UAE’s Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed the Emirates’ full support for the sovereign measures taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to safeguard its security, uphold its sovereignty and national achievements, and counter any attempts to undermine the Kingdom’s stability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Sheikh Abdullah stressed that the security of Bahrain is an integral part of the security of the UAE and the Gulf states, reiterating the country’s steadfast support for all measures undertaken by Bahrain to safeguard its national security…
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UAE weather on Sunday, May 3, is expected to be fair in general and partly cloudy at times, according to the National Center of Meteorology. The met department said in their bulletin that on Sunday, winds will be light to moderate Northwesterly to Northeasterly, freshening at times, with a speed of 10-25 reaching 35 km/hr. The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The highest temperature in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is expected to be 40°C on Sunday, with the…
RIYADH — The Board of Directors of the Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has approved the Real Estate Marketing and Advertising Regulations, pursuant to the Real Estate Brokerage Law. This is aimed at enhancing transparency and safeguarding stakeholders within the real estate market. Under the new regulations, the use of the names of government entities in real estate marketing is strictly prohibited. The advertising license will be revoked if it is found that its validity has expired or used in a manner inconsistent with its stated purpose, or it contains misleading or inaccurate information. Under the regulations, it is prohibited…
RIYADH — Saudi Customs at the land, sea, and air ports across the Kingdom recorded 864 seizures of contraband during the last week. The seized items include 35 types of narcotics, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and Captagon pills, in addition to 345 types of other prohibited materials. Customs ports also foiled 1,946 attempts to smuggle tobacco and its derivatives, along with 15 types of cash and five types of weapons and related equipment. The seizures were part of the ongoing efforts of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) to enhance security and protect society from all types…
RIYADH — Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 11,300 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between April 23 and April 29, the Ministry of Interior revealed on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 6,244 violators of the Residency Law, 3,543 violators of the Border Security Law, and 1,513 violators of the Labor Law. A total of 14,855 illegal residents were deported while 18,601 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 4,337…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Syria are exploring the prospect of further enhancing bilateral cooperation in the land transport sector in a way developing and improving the efficiency of the transport system. Eng. Abdulmajid Al-Tassan, vice president for regulatory affairs at the Saudi Transport General Authority, met with Mohammed Rahal, Syria’s deputy minister of transport, at the authority’s headquarters in Riyadh on Thursday. During the meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of facilitating the movement of passengers and goods between the two countries and continuing joint coordination to support the smooth flow of land transport and enhance the integration of…
SHARJAH, 2nd May, 2026 (WAM) — Alef Group, a premier real estate developer in Sharjah, has awarded construction contracts valued at AED 750 million, marking the commencement of the final phase of its flagship Hayyan development. With 97% of the project’s inventory already sold, this final phase will deliver more than 700 residential units, underscoring the exceptional market demand and investor confidence in the community. The awarded contracts cover the development of the Samr 1, Samr 2, and Deem residential clusters, in addition to the Hayyan mall, clubhouse, and extensive landscaping and public realm works. This milestone signals the full-scale…
The UAE Lottery announced the results of Lucky Day draw number 260502, as players continued to take part in the game’s twice-weekly schedule. The winning combination for the draw was: Days: 10, 28, 16, 12, 31 and 4 Lucky Month: 8 Lucky Chance winners Three players also won Dh50,000 each under the Lucky Chance feature. The winning IDs were: DK8788626 AN1219589 AV2005445 Lucky Day draws are now held every Wednesday and Saturday, offering players two opportunities each week to win prizes under the revised format. A Dubai-based South African expat won Dh5 million in Wednesday’s Lucky Day draw. The win marked…
GAZA CITY — A new humanitarian aid convoy provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) arrived in the Gaza Strip Friday. The convoy carries large quantities of food baskets as part of the Saudi popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people in the strip. The assistance was received by the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, the implementing partner of KSrelief in the Gaza Strip, to help enhance food security and alleviate the severity of the humanitarian crisis. This aid is part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian efforts, carried out through KSrelief, to support the Palestinian…
ABU DHABI, 2nd May, 2026 (WAM) — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement will showcase a range of regulatory enablers, industrial solutions and strategic initiatives at the Make it in the Emirates 2026, highlighting its role in developing the UAE’s defence sector. The council, the national authority responsible for regulatory frameworks, standards and compliance systems, will also present its work in overseeing testing, evaluation and certification processes. Tawazun aims to reinforce its role in advancing the national defence industrial ecosystem and supporting its integration and future readiness. It will also highlight the importance of specialised industrial zones in enabling defence manufacturing,…