Author: Editorial Team

The General Directorate of Passports at Jeddah Islamic Port welcomed the first group of Sudanese pilgrims arriving for the 1447 AH Hajj season, completing their entry procedures with speed and efficiency.  The directorate reaffirmed its readiness to manage pilgrim influxes at all ports by deploying state-of-the-art technology and multilingual, highly qualified personnel to ensure a smooth transit process. Source: Riyadh Daily

The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has recorded a significant increase in the use of its digital services with nearly 5 million beneficiaries since the beginning of 1447 AH.  The figures, reported through the presidency’s general information technology administration, are part of ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation and enrich the experience of the two holy mosques’ visitors.  Al-Qasid Gate recorded 350,668 users, the presidency noted, while the official website surpassed 2,658,043 users. In addition, live broadcasts of translated sermons from the two holy mosques were viewed 336,366 times, totaling 330 hours of…

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…

The General Directorate of Passports at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport welcomed the inaugural Hajj flight from the Republic of Ghana for the 1447 AH season, where arriving pilgrims underwent a streamlined entry process with all procedures completed smoothly and efficiently upon arrival. The directorate reaffirmed its readiness for the Hajj season by equipping all ports of entry with advanced technologies and multilingual staff to ensure a seamless experience for pilgrims. Source: Riyadh Daily

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,…

The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) concluded yesterday in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, a specialized training program titled “Analyzing Extremist and Hate Speech in Digital Media: Tools and Techniques for Smart Countermeasures” as part of its strategic media initiative “Media Professionals for Peace,” aimed at building professional media capacities capable of addressing rapidly evolving intellectual challenges in the digital environment.  The program, which ran with the participation of 30 trainees, including media professionals and individuals interested in media affairs, focused on enhancing in-depth understanding of the nature of extremist and hate speech, analyzing factors contributing to its spread,…

TEHRAN — Iran signaled it is willing to return to negotiations with the United States, but only if Washington abandons what it described as an “excessive approach” and threatening rhetoric, according to state media. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the remarks while briefing counterparts in Türkiye, Egypt, Iraq and Azerbaijan, Press TV reported. Araghchi said Iran did not initiate the war and that its armed forces remain fully prepared to respond to any renewed military threat. He added that Tehran had entered the latest Pakistan-mediated talks in good faith despite deep skepticism toward Washington, citing what he described as repeated…

Data issued by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Statistical Centre revealed that the GCC countries continued to bolster their performance in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, recording a clear superiority over the global average—an indicator reflecting the strength of economic openness and the improved business environment in the region. According to the data, the average Economic Freedom Index for the GCC countries reached 66.9 points, surpassing the global average of 59.9 points by a margin of nearly seven points, reflecting a higher level of economic openness compared to the international rate. The data indicates that all GCC countries witnessed improvement or stability…

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States could “take over” Cuba, suggesting a U.S. aircraft carrier could be deployed near the island as a show of force. Speaking at an event in Florida, Trump said Cuba could be addressed “almost immediately,” linking the remarks to ongoing U.S. military operations abroad. He indicated that a naval deployment could follow the current conflict involving Iran, mentioning the possible use of the USS Abraham Lincoln. Trump suggested that such a move would pressure Cuba into compliance, while reiterating that the United States is prepared to act decisively. Separately,…

WASHINGTON — The US Department of State approved a series of potential military sales to Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, totaling more than $7.6 billion, as regional tensions remain elevated. The agency cleared the possible sale of Patriot air and missile defense replenishment services and related equipment to Qatar valued at $4.01 billion. It also approved the sale of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) to Qatar worth $992 million, and to the United Arab Emirates valued at $147.6 million. Separately, Washington authorized the potential sale of an Integrated Battle Command System to Kuwait for $2.5 billion. The…