Author: Editorial team

Wednesday is here again, and the Dh30 million UAE Lottery has revealed the winning numbers for the June 17, 2026, Lucky Day draw. In Draw No. 260617, the winning numbers in the Days section were 29, 30, 18, 28, 7, 17, while the winning number drawn in the Months section was 5. As for the Lucky Chance ID prizes, three participants won Dh50,000 each: The winning IDs this time are: CZ7611138 CJ6068284 CR6839566 Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Out of the 4,934 total winners, 36 won the Dh1,000 prize and 4,895 took…

Gipsy Kings by André Reyes are set to bring their Viva El Arte Tour 2026 to Dubai this month, offering fans an evening of live music followed by a FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party. The group will perform at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on June 21, delivering a set packed with the rumba, flamenco and Latin rhythms that have made them one of the most recognisable names in world music. Led by André Reyes, the concert will celebrate the musical legacy of the Gipsy Kings, whose hits including Bamboleo, Djobi Djoba and Volare have remained popular across generations. Stay up…

ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 3.65%. This decision was taken following the US Federal Reserve’s announcement today to keep the Interest Rate on Reserve Balances (IORB) unchanged. The CBUAE has also decided to maintain the interest rate applicable to borrowing short-term liquidity from the CBUAE at 50 basis points above the Base Rate for all standing credit facilities. The Base Rate, which is anchored to the US Federal Reserve’s IORB, signals the general stance of monetary…

SHARJAH, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — As part of its technical committee strategy for the new season aiming at preparing players and enhancing their technical readiness, the Sharjah Cultural Chess Club is taking part in the 2026 Teplice International Open Chess Tournament, hosted in the city of Teplice in the Czech Republic until 21st June. The club is represented by five players: Savin Khan, Abdulrahman Al Taher, Hamed Essam, Zayed Al Taher, and Salem Abdulrahim. The players aim to present strong performance and benefit from the competitive environment which brings together talented chess players from around the world . The…

The UAE’s health ministry signed memoranda of understandings with five private healthcare facilities, aimed at building an integrated system between public and private sectors in managing exceptional and emergency cases. The five hospitals are: Thumbay Group Hospitals, University Hospital, Ajman Hospital, Fujairah Hospital, Amina Hospital, and Dar Al Kamal Hospital. The agreements also ensure continuity of healthcare services in line with highest standards of quality and efficiency under a unified national framework for preparedness and response. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The signing ceremony was attended by Dr Amin Al Amiri, Assistant…

ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi has marked a global milestone achievement by becoming the first in the world where Camizestrant, a next-generation therapy for advanced breast cancer, has been administered to a patient in a clinical care setting. The treatment is designed to support earlier, more targeted intervention for patients whose cancer has developed resistance to conventional hormone therapy. The achievement reflects Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading destination for best-in-class care, where advanced diagnostics and timely access to specialised treatments are supporting more personalised care. Under the supervision of the Department of Health – Abu…

A green sea turtle that survived the loss of a front flipper and spent more than a year in rehabilitation has become the face of a major conservation milestone in the UAE. Known as Foxy, the turtle was among 23 rehabilitated sea turtles released into the Arabian Gulf by Jumeirah to mark World Sea Turtle Day. But her return to the wild carried added significance. Fitted with a satellite tracker before her release, Foxy became the 100th turtle to be monitored through the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP), a milestone that conservationists say will help deepen understanding of marine life…

PARIS, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — In line with the previously announced collaboration roadmap, EDGE and Leonardo detailed further plans to establish a Joint Venture (JV), which would develop, commercialise, manufacture, and support some of the most advanced key defence sensors and systems available globally. The JV will focus on a range of defence capabilities, including airborne radars for next-generation stealth platforms, the Kronos Grand Mobile High-Power (HP) radar, Combat Management Systems (CMS) and Multi-Mission Aircraft Sensors. The JV will also serve as a commercial platform to promote and sell the M-346 fighter/trainer aircraft and other defence capabilities across European…

ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Family Care Authority (FCA) has announced the launch of the second episode of the “Wateen” Podcast, an awareness-driven initiative aimed at strengthening community awareness and supporting family cohesion and stability through specialised, accessible content that reflects the realities and daily challenges faced by families. The initiative aligns with the objectives of the UAE’s “Year of the Family”, which seeks to enhance family wellbeing and strengthen social cohesion across the nation. The second episode, titled “Reassurance Begins at Home: How Can We Strengthen Family Resilience During Difficult Times?” features Dr. Mona Al Bahar,…

When Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, “We say what we do, and we do what we say,” he encapsulated the action-first philosophy behind Dubai’s rise on the global stage, a motto that continues to shape a city with no finish line for growth. Dubai’s approach is built on a simple principle – deliver ambitious outcomes quickly, without compromising precision or quality. It is a model in which execution is treated as the true measure of ambition, and ideas are expected to move rapidly from planning to delivery. On Wednesday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime…