ABAH — Emir of Asir region Prince Turki bin Talal inaugurated nine vital road projects in the region with a total cost of SR473 million and a combined length of 252 kilometers. The inauguration was attended by the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and the Chairman of the Roads General Authority, Saleh Al-Jasser, as well as several leaders from the transport and logistics ecosystem. Prince Turki praised the ministry and its integrated sectors for delivering distinguished services that contribute to comprehensive development across the Asir Region and its governorates. Meanwhile, Al-Jasser noted that the newly inaugurated road projects will…
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For Emirati overlander Waleed Al Shamsi, a year-long drive from the UAE to South Africa was never simply about reaching a destination. The journey, which took him across multiple African countries including Ethiopia, Uganda, Zambia, and Angola, was driven by a desire to challenge himself, step away from routine, and experience the world at a slower pace. “I wanted to push my own boundaries, step out of routine and experience the world in a way that felt slower, richer and more personal,” Al Shamsi told Khaleej Times. “Africa had always inspired me because of its scale, its diversity, and the…
BEIJING, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — China’s software sector generated revenues of approximately 4.67 trillion yuan (about US$689.2 billion) during the January-April period of 2026, marking a 10.9 percent year-on-year increase, according to official data released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The data showed that software product revenues reached around 1.05 trillion yuan during the first four months of the year, up 8 percent year-on-year and accounting for 22.4 percent of the industry’s total revenues. Core software products generated revenues of 59.8 billion yuan, up 9.1 percent year-on-year, while industrial software products recorded revenues of 99.8 billion…
STOCKHOLM, 7th June, 2026 (WAM) — The horse “Wasmy Al Khalediah” was crowned champion of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses at the Sweden leg, the second European stop on the 33rd edition’s calendar, held on Saturday, at the Gärdet Turf Racecourse in Stockholm, coinciding with the National Day celebrations of the Kingdom of Sweden. The Sweden leg featured 10 elite Purebred Arabian horses from Sweden and across Europe, in a race run over 1,500 metres on turf, in the Listed category for horses aged four years and above, maintaining its status as one of the most prominent…
Dubai has airlifted 20 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies to support efforts to combat an outbreak of a new Ebola virus strain in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The supplies will help frontline health workers detect, contain and respond to Ebola cases quickly, while protecting themselves as they care for affected communities. The shipment, sent by Dubai Humanitarian from the World Health Organization’s prepositioned stocks, departed from Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai World Central, and will reach the affected areas via Uganda. The aid is expected to support hundreds of patients over a four-week period and assist around…
WASHINGTON — US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday that American forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones over the Strait of Hormuz, adding the aircraft posed a threat to international maritime traffic in the strategic waterway. In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM said US forces intercepted the drones earlier in the day. “Earlier today, US forces in the Middle East shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones that threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz,” the command said. CENTCOM added that US forces remain prepared to respond to further threats in the region. “US forces…
Question: As a tenant in Dubai, can I make modifications to my rented apartment? I understand that I have to hand back the apartment in the same condition in which I received it. My question is whether I can make changes to the balcony and kitchen during my tenancy. Answer: Pursuant to your queries, as the apartment rented by you is located in the emirate of Dubai, the provisions of the Dubai land laws are applicable. In the emirate of Dubai, a tenant may not make any changes or carry out any restoration or maintenance works in a rented property…
TEHRAN — Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday that he carried a special message from Pakistan’s political and military leadership to Iran’s leader during a visit to Tehran. According to Iran’s official news agency IRNA, Naqvi made the remarks following talks with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. Naqvi said he was delivering a message from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir to Iranian leader Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei regarding current regional developments. “I think this is an important message,” Naqvi said, expressing hope that ongoing regional crises could be resolved…
As UAE residents prepare for another long weekend this Hijri New year holiday, hotels in the country are rolling out irresistible staycation deals, Fifa World Cup packages, and family-friendly experiences to make the most of it. Whether you want to sleep in a private villa, extend the break into a workcation, celebrate Italian culture on a private island, or watch football, there’s something for everyone. SO/Uptown Dubai has a brunch and bed experience where residents can get an overnight stay for just Dh1 when booking two of the Citronelle’s Tiger Brunch. Guests can enjoy a three-hour evening brunch starting at…
ZURICH, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — FIFA has announced the launch of the FIFA Power Rankings, a pioneering system featuring a new data-led way to measure and showcase individual player performance throughout the tournament. Built entirely on FIFA’s extensive unique match data and driven by the organisation’s Enhanced Football Intelligence algorithms, the system will provide objective insight into how players perform across key areas of the game. Developed by football experts under the guidance of FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger, the system uses FIFA’s world-leading performance data to recognise the individual characteristics and contributions of players in…