Author: Editorial team
On this day 29 years ago, UAE witnessed the opening of what was billed as the world’s largest water park at that time. It was on June 12 that the first Dh95 million phase of Dreamland Aqua Park in Umm Al Quwain was inaugurated by the late Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Mualla, then Ruler of the emirate. In his inauguration speech, read out by Shaker Al Zayani, Director General of the UAQ Economic Department, Sheikh Rashid said the project aligned with the UAE Founding Father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s policy to diversify the national income through tourism…
BONN, 11th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates is participating in the Bonn Climate Meetings with a clear strategic and implementation-focused approach. These meetings include the sixty-fourth session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which are taking place in Bonn, Germany from 8th to 18th June 2026. The UAE’s participation highlights its commitment to promoting global sustainable development and coordinating international efforts to accelerate climate action across mitigation, adaptation and resilience with the aim of driving climate finance, technology transfer, capacity building and strengthening community resilience, including through…
ABU DHABI, 11th June, 2026 (WAM) — Miral, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, has announced the addition of two new DC-themed rides at the award-winning Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Designed to captivate fans of the franchise and thrill-seekers alike, ‘Kryptonite Collider’, set to open to the public on 26 July 2026, and ‘Superman Up and Away’ mark a major milestone in the ongoing expansion of Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi. The ‘Superman Up and Away’ experience, expected for construction completion in 2028, is set to be a next-generation flying roller coaster. This exciting experience…
The UAE has officially announced its participation as Guest of Honour at the 32nd edition of the Beijing International Book Fair 2026, set to take place from June 17 to 21 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, in a move that underscores the country’s growing global cultural influence and deepening strategic partnership with the People’s Republic of China. The announcement was made during two simultaneous press conferences held in Beijing and Dubai, reflecting the scale and coordination of the UAE’s participation. In Beijing, the briefing was organised by the Beijing International Book Fair Authority in cooperation with the…
DUBAI, 11th June, 2026 (WAM) — A new report issued by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has found that the UAE has a significant opportunity to strengthen its retirement and long-term savings ecosystem in a way that supports individuals’ financial security and helps channel domestic savings into long-term investment capital, enhancing the depth and liquidity of capital markets while enabling individuals to grow their wealth alongside economic growth. The findings of the “Read on Retirement: GCC 2026” report, unveiled by BlackRock during a press conference held in Dubai today, showed that strengthening retirement systems can help mobilise domestic capital…
ABU DHABI, 11th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, has affirmed the UAE’s readiness to host the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi next September. During a speech delivered at the current session of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Al Nuaimi called on the member states to continue efforts to adopt the ‘Abu Dhabi Declaration’ at the opening of the Congress, actively participate in the “Pledge for Justice” initiative, and announce concrete commitments that enhance the efficiency of the international criminal…
A Visa-free travel agreement between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Papua New Guinea has officially entered into force, further strengthening the global mobility of UAE citizens The reciprocal visa waiver allows Emirati and Papua New Guinean passport holders to travel between the two countries without a visa for stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period, provided passports remain valid for at least six months. The travel regime became effective 30 days after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, in the presence of Noura Al Kaabi, UAE Minister of…
TOLEDO, Spain, 11th June, 2026 (WAM) — In an achievement reflecting growing international confidence in the UAE’s tourism stature, the UN Tourism Executive Council has officially approved the country to host its 127th session in the latter half of 2026. This came as the UAE participated in the 126th session of the UN Tourism Executive Council held in Toledo, Spain with a delegation led by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism. During the session, the UAE affirmed its commitment to supporting international efforts to develop a sustainable, resilient, and innovative global tourism sector that drives economic…
AJMAN, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Thumbay Group marked a major milestone in its commitment to advancing medical research and innovation with the groundbreaking of the Thumbay International Research Centre, a purpose-built, six-storey research facility in Al Jurf, Ajman. Designed to integrate scientific discovery, diagnostics, and clinical care under one roof, the centre will foster seamless collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and healthcare innovators. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Sheikh Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Ruler’s Court, and Dr. Amin Hussain Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary of Assistant Undersecretary for the Health Regulation Sector at Ministry of…
The issue of abandoned dogs across the UAE is far more widespread than many realise, with rescuers warning that impulse adoption, rising costs, and lack of awareness are driving a growing animal welfare crisis. At the heart of the rescue community is Claire Hopkin, founder of RescueME. Having lived in the UAE for many years, Claire says she “fell into dog rescue almost by accident” after beginning to help rehome animals informally. What started as a personal effort to match dogs with suitable families gradually evolved into a broader mission. “Finding the right family for the right dog became my…