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Évian-les-Bains, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with His Excellency Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The two leaders reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to expand cooperation, particularly in development-related sectors. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties to support the ambitions of both countries and their peoples for progress and prosperity. They also exchanged views on the latest developments in the Middle East. The meeting further addressed key issues on the G7 Summit agenda…

The UAE’s narcotics agency thwarted a criminal plot to distribute drugs in the country, the authority announced Tuesday, June 16.  The arrests came after a tip from the Federal Narcotics Control Prosecution and were carried out in coordination with Ras Al Khaimah’s police.  The operation led to the arrest of several suspects and the seizure of large quantities of narcotics and psychotropic substances before they could be distributed. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The Public Prosecution revealed the identities of all the 24 criminals involved in the ring. According to the case…

CAIRO, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Egypt, held talks on Tuesday with a delegation from the UAE headed by Hussain Sultan Lootah, Chief Executive Officer of the Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), and Abdulkarim Al Maazmi, Chief Executive Officer of Dragon Oil, on opportunities to expand UAE investments in Egypt’s petroleum sector. The discussions focused on potential investments in aviation fuel supply, as well as oil and gas exploration, research and production activities. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Petroleum, officials from ENOC and Dragon Oil praised the…

PARIS, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — Following the signature yesterday of a strategic agreement between EDGE Group and Safran, the two companies today announced a joint venture term sheet at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris. EDGE group and Safran Electronics & Defence agreed to broaden the scope of joint work across the wider portfolios of both companies. The term sheet establishes the framework for two proposed joint ventures, one in the UAE, and one in France, leveraging the complementary industrial strengths of both partners and enabling the joint development and production of advanced defence solutions for domestic and international customers. At…

ABU DHABI, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — Cultural relations between the UAE and the People’s Republic of China are no longer merely a parallel track to economic and political cooperation; they have become an integral component of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. At the heart of this transformation, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has emerged as a key Emirati platform for reshaping Arab-Chinese cultural dialogue. Through translation and publishing projects, book fairs, and knowledge initiatives, the Centre has strengthened the presence…

Abu Dhabi is building a Dh291 million road and tunnel to reduce travel time and ease congestion between Al Ain residential and industrial areas. The project is scheduled for completion in June 2027. The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has begun construction to improve connectivity between Al Sarooj and the Industrial Area, enhancing traffic flow and safety. The project involves building a new dual carriageway 3.2km long in each direction. It will link Al Masoud Intersection in the Industrial Area with a new signalised intersection at Falcon Roundabout on the Al Sarooj–Industrial Area Road. A key feature is a…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) concluded a series of business engagements in Germany and Finland aimed at strengthening economic ties, fostering new partnerships, and showcasing the opportunities available to European companies looking to establish and/or expand into the UAE and wider regional markets through Ras Al Khaimah. The programme was headlined by a business breakfast held at the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Düsseldorf, in collaboration with IHK Düsseldorf and the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK). The event brought together representatives from the Embassy of the…

ABU DHABI, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), and Dr. Ahmet Ismaili, Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and facilitating the exchange of information and expertise in areas of mutual interest. The signing took place at the CBUAE headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Under the MoU, both parties will enhance coordination across supervisory and regulatory areas and exchange expertise on financial technology development, monetary policy, macroprudential measures and financial stability. The MoU also covers…

ABU DHABI, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Space Agency and New York University Abu Dhabi signed a sponsorship agreement to support the research project: Studies of the Martian Atmosphere and Surface with the Emirates Mars Mission. This is a significant milestone toward expanding the utilisation of the mission’s scientific data in advancing studies about Mars. The agreement supports the Agency’s commitment to promoting advanced scientific research in planetary and space sciences. The ceremony was attended by Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director-General of the UAE Space Agency, Fabio Piano, Vice Chancellor, NYU Abu Dhabi and Marta Losada, Associate Vice…

A fire that broke out at a construction site in Dubai’s Al Barsha area on Tuesday afternoon was swiftly brought under control by Dubai Civil Defence teams, with no injuries reported. According to Dubai Civil Defence, the Operations Room received a report of the incident at 2.16pm. Firefighters from Al Barsha Fire Station were immediately dispatched as the first response unit and arrived at the scene at 2.21 pm, achieving a response time of six minutes. Upon arrival, crews found a medium-scale fire at a construction site and launched firefighting operations to contain the blaze. At 3.2 pm, the incident…