Kuwait is bracing for an intense heatwave this weekend, with temperatures predicted to soar to 50°C in many areas. Coastal regions will experience humidity and winds up to 45 km/h, potentially causing dust storms and reduced visibility. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor activities during midday, stay hydrated, and take necessary precautions to mitigate health risks.
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The Pacific Ring of Fire, a 40,000-kilometer seismic belt, is a hotspot for earthquakes and volcanoes, driven by tectonic plate subduction. It has triggered historic disasters like the 2011 Japan earthquake and the 1960 Chilean earthquake. Global seismic networks and international collaboration are crucial for monitoring activity, improving preparedness, and understanding past events to mitigate future risks.
Kuwait is bracing for an intense heatwave this weekend, with temperatures predicted to soar to 50°C in many areas. Coastal regions will experience humidity and winds up to 45 km/h, potentially causing dust storms and reduced visibility. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor activities during midday, stay hydrated, and take necessary precautions to mitigate health risks.
Saudi Arabia has introduced new regulations for private food laboratories, focusing on spatial, technical, and visual standards. These rules aim to improve food safety, urban compliance, and investment conditions by setting requirements for lab size, parking, appearance, and location. The initiative seeks to align with broader goals of enhancing urban environments and attracting investment.
The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued a nationwide alert, urging residents to avoid downloading unverified mobile applications due to rising cyberattacks. With daily incidents nearing 200,000, the Council advises using official platforms like Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Citizens are cautioned to review app permissions, update devices, and avoid suspicious links.
Minneapolis faced hazardous air quality, ranking second-worst globally due to Canadian wildfire smoke. Air quality alerts spanned across the Midwest, impacting states like Iowa and Michigan. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities and use air purifiers. The crisis highlights the cross-border impact of wildfires and the need for environmental preparedness, especially after pollution regulation rollbacks.
Saudi Arabia’s Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud visited INTERPOL’s headquarters in Lyon to reaffirm and build on the Kingdom’s ongoing support for global security cooperation. The visit followed earlier commitments, including a €1 million pledge to INTERPOL’s I-CORE programme and an agreement to host its upcoming MENA Regional Bureau. Talks focused on cybercrime, training, and digital policing efforts.
A Saudi citizen has drowned in Lake Geneva, with the Kingdom’s consulate in Switzerland confirming the incident and coordinating the body’s repatriation. No details about the victim or the circumstances were disclosed. This follows a separate 2024 tragedy where a Saudi doctor drowned in Brienz Lake, highlighting growing concerns around water safety for tourists in Switzerland.