المملكة تشارك في دورة COPUOS لاستخدام الفضاء الخارجي شاركت المملكة ممثلة بهيئة الاتصالات والفضاء والتقنية ووكالة الفضاء السعودية في أعمال الدورة التاسعة والستين للجنة الأمم المتحدة لاستخدام الفضاء الخارجي في الأغراض السلمية (COPUOS)، المنعقدة في مدينة فيينا خلال الفترة من 10 إلى 19 يونيو 2026، وذلك ضمن مساعي المملكة التزامها بتعزيز التعاون الدولي والاستخدام السلمي والمستدام للفضاء الخارجي، وإبراز جهودها في قطاع الفضاء ومبادراتها المرتبطة بأعمال اللجنة، والتي ستعزز استخدامات التقنيات الفضائية في الاتصالات والاستدامة البيئية. واستعرضت الدورة عددًا من الموضوعات المحورية، من بينها الاستدامة الطويلة الأمد لأنشطة الفضاء الخارجي، ومتابعة تنفيذ خطة “الفضاء 2030″، والدور المستقبلي للجنة وأساليب عملها،…
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يشارك المنتخب السعودي للرياضيات في النسخة الـ(30) من أولمبياد البلقان للرياضيات للناشئين (JBMO 2026)، التي تستضيفها مدينة بوزاو في رومانيا، خلال الفترة من 15 إلى 20 يونيو الحالي، بمشاركة أكثر من 130 طالبا وطالبة يمثلون نحو 22 دولة حول العالم.ويمثل المملكة في هذه النسخة منتخب مكون من 6 طلبة من المرحلة المتوسطة، جرى تأهيلهم بإشراف مؤسسة الملك عبدالعزيز ورجاله للموهبة والإبداع «موهبة»، بالشراكة مع وزارة التعليم، وذلك ضمن برنامج موهبة للأولمبيادات الدولية.ويضم المنتخب الطلاب: فارس محمد الكنهل من الإدارة العامة للتعليم بمنطقة الرياض، وحسين عبدالله آل عمران، ومؤمل سراج السيهاتي من الإدارة العامة للتعليم بالمنطقة الشرقية، وأنور حسام غنيم من…
CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) Dr. Hisham Aljadhey participated in the Drug Information Association (DIA) 2026 Global Annual Meeting, held from June 14–18 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event brought together heads of regulatory authorities, global decision-makers, and leading experts in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and regulatory sciences from across the world. During a panel session titled “Innovation Gridlock: When Misaligned Policies Threaten Progress for Patients,” Dr. Aljadhey emphasized the critical importance of leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in regulatory workflows. He noted that AI technologies can significantly enhance the evaluation of therapeutic innovations and accelerate patient access while maintaining the…
DUBAI, 18th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved an expansion of the areas eligible for licensing new institutes and branches to provide driver training services across the emirate.The move aims to enhance service reach and extend access to more of Dubai’s new residential communities.This expansion forms part of RTA’s strategy to keep pace with the emirate’s rapid urban and population growth and ensure residents have convenient access to driver training services. It also creates new investment opportunities for existing institutes and prospective investors seeking to enter this vital sector.The newly eligible areas include…
Dubai’s airport of the future is being designed around a simple idea: passengers should not spend their journey standing in queues.At Al Maktoum International Airport, bags could be dropped off before travellers reach the terminal, check-in could be completed during the journey, and passengers could move through the airport without the usual repeated stops for formalities. Inside, automated people movers will link terminals and concourses, advanced baggage systems will process tens of thousands of bags an hour, and road, rail and air networks will come together in one vast travel hub.This is the vision taking shape at the Dh128-billion development…
DUBAI — The interim peace deal between Iran and the United States took effect and shipping started returning to the Strait of Hormuz as Washington declared an end to its blockade of Iranian ports on Thursday.The US Central Command confirmed the end of the blockade “in accordance with the President’s direction”, but said some US vessels would remain “in the general area”.US Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Thursday that the 60-day clock for working out the contentious details in the so-called memorandum of understanding signed late Wednesday had started ticking.Vance said the US Navy has allowed more than…
Co-host Mexico booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage as Group A winners and secured home advantage for the Round of 32 after Luis Romo’s second-half strike earned the tournament co-hosts a 1-0 win over South Korea on Thursday.The victory moved Javier Aguirre’s side onto six points from two matches and ensured their first knockout game would be played in Mexico City on June 30, while maintaining their perfect start to the tournament.Romo broke the deadlock three minutes after the restart, capitalising on a costly mistake by goalkeeper Kim Seung-Gyu. The South Korea keeper spilled a cross after…
As the UAE moves to restrict social media access for children under 15, mental health professionals said that they are seeing young people whose online habits are affecting their sleep, studies, confidence and overall wellbeing.On June 18, a new resolution was issued to ban those under the age of 15 from creating or using personal social media accounts or accessing their full features. The decision was welcomed by UAE doctors who shed light on the dangers of social media addiction, especially among children.From children staying awake until the early morning hours to those spending hours scrolling without eating or taking…
Zidane Iqbal has made history at the FIFA World Cup, becoming the first player of Pakistani roots to feature at football’s biggest tournament.The 23-year-old midfielder, who represents Iraq internationally, featured as Iraq faced Norway on Wednesday, June 17. The match ended in a 4-1 win for Norway.Born in England to an Iraqi father and a Pakistani mother, Iqbal has often spoken proudly about both sides of his heritage. He even wears both the Iraqi and Pakistani flags on his boots, a tribute to his family roots.His World Cup appearance has sparked celebrations among football fans in Pakistan and across the…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] Australia on Wednesday relaxed its travel advice for several Middle Eastern countries, allowing Australians to transit through and travel to the biggest Gulf air hubs with the security of being covered by insurance.Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the previous “do not travel” advisory had been lowered for the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Israel and Kuwait after the US and Iran reached an interim deal to end the war.She said the advisory had moved to “reconsider your need to travel” to those countries, as the security situation…