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MARRAKECH, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — Saqr Ghobash, Speaker for the Federal National Council (FNC), said economic cooperation, parliamentary engagement and the exchange of expertise between Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf countries are essential to addressing rapid economic and technological changes and advancing sustainable development. Speaking at the 4th edition of the Marrakesh Parliamentary Economic Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Region, Ghobash said the region possesses the resources, markets and expertise needed to build a successful model of economic and development cooperation. He said the forum provides an important platform for transforming shared aspirations into practical initiatives, projects and partnerships that…

DUBAI, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — The 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will be held on 21st-22nd October at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme “From Success to Scale: Showcasing the Green Economy”. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the summit is organised by World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The summit will bring together decision-makers, business leaders, investors and experts in resilience and infrastructure, along with key representatives from…

A Sharjah resident is facing trial on charges of assaulting a delivery worker following a dispute over payment for a shipment delivered to his home. According to court records, the complainant was working as a delivery driver and had arrived at the defendant’s residence to hand over a package and collect payment. After receiving the money, the delivery worker discovered that the banknote provided by the customer exceeded the amount due. However, he did not have enough smaller denominations to return the remaining balance. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Court documents stated…

DUBAI, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — More than 400 exhibitors from over 45 countries will gather in Dubai next week for the Dubai WoodShow 2026, an international trade exhibition focusing on the automation and digital supply chain technologies reshaping the global timber industry. The three-day event, running from 22nd to 24th June at the Dubai World Trade Centre, features over 600 international brands and five dedicated country pavilions. With the timber trade becoming increasingly shaped by supply chain shifts, evolving sourcing strategies, and the growing need for speed, visibility, and operational efficiency, this year’s edition of Dubai WoodShow places strong…

For months after undergoing knee replacement surgery, Abu Dhabi resident Michelle Posney kept returning to doctors with unexplained pain spreading across her body. Scans were normal. Blood tests showed nothing alarming. Yet the 57-year-old former teacher says she was battling crushing fatigue, migraines, stiffness and what felt like her “body being on fire”. “When I finally got diagnosed, I cried,” she said. “Not because of the diagnosis — because I finally had answers.” Specialists at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City say such experiences are common among fibromyalgia patients, many of whom spend months — and sometimes years — moving between different…

ABU DHABI, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — Eng. Mohammed Al Qasim, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education (MoE), explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation and strategic partnerships in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), education, teacher professional development, talent cultivation, future skills, educational innovation and digital transformation during an official visit to the Republic of Korea. The visit supports the UAE’s ongoing efforts to build a world-class educational ecosystem that prepares future generations to lead the knowledge economy and enhance the country’s global competitiveness. The visit reflects MoE’s commitment to leveraging leading international expertise to advance education, envision the future of…

Dubai Police have dismantled an organised criminal network for pirating encrypted international satellite television channels and illegally rebroadcasting their content. The gang made the pirated content available through receiver devices, online links, and unauthorised websites, selling access to the public through unlawful annual subscriptions. Extensive investigations and monitoring revealed that members of the gang had been making copyrighted media content available without obtaining the necessary licences or approvals from rights holders. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The group exploited unauthorised digital networks and online platforms to generate illicit financial gains at the…

GENEVA, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — Jhonatan Narváez won stage 3 of the Tour de Suisse for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. The Ecuadorian won a two-up sprint from the day’s breakaway to take the honours, with the peloton coming tantalisingly close to making the catch for good. Pipping his breakaway companion Xandro Meurisse (Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling) to the stage victory, Narváez added another brilliant win to his palmarès, just weeks after taking three stages at the Giro d’Italia. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider spent 112km off the front of the race on Friday afternoon, before taking the Emirati squad’s 41st…

For Amy Morris, the “Dubai-it” philosophy is simple: stop talking and start doing. The founder and CEO of Pop Up Global, an entertainment company that builds theatrical shows for cruise lines, theme parks and major events across the Middle East, built her business from a one-woman performer operation into a multi-million-dollar enterprise. “There was no moment where I felt ‘ready’,” she said. “I was very young, and I just started and built the rest while moving. That’s the whole philosophy. Perfect timing is a myth people use to justify staying still.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

SANTA CLARA, California, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — Paraguay scored early and then held on to beat Türkiye 1-0 at the World Cup today with 10 men after Miguel Almirón became the first player to be sent off at the tournament for covering his mouth in a confrontation. Almirón had earlier set up Matias Galarza to score the only goal just over a minute into the match. Paraguay kept their knock-out rounds bid alive with a first victory after losing their opener against the United States and will play Australia for an assured last-32 berth in the group finale next…