Author: Editorial team
As Etihad Rail rolls out its introductory passenger services in the UAE, the network has released comprehensive travel guidelines to help passengers navigate the new service. The initial route will connect Abu Dhabi and Fujairah, with six daily trips — three in each direction. With over 10,000 tickets sold, UAE residents are flocking to take a ride on the country’s first rail network. For those who are planning to take the train, shuttle buses are available at Abu Dhabi’s Mohamed Bin Zayed City Station and go towards three destinations. The service has to be reserved when booking the train tickets…
ATLANTA, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — England survived a major scare as they came from behind to beat Congo DR and reach the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta. Thomas Tuchel’s team trailed from the seventh minute, when Brian Cipenga opened the scoring, until the 75th minute when Harry Kane equalised, with the England skipper then blasting a brilliant winner in a dramatic turnaround. England’s reward is a Round of 16 meeting with co-hosts Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium on 6 July. Source: Emirates News Agency
SHARJAH, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) discussed plans to organise reciprocal trade missions between the emirate of Sharjah and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The move aims to strengthen direct business-to-business engagement and expand investment cooperation, reinforcing SCCI’s role in facilitating international trade missions and fostering sustainable economic partnerships that contribute to comprehensive development in both friendly countries. The high-level discussion took place during a meeting convened at the Sharjah Chamber’s headquarters, where Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, received Zerihun Megersa, Consul-General of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.…
DUBAI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — It was a day to remember for Dubai’s young sporting stars as the winners of the MIDEA Dubai Schools Games were honoured at a glittering awards ceremony at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Wednesday. The prizes were presented by Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary of the Sports Department and Competitive Sector at the Ministry of Sports and President of the UAE School and University Sports Federation, alongside Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and Board Member of Dubai Sports Council (DSC) as the curtains came…
The Indian embassy in the UAE has revealed further details regarding offering consular services, saying that it will offer them in limited manners from Thursday, July 2 onwards, citing administrative reasons. Limited Consular services (Passport, Visa, Attestation & Miscellaneous services) will be provided by the embassy and the Consulate General of India on a walk-in basis, following the first-come-first-serve principle from 9am to 12.30pm, the mission said in a statment. To help applicants plan ahead and to avoid crowding, the embassy stated that no one others that those applying will be allowed to enter the premisses of the embassy or…
SHARJAH, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — Souq Al Jubail has launched the 11th edition of the Souq Al Jubail Dates Festival, welcoming visitors to a seasonal celebration of the UAE’s rich date-growing heritage. Running until 15th September, the festival forms part of the market’s ongoing efforts to support local producers, stimulate commercial activity, and reinforce its position as one of Sharjah’s leading family and retail destinations. This year’s edition brings together a strong line-up of dates retailers from within Souq Al Jubail, alongside a number of external exhibitors, offering visitors a wide selection of premium fresh dates that are in…
One lucky participant won the Dh30 million jackpot in the latest UAE Lottery Lucky Day draw, over a month after a Nepali resident took home the grand prize for the first time. The winning ticket matched all six ‘Days’ numbers and the ‘Lucky Month’ number in draw number 260701, held on Wednesday, July 1. The winning combination was: Days: 1, 9, 15, 19, 20 and 25 Lucky Month: 6 Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Lucky Chance winners Three players also won Dh50,000 each through the Lucky Chance feature. The winning Lucky Chance…
DUBAI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), recently held discussions with Jose Luis Manzanares Abasolo, CEO of Ayesa Engineering. The meeting focused on forging new avenues for strategic collaboration across engineering, technology, and infrastructure development to advance Dubai’s sustainability vision and energy transition roadmap. Al Tayer showcased DEWA’s pioneering initiatives in clean and renewable energy, which are continuously enhancing the emirate’s electricity and water infrastructure in alignment with the highest international benchmarks. He further underscored DEWA’s extensive, proven expertise across the entire energy and water value chain…
ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — The fourth meeting of the ASEAN Committee was held today in Abu Dhabi (ACAD), co-chaired by Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, and Kamal R. Vaswani, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to the UAE, in Singapore’s capacity as Chair of ACAD for the period from January to June 2026. The meeting brought together Mohamed Al Qamzi, UAE Ambassador to ASEAN, and the Ambassadors of ASEAN Member States to the UAE, as part of their shared commitment to strengthen the growing partnership between the UAE and ASEAN, following the UAE’s accession as an…
ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) – UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from His Excellency Ahmed Al Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic. The two leaders discussed the fraternal ties between the UAE and Syria and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in the fields of development, the economy and investment, in support of the two countries’ development priorities and the prosperity and wellbeing of their peoples. They also exchanged views on a number of regional issues of mutual interest, particularly developments in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to strengthen…