Author: Editorial team
Dubai Safari Park has officially closed its seventh season, marking a year that saw the arrival of 144 newborn animals, many of whom are several vulnerable and endangered species. With major conservation achievements, and thousands of students taking part in wildlife education programmes. Among the season’s most celebrated arrivals were Salam, a southern white rhino calf born through the park’s breeding programme, and Zuri, a baby giraffe who quickly became a favourite among visitors. The park said several vulnerable and endangered species were also born during the season, including Addax, Arabian wolves, ring-tailed lemurs, Speke’s gazelles, mountain gazelles, scimitar-horned oryx,…
PARIS, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — An exceptional edition of the Vision Golfe 2026 forum was held in Paris this week, bringing together more than 1,200 participants, five ministers and public and private sector leaders from France and all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The forum was held during a week that brought together some of the world’s most influential political, economic and technology leaders in Europe, providing a favourable environment for high-level dialogue and stronger engagement between France and the GCC. Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy and organiser of the forum,…
AJMAN, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber, represented by Eng. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Muwaiji, Chairman of the Board, participated in the 29th Arab-German Forum, organised by the Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 17th to 19th June in Berlin, Germany. The forum discussed future trends in the energy, water and logistics sectors, explored ways to enhance economic partnerships, and highlighted investment opportunities. The forum sessions focused on a number of key topics, including the energy, water, healthcare and logistics sectors, as well as opportunities to strengthen Arab-German partnerships and leverage German expertise in advanced industries and modern…
ABU DHABI, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to His Royal Highness Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to the Grand Duke and to Prime Minister Luc Frieden on the occasion. Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received Lütfullah Göktaş, Türkiye’s Ambassador to the UAE, at DEWA’s headquarters to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between DEWA and Turkish companies in the energy, water, and infrastructure sectors. The meeting, attended by Waleed bin Salman, Executive Vice President of Business Development and Excellence at DEWA, also explored investment opportunities in areas of mutual interest. Al Tayer outlined DEWA’s strategies and flagship clean and renewable energy projects, particularly the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the world’s largest single-site…
The UAE has expressed its support for Qatar following an explosion at an LNG factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City that left multiple people dead and injured. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed the UAE’s support for the government and people of Qatar in the wake of the incident and extended wishes for a speedy recovery for all those injured. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Bahrain has also expressed sympathy and full support for Qatar following the incident, affirming its confidence in the authorities’ ability to manage the…
REGINA, Canada, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment flows between Dubai and the Canadian province of Saskatchewan during a meeting in Regina with the Hon. Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan. The talks focused on expanding cooperation between the business communities in both markets and increasing trade and investment flows in sectors supporting sustainable economic growth. The meeting was attended by Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. The discussions focused on ways to expand trade and investment…
SHARJAH, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and University of Khorfakkan (UKF) President, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, attended the graduation ceremony for the second cohort of University of Khorfakkan (UKF) students, comprising 137 graduates, at the university’s theatre in Khorfakkan on Monday morning. Khorfakkan’s legacy of resilience and educational transformation H.H. the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, in his address at the ceremony, affirmed that Khorfakkan has a rich legacy of resilience and steadfastness.…
As airfares surge ahead of the summer holiday rush, UAE schools say they are not witnessing a significant rise in students leaving before the official end of term, although early departure requests remain a familiar trend during the final days of the academic year. For many families, the start of the school summer break coincides with one of the busiest and most expensive travel periods of the year. Yet educators say most parents continue to prioritise attendance, particularly during a period packed with assessments, transition activities and end-of-year programmes. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
ABU DHABI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Zayed University students have completed an intensive sustainability field research programme in Thailand. The visit formed part of Zayed University’s wider commitment to experiential learning, international academic collaboration and the preparation of specialised talent capable of contributing to the vision outlined in “We the UAE 2031” and the country’s transition towards a more sustainable future. The programme brought together students from the Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability for a series of academic and field-based activities across Bangkok and Krabi. In Bangkok, students visited Chulalongkorn University, one of Thailand’s leading higher…