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ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Abu Dhabi University, has affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has built a world-class education system that has positioned the nation at the forefront of global competitiveness and quality-of-life indicators. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasised that investing in people remains the fundamental pillar of sustainable development and future-building, reflecting the enduring vision established by the UAE’s Founding Father,…

Dubai’s two main Catholic churches have fully reopened after three months of restrictions imposed during the regional conflict, marking a return to normal religious life for thousands of faithful in the emirate. Bishop Paolo Martinelli, Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, announced the full resumption of activities at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oud Metha and St. Francis of Assisi Church in Jebel Ali, expressing joy at the development in a pastoral message to parishioners. “I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the authorities, who have carefully watched over our safety during a particularly delicate time and have now deemed…

DUBAI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — Emarat Petroleum Company PJSC (Emarat), a pioneer in the UAE’s oil and gas industry, has expanded its international footprint with the opening of its first branded service station in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. The milestone reflects Emarat’s continued efforts to advance its international expansion plans, strengthen the presence of its brand in global markets, and support the UAE’s vision to enhance the global competitiveness of national companies. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Dr. Nariman Al Mulla, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia; Eng. Ahmed Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of the Emarat…

DUBAI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced that it has received six international recognition certificates from the European Organization for Excellence and Agility (EEA) in the fields of organisational agility and excellence, becoming the first cultural entity worldwide to receive this recognition, and the first entity regionally to achieve five-star ratings in the Organizational Culture and Learning Organization dimensions. This milestone represents a qualitative addition to the Authority’s record of achievements and further supports its efforts to consolidate Dubai’s position as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving…

The day on Thursday will be fair in general and low clouds appear over the east coast, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Light to moderate Southwesterly to Northwesterly winds will blow, freshening at times, with a speed of 10 – 20, reaching 35kmph. Temperatures could be as high as 49ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 39ºC in Abu Dhabi and 38ºC in Dubai.  Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. However, temperatures could be as low as 30ºC in Abu Dhabi and 31ºC in Dubai and 24ºC in…

ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — Perk (formerly TravelPerk), the intelligent AI-native platform for travel and spend management, today announced the opening of its Middle East office in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). The expansion reflects Abu Dhabi’s continued emergence as a center for advanced technologies, digital innovation and globally scalable businesses, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading investment hub as the UAE targets AI to contribute 20% of non-oil GDP by 2031. The move formalises Perk’s long-term commitment to the UAE and wider GCC region,…

CAIRO, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — DP World today announced the launch of Egypt’s first fully integrated Logistics Distribution Centre (LDC) at Sokhna Logistics Park, marking a significant milestone in the country’s logistics sector. The new facility enables international companies to access the Egyptian market while serving regional and global customers through a single distribution hub. The launch ceremony was attended by Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, along with senior Egyptian government officials and representatives of international companies. The launch, which coincided with the first visit to Egypt by Essa Kazim who assumed the Chairmanship of DP World…

ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Federal National Council (FNC), discussed with Dominik Mutter, Political Director at the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Germany. The talks, held today in Abu Dhabi, focused on developing partnerships in parliamentary affairs, education, culture, artificial intelligence and advanced sciences. The meeting also addressed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest, foremost among them threats to the security and freedom…

Not one, but two UAE expats from Kerala hit the jackpot at this month’s Dubai Duty Free draw. Kabir Poovathingal and Mohammed Shibil Thayyil’s names have been added to the growing list of Indian winners after they were announced as the latest $1 million winners in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw held on Wednesday. Kabir, 48, bought the ticket online on June 13. Having lived in Dubai for 22 years, he has regularly participated in Duty Free’s promotions for over 12 years. A father of five, he works as an aviation operator in Abu Dhabi. “It’s a wonderful…

The complex surgery reaffirms the hospital’s regional leadership in cardiac care and robotic expertise while expanding advanced cardiac care options in the UAE and beyond Published: Wed 1 Jul 2026, 9:34 AM American Hospital Dubai has successfully performed Dubai’s first robotic mitral valve repair. American Hospital Dubai is the only hospital in the UAE offering robotic cardiac surgery. This robotic mitral valve repair marks another milestone in American Hospital Dubai’s expertise in treating complex cardiac conditions, opening a new chapter in minimally invasive robotic heart valve surgery in the UAE and providing patients with access to world-class valve reconstruction technology…