TASHKENT — Assistant Speaker of the Saudi Shoura Council Dr. Hanan Al-Ahmadi is leading the council’s delegation at the second Asian Women’s Forum currently being held in Uzbekistan under the theme “Investing in Women – The Foundation of Sustainable Growth.” The forum brings together parliamentary and government delegations, women leaders, international organizations, representatives from UN Women, the United Nations Population Fund, and diplomatic missions from across Asia and beyond. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev welcomed participants in a speech delivered on his behalf by Head of the Presidential Administration Saida Mirziyoyeva. In the address, the Uzbek president praised the pivotal role…
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ABU DHABI, 15th May, 2026 (WAM) — Vista Equity Partners (Vista), a global technology investor that specialises in enterprise software, today announced the opening of its new office in Abu Dhabi within ADGM, the city’s international financial centre. VEPM Middle East Limited has received full authorisation from ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), enabling the firm to advise on investments and arrange deals in investments across the region. The Abu Dhabi office reflects Vista’s expanded strategic presence in the Middle East and the region’s increasingly central role in global technology investment and innovation. Established in 2013, ADGM has emerged as…
UAE Minister Reem Al Hashimy has emphasised the deep people-to-people contacts between her country and India, saying every Emirati probably will have “some connection with India” one way or the other. In an interview with ANI ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on May 15, she said trade between India and the UAE has been a significant part of the relationship, whether it is in terms of clothes or spices the future cannot be without a strong India and a strong UAE. She also spoke of respect in the two countries for traditional medicine knowledge and of bilateral ties…
RIYADH — Annual inflation rate or Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Saudi Arabia rose to 1.7 percent during the last month of April compared to the same month last year. According to the statistical report published by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) on Thursday, this increase is primarily attributed to a 3.8 percent rise in housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuel prices, along with a one percent increase in transportation costs and a one percent rise in restaurant and accommodation services. The GASTAT explained that residential rents were the biggest contributor to the inflation rate last month, with…
RIYADH — Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel affirmed the health sector’s readiness and full preparedness for the 2026 Hajj season. “The bed capacity for this year’s Hajj exceeds 20,000, including more than 3,800 beds at the holy sites, alongside doubling the capacity of Mina Emergency Hospital 2, and enhancing the ability to deal with various health cases during the season,” he said while addressing the government press conference held in Riyadh on Wednesday. The minister said that the healthcare system has been operating under a comprehensive proactive approach since the end of last year’s season. “The aim is to provide…
Sony is offering a now customary range of AI and camera-related highlights for its latest Xperia smartphone model. With the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor it runs on being seen as the real selling point by some. The Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform provides the Xperia 1 VIII with mmWave 5G compatibility, a first for the SIM free (unlocked) versions of the Sony range albeit a feature previously available on models sold through operators. Having access to the ultra-high throughput and similarly-low latency mmWave 5G delivers plays to the AI and imaging strengths Sony continues to emphasise in its Xperia 1…
Yes, Dubai has no shortage of breakfast spots and luxury brunches, but few come with lions stretching, roaring, and beginning their morning routine just metres away from your table. At Dubai Safari Park’s “Dine in the Wild” experience, guests are invited to swap city cafés for a wildlife setting where the soundtrack is made up of lion calls, birds, and rustling trees instead of traffic and coffee machines. Set beside the park’s lion habitat, the experience combines breakfast with close-up encounters and guided tours across the park, giving visitors the chance to learn more about the animals and conservation efforts…
ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that the total number of beneficiaries from the Corporate Tax Late Registration Penalty Waiver initiative exceeded 68,600 Taxable Persons for Corporate Tax purposes during 2025 and the elapsed period of 2026. The FTA expected the total number to increase to more than 91,000 beneficiaries from the esteemed Cabinet Decision regarding the initiative to waive administrative penalties incurred by Taxable Persons for Corporate Tax purposes and certain categories of Exempt Persons required to register with the FTA, because of late submission of registration applications within the legally specified…
ABU DHABI, 14th May, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) highlighted the impact of a number of its development projects that have collectively contributed to improving the lives of more than 1.3 million families and beneficiaries across developing countries worldwide, reflecting its continued commitment to advancing sustainable socioeconomic development and strengthening resilient communities through strategic, high-impact investments. ADFD’s development portfolio spans Asia, Africa, and other developing regions, delivering tangible impact at scale through investments that strengthen infrastructure, expand access to essential services, and create long-term economic opportunities for communities. The announcement aligns with the UAE’s “Year of…
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on an Indian-flagged vessel off the coast of Oman. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in a statement, affirmed that this attack constitutes a grave threat to the safety of international navigation. It also called it a dangerous escalation aimed at undermining the stability of vital waterways. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The UAE expressed its solidarity with India and its full support for all measures taken to protect the security and safety of its vessels and interests. Freedom of navigation in Strait…