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Kuwait and UK bolster ties
KUWAIT: HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received at Seif Palace on Sunday UK Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs David Lammy during his official visit to Kuwait. The meeting was attended by Kuwaiti...

Saudi authorities arrest 37 in drug trafficking case involving government staff
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi security authorities have arrested 37 members of criminal gangs involved in drug trafficking in the Riyadh and Hail regions. They included six ministry employees, according to an official source at the...

Bahrain’s wrestling champion Tazhudinov wins five medals in Spain
Bahrain's world and Olympic champion Akhmed Tazhudinov has headlined a sensational five-medal haul, including four gold medals, for the kingdom's senior men’s wrestling national team in the Grand Prix of Spain this evening. Tazhudinov marked his...

Emirates flies daily to Shenzhen
DUBAI, UAE, 7 July 2025: Emirates has launched its new daily service to Shenzhen, marking the airline’s fourth gateway in the Chinese mainland and reinforcing its East Asia growth strategy. Emirates’ inaugural flight, EK328, touched down at...
Yemeni Customs Authority: Technology, electrical appliances included in economic boycott
Yemeni Customs Authority: Technology, electrical appliances included in economic boycott [Sun, 06 Jul 2025 21:28:16 +0300] Sana’a - SABA: The Yemeni Customs Authority confirmed that the ongoing economic boycott is not limited to food products, but...

Saudi Arabia reaffirms dedication to achieving equitable and sustainable digital development
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia, represented by Acting Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) Eng. Haytham AlOhali participated in the annual meeting of the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable...

Saudi, British FMs discuss regional developments in phone call
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Sunday a phone call from UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy. During the call, they reviewed...

Saudi Arabia issues new rules for food trucks, bans late-night sales
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail has approved new municipal requirements for mobile vending carts and food trucks. These include installing surveillance cameras inside the carts and...

Saudi Arabia: New report denounces alarming escalation in executions including of foreign nationals convicted of drug-related offences
A new report published by Amnesty International today draws attention to a startling surge in executions in Saudi Arabia in recent years, particularly for drug-related offences, and highlights the significant impact of these on foreign nationals....

Yemeni air defenses repel substantial part of Israeli aggression
The Israeli strikes reportedly targeted Yemeni infrastructure that had been attacked on three previous occasions and the Galaxy leader ship. At least 20 Israeli airstrikes targeted the city of Hodeidah in Yemen early on Monday, Al Mayadeen's...

Oman’s trade surplus drops 40% to RO1.85bn
Muscat – Oman’s trade surplus fell sharply by 40.4% to RO1.849bn by the end of April this year, compared to RO3.1bn recorded during the same period in 2024, according to preliminary data released by the National Centre for Statistics and...

Qatar Airways resumes flights to Malta,
DOHA, Qatar, 7 July 2025: Qatar Airways resumed flights from Doha to Malta last Wednesday with four weekly direct flights between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Malta International Airport (MLA). Flights are scheduled on Mondays,...

Saudi military delegation visits MSC
MUSCAT: A delegation from the Royal Saudi Navy visited the Maritime Security Centre (MSC). Upon the delegation’s arrival at the centre, they were received by the Acting Head of the MSC. During their visit, members of the visiting delegation were...

UAE expresses solidarity with US after Texas flash floods kill over 60, including children
As devastating floods batter Texas, leaving dozens dead, others missing, and causing extensive damage, the United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with the United States for the victims. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement,...

UAE expresses solidarity with US over flood victims
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the United States of America following the devastating floods in the state of Texas, which resulted in dozens of deaths, with several people missing, and...

Saudi Human Resources Minister unveils new skill-based system for expatriate work permits
Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi has issued a decision classifying the work permits of expatriate workers into three main skill categories: high-skill, skilled, and basic. The measure aims to enhance worker...
Kuwaiti FM, UK Foreign Secretary Discuss Ways to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Qatar expresses full solidarity with USA in addressing devastating floods sweeping Texas
Doha: The State of Qatar expressed its full solidarity with the United States of America in addressing the effects of the devastating floods that swept through the state of Texas, leading to deaths, injuries, and the loss of a number of people. In...
UAE Ranks Highest in Global Safety Index Amid Quality of Life Analysis
The United Arab Emirates leads a new safety assessment with a perfect Safe to Live Index score (100/100), according to a 2025 global study. The analysis evaluated 90 nations across nine metrics including safety, peace indices, and employment...

UAE expresses solidarity with United States, conveys condolences over victims of floods
ABU DHABI, 6th July, 2025 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the United States of America following the devastating floods in the state of Texas, which resulted in dozens of deaths, with...