PARIS — A delegation from the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, headed by its Chairman Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Kamel, concluded a five-day high-profile visit to France.During the visit, the delegation participated in several key meetings and events, including the Gulf Vision 2026 forum and the annual meeting of the Saudi-French Business Council. The delegation held meetings with government officials and business leaders to explore opportunities for cooperation and investment.The delegation, representing more than 40 Saudi companies and investors, attended the annual dinner of the Saudi-French Business Council hosted by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, which focused…
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Arab culture preserves a rich linguistic heritage that meticulously chronicles every stage of a camel’s life, with a vast vocabulary tracking the animal from birth to old age and reflecting both linguistic precision and an enduring bond between the region’s people and their herds. Transcending mere survival, camels stand as a paramount symbol of Arabian civilization, embodying profound cultural dimensions passed down through millennia. Historically, camels commanded unparalleled status. Endowed with extraordinary traits, they adapt to unforgiving climates, endure immense thirst, and navigate trackless terrain. These biological marvels were the indispensable engines of early travel, driving trade caravans across vast deserts while…
SHARJAH, 21st June, 2026 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UoS) has retained its position as the top university in the United Arab Emirates for the third consecutive year in the US News Best Global Universities rankings for 2026-27. It ranked 247th worldwide and 57th in Asia, standing out among institutions from more than 100 countries evaluated in a system that measures research performance and global and regional academic reputation across 13 indicators.The University’s strong showing was bolstered by notable advances across several disciplines, most prominently in green and sustainable science and technology, which ranked ninth globally. Energy and fuels…
A 42-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala died after collapsing while playing shuttle badminton in Dubai, according to a report by Manorama Online.The deceased was identified as Anwar Sadiq, a native of South Puthiyathala in Chittilakkad, Thrissur district.The Malayalam news outlet reported that Sadiq had recently arrived in Dubai in connection with his daughter’s wedding. He was playing badminton with relatives and friends when he suddenly collapsed.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The report said that he suffered a heart attack. His body is currently being kept at a hospital mortuary.More to follow soon. Please…
As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a stunning innings against the Sri Lanka A team, his coach, Manish Ojha, praised his intent and ability to capitalise on loose deliveries, highlighting his powerful shots over cover and down the ground. Sooryavanshi continued his meteoric rise in world cricket with a breathtaking innings of 94 off just 29 balls, including the fastest half-century in List A cricket history, during the tri-series final between India A and Sri Lanka A at Dambulla on Sunday in Sri Lanka. The 15-year-old opener rewrote the record books by racing to his maiden India A fifty in only 11…
James Burrows, the acclaimed television director behind some of the most iconic episodes of Friends, has died at the age of 85, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the show’s cast.Among those paying tribute were Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox, who shared emotional messages remembering the man they affectionately referred to as a mentor and father figure.Cox reflected on Burrows’ unique relationship with the cast, revealing that he often referred to them as “the kids.””Jimmy B called me Cox-N-Hammer. I have no idea why or what it means, but I just went with it ’cause he was Jimmy Burrows,” she…
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, on Sunday announced the establishment of ‘Dewa International’, a wholly owned independent subsidiary aimed at developing conventional and clean energy projects worldwide and exporting Dubai’s successful energy and water infrastructure model to global markets.Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), was present on the occasion.“Dubai has become a global model for achievement and accelerated development. Through its world-class infrastructure, particularly in the energy and water sectors, Dubai has firmly established itself as a leading international benchmark. Launching Dewa International…
أولان باتور في 21 يونيو/ وام / أحرزت إليزا ليتيف، لاعبة منتخبنا الوطني للجودو، والمصنّفة الأولى لوزن تحت 78 كجم، ذهبية بطولة أولان باتور “جراند سلام”، في ختام المنافسات اليوم بالعاصمة المنغولية أولان باتور.وحققت ليتيف نتائج مميزة في منافسات تحت 78 كجم انطلاقا من الدور التمهيدي بفوزها على بطلة النمسا ايلينا دينغ، والكولومبية أولايا بريندا، والألمانية الينا بوهم في نصف النهائي، ثم تابعت تألقها في النهائي بالفوز على الفرنسية أودري تشيوميو.من جهة ثانية أظهر اللاعب ظفار كوسوف مستويات قوية في منافسات وزن تحت 100 كجم قبل انسحابه أمام نظيره الروسي ايدار بيفوف، في لقاء تحديد المركزين الثالث والرابع، بسبب الإصابة،…
DOHA — Qatar announced on Sunday the start of negotiations between the United States and Iran in Switzerland with the participation of Qatari and Pakistani mediators to discuss the implementation of the interim agreement between the two sides.Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said specialized technical and expert working groups had been established to negotiate the provisions of a final agreement covering all aspects of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran.He added that follow-up groups had also been formed to oversee the implementation of the memorandum and monitor progress toward reaching a final agreement.As one of the mediating countries,…
أبوظبي في 21 يونيو/ وام / اختتم الأرشيف والمكتبة الوطنية فعالياته الثقافية التي شارك فيها ضمن جناح الإمارات “البيت الإماراتي” في معرض بكين الدولي للكتاب 2026، بندوة ثقافية بعنوان “أدب الرحلات: الإمارات في عيون الصينيين، والصين في عيون الإماراتيين”، سلطت الضوء على الأبعاد التاريخية والحضارية والثقافية للعلاقات بين البلدين من خلال ما وثقه الرحالة والكتّاب من الجانبين عبر العصور.وتناولت الندوة، التي قدمها محمد إسماعيل عبد الله من الأرشيف والمكتبة الوطنية، مسيرة التواصل الحضاري بين العرب والصينيين منذ بداياتها عبر طرق الحرير البرية والبحرية، مستعرضةً أبرز المحطات التاريخية التي أسهمت في بناء جسور التفاهم والتبادل الثقافي بين الحضارتين.وسلطت الندوة الضوء على…