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[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Iran MOU.] Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, hailed the framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel on Saturday, as an important and positive step toward restoring the Lebanese state’s full sovereignty over its territory. On Friday, Washington, the sponsor of the deal, released the text of the agreement which aims at ending hostilities that have been a violent second front of the Middle East war. According to the deal, Israel and Lebanon, with US support, “affirm their shared goal of achieving lasting peace and security”. The…

AL AIN, 27th June May, 2026 (WAM) — SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, announced the opening of “Best of ASCO 2026 UAE”, a two-day oncology education programme convened by the Department of Oncology at SEHA’s Tawam Hospital to bring selected updates from the “ASCO 2026” Annual Meeting to the UAE oncology community. Taking place on 27th and 28th June 2026 at Al Ain Rotana Hotel, the programme brings together oncology professionals from across the UAE to review key scientific developments and explore their implications for real-world clinical settings across the country. The…

SHARJAH, 27th June, 2026 (WAM) — The fifth Khorfakkan Mango Festival opened yesterday in Khorfakkan, recording a 40 percent increase in participation compared with the previous edition. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in cooperation with the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan City Municipality and Expo Khorfakkan, the festival runs until Sunday evening under the theme “Mango: Our Fruit, Our Wealth”. This year’s edition brings together 55 farmers, leading agriculture and fertilisation companies, and productive families from across the UAE. Delegations from Oman, Qatar and Kuwait, as well as participants from Uganda, are also taking part,…

Last year, some small social enterprises entered Majra’s inaugural Sustainable Impact Challenge with big dreams and limited resources. By the time they left, everything had changed. Some firms that were struggling to raise capital walked away with new funding offers and opportunities to expand their market potential.  That transformation is precisely why the challenge is back. Launched to spotlight credible and scalable CSR and sustainability projects, the initiative has quickly positioned itself as a national platform for change makers across education, health, environment, culture, technology and sports. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. “We…

ABU DHABI, 27th June, 2026 (WAM) — Specialised Rehabilitation Hospital (SRH), a leading rehabilitation hospital under Capital Health, has broken ground on a major new extension in Abu Dhabi, marking the next phase in its development as an integrated hospital for rehabilitation and specialty care. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new extension was attended by Dr. Fayeza Saif Nasir Alyafe, Executive Director of the Healthcare Quality Sector, Department of Health – Abu Dhabi; Khalifa Al Mazrouei, Group Chief Investment Officer, Abu Dhabi Capital Group (ADCG); Abubaker Seddiq Al Khoori, Group Chief Executive Officer, ADCG; and Dr. Mishal Al Qasimi, CEO,…

As summer camps across the UAE prepare to begin within the next two weeks, doctors are urging parents to pay closer attention to heat-related illness, infections and early warning signs of dehydration. This is especially important as children may spend a few hours outdoors during free play as well as time in shared indoor spaces. Medical experts say the combination of extreme temperatures, active schedules and close contact environments creates an environment for common seasonal illnesses. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Heat, hydration and early warning signs Highlighting the biggest seasonal risks,…

ABU DHABI, 27th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed the close fraternal relations between the UAE and Lebanon and ways to further strengthen them in support of their mutual interests during a telephone call with Dr. Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Dr. Salam also reviewed regional developments and the situation in Lebanon, particularly following the announcement of the signing of a framework agreement, under the sponsorship and support of the United States, between the Lebanese and…

Abu Dhabi has issued a new regulatory framework governing the testing of autonomous and remotely operated small marine vessels across the emirate. The framework aims to ensure that innovation and maritime safety go hand in hand. The mechanism will ensure that testing autonomous vessels safeguard maritime navigation, human life, property, and the marine ecosystem. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The new manual of ‘Requirements and Controls for Testing Autonomous Marine Crafts’ includes a mandatory permitting system to regulate all testing activities and ensure compliance with defined controls and procedures. It lays out…

The action-first initiative, designed to embed Dubai’s philosophy of swift execution and excellence across institutions, has prompted government bodies and companies to showcase decades of transformation through visual posts. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Dubai-it initiative — a model designed to translate ambition into measurable, visible results. The concept reflects a belief that speed must go hand in hand with quality, and that ideas are expected to move rapidly from planning to delivery. Defining it as a verb, Sheikh Mohammed wrote: “‘Dubai-it’ is to achieve something extraordinary…

DUBAI, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dubai Health and Chancellor of the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), attended the graduation ceremony of MBRU’s Class of 2026, held yesterday at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The ceremony marked MBRU’s 10th anniversary. MBRU, the heart of Dubai Health, which enables learning and discovery to advance health for humanity, celebrated 184 graduates from 40 academic programmes across various medical disciplines in its Class of 2026. The graduates represented the College of Medicine, Hind Bint…