Author: Editorial team
TOKYO, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s core machinery orders rose 8.7 percent in April from the previous month after seasonal adjustment thanks to robust orders related to semiconductors, government data showed on Wednesday. Core machinery orders totalled $6.84 billion in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Cabinet Office. Analysts had expected a 1.2 percent increase after orders fell 9.4 percent in March. On an annual basis, core machinery orders rose 15.6 percent in April, compared with analysts’ forecasts for a 9.3 percent increase. Orders had risen 5.9 percent year-on-year in March. The Cabinet Office expects core…
ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Halla Tómasdóttir of Iceland on the occasion of her country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to President Tómasdóttir and to Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir on the occasion. Source: Emirates News Agency
US President Donald Trump took a lighthearted detour during a press briefing on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France on Tuesday, pausing mid-conversation to compliment Sky News Arabia correspondent Majed Al Farsi on his appearance before letting him ask his question. The exchange unfolded as UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Trump on the sidelines of the summit in Evian-les-Bains. As Al Farsi asked for permission to put a question to the US President, Trump turned to Sheikh Mohamed and remarked, “What a nice looking person, is he from your country?” Sheikh Mohamed replied, “Absolutely.”…
Dubai residents looking for a different kind of live music experience this weekend can head to Soul Sutra, a cultural music event set to take place at Troy, Ramee Dream Hotel in Downtown Dubai. Scheduled for Sunday, June 21, the event will feature a live performance by Indo Fuzon Band, known for blending Sufi influences, folk traditions and contemporary musical styles into an interactive stage experience. Running from 6pm to 11pm, Soul Sutra aims to create a community-focused atmosphere where audiences are encouraged to sing along, clap to the rhythm and actively participate in the performance. Organisers describe the event…
ISTANBUL, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — The opening round of the 2026-2027 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour, sponsored by EDGE Group, will be held at the Istanbul Sports Complex on 20-21 June, featuring some of the world’s top jiu-jitsu athletes in the first event of the new season. The Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP) announced Tuesday that the Istanbul round will attract hundreds of athletes from more than 70 countries, reflecting growing demand to participate in a tournament that continues to strengthen its position among the sport’s leading international competitions. The Istanbul event marks the start of a…
ISTANBUL, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Istanbul will host the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu 2026–2027 season on 20th- 21st June, bringing together elite athletes and academies from more than 70 countries. Sponsored by EDGE Group, the event has reached 87 percent of registration capacity one month ahead of the competition, reflecting growing demand for the championship as it strengthens its position among the world’s leading jiu-jitsu events. The Istanbul stop follows an exceptional season in which the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam achieved broad international recognition and reinforced Abu Dhabi’s status as a global hub for…
UAE residents may not see immediate relief in summer travel costs despite the US-Iran peace deal improving regional stability. However, travel agents say confidence is gradually returning, with more holidaymakers beginning to finalise their plans after weeks of uncertainty. Industry players told Khaleej Times that while high airfares continue to discourage some travellers, the improving outlook has prompted families who had delayed booking decisions to resume planning their summer getaways. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Travel agencies have already started seeing signs of renewed confidence among UAE residents. “Yes, we have noticed a positive…
WORLD CAPITALS, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices inched lower on Wednesday, extending the previous session’s declines. Brent crude futures dipped 16 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $78.80 a barrel by 0340 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate fell 25 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $75.80 a barrel. Both benchmarks fell about 5 percent for a second straight session on Tuesday to stand at three-month lows. Source: Emirates News Agency
ROME, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — UAE national skateboarder Ahmed Waleed Al Tamimi will begin his participation tomorrow, Wednesday, in the World Skateboarding Championship in Rome, a key qualifying event for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Al Tamimi has concluded his preparations for the competition, organised by World Skate, which features 440 athletes representing 66 countries. Saeed Al Ajel, President of the UAE Sports for All Federation, affirmed that Al Tamimi’s presence at the Rome Championship represents an important milestone in the development of skateboard sports, particularly as the event is one of the strongest international championships and among…
The weather on Wednesday, June 17, is expected to be fair in general, with low clouds set to appear over eastern areas of the country. Conditions will get humid by night and Thursday morning over some coastal and internal areas, with a chance of fog or mist formation. Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds are set to blow, freshening at times causing blowing dust and sand westward, with a speed of 10-25 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The sea will be slight to moderate becoming rough at…