As summer temperatures soar, the historic water resources of Northern Borders Region recall a time when water shaped every aspect of life in the desert. During the sizzling season, locally known as Al-Maqyadh or Al-Maqtan, residents and travelers would travel to these water sources, where permanent well sites became temporary settlements. Families gathered there, while grazing and seasonal movement continued, reflecting the central role water played in the region’s history. Northern Borders is home to a large number of historic hand-dug wells, many of which were excavated hundreds, and in some cases thousands, of years ago through painstaking human effort.…
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RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has foiled an attempt to smuggle 36,773 amphetamine pills hidden aboard a bus entering the Kingdom through the Al Hadithah border crossing. ZATCA spokesperson Hammoud Al-Harbi said the drugs were discovered during customs inspections after the bus was screened using security technologies and detection methods. The pills were concealed inside a specially modified compartment beneath the vehicle. Al-Harbi said the authority remains committed to strengthening customs controls at all border crossings to prevent smuggling attempts and protect society, in coordination with the Ministry of Interior and the General Directorate of Narcotics…
Social media users are turning to breathing drills and handheld resistance devices in the hope of building stronger lungs, improving stamina and lasting longer during workouts. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “They do not suddenly enlarge the lungs or dramatically increase oxygen levels in a healthy person,” said Dr Muhammed Aslam, a specialist pulmonologist at International Modern Hospital in Dubai. Structured breathing practice may strengthen the diaphragm and other respiratory muscles, improve breathing rhythm and help people coordinate their breathing with movement, he said. It may also reduce rapid, shallow breathing and…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed the historic agreement on the disarmament of the Gaza Strip announced by US President Donald Trump, praising his leadership and commitment in securing what it described as a landmark achievement. In a statement on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed appreciation to Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, the United States, the Peace Council and all partners whose sustained efforts contributed to reaching the agreement. The Kingdom reaffirmed its full commitment to implementing the comprehensive peace plan endorsed by the U.N. Security Council in Resolution 2803, in coordination with regional and international partners, stressing the importance…
The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) has concluded the Mawhiba Summer 2026 programs, which were held in 19 cities across five countries. The programs featured the participation of more than 12,000 gifted male and female students from across Saudi Arabia. A total of 53 academic and research institutions and specialized educational entities in Saudi Arabia, China, Japan, the United States, and the United Kingdom hosted and implemented the programs through partnerships that provided students with advanced learning environments and diverse scientific experiences. Mawhiba Summer featured a range of scientific and enrichment programs in Saudi…
Google recently expanded its Play Age Signals API to all developers globally. This move is part of a broader push to help parents and app developers deliver safer, age-appropriate experiences on Google Play. Currently available in Brazil, the tool will be introduced to users in Australia and Canada by mid-August, with a full global rollout planned later this year, according to Paul Feng, Google Play’s vice president of product management. The Play Age Signals API is designed as a privacy-preserving tool that lets parents share their child’s age range, such as 16-17, directly with apps, while also allowing adults to…
RIYADH — A senior Saudi official said the Kingdom’s recent military strikes in Iraq were directed solely at Iran-backed terrorist militias responsible for attacks on Saudi territory and were not aimed at the Iraqi government or its people. Speaking to Al Arabiya on Friday, the official said the operation targeted militia military warehouses linked to the recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities and critical infrastructure. The official stressed that the strikes came only after all diplomatic and political avenues had been exhausted and after Saudi Arabia had exercised what he described as the utmost restraint over recent months.…
The hospital was awarded Institutional Accreditation by UAE’s National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS) Published: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 2:54 PM American Hospital Dubai proudly marked another illustrious milestone by receiving Institutional Accreditation from the National Institute for Health Specialities (NIHS). Dr. Mohammed Al Houqani, secretary general of NIHS, presented the Institutional Accreditation certificate to American Hospital Dubai, noting that this accreditation demonstrates that the hospital meets NIHS standards for postgraduate medical education. He said he was delighted to see a private hospital actively participating in healthcare workforce development, adding that academic hospitals play an important role in improving healthcare…
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Thursday from Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, during which the two leaders reviewed the latest regional developments and efforts to strengthen security and stability. King Hamad congratulated the Crown Prince on the establishment of the Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance and Saudi Arabia’s selection as the coalition’s leader and permanent headquarters. The Bahraini King said the decision reflects the international community’s confidence in Saudi Arabia’s leadership role in strengthening collective maritime security. The two leaders also discussed a number of issues of mutual interest.…
JERUSALEM — The Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement said on Friday the announced agreement between Palestinian factions and Israel was “inaccurate,” adding that it has reservations over the deal in its current form. In a statement, the movement’s spokesperson said: “What has been announced regarding an agreement between the Palestinian factions and the enemy (Israel) is inaccurate, and we have reservations about it in its currently circulated form.” The statement came after US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement had been reached for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, with Israeli forces set to withdraw…