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GUANGZHOU, China, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a collaboration agreement with the Office of the China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair (CISMEF) in Guangdong, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China in Guangdong. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of AIM Talks in Guangzhou, China, one of the world’s leading industrial innovation hubs, by Dr. Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Director-General of RAK Chamber of Commerce, and Jiang Xingjun on behalf of the China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair, in the presence…

DUBAI, 18th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading authority on project success, honoured the Dubai Police during its global summit in Seoul, Republic of Korea, in recognition of its excellence and leadership in delivering projects and initiatives related to community safety and security. The recognition was received by Colonel Ahmed Al Hafeeti, Director of the Initiatives and Projects Department at Dubai Police, from Pierre Le Manh, President and CEO of the Project Management Institute, in the presence of Hani Al Shathli, Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa at PMI. Hani…

PARIS, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), under the Presidency of Hamid Saif AlZaabi, participated in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary held in Paris, France. As part of its participation, MENAFATF attended the inaugural meeting of the Global Strategy Group, which brings together FATF and the FATF-Style Regional Bodies (FSRBs) within the Global Network to strengthen coordination and dialogue on strategic issues, shared priorities and cross-border risks, supporting international efforts to protect the integrity of the global financial system. During the meeting, AlZaabi delivered remarks reaffirming MENAFATF’s support…

As millions around the world prepare to roll out their yoga mats for International Day of Yoga, residents in Dubai will join a community-wide celebration of wellness, mindfulness and healthy living on June 21. Marking the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY), the Consulate General of India in Dubai, in collaboration with Dubai Police’s Positive Spirit Council, will host a special yoga session at the Dubai Police Officers’ Club on Sunday morning. The United Nations declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014, and since the first global observance in 2015, the event has evolved into one…

PARIS, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, held a bilateral meeting with Serge Papin, France’s Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Trade, Crafts, Tourism and Purchasing Power, to discuss opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the fields of tourism, aviation, entrepreneurship, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The meeting took place on the sidelines of the UAE delegation’s visit to France, led by the Minister of Economy and Tourism, to participate in VivaTech 2026, the leading entrepreneurship and advanced technology exhibition, held in the French capital…

SHARJAH, 18th June May, 2026 (WAM) — NAMA Women Advancement (NAMA) will convene public and private sector leaders, employees and representatives on 25th June for a workshop examining the role of male allyship in fostering inclusive workplace cultures and advancing shared responsibility within families and organisations. Held in conjunction with Father’s Day and the ‘UAE’s Year of Family 2026’, the workshop is designed as part of NAMA’s Irtiqa initiative, which supports organisations across the nation to strengthen their commitment towards shaping inclusive workplace practices, advance equal opportunity, and build environments that contribute to long-term organisational sustainability. The session, to be…

Dubai’s airport of the future is being designed around a simple idea: passengers should not spend their journey standing in queues. At Al Maktoum International Airport, bags could be dropped off before travellers reach the terminal, check-in could be completed during the journey, and passengers could move through the airport without the usual repeated stops for formalities. Inside, automated people movers will link terminals and concourses, advanced baggage systems will process tens of thousands of bags an hour, and road, rail and air networks will come together in one vast travel hub. This is the vision taking shape at the…

As the UAE moves to restrict social media access for children under 15, mental health professionals said that they are seeing young people whose online habits are affecting their sleep, studies, confidence and overall wellbeing. On June 18, a new resolution was issued to ban those under the age of 15 from creating or using personal social media accounts or accessing their full features. The decision was welcomed by UAE doctors who shed light on the dangers of social media addiction, especially among children. From children staying awake until the early morning hours to those spending hours scrolling without eating…

DUBAI, 18th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved an expansion of the areas eligible for licensing new institutes and branches to provide driver training services across the emirate. The move aims to enhance service reach and extend access to more of Dubai’s new residential communities. This expansion forms part of RTA’s strategy to keep pace with the emirate’s rapid urban and population growth and ensure residents have convenient access to driver training services. It also creates new investment opportunities for existing institutes and prospective investors seeking to enter this vital sector. The newly…

For over five decades, Mohammed Ibrahim Obaidullah dedicated his life and wealth to building hospitals, specialised clinics, and care centres, asking for nothing in return. His charitable work, largely done in silence, touched the lives of millions, and quietly transformed the healthcare landscape of the UAE. “You can sit and learn under a tree,” the late Mohammed Ibrahim Obaidullah used to say. “But if you are sick, you cannot be treated under a tree. You need a sterile hospital.” Now, nearly a year after his passing, his legacy is being recognised with the prestigious Abu Dhabi Award. In an exclusive…