Author: Editorial team

ABU DHABI, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — Cultural relations between the UAE and the People’s Republic of China are no longer merely a parallel track to economic and political cooperation; they have become an integral component of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. At the heart of this transformation, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has emerged as a key Emirati platform for reshaping Arab-Chinese cultural dialogue. Through translation and publishing projects, book fairs, and knowledge initiatives, the Centre has strengthened the presence…

Abu Dhabi is building a Dh291 million road and tunnel to reduce travel time and ease congestion between Al Ain residential and industrial areas. The project is scheduled for completion in June 2027. The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has begun construction to improve connectivity between Al Sarooj and the Industrial Area, enhancing traffic flow and safety. The project involves building a new dual carriageway 3.2km long in each direction. It will link Al Masoud Intersection in the Industrial Area with a new signalised intersection at Falcon Roundabout on the Al Sarooj–Industrial Area Road. A key feature is a…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) concluded a series of business engagements in Germany and Finland aimed at strengthening economic ties, fostering new partnerships, and showcasing the opportunities available to European companies looking to establish and/or expand into the UAE and wider regional markets through Ras Al Khaimah. The programme was headlined by a business breakfast held at the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Düsseldorf, in collaboration with IHK Düsseldorf and the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK). The event brought together representatives from the Embassy of the…

ABU DHABI, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), and Dr. Ahmet Ismaili, Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and facilitating the exchange of information and expertise in areas of mutual interest. The signing took place at the CBUAE headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Under the MoU, both parties will enhance coordination across supervisory and regulatory areas and exchange expertise on financial technology development, monetary policy, macroprudential measures and financial stability. The MoU also covers…

ABU DHABI, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Space Agency and New York University Abu Dhabi signed a sponsorship agreement to support the research project: Studies of the Martian Atmosphere and Surface with the Emirates Mars Mission. This is a significant milestone toward expanding the utilisation of the mission’s scientific data in advancing studies about Mars. The agreement supports the Agency’s commitment to promoting advanced scientific research in planetary and space sciences. The ceremony was attended by Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director-General of the UAE Space Agency, Fabio Piano, Vice Chancellor, NYU Abu Dhabi and Marta Losada, Associate Vice…

A fire that broke out at a construction site in Dubai’s Al Barsha area on Tuesday afternoon was swiftly brought under control by Dubai Civil Defence teams, with no injuries reported. According to Dubai Civil Defence, the Operations Room received a report of the incident at 2.16pm. Firefighters from Al Barsha Fire Station were immediately dispatched as the first response unit and arrived at the scene at 2.21 pm, achieving a response time of six minutes. Upon arrival, crews found a medium-scale fire at a construction site and launched firefighting operations to contain the blaze. At 3.2 pm, the incident…

MOSCOW, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — Russia’s trade surplus increased by 41 percent in April compared with the same period last year, rising by $3.327 billion to reach $11.431 billion, the Russian central bank announced on Monday. In a press statement, the central bank said the increase in the trade surplus reflected higher export revenues and stable external demand for Russian goods, in addition to improved foreign trade flows, which contributed to strengthening economic indicators during the recent period. Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 15th June, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has commended Egypt’s record-breaking participation in the preliminary stages of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge, which saw 20 million students from the Ministry of Education and Al-Azhar Al-Sharif schools take part. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed said: “Today, the Arab Republic of Egypt celebrated a generation of readers. Twenty million Egyptian students from the Ministry of Education and Al-Azhar Al-Sharif participated in this year’s Arab Reading Challenge. “My salute to them, and my salute to Egypt, its people and its…

The weather on Tuesday, June 16, is expected to be fair in general and dusty at times, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Residents can expected a drop in temperatures and low clouds appearing over northern areas. Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds are expected to blow, freshening at times causing blowing dust, with a speed of 10-25 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The sea will be slight to moderate, becoming rough westward in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman…

BHM Capital announced the successful activation of its integration with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Managed Services (AMS) framework, enabling faster, more secure digital services for investors while strengthening operational connectivity across the UAE capital markets ecosystem. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing digital transformation journey and its commitment to delivering enhanced, secure, and efficient services to investors. The activation follows the strategic agreement previously signed between BHM Capital and ADX, which included the launch of the Certified Cash Transfer (CCT) service through ADX’s managed services environment. The integration enables faster and more secure transaction…