BERN, Switzerland, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — St. Gallen won the Swiss Cup on Sunday for only the second time in their long history, defeating second-tier Stade Lausanne Ouchy 3-0, despite having a man sent off. Goalkeeper Lukas Watkowiak was dismissed just before half-time, but goals in the first half, second half and stoppage time saw St. Gallen claim the trophy before a packed crowd of over 30,000 at the Wankdorf Stadium in the capital Bern. Founded in 1879, St. Gallen are one of the very oldest clubs in continental Europe, but have only won the league twice, in 1904…
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Ahead of Eid Al Adha celebrations in the UAE, Abu Dhabi Police urged motorists not to use their phones while driving to send or read greeting messages, warning that even brief distractions can lead to serious accidents. Authorities reminded drivers to stay fully focused on the road and avoid using social media or messaging apps behind the wheel, especially during the busy holiday period when roads are expected to be crowded with families travelling for prayers, visits, and gatherings. Police advised residents to send Eid greetings before starting their journey or after parking safely, stressing that taking attention away from…
MUZDALIFAH — After completing their main ritual of standing at Arafat, the core pillar of Hajj, by sunset, pilgrims moved to Muzdalifah in a calm and dignified manner, reciting talbiyah a great deal. Upon their arrival in Muzdalifah, pilgrims performed the Maghrib prayer with three raka’a and Isha prayer shortened in two raka’a at the time of Isha following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). They are spending the night in Muzdalifah in supplication. The departure from Arafat to Muzdalifah marks the third stage of the pilgrims’ journey through the holy sites. They collect pebbles from…
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has sent congratulatory messages on the occasion of Eid Al Adha to the leaders, kings, presidents and emirs of Arab and Islamic countries. He expressed his wish for them to have good health and happiness, for their peoples to have more progress and prosperity, and for the Arab and Islamic nations to have glory, honour and elevation. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al…
·5G accounted for more than 51% of total usage on the Day of Arafah with a year-on-year increase of 16% in 5G adoption.·Enhanced network performance across download speeds, latency, call completion, and operational availability. stc group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, has successfully delivered one of the world’s most demanding digital and operational performances on the Day of Arafah.This year, stc group accommodated a historic growth in demand for digital services, while maintaining the highest levels of network stability and operational capacity amid dynamic crowd movements and peak data usage. stc group deployed a suite of cutting-edge innovations built to…
MAKKAH — The skies above Makkah witnessed on Tuesday the sun aligning directly over the Holy Kaaba at 12:18 PM Makkah time, an astronomical phenomenon used to determine the Qibla direction. Jeddah Astronomy Society Director Eng. Majed Abu Zahra stated that the sun reached its closest point to full alignment above the Holy Kaaba at an elevation of 89.94 degrees, just 0.06 degrees short of full perpendicularity. This provided a direct opportunity to verify the accuracy of the Qibla direction using the sun’s position and shadows cast by vertical objects, which nearly disappear at the moment of alignment. Abu Zahra…
Christiana Maxion, Founder and CEO, MAXION. Behavioural AI is redefining consumer apps by shifting focus from passive engagement to meaningful action, enabling platforms to deliver real-world outcomes through smarter, intent-driven experiences. Consumer apps have never been easier to use. With AI improving navigation, personalisation, and responsiveness, platforms now offer a far more seamless experience, helping users move through tasks, content, and decisions with little visible effort. But convenience alone is not the same as value. Recent research found that the average adult now spends 88 days a year on their phone, highlighting both the scale of digital dependence and the urgency of…
BEIJING, 26th May, 2026 (WAM) — China’s e-commerce sector has sustained steady expansion in the first four months of 2026, with the sector continuing to stimulate consumption vitality and empower the real economy, Xinhua News Agency reported data released by the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday. During the January-April period, China’s online retail sales of goods and services rose 6.6 % year on year, with online retail sales of goods contributing 72.2 % to the growth of total retail sales of consumer goods. Online sales of agricultural products increased 12.2 % during the period, while the e-commerce transaction value of…
Ashirwad Somani, Aryaman Maheshwari, and Atiksh Mittal. Rechitta co-founders Ashirwad Somani, Aryaman Maheshwari, and Atiksh Mittal discuss how the AI-native platform is tackling fragmented communication, enabling real-time market intelligence, and building a scalable proptech ecosystem for the GCC real estate sector.Dubai’s real estate sector is evolving rapidly, driven by rising global investor interest, increasing project launches, and growing demand for faster, more transparent communication between developers, brokers, and buyers. Rechitta, a Dubai-based proptech platform, is positioning itself as an AI-native intelligence layer designed to address inefficiencies created by fragmented data flows, delayed responses, and inconsistent market information. Rechitta co-founders Ashirwad…
The weather in the UAE on Wednesday, May 27, will be fair in general, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). It will be humid by night and Thursday morning over some coastal areas. Light to moderate southwesterly-to-northwesterly winds will blow with a speed of 10 to 25km/hr, reaching 35km/hr at times. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. How hot will it be on Wednesday? The Eid Al Adha break this year will be marked by rising temperatures…