Author: Editorial team

As football excitement captures the attention of millions of fans worldwide this summer, watching the game has evolved beyond the stadium into a complete lifestyle experience. Across the UAE, fans are gathering with friends and families for match-night celebrations, inter-Emirate road trips, beachside screenings, and outdoor viewing experiences — creating a growing demand for vehicles that deliver comfort, performance, and intelligent technology. Under its global “FOREVER 26, PLAY LOUD, SHINE PROUD” campaign, OMODA & JAECOO is showcasing how its advanced Super Hybrid System (SHS) can support these unforgettable journeys with a combination of powerful performance, intelligent energy management, and extended…

MIAMI, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — ALTÉRRA on Thursday announced its co-investment in Inkia Energy (Inkia), Peru’s largest independent power producer, alongside global infrastructure investment manager I Squared Capital, to support the expansion of its renewable energy activities. Marking ALTÉRRA’s first direct investment in Latin America, the transaction was completed through an I Squared-managed continuation vehicle established under a joint control structure between I Squared and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments). The co-investment was made through ALTÉRRA’s recently launched Opportunity Fund, and it complements ALTÉRRA’s diversified portfolio of more than 30 investments across developed and growth markets, supporting…

DUBAI, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai inaugurated its inaugural service to Benghazi in Libya, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate flights to Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN). With the launch of its three-times-weekly service to Benghazi, flydubai expands its network in Africa to 13 destinations across nine countries. The inaugural flight touched down on Wednesday to a water cannon salute and a warm welcome from local airport officials. “With the busy summer period upon us and as we continue to scale up our operations, our customers can benefit from a new gateway to Africa with the launch of…

The UAE’s higher education sector has achieved its strongest performance yet in the latest QS World University Rankings 2027, with eight universities reaching their highest-ever positions and Khalifa University becoming the first Emirati institution to break into the global top 150. Released on Thursday, the rankings show that nine of the UAE’s 12 ranked universities improved their standing this year, underlining the country’s growing influence in global higher education. Khalifa University climbed 30 places to 147th worldwide, while the University of Sharjah entered the global top 300 for the first time. Ajman University secured a place among the world’s top…

DUBAI, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), said the federation’s Extraordinary General Assembly and Annual Conference in Macau, China, next week will play an important role in shaping the future of motorsport and mobility. Hosted in partnership with the Automobile General Association Macao-China (AAMC) and Galaxy Entertainment Group, the three-day event, which begins on Tuesday at the Galaxy International Convention Centre, will bring together more than 450 senior FIA delegates from 149 countries. It offers opportunities for FIA, the global governing body for motorsport and the federation for mobility organisations…

School leaders in the UAE say CBSE’s proposed Global Curriculum could mark a significant shift in Indian-curriculum education abroad, with a stronger emphasis on global competencies, innovation, research skills and real-world application of knowledge aimed at improving students’ competitiveness for higher education worldwide. Once launched, CBSE-affiliated schools overseas will transition to the global curriculum framework as part of a broader overhaul aimed at making CBSE education more internationally competitive and better aligned with regulatory requirements in host countries. Plans for the rollout — initially expected in 2026 — remain under discussion, with educators involved in the process saying the framework…

DALLAS18th June, 2026 (WAM) — England won their opening FIFA World Cup™ fixture for the third tournament running thanks to a brilliant brace from Harry Kane and second-half goals by Jude Bellingham and substitute Marcus Rashford. A chaotic first half brought four goals, with England twice leading through two Kane strikes and Croatia responding through Martin Baturina and Petar Musa. The Three Lions had scored an early set-piece in the teams’ 2018 World Cup semi-final encounter but lost; this time they prevailed thanks to a strong second-half display rewarded by goals at either end of it by Bellingham and Rashford.…

DUBAI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has signed memoranda of understanding with five private healthcare facilities, including Thumbay Group Hospitals, University Hospital, Ajman Hospital, Fujairah Hospital, Amina Hospital, and Dar Al Kamal Hospital. The agreements were concluded as part of efforts to strengthen national health security and build a resilient response system capable of addressing future challenges. They aim to reinforce an integrated system between the public and private sectors in managing exceptional and emergency cases, ensuring the continuity of healthcare services in line with the highest standards of quality and efficiency under…

For Dubai resident Sanish, the beginning of the US-Iran war brought a tough situation — his salary was cut down to Dh800 per month. Working in the hospitality industry, he is thankful that he still has a job. “A lot of people in my company and in my friend circles were let go because of how the war impacted the tourism industry,” he said. “So even though my salary was slashed, I was thankful for the income. Since I am single and have no other responsibilities, I am able to scrape through with this salary.” However, earlier this week when…

AL ARISH, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Floating Hospital at Al Arish Port in the Arab Republic of Egypt has received five patients and injured Palestinians from the Gaza Strip for medical care and treatment, as part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian and medical efforts under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support the Palestinian people and help alleviate their suffering. With the arrival of the new cases, the total number of patients received by the hospital since the reopening of the Rafah crossing has risen to 95. Upon the patients’ arrival, specialised medical and nursing teams conducted the…