JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif received Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Alireza Rashidian in Jeddah on Thursday. The minister welcomed pilgrims arriving from Iran, affirming the commitment of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to serving pilgrims from around the world and ensuring they perform their rituals with ease and peace of mind. On his part, Rashidian expressed appreciation for the Kingdom’s efforts and preparations to serve pilgrims, praising the level of organization…
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JEDDAH — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah affirmed that preparations for next year’s Hajj season begin early, even before the current season concludes. This is through an integrated framework involving various government entities, pilgrim affairs offices, and Hajj service providers, to enhance services for pilgrims and improve operational readiness. He made the remarks while attending a panel discussion held Wednesday as part of the third edition of the Hajj Health and Safety Forum, organized by the General Administration of Medical Services at the Ministry of Interior. The minister explained that preparations for the next Hajj season will begin…
Abhinav Gupta, CEO, CARS24. The UAE boasts one of the most digitally mature consumer markets in the region, yet high-value purchases, particularly in the pre-owned automotive sector, have historically relied on physical reassurance. For consumers, the transition from online browsing to final purchase has traditionally been bottlenecked by a single, critical variable: the need to see, touch, and verify the vehicle in person. When shifting market conditions restricted mobility, CARS24 chose not to wait for consumers to return to the showroom. Instead, they took the showroom to the consumer. Driven by real-time data signals that showed customer intent remained high…
There’s a noticeably different tone around Dubai’s hospitality sector heading into Eid Al Adha this year. Traditionally, this time of year would see the city flooded with endless dining offers, staycation packages and aggressive Eid promotions as venues compete for attention during one of the busiest hospitality periods on the calendar. But in 2026, much of that activity arrived earlier than usual. Look at Dubai Restaurant Week, as an example. The annual citywide dining initiative brings together a large selection of restaurants across Dubai to offer specially curated set menus at fixed, accessible price points. Running this year from the beginning of May and…
ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Chair of the 31st session of the Council of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), which commenced today, affirmed that global energy security has become an urgent strategic priority amid rapidly evolving geopolitical shifts and their direct repercussions on the stability of global energy markets and emerging and developing economies. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Dr. Amna Al Dahak said that the developments witnessed in the region during the recent period, including impacts affecting vital maritime…
DUBAI, 21st May, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships Launched Master’s in Applied AI in collaboration with Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). The first-of-its-kind programme in the UAE spans two years across 34 credit hours, focusing on the development, deployment and leadership of AI-driven solutions within real institutional environments. The inaugural cohort is made up exclusively of UAE government employees, marking the first dedicated government intake under an institutional partnership between the two organisations. Ting Yu, Programme Director of the Master in Applied AI and Professor of Computer Science at MBZUAI, said: “The programme is…
Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa has outlined an ambitious vision to transform the capital into one of the world’s most livable cities, revealing that the emirate is fast-tracking development plans even amid global uncertainties. Speaking during a panel moderated by Razan Salman, Al Shorafa said Abu Dhabi is not slowing down. Instead, it is “doubling down” on infrastructure, housing and urban development to sustain growth and attract residents. “We are business as usual… on the contrary, it’s giving us more boost to continue what we are doing,” he said. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump had a tense exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday after the US leader called off a planned attack against Iran, three sources said.Netanyahu is reportedly disappointed by Trump’s decision to pause military action and continue pursuing diplomacy as they discussed a new effort to reach a deal with Iran, with one source saying Netanyahu’s “hair was on fire” after the call.Netanyahu is highly skeptical about the negotiations and wants to resume the war to further degrade Iran’s military capabilities and weaken the regime by destroying its critical infrastructure.Trump told Netanyahu that the…
DSV, the global transport and logistics leader, and Arcapita Group Holdings Limited (“Arcapita”), the global alternative investment firm, through its real estate development platform, Lintara Properties, announce the completion of a new, state-of-the-art 30,000-square-metre build-to-suit logistics warehouse at Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA). The new facility is a clear signal of DSV’s long-term commitment to the UAE and the wider Middle East. DSV is continuing to invest in capacity and capabilities in Dubai, reflecting its confidence in the market’s long-term growth and the role of the UAE as a global trade and logistics hub. Chrys Mendonca, Managing Director of…
Eric Doerr, Chief Product Officer, Tenable. The agentic engine inside the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform automates the orchestration of critical steps, including prioritisation and mobilisation Dubai — Tenable Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TENB), the exposure management company, today announced the general availability of Tenable Hexa AI, the agentic AI engine of the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform. Tenable Hexa AI is an advanced agentic AI for cybersecurity solutions, equipped with advanced multi-step reasoning and Model Context Protocol (MCP) support, enabling custom agent building and workflows that accelerate risk reduction at machine speed. LLMs and AI frontier models, such as Anthropic’s…