DUBAI — The US military announced on Thursday it had completed “a heavy wave of strikes against Iran” conducted in response to earlier Iranian attacks on American forces in the Middle East. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed Thursday it targeted Al-Azraq Air Base in Jordan’s eastern desert with ballistic missiles, destroying three F-35 fighter jets and heavily damaging three others, according to Iranian media. The IRGC statement came hours after a missile struck a house on Qeshm Island, killing three people during a wave of US attacks across southern Iran, according to Mehr News Agency Following the US…
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Spider-Man is swapping New York’s skyscrapers for one of Dubai’s most famous landmarks this weekend. To celebrate International Spider-Man Day on Saturday, August 1, VOX Cinemas is hosting a free public event at Dubai Frame, where the Marvel superhero will appear to climb up the iconic structure as part of a live stunt and light show. Described as a first for the landmark, the event will see Spider-Man take over the Dubai skyline in what VOX Cinemas is calling a larger-than-life cinematic experience beyond the big screen. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.…
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent cables of condolences to Emperor Naruhito of Japan following the earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, resulting in deaths, injuries, and missing persons. In his message, King Salman expressed his deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the emperor, the families of the deceased, and the people of Japan. He also prayed for the safe return of the missing, a speedy recovery for the injured, and that Japan be spared any further harm. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also conveyed his sincere…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development conducted more than 120,000 proactive inspections during the first quarter of 2026 as part of efforts to combat human trafficking, strengthen worker protection and improve compliance across workplaces. The ministry said it received more than 1,600 reports of suspected human trafficking cases during the period and referred alleged offenders to the relevant authorities for legal action. It also organized specialized training workshops on identifying indicators of human trafficking to enhance employees’ ability to detect suspected cases and respond professionally. Marking the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July…
The Saudi Ministry of Finance welcomed the Article IV consultation report for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the year 2026 issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The report praised the ability of the Saudi economy to withstand repercussions from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, stressing that the Kingdom continued to demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adapt, based on solid economic foundations and diverse infrastructure. The IMF report explained that the Saudi economy entered 2026 with strong momentum, after the Kingdom’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 4.6% during 2025, driven by the unwinding of OPEC+ production cuts…
Tarek Jundi, Ankabut, explains how connected systems, trusted infrastructure, data sovereignty and agentic AI can transform education. Source: Tahawul Tech
“What happens inside a black hole?” That’s the question eight-year-old Emirati Sultan AlWahshi asked after meeting UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi. Unable to find a definitive answer and fascinated by the mystery of black holes, Sultan decided to imagine one himself. That curiosity has now turned into Sultan’s Time Travel Adventure, a published children’s picture book that follows a young astronaut who is pulled through a black hole and transported to the year 3045, making Sultan the youngest author published by Abu Dhabi’s Sandstorm Comics. “I was curious about black holes in space,” Sultan told Khaleej Times. “Who knows what’s…
JEDDAH — Extremely hot weather is expected to persist across parts of Saudi Arabia from August 1 to 8, with temperatures reaching up to 49°C, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). Beginning Saturday and continuing through Friday, the heatwave is forecast to affect the Eastern Province and the eastern parts of the Riyadh Region, where maximum temperatures are expected to range between 47°C and 49°C. NCM’s map showing the areas forecast to be affected by the heatwave. Source: Saudi Gazette
SINGAPORE — A French student was fined $465 (S$600) after pleading guilty on Thursday to a public nuisance charge in Singapore for filming himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and putting it back in what lawyers described as a social media stunt. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, admitted to licking the straw and returning it to the vending machine while recording the act for his online followers at a shopping mall in March. Maximilien posted the video on Instagram with the caption “city is not safe”. He was charged in April after his video went viral.…
A 55-year-old Dubai resident underwent a complex eight-hour heart bypass operation while his heart continued beating throughout the operation. The procedure was carried out after doctors discovered blockages in several arteries supplying blood to the organ. Indian expat Santokh Singh Ajit Singh suffered from chest pain that spread to both shoulders for nearly six days. Initially dismissing the symptoms as gas or routine discomfort, he continued going to work before the worsening pain prompted him to see a doctor and seek medical help. Tests at Aster Hospital, Al Qusais, revealed advanced coronary artery disease with severe blockages in multiple blood…