ANKARA — U.S. President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress of his administration’s intent to remove Syria from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday. In a statement, Rubio said Trump informed Congress following the required 45-day pre-notification period. “Today, President Trump informed Congress of his administration’s intent to rescind Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST), following a 45-day pre-notification period. This is yet another historic step by President Trump to give the Syrian people a chance at greatness,” Rubio said. He described the move as “a significant…
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Dubai’s metro expansion is being built with the help of advanced engineering technology, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) continues to use smart construction methods to improve speed, accuracy and efficiency. Latest techniques are being deployed in tunnelling works to support the emirate’s growing transport network and future infrastructure needs. In a video published on Wednesday, the RTA showed how, before the metro station is built, an engineering journey unfolds underground. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Months ago, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the…
JEDDAH — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday. The visit marks the first by a sitting Canadian prime minister to Saudi Arabia in 26 years and comes as the two countries continue to strengthen bilateral ties following the gradual normalization of relations after the 2018 diplomatic dispute. Carney was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Saud bin Mishaal, deputy emir of the Makkah Region; Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan, the accompanying minister; Saudi Ambassador to Canada Amal Al-Mualimi; Canadian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Jean-Philippe Linteau. During the visit, Saudi and Canadian officials are expected to…
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond chatbots and productivity assistants. Across the UAE, organisations are beginning to deploy AI agents capable of supporting legal, finance, HR, procurement and customer operations. The technology is advancing rapidly, yet one question is becoming increasingly important: what governance should exist before AI is trusted with business-critical workflows? At Elchai Group, we have built an AI-native operating model where AI supports 52 defined business functions across the organisation. AI prepares work, analyses information and accelerates decision-making, but every external action remains under human accountability. No document, customer communication or regulatory submission leaves the organisation without approval from a named decision-maker through an independent control process. …
DUBAI, 8th July, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, congratulated four Emirati students from Dubai Schools – Al Khawaneej on winning the gold medal at the International Greenwich Olympiad, held in London from 14th to 20th June 2026. The competition brought together outstanding students from more than 80 countries. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan said, “Investing in young national talent is a strategic priority as we prepare future generations to lead in a rapidly changing world. Creative minds…
DUBAI, 8th July, 2026 (WAM) — Nestlé has officially inaugurated the SparX Innovation Hub at its new Head Office in Expo City Dubai. SparX combines the power of artificial intelligence with deep local insight to fuel growth through faster, smarter, and more impactful innovation. The hub leverages it to uncover emerging consumer opportunities, inspire breakthrough ideas, accelerate experimentation, and develop products, services, and experiences that create lasting value for consumers and the business across the region and beyond. The inauguration was attended by Reem AlHashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and CEO of Expo City Dubai Authority; Abdulla bin…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the armed attacks targeting police and military personnel in Pakistan’s Balochistan province that left several people dead. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the Kingdom’s firm rejection of all forms of terrorism and extremism and reaffirmed its support for Pakistan and its efforts to safeguard the country’s security and territorial integrity. The Kingdom also expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Pakistan. Source: Saudi Gazette
The day on Wednesday will be partly cloudy and cloudy at times northward and eastward, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Light to moderate Southwesterly to Northwesterly winds will blow, freshening at times especially over the sea westward, with a speed of 10–25, reaching 40 kmph. Temperatures could be as high as 48ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 41ºC in Abu Dhabi and to 40ºC in Dubai. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. However, temperatures could be as low as 30ºC in Abu Dhabi, 31ºC in Dubai and…
MUSCAT — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi discussed safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during a meeting in Muscat on Wednesday. The ministers reviewed the close ties between Saudi Arabia and Oman and explored ways to further enhance cooperation in support of the two countries’ mutual interests and Gulf integration. During official talks following the meeting, the two sides discussed expanding cooperation across various sectors to deepen the strategic partnership between the Kingdom and the Sultanate. They also reviewed regional and international developments and exchanged views on issues of…
ABU DHABI, 8th July, 2026 (WAM) — An 11-year-old boy from Türkiye is receiving care for Elevidys, a one-time gene therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) at Burjeel Medical City (BMC) in Abu Dhabi. The DMD, a rare genetic condition that gradually weakens the muscles, occurs in about 1 in every 3,500–5,000 male births worldwide. Children with DMD may begin life walking and playing normally, but over time, movements like climbing stairs, running or standing become harder. Without timely care, many eventually lose their ability to walk and later develop breathing and heart complications. Doctors say Elevidys is an advanced…