Author: Editorial Team
Before the heat fully settles in, a quiet transformation begins across Dubai, as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum directs a wider planting of flame trees across the city, marking the start of the summer bloom. On Saturday, the Crown Prince of Dubai shared a reflective video capturing the essence of the season, describing it as a presence that “doesn’t knock on doors” but arrives gently, becoming part of daily life before people even realise it. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels In summer, when the Flame Tree blooms in Dubai,…
Bank credit extended to the public and private sectors in Saudi Arabia continued its upward trajectory, reaching a record high of around SAR3.335 trillion by the end of February. Bank credit recorded annual growth of 9.6%, increasing by more than SAR291.9 billion compared to the same period in 2025, when it stood at around SAR3.042 trillion, according to the February statistical bulletin issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). On a monthly basis, bank credit rose by 0.5%, increasing by more than SAR15.6 billion compared to the end of January, when it stood at around SAR3.319 trillion. The data showed that bank credit…
Collaboration focuses on ecosystem depth and local sector expertise to drive market growth in the Kingdom. Riyadh — Huawei today announced a strategic partnership with GAPP, appointing the company as its official cloud solutions distributor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The agreement grants GAPP’s established network of sector partners structured access to Huawei Cloud’s full portfolio, including AI, cloud-native infrastructure, and disaster recovery capabilities, through a locally anchored distribution model tailored to the country’s regulatory and operational requirements. “Through our strategic partnership with GAPP as our cloud solutions distributor, Huawei Cloud enables GAPP and local resellers in KSA to drive growth and gain three irreplaceable advantages: access to a new…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation of the treacherous attacks targeting the territories and territorial waters of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait. Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its support for all measures undertaken by the Gulf states to safeguard their security and stability, the ministry said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency. “The Kingdom calls for an immediate cessation of the blatant attacks on the territories and territorial waters of the Gulf states, as well as any attempts to close the Strait of Hormuz or disrupt international waterways,” the statement said.…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, represented by the regional mayoralties, conducted more than 1.6 million inspection tours during the first quarter of 2026. This is part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance compliance, improve the quality of municipal services, enhance the urban landscape, and protect public health in various cities and governorates across the Kingdom. The ministry said that the inspection tours covered a number of field and regulatory areas, including oversight of public health, markets, visual pollution, buildings, collective housing, diggings, land encroachments, commercial activities, and contractor classification. This reflects the comprehensive and integrated nature…
The bottle of perfume you reach for every morning may feel simple, just a quick spray before leaving the house. But behind that scent is a process most people rarely think about. For perfumers, creating fragrance begins long before a scent ever reaches a bottle. Many avoid wearing perfume to the office so it does not interfere with their sense of smell. Their work depends on precision, patience, and an unusual skill, the ability to imagine aromas before they even exist. “A perfumer can imagine the smell before actually smelling it,” says Julia Rodríguez, Senior Perfumer at Eurofragance, a family-owned…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) distributed 600 food baskets to families most in need in Abyan Governorate, benefiting 4,200 people from 600 families. The distribution is part of the Kingdom’s KSrelief relief and humanitarian projects and programs to help the brotherly Yemeni people amid their humanitarian crisis. Source: Riyadh Daily
Dubai — Samsung Electronics is expanding access to the Galaxy experience in the UAE through Try Galaxy, an interactive app designed to let users experience the Galaxy interface and its latest innovations before switching devices. Also available with an Arabic user interface, Try Galaxy offers users across the UAE a more seamless and localised way to explore Galaxy’s ecosystem, giving users an exciting opportunity to experience their features firsthand. “At Samsung, we are focused on making our innovations more accessible and relevant to users across the region,” said Fadi Abu Shamat, Vice President and Head of the Mobile eXperience Division at Samsung Gulf Electronics. “With the Arabic language support available on Try Galaxy, more users can explore the power of Galaxy AI and experience our…
RIYADH — Bank credit granted to the public and private sectors in Saudi Arabia recorded positive growth, continuing its upward trend and recording its highest level by the end of February 2026, reaching a total of SR3.335 trillion. This represents an annual growth rate of 9.6 percent, an increase of over SR291.9 billion compared to the same period in 2025, when it reached approximately SR3.042 trillion, according to the monthly statistical bulletin issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) for February 2026. Data showed that bank credit rose by 0.5 percent month-on-month at the end of February, an increase of…
RIYADH — Makkah Deputy Emir and Vice Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah Prince Saud bin Mishaal visited on Sunday the Grand Mosque in Makkah to inspect the readiness of the Mataf (circumambulation area around the Holy Kaaba) and the operational and service systems provided to pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj season. This visit was part of the ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and improve the experience of pilgrims. The Deputy Emir was accompanied by several officials and listened to a briefing on the operational and service plans implemented by relevant authorities at the Grand Mosque.…