The Embassy of Pakistan in the UAE has announced on Wednesday, April 29, that the passport processing service at its premises is currently suspended due to technical and maintenance reasons. It urged all Pakistanis in the country to either apply for their passports online or wait till further instructions from the Embassy. “The community will be informed immediately on resumption of the service,” it further clarified in a post on X. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels In an earlier announcement, the embassy in the UAE Capital, Abu Dhabi said that it will…
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RIYADH — Saudi date exports recorded strong growth across key global markets, rising between 39% and 67% in 2025 compared to 2024, according to the National Center for Palms and Dates With the total value of date exports surpassing SR1.9 billion in 2025 — up 14.3% — four key markets, among more than 125 countries importing Saudi dates, recorded notable increases. Exports to the Netherlands rose by 47% compared to 2024, while shipments to China increased by 39%. In South Africa, exports grew by 48%, and Japan recorded the highest increase at 67% year-on-year. Source: Saudi Gazette
SYDNEY — Two people were killed after a small plane crashed into a hangar at an airport in South Australia on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The aircraft burst into flames at Parafield Airport in Adelaide after it crashed.South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas wrote on social media that a “number of others” have been injured. The plane involved was a twin-engine Diamond DA42, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), which has launched an investigation into the accident. According to the manufacturer’s website, each Diamond DA42 aircraft can seat up to four people.The South Australian police said in a statement…
QBS Software Middle East (formerly emt) has announced a new partnership with Orbus Software, bringing Orbus’s enterprise architecture platform, OrbusInfinity, to customers and channel partners across the region. OrbusInfinity is positioned by Orbus as a unified platform for strategy, architecture, process, and portfolio management, designed to eliminate information silos, accelerate informed decision-making, and support stronger business outcomes. Orbus works with a broad network of global and regional partners to help customers navigate digital transformation and build more resilient businesses. Through the partnership, QBS Software Middle East will help expand access to Orbus’s enterprise architecture capabilities for organisations looking to improve…
Looking to stay active without spending money? This week, Dubai residents have several free fitness classes and wellness events to choose from, with a focus on movement, mindfulness and community. From a waterfront Pilates session to yoga, bootcamps and guided meditation, here are seven free activities worth adding to your calendar. 1. Sunset Pilates at Dubai Marina To celebrate World Pilates Day, VEO Fitness is joining forces with LC for a one-time sunset mat Pilates session at Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club. Set against the waterfront backdrop of Dubai Marina, the class is designed for all fitness levels and…
DUBAI, 29th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) held an extensive meeting with investors to highlight the latest developments related to the federal government’s fiscal framework and public debt management strategy. The meeting was held as part of the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing transparency in communication and strengthening institutional dialogue with financial market participants, thereby supporting confidence in the UAE’s sovereign credit profile and reinforcing its presence in local and international capital markets. The initiative falls under the government’s investor relations strategy, which promotes open and continuous engagement with the financial community. Held at Nasdaq Dubai on…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — As part of its efforts to enhance the transportation system and simplify the mobility experience within the emirate, Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) has signed an agreement with Uber, to launch the Uber app services in the emirate. The agreement aims to strengthen the transport ecosystem in Ras Al Khaimah and provide smart and diverse mobility options by enabling users to book taxis and limousines through the Uber app. The agreement was signed by Esmaeel Hasan Al Blooshi, Director-General of RAKTA, and Tala Nsouli, General Manager of Uber UAE, at RAKTA’s…
The National Anti-Narcotics Agency in the UAE announced that it had successfully carried out a joint operation with the Dubai, Sharjah and Bahrain Police, which lasted for a month, resulting in the arrest of a criminal gang consisting of 13 defendants of Asian and African nationalities, led by an Asian drug dealer from outside the country, specialising in promoting narcotic substances. The agency explained that, in cooperation with the security services in Bahrain, the leader of the criminal gang was arrested outside the country and brought to the UAE to be brought to justice and to receive the appropriate punishment.…
SYDNEY — An Australian mother who faked her six-year-old son’s cancer diagnosis to solicit donations and fund her lavish lifestyle has been sentenced to more than four years in prison, the BBC reported on Wednesday. The 45-year-old from South Australia shaved her son’s head and eyebrows, bandaged his head and hands, and medicated him as part of a ruse to trick family and friends into raising thousands of dollars. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to one count of engaging in acts likely to cause harm to her son and 10 counts of deception. At…
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday over a photo he briefly shared on social media that officials said threatened President Donald Trump, marking the administration’s second attempt to prosecute one of his biggest political opponents. The image posted on Instagram last year showed seashells forming the numbers “86 47”. “Eighty-six” is a slang term used to mean “eject” or “remove”. Comey has insisted he did not know what the numbers on the image meant, but Trump and other administration officials have said the post was a threat against the 47th president. The charges, approved by a…