UAE has welcomed the US government’s decision to upgrade its classification to Category A:5 under the US export control system, describing the move as a reflection of the longstanding trust and strategic partnership between the two countries. In a statement, Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Minister of State and Ambassador to the United States, said the decision reinforces decades of close cooperation in technology, security, trade, and investment. “This decision reaffirms and strengthens decades of deep, trusted cooperation between the UAE and the United States across the fields of technology, security, trade, and investment,” he said. Stay up to date with…
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RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed the latest regional developments amid escalating tensions during a phone call on Saturday. The two ministers stressed the importance of supporting mediation efforts, resuming U.S.-Iran negotiations and containing regional tensions, according to the Saudi Foreign Ministry. They also emphasized the need to intensify efforts to reach comprehensive and peaceful solutions that enhance regional and international security and stability. Source: Saudi Gazette
BEIJING — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Saturday called for closer strategic coordination and expanded cooperation with North Korea during talks with North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song in Beijing. According to state-run Xinhua News Agency, Li said China is ready to continue upholding the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance by increasing high-level exchanges, strengthening political mutual trust and expanding practical cooperation. Pak is on a three-day official visit to China as the two countries mark the 65th anniversary of the treaty, which was signed on July 11, 1961, and includes a mutual defense provision. Li said…
Meta Platforms recently broke ground on a CAD13 billion ($9.2 billion) data centre in Canada. The work here is a first in the country for the company and its 33rd globally. It plans to use the site to handle AI workloads. Initial capacity is due to be 1GW, with the ability to scale to 1.8GW. Meta Platforms stated the project would support more than 3,000 workers at the peak of the building process and more than 300 operational jobs. It also pledged to invest CAD60 million in infrastructure improvements for the local community, and provide grants and funding to local…
The UAE Lottery held its latest Lucky Day Draw on Saturday night, with three participants winning Dh50,000 each through the Lucky Chance raffle. The winning numbers for Draw Number 260711, held on Saturday, were 31, 8, 23, 16, 22 and 29, while the lucky number was 11. The three Lucky Chance winners, who can each claim Dh50,000, held the IDs AI0721548, DJ8641131 and BA2540127. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Lucky Day Draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 9.30pm, giving participants the chance to win the Dh30 million Grand Prize, the…
MUSCAT — Qatari officials have joined talks between Iran and Oman in Muscat on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported Saturday, citing a diplomat familiar with the negotiations. According to the report, the parties are discussing a possible statement supporting the full reopening of the strait’s median shipping lane, which lies in international waters, to allow the unrestricted movement of commercial vessels. The talks come as diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions continue following renewed hostilities in the Gulf. ABC News reported Friday that negotiations between the United States and Iran are expected to resume after Iranian officials privately acknowledged…
ISTANBUL, 11th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Modern Sailing Team, representing the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Academy, will participate in the Istanbul Sailing Week, to be held in Istanbul, Türkiye, from 14th to 19th July, as part of an overseas training camp running from 10th to 20th July aimed at enhancing technical readiness and providing valuable international racing experience. The team will be represented by seven sailors across the ILCA 4 and Optimist classes. The ILCA 4 squad, coached by Patryk Kuczys-Lutomski, includes Saif Al Zaabi, Abdulrahman Al Bahri, and Simeon Hristov. The Optimist team is led by…
GAZA — A Palestinian was killed and two others were injured on Saturday in an Israeli drone strike targeting a civilian vehicle west of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, medical sources said. The attack came amid continued Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement that has been in effect in the Gaza Strip since October. The victim’s body and the two injured Palestinians were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah after the strike hit a vehicle traveling near Al-Nuwairi Hill, west of the camp, according to the sources. Eyewitnesses said an Israeli drone fired at least four…
The Rock-It Company (Rock-It) has established its Middle East Regional Headquarters in Abu Dhabi with support from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), strengthening the emirate’s position as a hub for global companies and specialist logistics operations. The global logistics firm provides mission-critical transport, storage and supply chain solutions for major sporting events, live entertainment, film productions, luxury goods and other high-value assets. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Operating across more than 160 countries, Rock-It supports some of the world’s biggest events and organisations, including the Fifa World Cup 2026, RM Sotheby’s,…
ALULA — The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), home to an annual production of 130,000 tonnes of dates and 14,000 tonnes of citrus fruits, has launched the 2026–2027 Khairat AlUla agricultural season. The initiative is part of the commission’s efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of AlUla’s agricultural sector, boost production efficiency, and empower farmers in support of sustainable development. AlUla’s cultivated land spans more than 20,500 hectares, producing nearly 130,000 tonnes of dates annually and around 14,000 tonnes of citrus fruits from more than 400,000 citrus trees. Across the oasis, more than 4.2 million palm trees have been surveyed and…