ARAFAT — Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced that the number of passengers transported by Al-Mashair Al-Muqaddasah Metro Project since its official launch on Monday morning until the completion of transporting pilgrims to Arafat at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday exceeded 314,000. The third operational phase of the train is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. The phase will transport pilgrims from Arafat to Muzdalifah. SAR previously announced an operational plan for the Metro that includes more than 2,000 trips and the transportation of over two million passengers throughout the Hajj season. Source: Saudi Gazette
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RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Tuesday a phone call today from Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. During the call, the ministers discussed the latest developments in the region and the continuation of bilateral coordination and consultation in this regard. Source: Saudi Gazette
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday, May 26, received Denis Manturov, First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, who is on a working visit to the country. Sheikh Mohamed and Manturov discussed cooperation between the two countries across a range of sectors, particularly in the economic and development fields, and reviewed ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. Manturov conveyed to Sheikh Mohamed the greetings of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wishes for continued growth in UAE-Russia relations. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
ARAFAT — Hajj security forces arrested a total of 57 people for entering Makkah without Hajj permits. They include an Egyptian resident and a Saudi citizen for transporting 43 pilgrims in violation of Hajj regulations and instructions. The pilgrims were attempting to enter Makkah without Hajj permits in a truck equipped with a hidden compartment. Legal procedures were initiated against them. Hajj security forces also arrested 12 residents and visitors for violating Hajj regulations by attempting to enter Makkah on foot without a valid Hajj permit. Public Security urged all Saudi citizens and residents to strictly adhere to Hajj instructions…
ARAFAT — Civil Defense forces continued their around-the-clock field operations in Arafat to enhance public safety, optimize prevention measures, and ensure immediate response capabilities for emergencies. Field teams conducted intensified inspection tours of pilgrims’ camps to verify the operational readiness of fire protection systems and emergency exits. The General Directorate of Civil Defense confirmed that these deployments follow detailed operational plans designed to enforce the highest safety standards and implement best preventive practices to ensure the safety of the pilgrims. Source: Saudi Gazette
DEF 2026 brings together gaming, education, and industry innovation, highlighting how esports, game development and content creation are shaping new career pathways and real-world skills for the digital economy. Dubai — Dubai is set to take centre stage in the gaming industry as the Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF) 2026 gets underway, spotlighting gaming not only as a fast-growing sector, but as a space where players can build valuable real-world skills. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the festival runs from 22 May to 7 June, featuring…
Families planning a day out this Eid Al Adha will have an extra reason to smile as six parks in Dubai will be handing out free ice cream to visitors during the holiday. Residents and tourists visiting these public parks on the first day of Eid will be treated to complimentary scoops of ice cream between 5pm and 7pm — adding a sweet touch to the festive atmosphere. The parks where free ice cream will be given out on May 27 are: Creek Park Mushrif National Park Zabeel Park Al Safa Park Al Barsha Pond Park Al Nahda Pond Park…
BRUSSELS — Two children were among four people killed when a school minibus was hit by a train after passing through a barrier at a level crossing in northern Belgium Tuesday morning, police said. Local authorities in Buggenhout in northern Belgium said in a statement that a “serious traffic accident” took place in the town at around 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday. Photos from the scene showed a minibus laying on its side next to a railway track. The bus was carrying seven children to a special education school at the time of the collision, federal police spokeswoman An…
RIYADH — Saud Abdulhamid will join Saudi Arabia national football team’s World Cup preparation camp later than scheduled after being involved in a robbery incident in Amsterdam, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced. In an official statement on Monday, the federation said the defender was unable to travel to Riyadh as planned after his private vehicle was stolen while he was spending a holiday with his family in the Dutch capital. The incident reportedly resulted in the loss of several personal belongings, including Abdulhamid’s passport. The Saudi federation said it is coordinating with the Ministry of Sport, relevant authorities and…