MUSCAT — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi discussed safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during a meeting in Muscat on Wednesday.The ministers reviewed the close ties between Saudi Arabia and Oman and explored ways to further enhance cooperation in support of the two countries’ mutual interests and Gulf integration.During official talks following the meeting, the two sides discussed expanding cooperation across various sectors to deepen the strategic partnership between the Kingdom and the Sultanate.They also reviewed regional and international developments and exchanged views on issues of mutual concern, with…
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The day on Wednesday will be partly cloudy and cloudy at times northward and eastward, the National Centre of Meteorology has said.Light to moderate Southwesterly to Northwesterly winds will blow, freshening at times especially over the sea westward, with a speed of 10–25, reaching 40 kmph.Temperatures could be as high as 48ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 41ºC in Abu Dhabi and to 40ºC in Dubai. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.However, temperatures could be as low as 30ºC in Abu Dhabi, 31ºC in Dubai and 28ºC in internal areas. It…
ABU DHABI, 8th July, 2026 (WAM) — An 11-year-old boy from Türkiye is receiving care for Elevidys, a one-time gene therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) at Burjeel Medical City (BMC) in Abu Dhabi.The DMD, a rare genetic condition that gradually weakens the muscles, occurs in about 1 in every 3,500–5,000 male births worldwide. Children with DMD may begin life walking and playing normally, but over time, movements like climbing stairs, running or standing become harder. Without timely care, many eventually lose their ability to walk and later develop breathing and heart complications. Doctors say Elevidys is an advanced gene…
DUBAI, 8th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai maintained its strong economic performance in the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching AED232 billion, representing a 2.4% increase from the same period last year.The performance reflects the strength, resilience, and adaptability of Dubai’s economy, driven by the diversity and integration of its economic activities, as well as the effectiveness of its development policies and strategies in enhancing its competitiveness and ability to respond to evolving global economic conditions. It also reaffirms Dubai’s continued progress in advancing sustainable economic growth, driven by innovation, openness, and strategic partnerships…
Fifa has launched an investigation after an alleged incident of racist abuse involving American YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed and a supporter during the World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde.IShowSpeed, who has more than 56 million subscribers on YouTube and more than 53 million on TikTok, has live-streamed from matches at this summer’s tournament. Fifa said it was made aware of an incident which allegedly occurred at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida on July 3, where the last-32 fixture took place.Footage from a stream on IShowSpeed’s YouTube channel appears to show the 21-year-old, wearing a Cape Verde kit, in…
Dubai is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position in the global gaming industry, with the Dubai Films and Games Commission (DFGC) partnering with Ubisoft to host a midnight launch event for Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced ahead of the game’s worldwide release. The event, held in Dubai, brought together gaming enthusiasts, content creators and fans to celebrate the launch of the remake of one of Ubisoft’s most successful titles. The gathering marked the first public-facing event organised by DFGC since its establishment and reflected the commission’s focus on supporting the growth of the emirate’s gaming ecosystem. Originally released in 2013, Assassin’s…
Crude oil prices rose more than 7% on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened fresh strikes against Iran, which Iranian Press TV said would lead to a closure of the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures gained $5.93, or 8%, to $80.09 a barrel, the highest since June 22. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose by $5.25, or 7.5%, to $75.69 a barrel, also the highest in over two weeks. Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the war was “over,” and threatened fresh strikes against Iranian targets as soon as Wednesday.The…
العين في 8 يوليو/ وام / وقع نادي العين ومدينة الشيخ طحنون بن محمد الطبية – “صحة”، التابعة لمجموعة “بيورهيلث”، اتفاقية شراكة إستراتيجية في قاعة رئيس مجلس الإدارة باستاد هزاع بن زايد، لتعزيز التكامل بين القطاعين الرياضي والصحي، والارتقاء بمستويات الرعاية الصحية والخدمات الطبية للاعبي ومنتسبي النادي والمجتمع.وقع الاتفاقية راشد عبدالله، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة نادي العين للاستثمار، والدكتور سلطان محمد الكرم، المدير التنفيذي لمدينة الشيخ طحنون بن محمد الطبية – صحة في منطقة العين، بحضور لاعبي الفريق الأول لكرة القدم عبدالكريم تراوري، وحسين رحيمي، وإيريك جورجينس، وأديس ياسيتش.وتهدف الاتفاقية إلى تعزيز التعاون بين الجانبين في مجالات الرعاية الصحية والطب الرياضي…
ABU DHABI, 8th July, 2026 (WAM) — A delegation from the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), led by Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, the department’s Undersecretary, met Berik Assylov, Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in Astana, to discuss strengthening judicial cooperation and exchanging expertise in use of smart technologies to advance the justice system.Al Abri said the visit reflects the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of ADJD, to strengthen strategic partnerships and learn from international best practices to enhance institutional performance…
الشارقة في 8 يوليو/ وام / ناقشت جلسات اليوم الثاني من النسخة الثالثة من مؤتمر التراث الذي ينظمه معهد الشارقة للتراث تحت شعار “التقاليد الشفاهية في عالم متغير: من الأداء الحي إلى الوسائط الرقمية” واقع التقاليد الشفاهية في عدد من الدول العربية كما استعرضت تجارب بحثية متخصصة في توثيق التراث الثقافي غير المادي وصونه إلى جانب إبراز دور الوسائط الرقمية في حفظ الذاكرة الشعبية ونقلها إلى الأجيال المقبلة بما يعزز استدامة الموروث الثقافي العربي.وشهدت الجلسة الخامسة التي ترأسها الباحث محمد سعيد البلوشي من قطر تقديم ثلاث أوراق علمية تناولت نماذج عربية متنوعة في الحفاظ على التراث الشفاهي، حيث استعرضت الباحثة…