The Haramain High-Speed Railway, one of the world’s 10 fastest electric rail networks operating at speeds of up to 300 km/h through advanced signaling and communication systems, has prepared a comprehensive operational plan in coordination with Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) to accommodate increased demand during the Hajj season. From the 1st to the 20th of Dhu Al-Qidah, more than 5,300 train trips are being operated, providing over 2.21 million seats, an increase of more than 210,000 seats compared to the same period last year. The railway is a key component of the Kingdom’s railway expansion strategy and links major cities…
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MANILA — Philippine police have said they detained a man in connection with the gunfire on Wednesday night inside the Philippine senate, where a lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court took refuge. Meanwhile, Philippine authorities were seeking confirmation on Thursday of reports that Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa, one-time enforcer of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly drug crackdown on drugs, had slipped away overnight. “Several sources confirmed that Senator Bato is no longer in the Senate premises. But we are still getting confirmation,” Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro told a press conference. Gunshots were heard late on Wednesday inside the…
MIAMI — Madonna, Shakira and K-pop superstars BTS will headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, FIFA announced in an Instagram post on Thursday. The World Cup Final is set for July 19 at New Jersey’s Metlife Stadium and is expected to draw millions of viewers worldwide on top of its attendees. World Cup 2026 kicks off June on 11 in Mexico City with matches to be played in multiple locations across the US, Canada and Mexico.. Pre-match performances at showpiece occasions such as the Champions League final have become commonplace, but this will be the first half-time show…
The partnership brings together insurer and provider capabilities to strengthen integration and advance digitally enabled, quality-governed healthcare delivery Published: Thu 14 May 2026, 1:43 PM Mediclinic Middle East, one of the UAE’s leading integrated private healthcare providers, and MetLife, a leading global insurance and financial services provider, have entered a strategic partnership to provide eligible MetLife customers in the UAE with access to Mediclinic’s Virtual Clinic as an added benefit. Through this collaboration, eligible customers can access teleconsultations via Mediclinic’s Virtual Clinic. Services include virtual consultations, electronic prescriptions with medication delivery where appropriate, laboratory referrals including home sample collection, and…
The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) launched in Lomé, the capital of Togo, the “Support” initiative for providing military equipment to forces designated for counterterrorism operations. This comes within the framework of the IMCTC’s strategic initiatives under its military domain, aimed at enhancing the readiness of member states’ national forces and raising their operational efficiency in confronting terrorist threats. The initiative’s launch ceremony was attended by Minister of Security and Civil Protection of the Republic of Togo Calixte Batossie Madjoulba, and IMCTC Secretary General Maj. Gen. Mohammed Al-Moghedi, alongside a number of senior officials, diplomatic and military figures, as…
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has denied reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made what his office described as a “secret visit” to the Gulf country during the US-Israel war on Iran. A In a statement carried on Wednesday night by the state news agency WAM, UAE’s foreign ministry denied that the visit took place and also said there had been no visits by any Israeli military delegation to the country. “Any claims regarding unannounced visits or undisclosed arrangements are entirely unfounded unless officially announced by the relevant authorities in the UAE,” the ministry’s statement said.…
JERUSALEM — Attacks by Jewish settlers on farmland and property in Taybeh, one of the few Palestinian communities with a Christian majority in the occupied West Bank, could push families to migrate, threatening the town’s demographic character and historic Christian presence. Local officials and clergy warned of the impact of rising violence by Israeli settlers, which has coincided with worsening living and economic conditions in the town, the Anadolu news agency reported. Residents say the attacks have deepened fears in the town, even as they stress their determination to remain on their land. In recent years, Israeli settlers have established…
Mark Jolley, RFID Director EMEA, Zebra Technologies. Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in digitising and automating workflows to deliver intelligent operations, recently announced its highly anticipated RFID Roadshow and Forum 2026, 26–28 May 2026 in Warsaw, Poland. The roadshow and forum brings the RFID ecosystem together, including leading experts, innovators, partners and global brands, to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of RFID, software, AI and the future of work. The event comes at a critical time for European businesses. Concerns around asset and inventory visibility, loss prevention and supply chain disruption are gaining greater urgency. Leaders across retail, manufacturing,…
“Mohammad Al Habib” Real Estate has launched its new corporate campaign, “Towards brighter horizon”, which embodies the company’s direction and long-term vision toward developing more sustainable urban communities centered around people, balancing quality of life, aesthetic design, and thoughtful planning. The campaign reflects the company’s journey spanning more than five decades in the real estate development and investment sector across the Kingdom. The slogan “Towards brighter horizon” represents a future promise that reflects “Mohammad Al Habib” Real Estate’s direction toward developing more sustainable and human-centric communities. It also marks a new phase in the company’s real estate development and investment…
MAKKAH — Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal made an inspection tour of the holy sites during which he reviewed full operational readiness of the facilities and services arranged for the pilgrims for the Hajj of 2026. This was in line with the directives of the Saudi leadership and under the supervision of Emir of Makkah and Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah Prince Khalid Al-Faisal. Prince Saud inspected several projects implemented by Kidana Development Company in Mina, including a network of 195 field maintenance centers, a pilgrim accommodation system covering more than 3.5 million…