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SHARJAH, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the graduation ceremony of the 10th cohort of Grade 12 students at Taryam American Private School for the 2025-2026 academic year. Held at the American University of Sharjah Theatre, the ceremony was attended by Omran Matar Taryam, Chairman of Taryam American Private School, members of the Board of Trustees, educators, parents and guests. A total of 123 students graduated after completing their secondary education. Sheikh Nahyan presented certificates to the graduates and congratulated them on their achievement, encouraging them to continue pursuing…
ABU DHABI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), received Kim Jung-kwan, Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy of the brotherly Republic of Korea, in Abu Dhabi to discuss avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation across energy, nuclear power, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the strength of the UAE–Korea Special Strategic Partnership and highlighted the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant as a landmark achievement and a global model of successful international cooperation. The two parties discussed opportunities to…
Gold prices gained in Dubai on Monday after falling below Dh500 last week. The 24K variant of the precious metal was trading at Dh503.75 per gram at the opening of the markets on Monday, up from Dh500 per gram at Friday’s market close, gaining Dh3.75 per gram. The 22K gold variant gained Dh6.5 to Dh466.50 per gram, while the 21K, 21K and 18K gold prices were trading higher at Dh447.25, Dh383.25 and Dh299.0 per gram, respectively. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Spot gold gained 1.29 per cent to $4,196.28 an ounce as of 9:30am…
Dubai radio personality Kris Fade has confirmed he is staying in the UAE after weeks of speculation that he could be heading back to Australia for a major broadcasting role. The announcement comes after reports linked the Virgin Radio Dubai presenter to a high-profile opportunity in Sydney, with industry speculation suggesting he was being considered as a potential replacement for Australian radio stars Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson amid changes at Australian Radio Network (ARN). On Sunday, June 21, Fade teased an upcoming announcement on social media, writing: “Decisions. Must be made. Tomorrow morning. 7:30 am Dubai. I’ll let…
DUBAI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), in partnership with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), hosted the inaugural edition of Future Circles, an interactive youth-leadership dialogue that brought together members of the Dubai Students Council with government leaders to exchange perspectives on the future of the UAE. The initiative reflects a shared commitment by MoEI and KHDA to creating platforms that place young people at the heart of national conversations and decision-making processes. It is in line with the “Leaders of Tomorrow” initiative, launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid…
Air India Express is set to become the first airline to operate international services from Navi Mumbai International Airport, with direct flights to Abu Dhabi beginning July 15. The move expands travel options for passengers across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and strengthens air connectivity between India and the UAE. The new route offers a second gateway to Abu Dhabi for travellers from India’s financial hub, improving accessibility and convenience for the large diaspora and business traffic between the two cities. First international flight from Navi Mumbai The service between Navi Mumbai and Abu Dhabi will begin as a twice-weekly operation…
SEOUL, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s exports surged by 60.4 percent year-on-year during the first 20 days of June, according to data released on Monday. Outbound shipments reached US$62 billion in the June 1-20 period, compared with $38.6 billion tallied in the same period last year, according to the data from the Korea Customs Service. Imports went up 23.2 percent on-year to $44.5 billion over the cited period, resulting in a trade surplus of $17 billion, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing the latest findings. Source: Emirates News Agency
SHARJAH, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Club has successfully retained the overall Excellence Shield for the second consecutive year, reinforcing its position as a powerhouse in UAE table tennis. According to the final standings released by the UAE Table Tennis Federation for the 2025–2026 season, the club dominated the national rankings with 738 points, finishing more than 60 points ahead of its closest competitor. This prestigious achievement caps an exceptional season defined by dominant performances across multiple age categories. Demonstrating clear technical superiority and squad stability, Sharjah Club captured three separate league titles—securing the youth, junior, and cadet championships…
For many UAE parents, the country’s new social media age rule will not begin with platforms, penalties or verification systems. It will begin at home, with a difficult conversation. The UAE Cabinet resolution sets 15 as the minimum age for social media use and requires platforms to apply enhanced protections for 15-year-olds. Children under 15 are prohibited from creating, using or operating personal social media accounts, while platforms have been given up to 12 months to bring their systems into compliance. What should a parent say to a 12-year-old who already has an account? How do families deal with children…
DUBAI, 21st June May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 30% of the 14.5 km dedicated Bus and Taxi Lanes Project, which is being implemented across 6 key streets: Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah Street, 2nd December Street, Al Satwa Street, Al Nahda Street, Omar Bin Al Khattab Street, and Naif Street. Upon completion, the total length of dedicated bus lanes in Dubai will increase to 20.6 km. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, stated that dedicated bus and taxi lanes…