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The UAE’s oil output could exceed 5 million bpd next year as it moves to expand production after its exit from OPEC, making it a major driver of non-OPEC+ supply growth, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, The UAE said its decision to leave OPEC, announced earlier this year, was aimed at prioritising production capacity expansion and maximising the value of its resources, freeing output from the constraints of the group’s quotas. Its total oil output is forecast to reach 5.2 million barrels per day in 2027, the IEA said, up 730,000 bpd year-on-year. Stay up to date with…

BRUSSELS, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — The European Parliament has adopted new rules facilitating access to new plants that are climate and pest resistant, give higher yields and require fewer pesticides. The amended rules for new genomic techniques (NGTs) were provisionally agreed between Parliament and Council in December 2025. The new EU rules mark a shift towards regulating plants on the basis of what they finally look like genetically and not how they were made. NGT-altered plants are to be split into two categories with different legal obligations. NGT-1 — This category is for plants with a limited number and…

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the expansion project of the University Hospital Sharjah, which will consist of a new building adjacent to the existing one at a total cost of Dh300 million, to be executed immediately. The expansion project is part of the ongoing development of the hospital’s healthcare services. The new building will double the capacity and add 300 parking spaces. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. University Hospital Sharjah (UHS) is a major tertiary care teaching hospital located in University…

ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — The FIFA World Cup 2026™ has made an extraordinary start on and off the pitch, with opening matches involving the tournament’s three host nations delivering record-breaking audiences across North America. While more than one million fans have already experienced the FIFA World Cup 2026™ live inside stadiums, television audiences across the host nations have also reached unprecedented heights – and more than 54 million viewers tuned in to watch opening matches featuring Canada, Mexico and the United States. “What we are witnessing here is truly historic. The United States’ opening match against Paraguay…

PARIS, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — EDGE entity CONDOR Non-Lethal Technologies, a leading global provider of less-lethal solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Business France at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris. The French ambassador of Brazil, Emmanuel Lenain attended the ceremony, in addition to leadership from both companies. The agreement marks an important milestone in CONDOR’s internationalisation strategy and reinforces EDGE Group’s broader vision of strengthening its industrial, technological and commercial presence across Europe through strategic partnerships and localised capabilities. The framework establishes cooperation designed to facilitate industrial, technological, and commercial collaboration between CONDOR and the French defence and…

SHARJAH, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Arada has begun the pre-launch phase at 100 Avenue Road, a new residential development in Swiss Cottage, a short distance from the leafy expanses of Regent’s Park and Hampstead Heath in North West London. Construction of the 172-apartment building is already under way and due to complete in the fourth quarter of 2028, marking the UAE-headquartered master developer’s first London product following its acquisition of Regal – now Arada London – in September 2025. 100 Avenue Road offers contemporary London living at its finest, combining Arada’s innovative design and upscale lifestyle offerings from the…

DUBAI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of the Ministry of Sports, the UAE Committee for Talent and Sports Support (UAETSS) signed five agreements to enroll a new group of young athletes into its modern sailing training and rehabilitation programs. The agreements, signed in collaboration with the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation, aim to identify, nurture, and prepare emerging talents to strengthen the UAE’s competitiveness in specialised marine sports. The agreements enroll Khalifa Ahmed Al Rumaithi, Hamad Fahad Meshal Al Muhairi, Zayed Omar Rajab Al Hosani, Cornelia Bayonk, and Gian Herve, each of whom will receive systematic training…

For residents of Sharjah’s Al Taawun area, the daily commute to Dubai means long queues of brake lights, strategic lane changes, and the sight of the roundabout monument recognisable by regular commuters. A newly announced Dh750-million road infrastructure programme is set to change their mornings. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, recently announced the construction of a dual-carriageway underground tunnel beneath Al Taawun, creating a direct connection to Dubai through Al Nahda Bridge. The massive project aims to ease congestion on one of the UAE’s busiest commuter routes, though it requires the…

ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi has been ranked among the world’s top 50 emerging startup ecosystems after its ecosystem value rose 3,057% to $73.4 billion, according to the 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network. The emirate’s ecosystem ranked #41–50 globally, up from #51–60 in the previous year, marking one of Abu Dhabi’s strongest advances to date in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report rankings. The rise reflects sustained progress in building a globally connected innovation ecosystem, supported by increased startup activity, greater access to capital, and a growing concentration of…

The new UAE rule requiring private healthcare facilities to reserve half of their annual Emiratisation targets for specialised healthcare roles could encourage more Emiratis to pursue careers in medicine and healthcare, as hospitals expand scholarships, training programmes and partnerships with universities. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) recently announced that private healthcare facilities with 50 or more employees must allocate 50 per cent of their annual Emiratisation targets to specialised healthcare jobs. Compliance checks will begin from 2027. Healthcare leaders said that the move could open more doors for Emiratis in professions such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy and…