The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has invited consultants to bid for a contract to study and design a proposed 55-kilometre Airport Express Line linking Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), according to a report by MEED based on the tender issued by the RTA. The proposed line would run from the Red Line Metro station at DXB in Al Garhoud to DWC in Jebel Ali and include five stations, stated the report. Consultants have been allowed until June to submit their proposals. According to the report, the proposed route would pass through Al…
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JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) revealed a significant increase in rainfall rates across Saudi Arabia during the period from April 1 to 16, compared to the climatic averages for the reference period. This is based on data from the NCM’s manned and automated weather stations. In its statistical report, the NCM explained that the average rainfall across the Kingdom during this period reached 20.3 millimeters (mm), compared to the normal average of 7.8 mm, registering an increase of 12.5 mm, equivalent to 162 percent. The report indicated that the distribution of rainfall amounts across manned stations showed…
RIYADH — The Absher platform, under the Ministry of Interior, carried out a total of 43,585,844 electronic transactions for Saudi citizens, expatriates, and visitors during the last month of March. A total of 41,346,499 of these transactions were completed via Absher Individuals, with 31,227,947 involving digital document viewings through the platform’s integrated digital wallet, while Absher Business handled a total of 2,239,345 corporate transactions. The number of transactions carried out by the General Directorate of Public Security reached 3,170,684, including 3,067,807 transactions in the General Directorate of Traffic, while the number of transactions processed in the General Directorate of Passports…
WASHINGTON — US president Donald Trump said Tuesday that Washington would extend its ceasefire with Iran after Pakistani officials requested more time for Tehran to prepare a “unified proposal.” In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the request came from Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Trump said he had directed the US military to continue the blockade while remaining fully prepared for any developments. “I have therefore directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire…
JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held talks with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Jeddah on Tuesday. During the meeting, the leaders reviewed aspects of bilateral relations between the two countries and opportunities to support and develop them in various fields. They also discussed the latest developments in the region and coordinated efforts regarding them. The meeting was attended by Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman; Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan; Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor Dr.…
ABU DHABI, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — ”Make it in the Emirates” 2026, the UAE’s national platform for industrial growth and transformation, has announced EMSTEEL Group, one of the region’s largest publicly traded integrated steel and building materials manufacturers, as the Metals & Fabrication Sector Partner for its fifth and largest edition, reinforcing its role as a key enabler of the UAE’s industrial growth, resilience, and economic diversification. Hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and ADNOC,…
The UAE’s economy authority has issued a warning against using a Flying Tiger product which was found to have elevated levels of lead. The Ministry of Economy and Tourism called on all consumers to immediately stop using the 220 ml glass drinking cups from the brand which we sold during the 2024-2025 period. The product numbers which have come under scrutiny are: 3057450, 3060031, 3052986, 3062993, 3055350, 3053912. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The directive comes after it was found that the external print on the product contains elevated levels of lead…
SHARJAH, 21st April, 2026 (WAM) — Earth Day, observed on April 22, is framed with environmental campaign and more as a question of how people live and sustain themselves. Under the theme “Our Power… Our Planet,” the call is for collective action not only to limit damage, but to rethink how resources are used to support long-term stability. Against that backdrop, Sharjah-based humanitarian organisation The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), links environmental protection with livelihoods, focusing on restoring agricultural land and turning it into a source of income for vulnerable communities, particularly refugees, helping build more stable and independent livelihoods. In…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed reaffirmed the UAE’s firm and unwavering approach in confronting terrorism and extremism in all forms and manifestations, one day after the the country’s State Security announced dismantling a terrorist organisation and arresting its members for an alleged plot to damage national unity and destabilise the Emirates. During a phone call he received from Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s Foreign Minister, Sheikh Abdullah said that the UAE will continue to be a global model of tolerance,…
MAKKAH — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah inspected the readiness of the camps in Mina ahead of the 2026 Hajj season, as part of field tours to assess the standard of services. He noted that preparations began early, enhancing camp readiness and operational efficiency through coordinated efforts among relevant entities. Al-Rabiah said that new electronic systems have been introduced this year to monitor pilgrim movement and regulate entry and exit from the camps, alongside the installation of signage at entrances and exits indicating departure and return times and other instructions. “These measures support crowd management and enhance pilgrim…