the theme “Generative AI Applications in Education,” the SAFE AI Cup 2026 concluded successfully. The leading national competition, organised as part of the Safe AI for Society initiative, culminated in a grand closing ceremony and innovation exhibition hosted by the University of Dubai. The competition was jointly organised by the Emirates Safer Internet Society (eSafe), the Robotics and Automation Society (RAS), and the Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship (GIE) company. It was held in strategic partnership with the Cyber Security Council and Cyber E71, with the support of the Ministry of Education, golden sponsorship…
MARRAKECH, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal National Council (FNC) participated in he Fourth Edition of the Marrakech Economic Parliamentary Forum, which was convened from 19 to 20 June by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) and the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco in partnership with the Parliamentary Network of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Addressing a session, entitled “Fostering Investment in Artificial Intelligence and the Creation of a Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf AI Hub”, FNC member Dr. Ahmed Al Mansouri said:”Artificial intelligence has now become the most influential factor in the…
One participant won Dh100,000 in Saturday night’s UAE Lottery draw after matching five numbers and the Lucky Number in the latest Lucky Day Draw. The winning numbers for Draw No. 260620, held on June 20, were 6, 7, 9, 15, 17 and 20, while the Lucky Number was 4. As many as 58 participants won Dh1,000 each in the fourth prize category, while 5,705 players received Dh100 prizes in the fifth-tier category. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Three Lucky Chance participants also walked away with Dh50,000 each. The winning IDs were DV9856622,…