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DUBAI, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council (DMC), chaired a meeting of the council to discuss the next phase of Dubai’s media development, with a focus on enhancing competitiveness, efficiency and readiness, and strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for innovation and content creation. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed approved the launch of ‘Dubai Business’, a new business media platform that will be launched under Dubai Media Incorporated, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening Dubai’s position in the…
MEXICO CITY, 25th June, 2026 (WAM) — Mexico advanced to the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Czechia 3-0 in their final Group A match. The co-hosts completed a perfect group-stage campaign with three wins from three matches, finishing top of Group A, while Czechia were eliminated after remaining on one point. Mateo Chavez opened the scoring in the 55th minute, before Julian Quinones doubled Mexico’s lead six minutes later. Alvaro Fidalgo sealed the victory in stoppage time, scoring Mexico’s third goal in the 90+4 minute. Source: Emirates News Agency
NEW JERSEY, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — The 2026 World Cup on Thursday became the best attended tournament in World Cup history, surpassing the 1994 record of nearly 3.6 million spectators, FIFA said. The announcement came during the second half of Germany’s match against Ecuador in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as giant screens displayed the new all time high attendance figure of 3,605,357 to loud applause from supporters inside the stadium. With 48 matches still remaining in the tournament, total attendance could potentially almost double the 1994 record, which was set during an era when the World Cup featured only…
OMODA & JAECOO has marked another significant milestone in its rapid UAE growth journey with the opening of its new showroom at Oasis Mall on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, in partnership with Autorun OJC Car Trading LLC, the official dealer for Dubai. The opening ceremony was attended by senior executives from OMODA & JAECOO UAE, Autorun OJC Car Trading LLC, Oasis Mall, and key industry partners, alongside members of the media. The new facility represents OMODA & JAECOO’s seventh showroom in the UAE and further strengthens the brand’s commitment to bringing its next-generation intelligent mobility solutions closer to customers across…
On behalf of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, represented the UAE at a Joint Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the US. The meeting was hosted by Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani, Foreign Minister of Bahrain, which holds the rotating presidency of the GCC. The US was represented by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the meeting, participants discussed current developments in the region, including Iran’s hostile attacks on GCC member states and its illegal closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and welcomed the…
The recognition reflects Mediclinic Middle East’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred care across its network Published: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 2:14 PM Mediclinic Middle East, one of the UAE’s leading private healthcare providers, has been recognised with five awards through the Dubai Quality Group awards programme. These include Global Medical Excellence Awards for Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, Mediclinic Welcare Hospital and Mediclinic City Hospital, as well as the Global Artificial Intelligence Award and the Global Sustainability Award. The recognition reflects Mediclinic Middle East’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred care across its network. By placing patients…
SHARJAH, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), organised the Awareness Event on the Electronic Invoicing System at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah. The event was attended by specialists from the Ministry and the FTA, as well as a broad cross-section of private sector representatives and entities falling within the scope of the system. The event witnessed the launch of the pilot phase of the Electronic Invoicing’s 5-Corner Model, marking a pivotal milestone toward the gradual, secure, and successful implementation of the Electronic Invoicing System across the…
ABU DHABI, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD) and Aldar have partnered to develop Yas Community Park, a new community destination on Yas Island designed to bring people together through shared experiences and everyday connection. Welcoming residents and visitors from all segments of the community, the park will provide an open and inclusive environment that supports community life and encourages meaningful interaction. At the heart of the park is Nabdh Yas, a community hub developed in partnership with DCD. Designed as a central gathering space, Nabdh Yas, upon opening, will host a diverse…
DUBAI, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulaziz Mohammed Al Mulla, Director-General of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to increasing reliance on Emirati talent within the tax system. He noted that the FTA is implementing an integrated strategy to expand the pool of qualified national tax professionals with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to continuous professional development. The initiative aims to attract more UAE Nationals to work in the strategic and growing tax sector. This announcement came during the opening of the Customer Council organised by the FTA under the theme “Emirati Tax Agent”. It…
The office of Eric Xing, President and University Professor of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, does not look like what one would expect of a national technology nerve centre with supercomputers and screens attached to each wall. It, in fact, bears great resemblance to an impressive private library. Among the shelves sits a 1485 edition of Euclid’s Elements of Geometry, one of the earliest printed versions of the text, which he calls a genesis of European science. Near it rests a first edition of Isaac Newton’s Principia, and a volume by Johannes Kepler, whose calculations of planetary…