The agreement reflects growing collaboration between regulated digital asset firms and established financial institutions in the UAE. Dubai — CoinMENA FZE, a VARA-licensed broker-dealer providing virtual asset services in the MENA region, today announced a strategic relationship with Standard Chartered, marking a significant step in strengthening the fiat payment infrastructure that supports its growing customer base. The partnership supports customer money account services and fiat payment infrastructure, reflecting the growing integration of regulated digital asset firms with established financial institutions as the UAE’s digital asset ecosystem continues to evolve. Rola Abu Manneh, Chief Executive Officer, UAE, Middle East and Pakistan,…
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Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital – Riyadh has achieved the Saudi Patient Safety Center Certificate, becoming one of only two hospitals in Saudi Arabia to attain the Silver Level during the program’s first cycle and the highest-ranked hospital among those recognized in Riyadh. This achievement builds on the hospital’s ongoing journey of excellence and follows its recent attainment of the Planetree Gold Certification for Person-Centered Care, reflecting its continued commitment to enhancing the patient experience and achieving the best possible health outcomes. The Saudi Patient Safety Center Certificate Program is one of the Kingdom’s leading national initiatives aimed at strengthening the…
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the expansion project of the University Hospital Sharjah, which will consist of a new building adjacent to the existing one at a total cost of Dh300 million, to be executed immediately. The expansion project is part of the ongoing development of the hospital’s healthcare services. The new building will double the capacity and add 300 parking spaces. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. University Hospital Sharjah (UHS) is a major tertiary care teaching hospital located in University…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia, with a long history of sea turtle conservation, is highlighting one of its sites — Ras Baridi Beach —on June 16, World Sea Turtle Day, showcasing its efforts to protect these endangered animals. Located about 70 kilometers north of Yanbu, Rad Baridi is considered Saudi Arabia’s most important and well-known sea turtle nesting site. Currently, of the seven sea turtle species found worldwide, six are internationally classified as vulnerable or endangered. The green turtle is classified as endangered, while the hawksbill turtle is critically endangered. In the Kingdom, five of the seven species have been recorded…
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Lionel Messi delivered a reminder of his enduring brilliance, scoring a hat trick as defending champion Argentina opened its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria on Tuesday. Playing in what is expected to be his final World Cup, the Argentine captain moved level with Germany’s Miroslav Klose as the men’s tournament’s all-time leading scorer with 16 goals. The performance also strengthened Argentina’s bid to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cup titles. Messi opened the scoring early after being set up by Inter Miami…
MORRISTOWN, New Jersey — Neymar took another step in his recovery from injury on Tuesday, returning to the training field for the first time since joining Brazil’s squad at FIFA World Cup 2026. The Brazil star participated in individual conditioning work but has yet to rejoin full team training as he continues his recovery from a right calf injury suffered while playing for Santos on May 17. Neymar underwent further medical tests on Monday before resuming outdoor training at Brazil’s base camp in New Jersey. The 34-year-old forward, appearing at his fourth World Cup, remains unlikely to feature when Brazil…
ALULA — The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for AlUla has approved the design of AlUla Manara, an integrated project that includes an advanced astronomical observatory. In addition, the manara (“lighthouse”) will house a primary telescope with a diameter of four meters, along with two additional telescopes, each measuring two meters in diameter, placing it among the largest observatories in the world. It will also include a visitor and world-class research center, telescopes, observation platforms, exhibitions, and interactive experiences. The project — aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s position within the global scientific community and establishing it as a…
Kamel Al Tawil. Equinix’s Kamel Al Tawil discusses the cooling, power, and sustainability challenges shaping the future of AI-ready digital infrastructure in the UAE and wider region. Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the data centre landscape, driving unprecedented demand for high-performance computing infrastructure capable of supporting GPU-intensive workloads. Across the UAE and the wider Middle East, organisations are investing heavily in AI-ready digital infrastructure to power everything from generative AI applications to advanced analytics and autonomous systems. However, this surge in compute capacity is creating new challenges around power consumption, heat management, sustainability, and operational resilience. Traditional data centre…
For more than a century, the Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa has been one of the most prominent signs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s care for the Holy Kaaba, with successive Saudi kings overseeing its production and development from the era of the founder, King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, to the present day. Kiswa production in the Saudi era began in 1345 AH, when King Abdulaziz ordered a Kiswa to be made for the Holy Kaaba from broadcloth lined with durable fabric. In 1346 AH, he ordered the establishment of the first Saudi workshop for producing the Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa…
The new UAE rule requiring private healthcare facilities to reserve half of their annual Emiratisation targets for specialised healthcare roles could encourage more Emiratis to pursue careers in medicine and healthcare, as hospitals expand scholarships, training programmes and partnerships with universities. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) recently announced that private healthcare facilities with 50 or more employees must allocate 50 per cent of their annual Emiratisation targets to specialised healthcare jobs. Compliance checks will begin from 2027. Healthcare leaders said that the move could open more doors for Emiratis in professions such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy and…