RIYADH — Saudi Arabia said Tuesday that safeguarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is a collective international responsibility, warning that the world is witnessing an unprecedented level of tension in the vital waterway. Saudi Permanent Representative to the UN Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasel told the United Nations Security Council on Monday that recent developments in the Gulf reflect a serious escalation affecting a route critical not only to the region but to the global economy. Al-Wasel stressed that any threat to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz directly impacts energy markets, global supply chains, and international economic stability.…
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ATHENS — A manhunt has been launched in the Greek capital Athens for an 89-year-old suspect following a shooting spree which left five people wounded, according to police and local media reports. Armed with a shotgun, the gunman initially opened fire at the social security office in Petralona on Tuesday, wounding an employee, police said. Police officers who arrived at the scene treated the man, but the gunman fled the scene. Local media aired security camera footage that it said was from a local store near the social security office, which showed a man walking calmly across the street carrying…
Samir Akel, Regional VP, Emerging Markets at Nintex, discusses the UAE’s planned AI government model and the Nintex K2 in this exclusive commentary article. The UAE’s plan to roll out an AI-powered government model within two years is one of the most ambitious public sector transformations globally. The real shift now is moving from AI ambition to operational reality, embedding intelligence directly into the workflows that power government services. Agentic AI introduces a new layer of autonomy, but it needs structured orchestration to operate effectively across complex, interdependent systems. Government processes span ministries, data environments, and regulatory frameworks, where precision,…
After making its long‑awaited UAE debut at Dubai Mall and then speeding into City Centre Mirdif, the cult‑favourite budget retailer is now putting down roots at one of Dubai’s most popular shopping destinations. Mall of the Emirates (MOE) has finally confirmed what shoppers have been asking for months: Primark is all set to open at MOE on May 21, with the grand opening countdown officially on. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Primark Mall of the Emirates: Opening details Primark ME and retail partner Alshaya Group have announced that the new Mall of…
ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — ADGM’s Registration Authority (RA) and Hashed Open Research (HOR), a Hashed policy think tank, have co-authored a new policy report synthesising insights from the “Web3 Leaders Roundtable,” convened in partnership with Hashed during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025. The closed-door roundtable convened approximately 40 senior decision-makers from global financial institutions, regulators, and infrastructure firms, including Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), BlackRock, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Franklin Templeton, Circle, Consensys, Solana Foundation, the European Commission, and the Government of Liechtenstein. Discussions focused on the convergence of AI and blockchain-based financial…
The UAE is tightening its systems, improving coordination, and upgrading tools to better fight money laundering, terrorism financing, and related crimes. The National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Proliferation Financing adopted a set of decisions and initiatives to enhance national readiness and advance investigation and enforcement tools. During its second meeting of 2026, the authority decided to strengthen institutional integration among relevant entities to support the system’s sustainability and its ability to keep pace with regional and international developments. The committee reviewed updates on the work of technical teams and progress achieved across several regulatory…
ABU DHABI, 27th April, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC Logistics & Services plc has taken delivery of its sixth 175,000 m³ new-build LNG carrier from Jiangnan Shipyard in China. The addition of this vessel further strengthens ADNOC L&S’ role in enabling the reliable movement of energy across global markets. The vessel is part of a US$1.2 billion LNG fleet order placed in 2022, supporting the expansion and modernisation of the company’s fleet to meet global market demand with enhanced efficiency. Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi, CEO of ADNOC L&S, said, “Each new carrier strengthens our ability to reliably deliver energy and essential commodities…
Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran, WSJ reports US President Donald Trump has instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing U.S. officials. In recent meetings, Trump opted to continue squeezing Iran’s economy and oil exports by preventing shipping to and from its ports, the report said, adding that he believed that his other options, including resuming bombing or walking away from the conflict, carried more risk than maintaining the blockade. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Here’s the latest Good morning! If you’re just tuning…
JEDDAH — Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) arrived in Jeddah on Tuesday to attend the Gulf Consultative Summit, where they will discuss escalating regional tensions and their security and economic implications. Among the leaders attending are Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The summit comes amid rising tensions in the region and increasing risks related to energy security and maritime navigation, particularly in…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has achieved major national milestones, including increasing waste diversion to 18% of 134 million tons annually, up from 5% in 2018, as part of efforts to advance local and global indicators, improve quality of life, strengthen food and water security, promote environmental sustainability, preserve natural resources, and diversify the economy. To boost investment and create an attractive business environment, a comprehensive national plan was launched covering all regions of the Kingdom across 22 clusters, aligned with major projects such as NEOM, Al-Ula, and Red Sea Project. The plan includes 387 investment…