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For dogs in the UAE, summer is more than just an uncomfortable few months. The heat can have a real impact on their health, appetite, hydration and daily routine. UAE summers are long and can get overwhelming, and just as people adjust their routines during the hotter months, dogs need extra care too. Changes in activity, feeding times and hydration can all affect their health. Dr Zeiad Alhawat of Zabeel Pets said veterinary clinics and animal welfare organisations across the Gulf have reported a noticeable rise in heat-related incidents, including dehydration and heatstroke, during peak summer months. Dr Moalla Ahmad,…

RIYADH — King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh began on Tuesday the first phase of the gradual implementation of its ‘Silent Airport’ project at Terminal 5. The airport explained that the project aims to provide passengers with a quieter and more comfortable travel experience by reducing public announcements and limiting them to departure gates, while increasing reliance on digital screens and other digital channels. Passengers can follow their flight updates through the airport’s WhatsApp number 920020090, its website, signage, and the “Ask Me” team. The airport added that further phases of the project’s implementation will be announced in due course.…

OpenAI has recently launched a new version of its ChatGPT AI program for users aged 13-years to 17-years with enhanced safety measures, parental controls and learning tools as the company faces rising scrutiny over the risks its chatbot poses to younger people. According to OpenAI, the ChatGPT for Teens service will automatically activate when the AI chatbot detects underage user activity or when a user self-identifies as aged 13-years to 17-years. The safeguards aim to “reduce exposure to content that may be harmful or developmentally inappropriate” and help teens “learn, think critically, deepen understanding, and use AI with confidence”. The…

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) in Jeddah has received Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education, allowing it to provide accredited continuing education for healthcare teams. The accreditation was granted by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It recognizes institutions that deliver high-quality education bringing together professionals from different healthcare disciplines to improve team performance and patient outcomes. KFSH Jeddah earned the accreditation after meeting a rigorous set of standards. These included identifying gaps in professional practice and learning needs, developing multidisciplinary educational activities, using…

For many UAE families, the first week back at school means more than setting early alarms, preparing uniforms and packing lunchboxes. Some working parents are also adjusting their own schedules, taking annual leave or working from home to help their children settle back into a routine. Dubai resident Lamya Hisham, a mother of two children under the age of 10, is among those who planned her annual leave around the start of the new school year. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. “As much as I look forward to them going back to…

RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has emphasized the importance of providing children with a balanced breakfast as schools across Saudi Arabia set to reopen on Sunday, Aug. 23, marking the beginning of the new academic year. The SFDA stressed that a healthy and nutritious breakfast provides children with the energy and essential nutrients needed to support their growth, learning, physical activity, and concentration, particularly with the return to school. In its guidelines for the start of the school year, the SFDA explained that breakfast supplies children with the energy and nutrients necessary for growth, learning, and…

Dubai’s original Ravi Restaurant in Satwa has issued a public notice clarifying that it is not currently associated with two other establishments operating under the Ravi name in the emirate. In a statement posted on its official Instagram account on Tuesday, August 18, Ravi Restaurant said it is not associated, affiliated, managed, operated or represented by Ravi Fine Dine on Sheikh Zayed Road or Ravi Restaurant in Al Nahda. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The restaurant said the two establishments should not be understood or represented as branches of, or as operating…

The National Debt Management Center (NDMC) has announced the closure of the August 2026 issuance under the Saudi Arabian Government SAR-denominated Sukuk Program. The total amount allocated was set at SAR9.518 billion. The Sukuk issuance was divided into five tranches. The first tranche has a size of SAR1.550 billion maturing in 2031. The second tranche has a size of SAR2.396 billion maturing in 2033. The third tranche has a size of SAR258 million maturing in 2036. The fourth tranche has a size of SAR4.064 billion maturing in 2039. The fifth tranche has a size of SAR1.250 billion maturing in 2041. Source:…

Google is reportedly making plans to move the production of its Pixel smartphones, watches and wireless earbuds out of China by the year 2027. The company is instead looking to expand its manufacturing efforts into Vietnam and India due to ongoing U.S.-China tensions. The tech giant also told suppliers it is targeting an 8% to 10% increase in Pixel shipments this year from around 12 million units in 2025, Nikkei Asia reported. The move would make Google the second major smartphone manufacturer after Samsung to fully shift production out of China. Sources told the news outlet that “compared with Apple,…

JAZAN/ASIR — Saudi Border Guard arrested four border security violators and seized 60 kilograms of khat, approximately 24 kilograms of hashish and 112,350 tablets in separate operations across Jazan and Asir. In Jazan, Border Guard land patrols in the Al-Daer Sector arrested four Ethiopian and Yemeni border security violators for attempting to smuggle 60 kilograms of khat. In a separate operation in the Al-Daer Sector of the Jazan Region, Border Guard land patrols foiled an attempt to smuggle 112,350 tablets subject to medical circulation regulations. Asir, Border Guard land patrols foiled an attempt to smuggle approximately 24 kilograms of hashish.…