MINA — The General Directorate of Passports has deployed field teams in Makkah and the holy sites to identify inpatients and lost pilgrims during the Hajj days. The teams are tasked to identify inpatients in hospitals and healthcare centers in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, as well as to identify lost individuals in coordination with the Nusuk Care initiative under the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The directorate said the teams are equipped with modern mobile technologies to support relevant authorities in verifying the identities of patients and lost individuals at their locations. Reports are received through the Hajj…
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LIMASSOL — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with foreign ministers of France, Belgium and Finland in Limassol, Cyprus on Thursday. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the informal meeting of the European Council on Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, Prince Faisal and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to further enhance them in a manner that serves common interests. They also discussed regional and international developments and their implications for security and stability. Prince Faisal and Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and…
Colourful dance performances, board games and a raffle draw that gave away several prizes marked Eid Al Adha celebrations for workers across 30 locations in the UAE. Organized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (Mohre) along with partners and sponsors, the event gave workers in the country a golden chance to celebrate their day off. In a video shared by Mohre on social media, the workers can be seen enjoying the performances, swaying to popular music by singers and winning shopping vouchers and mobile phones through raffle draws and games. While some workers participated in a fiercely fought…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation of the hostile missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait. In a statement, the ministry reaffirmed the Kingdom’s categorical rejection of all forms of aggression that violate state sovereignty or threaten the security and stability of the region. Saudi Arabia vowed its full solidarity with the government and people of Kuwait, reiterating its unwavering support for all measures undertaken by Kuwait to preserve its sovereignty, security, stability, and the safety of its citizens. Source: Saudi Gazette
Expanding convenient retail across Saudi Arabia, SWFT by LuLu has been launched in KSA, delivering fast, seamless, and modern shopping experiences for consumers. SWFT stores are strategically located at metro stations, fuel stations, airports, and other high-traffic destinations across the Kingdom. The first four SWFT stores were inaugurated virtually by Yusuffali M. A. The launch includes two metro station outlets at Al Rabi and Al Khurais in Riyadh, a flagship store at Aramco Al Ruwaid, and another outlet at the ADNOC fuel station in Al Ahsa, Eastern Province. “Our new format is designed to bring speed, convenience, and quality closer…
ABU DHABI, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) — The ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the flagship venue of ADNEC Group, a Modon company, has won five global awards at Eventex 2026, one of the most prominent and renowned awards in the field of events, exhibitions, conferences, and experiential marketing worldwide. This accomplishment underscores its leading position on the global map of major exhibitions, conferences, and events, reaffirming Abu Dhabi’s status as an international destination for hosting specialised events and exhibitions. The five awards won by ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi include the title of World’s Best Sustainable Venue, in recognition of its pioneering…
WASHINGTON, 28th May, 2026 (WAM) — Meta is doubling down on its subscription offerings. On Wednesday, the social networking giant announced it’s now rolling out its consumer subscription plans globally for its flagship apps, Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, and beginning tests of new subscriptions for businesses, creators, and Meta AI users. Consumers subscribing to Instagram Plus, Facebook Plus, or WhatsApp Plus will gain access to extra features, like profile customization, super reactions, and story insights, among other things. In an announcement, Meta’s head of product, Naomi Gleit, noted that “more fun features” will be added in the future. Meanwhile, Meta…
UAE weather on Friday, May 29, is expected to be fair in general, the National Centre of Meteorology said. The met department predicted light to moderate southeasterly becoming northwesterly winds, blowing with a speed of 10-20kmph, reaching 30kmph. 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. The highest temperature recorded over the country on Thursday was 48.4°C in Muzaira (Al Dhafra Region) at 1.45pm UAE local time. On Friday, the highest temperature in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah will be 45°C, while…
CAIRO — Three months after the International Stabilization Force for Gaza was announced by US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, the American general who was tapped to lead the 20,000-strong force has no troops to lead, the Associated Press reports. None of the five countries that pledged troops to ensure “future prosperity and enduring peace” in the Palestinian territory have come through with any significant contributions, according to the news agency. Efforts to shore up the fragile ceasefire after the devastating Israel-Hamas war have stalled as Hamas has refused to disarm and Israel has seized more territory while continuing…
WASHINGTON — The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a criminal investigation into former columnist E Jean Carroll who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, CNN reported citing multiple sources. The investigation is looking into whether Carroll committed perjury in connection with civil cases she brought against Trump. Carroll accused Trump of sexual assault and defamation, and successfully sued him in two cases. Both judgements were upheld on appeal, but Trump has since asked the Supreme Court to overturn the first of them. The investigation is focused on Carroll’s testimony tied to the two civil lawsuits – one…