Indonesia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mochamad Irfan Yusuf visited today the terminal dedicated to the Makkah Route Initiative at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya. The minister reviewed operations at the terminal and received a briefing on the procedures implemented to facilitate pilgrims’ journeys and expedite their processing in record time. The initiative aims to provide high-quality services to pilgrims from participating countries by completing their procedures with ease and convenience in their home countries. This includes collecting biometric data, issuing Hajj visas electronically, completing passport procedures at the departure airport, and verifying health requirements. Pilgrims are then directed…
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SYDNEY — Two people were killed after a small plane crashed into a hangar at an airport in South Australia on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The aircraft burst into flames at Parafield Airport in Adelaide after it crashed.South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas wrote on social media that a “number of others” have been injured. The plane involved was a twin-engine Diamond DA42, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), which has launched an investigation into the accident. According to the manufacturer’s website, each Diamond DA42 aircraft can seat up to four people.The South Australian police said in a statement…
QBS Software Middle East (formerly emt) has announced a new partnership with Orbus Software, bringing Orbus’s enterprise architecture platform, OrbusInfinity, to customers and channel partners across the region. OrbusInfinity is positioned by Orbus as a unified platform for strategy, architecture, process, and portfolio management, designed to eliminate information silos, accelerate informed decision-making, and support stronger business outcomes. Orbus works with a broad network of global and regional partners to help customers navigate digital transformation and build more resilient businesses. Through the partnership, QBS Software Middle East will help expand access to Orbus’s enterprise architecture capabilities for organisations looking to improve…
Looking to stay active without spending money? This week, Dubai residents have several free fitness classes and wellness events to choose from, with a focus on movement, mindfulness and community. From a waterfront Pilates session to yoga, bootcamps and guided meditation, here are seven free activities worth adding to your calendar. 1. Sunset Pilates at Dubai Marina To celebrate World Pilates Day, VEO Fitness is joining forces with LC for a one-time sunset mat Pilates session at Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club. Set against the waterfront backdrop of Dubai Marina, the class is designed for all fitness levels and…
RIYADH — Saudi date exports recorded strong growth across key global markets, rising between 39% and 67% in 2025 compared to 2024, according to the National Center for Palms and Dates With the total value of date exports surpassing SR1.9 billion in 2025 — up 14.3% — four key markets, among more than 125 countries importing Saudi dates, recorded notable increases. Exports to the Netherlands rose by 47% compared to 2024, while shipments to China increased by 39%. In South Africa, exports grew by 48%, and Japan recorded the highest increase at 67% year-on-year. Source: Saudi Gazette
General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) issued today the results of the 2025 Health and Safety at Workplace Statistics bulletin. According to the results, the risk awareness index among workers aged 18 years and above reached 76.7%, while the rate of occupational injuries among workers aged 15 years and above recorded 245 non-fatal injuries and 1.3 fatal injuries per 100,000 workers, excluding road traffic accident injuries. The results showed that 51.8% of workers reported that their employers had taken preventive measures, 46.6% indicated the presence of at least one initiative to facilitate daily work tasks, and 34.5% reported the availability of…
SYDNEY — An Australian mother who faked her six-year-old son’s cancer diagnosis to solicit donations and fund her lavish lifestyle has been sentenced to more than four years in prison, the BBC reported on Wednesday. The 45-year-old from South Australia shaved her son’s head and eyebrows, bandaged his head and hands, and medicated him as part of a ruse to trick family and friends into raising thousands of dollars. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to one count of engaging in acts likely to cause harm to her son and 10 counts of deception. At…
WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday over a photo he briefly shared on social media that officials said threatened President Donald Trump, marking the administration’s second attempt to prosecute one of his biggest political opponents. The image posted on Instagram last year showed seashells forming the numbers “86 47”. “Eighty-six” is a slang term used to mean “eject” or “remove”. Comey has insisted he did not know what the numbers on the image meant, but Trump and other administration officials have said the post was a threat against the 47th president. The charges, approved by a…
Hani Nofal, Executive, Head of Technology Solutions, NTT DATA Middle East and Africa. NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, recently announced the launch of NTT DATA Software Defined Infrastructure (SDI) Services Agent, a conversational agentic service experience for enterprise infrastructure. Embedded within NTT DATA’s SDI Services, this multi-agent system is redefining how enterprises operate, optimise and govern AI infrastructure at scale. The SDI Services agent acts as an orchestrator selectively triggering the appropriate agents in the background. This multi-agent system continuously senses, reasons and acts across networking, hybrid data centre, cybersecurity and digital workplace environments –…
What began as a regular Saturday lunch turned into a memorable moment for diners in Dubai after Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made a surprise public appearance. A video shared by Atlantis The Palm on Saturday, April 25, showed the Dubai Ruler greeting visitors, posing for photos with children, and warmly interacting with families during the visit. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Guests dining at the venue could be seen smiling, filming the moment, and gathering for selfies as Sheikh Mohammed moved through the space accompanied by officials. The clip quickly…