Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — The United Kingdom, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, and Jordan strongly condemned the Houthi attack on the Saudi-operated vessel ENCELIA in the Red Sea, reaffirming solidarity with Saudi Arabia and calling for the protection of international navigation. The UK Foreign Office condemned the attack, describing it as a reckless act that endangered lives, risked causing an environmental disaster and undermined regional stability in violation of international law. The ministry reaffirmed Britain’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and called on the Houthis to immediately cease such attacks. In a separate joint statement, the GCC member states and Jordan…
There are plenty of French restaurants in Dubai, but few arrive with the reputation of L’Avenue. The iconic Paris restaurant, known for attracting celebrities, fashion insiders and regular appearances from Kim Kardashian, has officially opened its first UAE outpost in Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue. And after spending an evening there, it’s easy to see why the restaurant has become such a destination in Paris. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The first thing that stands out is the space itself. Unlike many fine dining restaurants that can feel cramped or overly formal, L’Avenue…
ISTANBUL — A Saudi man drowned in Türkiye’s Trabzon province after being swept away by the current in the Uzungöl area. His body was transferred to Istanbul ahead of its repatriation to Saudi Arabia. The man died after falling into the water in the Uzungöl area of Trabzon province in northern Türkiye, where he was swept away by the current. The body was transported from Trabzon to Istanbul and is scheduled to be flown to the Kingdom on Thursday after the necessary procedures were completed in coordination between the Saudi Embassy in Türkiye and the relevant Turkish authorities, local media…
This summer, Turtle Bay Resort invites travellers across the Kingdom and wider region to experience a season shaped by long days outdoors, moments of relaxation, and time spent together on The Red Sea. Designed to make the most of the resort’s coastal setting, the seasonal offerings span water sports, recreation, wellness, evening experiences, and dining inspired by Umluj’s mango harvest. The Summer Table Dining at Turtle Bay Resort this season is shaped by one of Umluj’s most distinctive local ingredients, the regional mango harvest. From Muhammadiah Farm, a family-owned grove of more than 400 mango trees inherited across three generations…
The partnership will streamline primary source verification for healthcare practitioners joining Saudi German Health UAE, supporting regulatory compliance, patient safety and public trust. Dubai — DataFlow Group, a global leader in Primary Source Verification (PSV) and credential verification solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi German Health UAE to strengthen healthcare workforce credentialing across the country. The agreement establishes DataFlow as the designated Primary Source Verification partner for healthcare practitioners referred by Saudi German Health UAE. The partnership is designed to create a more streamlined verification pathway for professionals joining one of the region’s largest private healthcare…
Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has achieved a landmark global recognition, ranking as the No. 1 education technology company in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and securing the 13th position worldwide in the prestigious World’s Top EdTech Companies 2026 list, published by TIME in collaboration with Statista. The recognition reflects the company’s continued leadership in harnessing technology to enhance teaching and learning while contributing to the global evolution of education. The TIME World’s Top EdTech Companies ranking evaluated 6500 education technology companies worldwide based on a rigorous, data-driven assessment of financial strength and industry impact.…
TAIZ — Saudi-backed Project Masam has destroyed 5,977 items of unexploded ordnance in the Bab Al-Mandab area of Yemen’s Taiz governorate as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the threat posed by landmines and other remnants of war. The destroyed ordnance included 142 shells of various types, 2,758 fuzes, 2,998 rounds of ammunition, 14 anti-personnel mines, 36 anti-tank mines, nine hand grenades, six missiles, eight improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and six warheads, following the completion of technical safety procedures. Adib Rajab, commander of Masam’s Special Task Team 2, said the destroyed items had been collected over the past month from…
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) has issued a new guide explaining how health insurance rules work for employees but stressed that it is not introducing any fresh obligations on employers. The guide, released on Thursday, clarified procedures that are already in place and showed how work permit approvals are now electronically linked to health insurance verification. It clarified that employers cannot get a work permit issued or renewed for a worker unless that worker has a valid health insurance policy. The ministry’s digital systems now automatically check this during the application process. This integration speeds up approvals…
LONDON — Oil has topped $100 a barrel for the first time in two months, as a fresh escalation of the Middle East conflict threatens a further squeeze on global oil supplies. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped more than 6% Thursday to briefly touch $100.14 a barrel, before pulling back just a bit. West Texas Intermediate, the US benchmark, was up almost 5% to $90.98 a barrel. Brent has surged by around $27 a barrel this month, a gain of more than a third. It last settled above $100 on May 22, according to FactSet. The oil price…
Saudi Arabi Source: Riyadh Daily