ALBAHA — Minister of Interior lays the foundation stone for the headquarters of the Special Force for Environmental Security in the Baha region.Saudi Minister of Interior (MOI), Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, laid the foundation stone for the headquarters of the Special Forces for Environmental Security in the Al-Baha Region, in the presence of Prince Fahd bin Saad and a number of senior officials accompanying the Minister of Interior. The event, which took place on Thursday, was held in the presence of theGovernor of Al-Baha Region, Prince Hussam bin Saud, and the Deputy Governor of Al-Baha Region.Prince Abdulaziz was briefed on…
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QBS Software Middle East, formerly known as emt, recently announced a strategic partnership with ZINAD, a leading provider of AI-powered Human Threat Intelligence and cybersecurity awareness solutions, to strengthen cyber resilience across META-EURASIA. Through this partnership, QBS Software Middle East will deliver ZINAD’s innovative ZiSoft platform to partners and their end customers across the region, helping organisations transform cybersecurity awareness into an intelligent, real-time layer of defence. At the core of ZiSoft is Reflex 360, a unique capability that integrates directly with SIEM, User Behaviour Analytics (UBA), and Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIP) to connect awareness initiatives with live security events.…
ABU DHABI, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — Within the framework of the unified GCC media campaign launched under the slogan “Insurance Protection under a Unified GCC Umbrella”, Hind Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of the Pensions Sector at the General Pension and Social Security Authority and Chairperson of the Technical Committee for Civil Retirement and Social Security Authorities, stated that the GCC Insurance Protection Extension System embodies the vision of GCC leaders to ensure all GCC citizens enjoy a decent, reassuring and sustainable lifestyle that further encourages career orientation in the GCC region. Al Suwaidi highlighted that the system stands as…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has directed that Emirati fishermen in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah be exempted from the financial obligations due from them until the end of 2026. The directive reflects Hi.H.’s commitment to supporting them, enhancing the stability of Emirati families, and preserving traditional national professions.The directive coincides with 2026, designated as the “Year of the Family” in the UAE, and embodies the vision of the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah to empower citizens and provide the…
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of Khaleej Times’ Schools and Parents, a dedicated section designed to support families in the UAE as they explore educational choices. The section offers explainers, guidance from education leaders, expert advice and insights from parents to help readers make informed decisions about schools, curricula and communities.]For many expatriate families in the UAE, education is treated as a continuous journey — school admission, annual fee payments, graduation plans. But beneath that routine lies a financial curve that often sharpens too late.Experts say the real challenge is not school affordability alone, but the transition into university costs,…
Cape Verde’s heroic goalkeeper Vozinha will have his mother in the stands when he next takes to the pitch at the World Cup on Sunday, after US officials moved to ensure she could obtain a visa in time to attend the match against Uruguay in Miami.One of the breakout stars of the tournament, the 40-year-old defused Spain’s formidable attack in Cape Verde’s first-ever World Cup match on Monday with a stunning performance as he held the European champions at bay in a 0-0 draw in Group H. But Vozinha tearfully revealed that his mother, Ana Candida Evora, had not been…
A Dubai-raised student has earned one of the highest honours awarded to graduating seniors at Stanford University.Lamya Sikandar Butt, an alumna of Dubai Scholars Private School, was selected by Stanford University’s Class of 2026 to deliver the student graduation address during the university’s Baccalaureate celebration on June 13.Each year, Stanford chooses one graduating senior to speak on behalf of the entire class, making the role one of the most prestigious student distinctions at the university. Butt addressed an audience of approximately 4,500 graduates, family members and guests during the ceremony. The same graduation weekend also featured a commencement address by…
Two years after his super successful and much acclaimed Manjummel Boys, director Chidambaram S. Poduval is all set for his next release Balan : The Boy. The film revolves around a teenager’s search for his mother. The psychological thriller has stunning visuals that are sure to stay with you, interspersing elements of childhood, trauma, familiar but dark spaces, a frantic search for the mother, and more. “There is a certain level of expectation after Manjummel Boys and for the audience that has trusted us, we aim to deliver a good film. The pressure is there but sometimes, I delete the pressure and…
Emirates NBD announced the completion of its acquisition of a majority stake in the Indian private bank RBL Bank through a primary capital infusion of approximately $2.75 billion (Dh10.1 billion), marking one of the largest foreign investments in the country’s banking sector.The Dubai-based lender announced on Thursday that it now holds 60 per cent of RBL Bank’s expanded share capital following the completion of the transaction, which was first announced in October 2025.According to Emirates NBD, the deal represents the largest foreign direct investment in the Indian banking sector, the largest equity fund raised by an Indian bank, and the…
أولان باتور في 18 يونيو/ وام / أسفرت قرعة بطولة أولان باتور “جراند سلام” للجودو، عن 3 نزالات قوية لمنتخبنا الوطني غدا الجمعة، في افتتاح البطولة بصالة “استتيب أرينا” في العاصمة المنغولية أولان باتور.وأعلن اتحاد الجودو أن قائمة منتخبنا الوطني تضم 11 لاعبا ولاعبة في البطولة التي تقام على مدار 3 أيام، وتشهد مشاركة 454 لاعبا ولاعبة من 58 دولة، وجوائزها 154 ألف يورو.وأكد الاتحاد في بيانه اليوم أن منتخبنا الوطني يفتتح مشاركته غدا في منافسات تمهيدي الوزن الخفيف لكل من اللاعبة بشيرات خرودي أمام اللاعبة مينيج كيم من كوريا الجنوبية في وزن 52 كجم، وسيمون قسطنطين في مواجهة بطل…