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ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE and Chairman of the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF), today attended the graduation ceremony of 1,200 UAE nationals from the third cohort of the “Ethraa” Emiratisation programme in the financial sector. The graduation marks another milestone in the programme’s efforts to empower and qualify national talent, and prepare a…
SHARJAH, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirate of Sharjah has launched its Summer 2026 season, featuring promotional offers, cultural and entertainment events, and family activities, alongside Sharjah Summer Offers 2026, which runs until 31st August. The initiative aims to strengthen the emirate’s position as a comprehensive family and tourism destination. The summer programme offers visitors and residents a wide range of experiences, including shopping promotions, entertainment activities, cultural events and family-focused attractions across the emirate. Sharjah continues to reinforce its status as a preferred regional tourism destination through a diverse mix of cultural landmarks, waterfronts, beaches, natural attractions and…
Abu Dhabi’s food authority shut down a cafeteria for violating food safety laws. In an announcement on Wednesday, June 10, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued a decision to administratively close ‘JUST CHILLY CAFETERIA – L.L.C – O.P.C’, located in Al Jimi Area, 3, Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities Building in Al Ain City. The establishment’s practices were said to be posing a serious risk to public health. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The authority’s food control report indicated repeated food safety violations and the failure to…
The UAE Lottery revealed the winning numbers for its latest Lucky Day draw (260610) held on Wednesday, June 10. The winning numbers in the Days section are 10, 21, 3, 17, 28 and 30, while the lucky number in the Months section this time is 3. Holders of the following IDs are guaranteed to win Dh50,000: BC2742639 BP4033921 BA2586538 Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. While the jackpot of Dh30 million and the grand prize of Dh5 million went unclaimed, dozens of participants still walked away with cash rewards. Among the 5,569 total…
STOCKHOLM, 10th June May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, witnessed the signing of two agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation with the Kingdom of Sweden, in the areas of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Healthcare. The agreement was signed during H.H. Sheikha Latifa’s visit to Sweden, leading a high-level delegation of ministers and government officials. The visit aims to enhance cooperation and the exchange of expertise, while exploring avenues to forge sustainable partnerships across vital, future-oriented sectors. The signing of the two agreements underscores the…
SHARJAH, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, officially opened the 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show on Wednesday. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition will run until 14 June, featuring a record participation of 400 exhibitors from 19 countries, in addition to a distinguished line-up of leading global designers and manufacturers of gold, diamonds, gemstones, high-end jewellery, and luxury watches. During his tour of the exhibition,…
SHARJAH, 10th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSQF) has announced a strategic partnership with UNICEF to launch a pioneering project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The initiative is dedicated to withdrawing children from the informal mining sector while establishing holistic, community-led systems to prevent future exploitation. The announcement coincides with World Day Against Child Labour on 12th June, which highlights the urgent need for collective action to protect children from exploitation worldwide. Across the DRC, millions of children face vulnerabilities in mining zones. Although the last DRC census was…
ISTANBUL, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Second Sharjah Award in Public Finance Forum officially commenced today in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye. Organised by the Sharjah Award in Public Finance in collaboration with the Arab Administrative Development Organisation (ARADO) – League of Arab States, the forum is being held under the theme “Public Finance in the Face of Global Crises: Strategic Visions – Present Challenges – Future Prospects” on 10–11 June 2026, bringing together a distinguished group of ministers, senior government officials, experts, academics, and specialists in public finance and economics from across the Arab world. The forum comes at…
ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has launched a series of seasonal routes to popular destinations across Europe and Africa, alongside a limited-edition Summer Essentials Kit for guests travelling on inaugural seasonal services. The airline this week begins operations to three new destinations as part of its ongoing network expansion, with flights to Krakow from 11th June, Palma de Mallorca from 12th June and Zanzibar from 14th June. Etihad is also resuming seasonal services to several popular summer destinations, including Malaga and Mykonos from 15th June, Santorini from 16th June and…
As temperatures are rising in the UAE, motorists are being urged to check the condition of their vehicles, particularly tyres, air-conditioning systems and coolant levels, to reduce the risk of breakdowns and road accidents during the summer months. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a summer awareness drive as part of the Ministry of Interior’s annual Safe Summer campaign, encouraging drivers to carry out regular vehicle inspections and maintenance before setting off on journeys. According to the authority, extreme heat and humidity can place additional strain on vehicles, affecting cooling systems, tyre pressure and overall vehicle performance. Stay…