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 Governor of Al-Jouf Region Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz received in his office Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfig Al-Rabiah, in the presence of Deputy Governor of Al-Jouf Region Prince Miteb bin Mishal bin Badr bin Saud bin Abdulaziz. The minister was accompanied by President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, Governor of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority Eng. Suhail Abanmi, and Acting Director General of Passports Major General Dr. Saleh Al-Murabba. During the meeting, Prince Faisal reviewed the plans and work of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah at Al-Haditha border crossing and the sites through…

e& UAE, the flagship telecom arm of global technology group e&, has achieved a groundbreaking regional first by successfully completing the Middle East’s inaugural Proof of Concept (PoC) for flexible dynamic network slicing in partnership with Huawei. This pioneering initiative significantly strengthens e& UAE’s 5G-Advanced (5G-A) capabilities, enabling intelligent, real-time adjustment of network slice resources to seamlessly match evolving enterprise demands and fluctuating radio environments while delivering unbreakable Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Through the on-demand reallocation of bandwidth, computing power and radio resources, the solution maintained 100 per cent SLA compliance across critical parameters, including low latency and guaranteed throughput,…

JERUSALEM — Palestinianofficials said on Sunday that municipal elections in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and one Gaza city were a success and called them a step toward a long-delayed presidential election in the territories and eventual statehood. Loyalists of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas won most races, officials said on Sunday, in a vote that for the first time in nearly two decades included a city in the Gaza Strip run by rival Hamas. Abbas’ Palestinian Authority (PA), which administers semiautonomous areas of the West Bank, has described Saturday’s local election in central Gaza’s Deir al-Balah as a largely symbolic move…

TEL AVIV — Two ⁠of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ⁠Netanyahu’s biggest political rivals have announced that they are joining forces in a bid to expel his coalition government in the upcoming election expected later this year. Former prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair ⁠Lapid issued statements on Sunday announcing the merger of their parties. Their alliance is aimed at uniting a fragmented opposition that appears to have little in common beyond their shared hostility toward Netanyahu. Bennett’s office said the new party will be called Together, and that he will be its leader. “I am pleased to announce that tonight,…

As families across the UAE begin planning getaways outside the country, for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday, health experts are sounding a timely warning: protect infants and young children from mosquito bites, especially when travelling to malaria-prone regions. The advisory comes alongside a major global development — the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) approval of the first malaria medicine specifically designed for infants, marking a significant shift in how the disease can be treated in the most vulnerable age group. On World Malaria Day that was observed on April 25, WHO announced the approval of a new combination drug tailored…

Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance and General Supervisor of Local and International Competitions Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh approved the names of the winners of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Competition for Memorization of the Holy Quran and the Prophet’s Sunnah for African Countries in its second edition, held in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, with the participation of 100 contestants representing 53 African countries. He directed the completion of the organizational procedures for announcing the results and presenting awards to the winners during the competition’s closing ceremony, commending the efforts of the organizing…

CPX Holding, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, and SpendConsole, a global leader in AI-powered finance automation, recently announced a strategic partnership to launch the UAE’s first sovereign, mandate-ready e-invoicing platform. The joint solution enables the UAE’s public and private sector entities to meet the Ministry of Finance’s new e-invoicing regulations, which will enter into voluntary effect on 1 July 2026, before becoming mandatory in phases from 2027. The UAE’s e-invoicing mandate also establishes a national foundation for real-time financial governance, standardised digital tax compliance and secure data exchange across public and private sectors.…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the terrorist and separatist attacks that took place in Bamako, capital of Mali, and other cities targeting both military and civilian areas. Saudi Arabia offered its sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to all those who sustained injuries. In a statement, the ministry also reaffirmed its solidarity with Mali, its government and people. The Kingdom reiterated its firm rejection of all forms of violence and extremism, and supported Mali’s efforts to safeguard its security and…

ABHA — Asir’s coffee cultivation has achieved record growth with annual harvest exceeding 82,972 kilograms across 764 productive farms, according to data released by the Rijal Almaa Coffee Cooperative Association. The region now boasts 254,101 coffee trees, with 143,744 bearing fruit, reflecting a highly efficient and maturing agricultural cycle. These historic numbers indicate significant expansion in the sector, driven by both traditional farming methods and modern agricultural development, as traditional practices are being strengthened through the association’s technical support. Comprising 178 flat farms and 2,656 terraced farms, Asir’s geographic diversity underscores the region’s unique environmental adaptability. This reliance on terraced…

A 12-year-old pianist, homegrown filmmakers and emerging visual artists were among the standout names as the 21st edition of DIFC Art Nights concluded this weekend, turning DIFC Gate Village into a vibrant meeting point for culture, creativity and conversation. Held from April 23 to 26, the free annual event brought together live music, short film screenings, interactive workshops, installations and public art, with residents and visitors gathering each evening to explore one of Dubai’s best-known cultural festivals. One of the most talked-about moments came from 12-year-old pianist Abdullah Makki, whose live performance drew crowds at the venue. The young musician…