Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has launched the Package Visa pilot through approved general travel and tourism service providers in selected pilot markets. The new initiative enables eligible visitors to obtain a tourist visa as part of an integrated travel package. It is the result of joint efforts by the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior and the Insurance Authority. The Package Visa builds on a series of reforms introduced since the launch of Saudi Arabia’s tourist e-Visa, including the visa on arrival and the Stopover Transit Visa, offering visitors more flexible ways to enter…
GAZA CITY — Hamas announced on Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, paving the way for transferring power to a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule in the Palestinian territory. In a statement, the Gaza Government Media Office said it completed the administrative and legal arrangements necessary for the handover of the administration of the enclave to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). It said the preparations had been presented to a national team representing Palestinian factions and political forces, the Higher Committee of Clans and Tribes,…
The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), H.E. Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, is leading Saudi Arabia’s delegation at the 49th session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), held in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 6 to 10, 2026. The session is attended by Codex leadership, representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as delegates from member and observer states.The session opened with remarks from the FAO Director-General, the WHO Director-General, and the Chairperson of the CAC, Dr. Allan Azegele.During the meeting, delegates discussed several agenda…
Ghassan Azzi, Sales Director, Middle & Africa at Sandisk. Ghassan Azzi, Sales Director, Middle & Africa at Sandisk, on the company’s enterprise storage push, the thinking behind the new SANDISK Optimus Internal SSD range, and why he believes flash is the foundation of tomorrow’s data-driven economy. Dubai — The UAE’s push to become a digital-first nation is reshaping how organisations think about data. Investments in data centres, cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence are accelerating, and the storage layer underpinning all of it is moving into sharper focus. Sandisk has operated in the Middle East for more than 25 years, building…
“Bounce Back Syndrome” is a term that may be unfamiliar to many, but its consequences are widely recognized. It’s what happens when pet owners, relieved that their animal seems fine after a veterinary visit, skip the follow-up appointments that matter most. This is where things can quietly go wrong. Infections can develop, and conditions that were caught early may begin to worsen. It’s not negligence, it’s simply human nature. Dr. Sasa Mlinar, Head Veterinarian at Aura Veterinary Clinic, shared his perspective on the issue. “Yes, it’s quite common. Some diseases move faster than the symptoms, such as heart disease and…
MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque continues to enhance services for worshippers at the Grand Mosque through one of the world’s largest cooling systems. Part of cooling system in Grand Mosque. (file photo) The authority operates an integrated cooling system with a capacity of approximately 155,000 refrigeration tons, maintaining temperatures between 22°C and 24°C throughout the Grand Mosque to ensure maximum comfort, particularly during peak periods and high summer temperatures. The system also purifies the air with an efficiency rate of up to 95% using advanced air…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense has relaunched its overseas military scholarship program with a renewed vision aimed at preparing highly qualified officers through education at leading military academies around the world. The program targets outstanding high school graduates who have been admitted to the ministry’s military colleges, with the goal of producing officers who combine national military training with international expertise to strengthen the readiness of the Saudi Armed Forces and meet their current and future needs. Under the program, 250 students will be awarded scholarships each year for five-year programs at 21 distinguished universities, military academies and…
For many parents in the UAE, what may seem like ordinary school-related fatigue could be an early sign of something more serious. Doctors say iron deficiency in children is often overlooked because its symptoms closely resemble normal tiredness, exam stress, or changes associated with growth and adolescence. According to medics, regional studies suggest that iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anaemia affect around 20 to 30 per cent of children, making it one of the most common nutritional deficiencies among youngsters. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. ‘We thought it was school stress’ For some…
JEDDAH — Earth will reach aphelion Monday night, its farthest point from the Sun in its annual orbit, at 8:30 p.m. Makkah time, according to the Jeddah Astronomical Society. The distance between the Earth and the Sun will be approximately 152 million kilometers. The annual astronomical event confirms that the changing of the seasons is determined by the Earth’s axial tilt rather than its distance from the Sun. Majed Abu Zahra, President of the Jeddah Astronomical Society, said that reaching aphelion does not result in lower temperatures, as the seasons are governed not by the Earth’s distance from the Sun…
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Union of the Comoros Colonel Azali Assoumani on his country’s Independence Day. HRH the Crown Prince wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of the Comoros steady progress and prosperity. Source: Riyadh Daily