Under the patronage of Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) signed an agreement with Pan Kingdom Real Estate, a subsidiary of Pan Kingdom Holding Group, to develop a complex of ready-built energy-related industrial facilities at SPARK. The project forms part of the energy ecosystem’s efforts to strengthen local content, support energy supply chains, expand the localization of energy-related products and services, and advance the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to increase the energy sector’s contribution to the national economy. The development will provide ready-built specialized industrial facilities designed to attract global manufacturers and suppliers,…
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The UK government has recently announced its plans to ban under 16 year-olds from social media and impose wider restrictions on gaming and live-streaming platforms in a landmark intervention to protect children online. The measures would cover social media platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X, but exclude messaging services such as WhatsApp and Signal. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the move would “give kids their childhood back”, adding it represents “a line in the sand” as “tech giants had their chance and failed”. The government is also considering overnight curfews and breaks in infinite scrolling for…
ABU DHABI, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — Tadweer Group has awarded a contract to Bou Chalhoub Metrix General Contracting to upgrade, reconstruct and commission a state-of-the-art Material Recovery Facility in Al Ain, designed to process 400,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste annually. Built for a 20-year operational lifespan, the facility will serve as a primary waste recovery destination for communities across Al Ain and surrounding areas.Bou Chalhoub Metrix General Contracting will deliver all civil, mechanical and electrical works, from design and construction through to commissioning and performance verification. Commissioning is targeted for late 2026, with operations expected to begin by…
The applause inside the auditorium had been warm and appreciative throughout Abu Dhabi’s fifth Urban Treasures Award Ceremony. But when one winner — the renowned Sea Shell Cafeteria that for decades has served residents of all ages was announced, the reaction shifted noticeably. The cheers grew louder; the clapping lasted longer.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.It was a reminder that the businesses being honoured on Tuesday were more than shops, salons or restaurants. For many residents, they are places woven into the fabric of everyday life, tied to childhood memories, family traditions and…
Royal Ascot, horse racing’s most prestigious festival, burst into life on Tuesday with a thrilling opening day at the historic Berkshire racecourse, and it was Dubai-owned Bow Echo who stole the spotlight in one of the meeting’s marquee contests.For UAE racing enthusiasts, the opening day delivered plenty of excitement as several horses carrying Dubai connections featured prominently on the seven-race card.The headline act was Bow Echo, who upheld his unbeaten record with a gutsy victory in the Group 1 St James’s Palace Stakes, one of three top-level races run exclusively for three-year-olds over a mile.Owned by the family of the…
French producer Jean-Charles Lévy has revealed that his next film will focus on the early days of the war in Ukraine, exploring themes of propaganda and information warfare.Speaking to Khaleej Times on the sidelines of the International Emmy Awards semi-final judging round in Abu Dhabi, Lévy shared details about the project, which is currently in post-production.”It’s about the beginning of the war in Ukraine,” he said.The producer added that the film examines the role of propaganda and manipulation during the conflict and aims to raise awareness about how information can shape public perception during times of war.According to Lévy, filming…
Abu Dhabi is embarking on one of the Gulf’s most ambitious public-private partnership (PPP) programmes, unveiling a Dh55 billion infrastructure pipeline that analysts say could fundamentally reshape how large-scale projects are financed and delivered across the emirate. The initiative, announced by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC), comprises 24 projects scheduled for procurement between 2026 and 2027 across transport, social and core infrastructure sectors. While the programme’s scale is significant, experts argue its real importance lies in what it represents: a strategic shift from state-funded infrastructure development towards a model that mobilises…
دبي في 16 يونيو/وام/ يشارك فرسان الإمارات في سباق كومبيين الدولي للقدرة بفرنسا الذي يقام بمدينة كومبيان الفرنسية، من 19 إلى 21 يونيو الجاري، ويتضمن سباقات لمسافات 160 و120 و100 كيلومتر.وتأتي المشاركة بعد النتائج المميزة التي حققها فرسان الإمارات في سباقات القدرة الدولية خلال عام 2026، ولا سيما في سباق ويندسور الملكي بالمملكة المتحدة وسباق كاستلساغرات بفرنسا، ضمن أجندة الاتحاد الدولي للفروسية.وثمن الشيخ راشد بن دلموك آل مكتوم، رئيس مجلس إدارة نادي دبي للفروسية، الإنجازات المتتالية لفرسان الإمارات التي تعكس الدعم الكبير الذي تحظى به رياضة القدرة في الدولة، وتسهم في ترسيخ مكانة الإمارات كإحدى أبرز الدول الرائدة عالمياً في…
أبوظبي في 16 يونيو / وام / كرّمت دائرة الثقافة والسياحة – أبوظبي، 15 منشأة جديدة ضمن النسخة الخامسة من مبادرة “كنوز المدينة”، إحدى أبرز مبادرات الدائرة في مجال صون التراث الحديث، والتي تحتفي بالمؤسسات والمنشآت المحلية التي حافظت على حضورها الفاعل في حياة المجتمع وأسهمت عبر عقود في تشكيل الهوية المتجددة لإمارة أبوظبي.ومع احتفال المبادرة بمرور خمسة أعوام على إطلاقها، كرّمت “كنوز المدينة” حتى اليوم 75 منشأة عريقة في مختلف أنحاء الإمارة، تقديراً لدورها في إثراء المشهد الاجتماعي والثقافي والحضري، وإسهاماتها المتواصلة في تعزيز الشعور بالانتماء والحفاظ على الذكريات والأماكن التي شكّلت تفاصيل الحياة اليومية في أبوظبي عبر الأجيال.وقال…
RIYADH — Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Kheraiji met with Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed Al-Khulaifi in Riyadh on Tuesday.During the meeting, the ministers discussed the latest developments in the region, particularly the US-Iran agreement, as well as recent developments in Syria, Sudan, and Somalia. They expressed satisfaction with the agreement reached between the United States and Iran to cease military operations and ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. They described it as an important step toward consolidating lasting peace and promoting regional and international economic growth.Saudi Arabia and Qatar reaffirmed their…