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The Indian Embassy in the UAE announced that Alhind Tours and Travels LLC will become the sole outsourced service provider for passport, visa, and consular applications across the country from July 1. In an update on their social media channels, the embassy conveyed this information, adding that detailed information about working hours and procedures would be conveyed later through official channels. The transition will affect consular services for more than 3.5 million Indian expatriates in the UAE. Current service providers, BLS International Services Ltd. and SGIVS Global, will continue to operate until June 30. Applicants have been advised to complete…
ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, today announced the launch of its second share buyback programme, with an initial tranche of AED1.8 billion allocated for the repurchase of its shares. The tranche represents 36% of the total AED5 billion share buyback programme approved by shareholders at IHC’s Annual General Assembly held on 16th March 2026 and disclosed on 26th March 2026. The programme reflects our continued commitment to disciplined capital allocation and long-term shareholder value creation. The announcement follows IHC’s exceptional first-quarter 2026 results, one of the strongest…
RABAT, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the Permanent Committee for Human Rights in the United Arab Emirates with the Interministerial Delegation for Human Rights of the Kingdom of Morocco, establishing a joint framework to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of human rights. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed from the Moroccan side by Mohamed El Habib Belkouch, Interministerial Delegate for Human Rights of the Kingdom of Morocco. Al Kaabi said, “The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding reflects the shared commitment of the United Arab…
Through the UAE International Aid Agency and at the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has provided support to strengthen the efforts of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to contain the Ebola virus outbreak in Africa. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to responding swiftly to various crises and disasters, in line with its humanitarian mission and global responsibility to combat diseases and epidemics that threaten lives wherever they occur, in coordination with governments, international organisations and relevant regional institutions. He also stressed that the directives of President…
ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Colombian sprinter will aim for glory in Denmark, with the Emirati squad set to make its race debut at the UCI WorldTour one-day event. Copenhagen Sprint will be up next for UAE Team Emirates-XRG As the historic Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is drawing to a conclusion in France, UAE Team Emirates-XRG will also be fielding an ambitious team at the upstart, Copenhagen Sprint. Only in its second edition, the Danish WorldTour race will take place on Sunday, 14th June, with the Emirati squad making its race debut. The Copenhagen Sprint was launched in 2025 as…
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of Rashid Villages, chaired the committee’s second meeting to review project progress and follow up on the implementation of approved plans and initiatives in its various phases. “Rashid Villages” is a charitable initiative launched in 2025 by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, marking the tenth anniversary of his late brother Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s passing. The initiative seeks to carry forward his enduring humanitarian values by establishing model villages that provide underprivileged families with access to housing, education,…
SHANGHAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has concluded an official visit to the People’s Republic of China, reaffirming its commitment to expanding international partnerships with leading global institutions and companies. The visit supported the development of more resilient and future-ready systems across the water, energy and infrastructure sectors, while accelerating technology adoption and transforming innovation into practical projects that deliver long-term economic and developmental value. The visit formed part of Abu Dhabi’s broader vision to strengthen its position as a global hub for energy, technology and advanced infrastructure, while exploring new opportunities for…
DUBAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Land Department (DLD) won the Global Artificial Intelligence Award 2025 – Gold Category, presented by the Dubai Quality Group, in recognition of its pioneering efforts in leveraging artificial intelligence technologies and digital innovation to enhance real estate services, improve operational efficiency, and elevate customer experience. The award reflects DLD’s commitment to advancing digital transformation and strengthening the competitiveness of Dubai’s real estate sector. The award is considered one of the leading initiatives dedicated to recognising organisations that demonstrate excellence in artificial intelligence across both the public and private sectors. Its evaluation criteria are…
On this day 29 years ago, UAE witnessed the opening of what was billed as the world’s largest water park at that time. It was on June 12 that the first Dh95 million phase of Dreamland Aqua Park in Umm Al Quwain was inaugurated by the late Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Mualla, then Ruler of the emirate. In his inauguration speech, read out by Shaker Al Zayani, Director General of the UAQ Economic Department, Sheikh Rashid said the project aligned with the UAE Founding Father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s policy to diversify the national income through tourism…
BONN, 11th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates is participating in the Bonn Climate Meetings with a clear strategic and implementation-focused approach. These meetings include the sixty-fourth session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which are taking place in Bonn, Germany from 8th to 18th June 2026. The UAE’s participation highlights its commitment to promoting global sustainable development and coordinating international efforts to accelerate climate action across mitigation, adaptation and resilience with the aim of driving climate finance, technology transfer, capacity building and strengthening community resilience, including through…