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SHARJAH, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show continues to attract strong visitor turnout and notable global participation at Expo Centre Sharjah, reinforcing its position as a leading gold and jewellery trade event. The exhibition, which will run until 14 June, brings together 400 exhibitors, including representatives from 11 international markets. It features five major international pavilions from Italy, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand, providing visitors with access to a broad spectrum of design philosophies, craftsmanship traditions, and premium collections that combine European elegance with Asian luxury. The international pavilions…

ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Today, Etihad Airways partners with the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi to provide complimentary medical travel insurance with The National Insurance Company – Daman, to all international visitors arriving in Abu Dhabi on Etihad-operated flights. The initiative illustrates the ambition of both Etihad and DCT Abu Dhabi to meet travel demand to Abu Dhabi, with an offering that goes beyond the flight itself and ensuring every visitor arrives well-travelled and well-protected. Valid from July through December 2026, the insurance is underwritten and administered by The National Insurance Company – Daman,…

AUCKLAND, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, has reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to deepening its partnership with New Zealand during a working visit from 10 to 12 June 2026. During the visit, Al Hajeri held a series of bilateral meetings with Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment; Mark Mitchell, Minister of Police; and Simon Watts, Minister of Climate Change. The meetings underscored the strength and growing momentum of bilateral relations between the two countries. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation across areas of mutual interest, particularly in priority sectors…

India’s National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced on Friday a few changes ahead of the National Eligibility Entrance Test undergraduate (NEET UG) re-examination which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 21, to ensure that it is conducted “in a manner that is fair, secure and responsive to the needs of candidates”. As part of these measures, the examination window has been extended to 195 minutes instead of the usual 180 minutes and will be from 2pm to 5.15pm. “This includes the time required for mandatory examination formalities such as signing of attendance sheets and other invigilation procedures,” NTA said. It…

DUBAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai received three awards at the annual Aviation Achievement Awards. During last night’s ceremony, the carrier was named “Airline of the Year” and also received the “Trailblazer Award for Outstanding New Service Launch” and the “Best Airline Talent Development & Workforce Strategy” award. Receiving the awards on the carrier’s behalf were Francois Oberholzer, Chief Financial Officer at flydubai; Ramesh Anantharaman, Divisional Senior Vice President of Revenue Management & Business Effectiveness at flydubai; Mohamed Hassan, Senior Vice President of Airport Services & Cargo at flydubai; and Munawur Alhaj, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at flydubai.…

ABU DHABI, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has categorically denied reports published by certain international media outlets alleging the transfer of funds from the UAE to the Islamic Republic of Iran, including allegations concerning USD 3 billion. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these allegations are entirely false and unfounded, stressing that no frozen Iranian funds have been released, transferred, or facilitated through the UAE. The Ministry also called on media outlets to exercise accuracy, rely on official sources, and refrain from publishing or circulating unverified information and unfounded allegations. Source: Emirates…

A duty officer at Sharjah Police’s emergency call centre rescued an expatriate woman after recognising that her insistence on “ordering pizza” was a disguised plea for help while she was being threatened at home. The case was revealed by Captain Majid Al Bas, Head of the Communications Operations Branch at Sharjah Police, during the “Aman Ya Biladi” programme aired on Sharjah Radio in cooperation with the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority. Captain Al Bas said the operator, identified as Khamis, received a call from a foreign woman who repeatedly said: “I want to order pizza”, even after he told her she had…

DUBAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative by the UAE Ministry of Finance to foster innovation and support entrepreneurs across the nation, concluded its Demo Day to spotlight the latest cohort of innovators graduating from its Innovation Accelerator Programme. The latest cohort featured a promising group of founders from the UAE and beyond, each developing solutions aimed at addressing pressing market needs and future growth opportunities across sectors such as sustainability, health, education, water, robotics, and technology. The event served as a platform to recognise their progress, showcase their business potential, and…

ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has provided support to bolster the World Health Organisation’s efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Africa. It was done via the UAE Aid Agency. Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, affirmed the UAE’s commitment to providing urgent relief to mitigate the impact of crises and disasters as part of its humanitarian mission and global responsibility. “The UAE is determined to extend its support in combating diseases and epidemics that threaten humanity anywhere, in coordination…

The Indian Embassy in the UAE announced that Alhind Tours and Travels LLC will become the sole outsourced service provider for passport, visa, and consular applications across the country from July 1. In an update on their social media channels, the embassy conveyed this information, adding that detailed information about working hours and procedures would be conveyed later through official channels. The transition will affect consular services for more than 3.5 million Indian expatriates in the UAE. Current service providers, BLS International Services Ltd. and SGIVS Global, will continue to operate until June 30. Applicants have been advised to complete…