Author: Editorial Team
The judging committee for the second Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Competition for the Memorization of the Holy Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah continues its sessions in Dakar, Senegal, where participants from 53 African nations are competing in memorizing the Holy Quran and the Prophet’s Sunnah in an event organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. On the first day, the committees evaluated 50 contestants in the Quran categories and 12 in the Prophetic Sunnah divisions. The high caliber of performance highlighted the rigorous selection processes conducted by the participating countries. As one of Africa’s most prestigious academic…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia achieved record growth in date exports in 2025, with their value reaching SAR1.938 billion, a 14.3% increase compared to 2024 and a significant 59.5% surge since 2021. This milestone highlights the rising global demand for Saudi dates and the sector’s enhanced production efficiency, directly supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to diversify the national economy and increase the agricultural sector’s contribution to the GDP. Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Palms and Dates Abdulrahman Alfadley attributed this success to the leadership’s support and effective…
The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), in partnership with the Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA), announced today the opening of registration for the Deep Tech Commercialization Bootcamp, targeting research teams across the Kingdom that have prototypes or advanced technologies ready for testing and commercialization. Registration will remain open until April 29, 2026. The bootcamp will take place at The Garage in Riyadh from May 3 to 5, 2026. It is designed to support researchers and innovators by providing an enabling environment and equipping them with the tools and skills needed to turn their innovation projects into successful…
What began as a regular Saturday lunch turned into a memorable moment for diners in Dubai after Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made a surprise public appearance. A video shared by Atlantis The Palm on Saturday, April 25, showed the Dubai Ruler greeting visitors, posing for photos with children, and warmly interacting with families during the visit. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Guests dining at the venue could be seen smiling, filming the moment, and gathering for selfies as Sheikh Mohammed moved through the space accompanied by officials. The clip quickly…
Coffee cultivation in Aseer Region has achieved record growth, with the annual harvest exceeding 82,972 kilograms across 764 productive farms, according to data released by the Rijal Almaa Coffee Cooperative Association, which points to a significant expansion in the sector driven by both traditional farming methods and modern agricultural development. The region now boasts 254,101 coffee trees, including 143,744 currently fruit-bearing, reflecting a highly efficient and maturing agricultural cycle. The geographic diversity of the farms underscores the region’s unique environmental adaptability, comprising 178 flat farms and 2,656 terraced farms. This reliance on terraced agriculture highlights the deep connection between the sector and…
Now in its eighth year, the Makkah Route Initiative has returned to Istanbul Airport for the fourth consecutive year. A flagship program of the Ministry of Interior under Saudi Vision 2030, the initiative streamlines the journey for Turkish pilgrims by completing all entry procedures before they depart for the Kingdom. At the dedicated terminal in Istanbul, pilgrims benefit from a comprehensive service package, including the issuance of Hajj visas, biometric registration, and health requirement verification. The process also includes baggage tagging and sorting, ensuring that upon arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah or Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport…
Bayern Munich fought back from three goals down to clinch a 4-3 win over Mainz 05 on Saturday as substitutes Harry Kane and Michael Olise led a second-half comeback for the Bundesliga champions ahead of their clash with Paris St Germain in the Champions League semi-finals. Dominik Kohr, Paul Nebel and Sheraldo Becker scored for Mainz in the first half while Bayern, who had made eight changes to the starting line-up that beat Bayer Leverkusen in Wednesday’s German Cup semi-final, had no shot on target until the break. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany brought on Kane and Olise after the break,…
ISLAMABAD — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday amid renewed efforts to revive stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran. According to a statement from the prime minister’s office, the meeting focused on the regional situation and ongoing diplomatic developments. The talks were also attended by Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. Earlier in the day, Araghchi also held a separate meeting with Munir, who recently visited Tehran. The Iranian minister arrived in Pakistan late Friday in what Pakistani officials described as part of…
GABALA, Azerbaijan — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is ready to hold trilateral peace talks in Azerbaijan in the near future if Russia is prepared to engage in diplomacy. Speaking at a joint press conference after talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Zelenskyy said it was very important for Ukraine that Russia finds the will to end what he described as an unjust war. He said Ukraine highly values the role of international partners in supporting mediation efforts and added that peace initiatives were among the issues discussed with Aliyev. Zelenskyy also said six bilateral documents were signed during…
The Ministry of Interior has announced that a fine of up to SAR100,000 will be imposed on anyone who applies for any type of visit visa on behalf of individuals who perform, or attempt to perform, Hajj without a permit, or who enter or stay in Makkah and the holy sites. The fine will be multiplied according to the number of individuals for whom visit visas were issued and who violate these regulations. The ministry urged upon everyone to adhere to the regulations of the 1447 AH Hajj season and to cooperate with the competent authorities in ensuring the safety and…