RIYADH — On behalf of Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman, Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Abdulrahman bin Mohammed attended the graduation ceremony of the 84th batch of cadets from King Abdulaziz Military Academy. The ceremony was held in the presence of senior military officials at the first military academy in the Kingdom. In his address, Commander of King Abdulaziz Military Academy Maj. Gen. Fahd Al-Qahiz welcomed the deputy defense minister and expressed his appreciation for patronizing the graduation ceremony of the 84th batch of cadets. The graduates completed their military and academic training. They received advanced instruction, including…
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Ajman has resumed bus services to Dubai’s Global Village as the iconic destination reopened its doors to the public on April 20 after over 1.5 months of closure due to regional tensions. The Ajman Transport announced three buses that run on weekdays from Al Musalla Station in Ajman to the shopping destination for a ticket of Dh25. These buses operate at the following timings: 2.15pm – 3.45pm 4.45pm – 10.30pm 6.15pm – 12.30am Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The park will be open from 5pm to midnight daily. The 30th edition of…
RIYADH — The forecast of the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) indicated that the Riyadh region would witness moderate to heavy rainfall from Monday through Friday. It noted that the heaviest rainfall is expected on Thursday and Friday. According to the forecast, the rain will hit the capital city of Riyadh, as well as Al-Dalam, Al-Muzahamiya, Dhurma, Marat, Al-Qiddiya, Al-Diriyah, Al-Rayn, Al-Hariq, Al-Kharj, Hawtat Bani Tamim, Afeef, Al-Dawadmi, Al-Quwayiyah, Al-Ghat, Al-Zulfi, Al-Majmaa, Shaqra, Thadiq, Huraymila, and Rumah. The Civil Defense urged the residents in the Riyadh region to take precautions and follow its guidelines. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The property price index in Saudi Arabia recorded a decline of 1.6 percent during the first quarter of 2026, compared to the same quarter of the previous year. This was mainly driven by a 3.6 percent drop in the residential sector, as well as a drop in the prices of land, apartments, and villas. According to the Q1 2026 Real Estate Price Index, published on Monday by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), there was a 3.6 percent decrease in residential sector prices, while commercial property prices recorded positive growth of 3.4 percent year-on-year. The report attributed the…
(L-R) Stephan Pottel, Manufacturing Strategy Director EMEA, Zebra Technologies & Tom Bianculli, CTO, Zebra Technologies. Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in digitising and automating workflows to deliver intelligent operations, will bring global perspectives on how today’s ‘intelligence supercycle’ is laying the foundation for the future of manufacturing and economic growth, at Hannover Messe 2026, F40, Hall 15. Fundamental transformations around workforce skills, operations, productivity, and innovation are coming. Analysts say 80% of digital workers will use generative AI daily in the next few years, 40% of employees will be trained first by AI, and one-third of business decisions will…
ABU DHABI, 20th April, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Research and Advisory is participating as a knowledge partner in the second edition of the UAE Agricultural Conference and Exhibition 2026, organised by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. The event will take place at ADNEC Al Ain from 22nd to 26th April, bringing together experts, policymakers and industry leaders to support sustainable agricultural development. The partnership aims to enhance food security and address climate challenges through scientific research…
The recent conflict was not limited to military operations, but also unfolded as a parallel “media war”, a senior UAE official said on Monday, stressing that controlling narratives was a key part of the response. Speaking at a panel hosted by the Dubai Press Club, Dr Ali Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council, said the information space became a critical front during the escalation. “We lived through a media war,” he said, noting that narratives were being shaped and contested across platforms alongside developments on the ground. Stay up to…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s domestic liquidity (money supply-M3) surged SR255.7 billion or 8.4 percent, reaching SR3.289 trillion by the end of February 2026, compared to SR3.033 trillion during the same period in 2025, according to the monthly statistical bulletin issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). On a monthly basis, domestic liquidity continued its rise by SR71.5 billion, a growth rate of 2.2 percent compared to the end of January this year. The annual growth in broad money supply reflects the increase in its main components, with time and savings deposits leading this growth with an increase exceeding SR167.1 billion,…
JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held talks with Chairman of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan in Jeddah on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in Sudan, their repercussions, and the efforts being made in this regard. The two leaders emphasized their keenness on ensuring Sudan’s security and stability and preserving its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. The meeting was attended by Makkah Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishaal; Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan; Advisor to Minister…
Sultan Lootah, Co-Founder and Chairman of NQubator. Dubai-based NQubator is building a model designed to turn early-stage potential into measurable business outcomes. Sultan Lootah, Co-Founder and Chairman of NQubator, spoke to Tahawultech.com and explained how the organisation is supporting MVP-stage startups through a structured path spanning market entry, traction, and investment readiness, while aligning closely with the UAE’s broader innovation agenda. Lootah also outlines the strategic gaps NQubator is addressing within the startup ecosystem, the criteria used to identify scalable ventures, the role of investors and partnerships in accelerating growth, and why the UAE is increasingly well placed to emerge…