The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Bangladesh over the victims of floods caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed the UAE’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Bangladesh over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Floods and landslides triggered by days of torrential monsoon rain have…
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RIYADH — Iraq has reaffirmed its commitment not to allow its territory or airspace to be used as a launch point for any attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, or other countries in the region. The commitment came during a meeting on Sunday in Saudi Arabia between Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, attended by senior officials from both countries. The ministers reviewed the close ties between Saudi Arabia and Iraq and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across various fields. They also exchanged views on regional…
SHARJAH,12th July, 2026 (WAM) — Total number of business licenses issued and renewed in Sharjah in the first half of 2026 reached 38,169, with a growth rate of 2% compared to the same period last year, according to a report issued by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) for achievements in the first half of the year. The SEDD, which revealed the most important developments and events witnessed by the economic sectors and the measures and efforts taken by the Department in all sectors and activities, showed that the number of licenses issued reached 4,597, with a growth rate of…
HANOI — Vietnamese police have detained the captain of a speedboat that capsized off the country’s southern coast, killing 15 Indian tourists, authorities said Sunday. The speedboat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew members when it overturned less than 500 meters from shore on Saturday, shortly after departing Hon May Rut Ngoai island near Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island. State media said the captain, Nguyen Hong Hai, 57, is under investigation for alleged violations of inland waterway transport safety regulations. According to the Indian Embassy in Hanoi, 16 survivors have been discharged from hospital and are returning…
DUBAI, 10th July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National MMA Championship 9 will kick off on Saturday at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai. Organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, the two-day event will feature more than 300 male and female athletes from across the UAE. The championship reflects the federation’s continued commitment to building a structured competitive pathway that supports the growth of mixed martial arts, expands participation, identifies emerging talent and prepares the next generation of athletes to represent the UAE at regional and international competitions. This year’s edition carries added technical significance as…
RIYADH — More than 15,400 violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations were arrested across the Kingdom between July 2 and 8, the Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced. During joint security campaigns conducted nationwide, Saudi authorities arrested 15,430 violators. According to the ministry, those arrested included 7,913 violators of residency regulations, 4,037 violators of border security regulations, and 3,480 violators of labor regulations. Authorities also arrested 1,542 people while attempting to enter the Kingdom illegally. Of those, 53 percent were Ethiopian nationals, 46 percent were Yemeni nationals, and 1 percent were of other nationalities. In addition, 30 people were…
DUBAI, 12th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) ranks first in 13 key performance indicators across its operations, alongside leading regional indicators, demonstrating that excellence in Dubai is measured by impact rather than scale alone. DEWA recorded the world’s lowest customer minutes lost for electricity, averaging just 0.82 minutes (49 seconds) per customer annually, and the lowest electricity transmission and distribution network losses at 2%. Water network losses reached 4.4%, among the lowest rates globally. The reliability and availability of Dubai’s power system exceeded 99.99%. This achievement is supported by advanced smart technologies, including the Automatic…
The UAE strongly condemned renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman on Sunday, July 12. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFa) said the attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly countries and a threat to their security and stability. It reaffirmed the Emirates’ full solidarity with Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman, and its support for all measures aimed at preserving their security and stability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Early in the day, the UAE had also announced…
LONDON — Saudi Arabia participated in the 137th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in London as part of its efforts to strengthen its presence in international maritime forums and support the development of the maritime transport sector. The Kingdom’s delegation, headed by the President of the Transport General Authority (TGA), Eng. Fawaz Al-Sahli, took part in discussions on key strategic issues related to the maritime transport sector, including improving its efficiency, enhancing maritime safety and security, and strengthening international cooperation. On the sidelines of the meetings, the delegation held a number of bilateral meetings with officials from…
It was 3.30 in the morning, UAE time. Abdullah Bourguiba was in Kazan, Russia — 3,600km from Dubai — when a knock on his hotel room door changed everything. He opened it to find one of the players from the Al Wasl Sports Club team doubled over in pain, clutching his stomach and barely able to speak. Bourguiba, the team’s delegation manager during that trip, acted immediately. He called for a car and rushed the player to the nearest hospital. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The doctors examined him and diagnosed him…