Author: Editorial team
A 97 per cent increase in major e-scooter accidents has exposed a growing need for more education, according to a road safety expert. Thomas Edelman, founder of Road Safety UAE, revealed that a study found that 93 per cent of UAE residents have witnessed e-scooter riders behaving in an unsafe or reckless way either “very often” or “sometimes.”. The findings, from a joint study by Al Wathba Insurance and Road Safety UAE surveying 1,010 residents, painted a grim picture of daily road user behavior. Nine out of ten of UAE residents personally feel unsafe because of the way e-scooter riders…
SHARJAH, 11th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Sports Council (SSC) and the University of Kalba (UKB) explored avenues for cooperation during a joint meeting at the university. A delegation from the Council, led by Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Humaid Al Qasimi, the Council’s Chairman, and comprising Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Al Malih, Dr. Omar Hassan bin Hanifa, Dr. Saif Ahmed Al Zaabi, and Khalid Mohammed, Head of the Public Relations Department at the Government Communication Department, visited the university. They were received by Professor Dr. Najwa Mohammed Al Hosani, the University Director, and Professor Dr. George Nassis, the Vice Director…
BERLIN, 11th June, 2026 (WAM) — Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, visited the Emirates A380 at the opening of ILA Berlin 2026. The German Chancellor was officially welcomed by Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, and Volker Greiner, Emirates Vice President for North & Central Europe. Emirates also welcomed Kai Wegner, Governing Mayor of Berlin, and Dr. Dietmar Woidke, Minister-President of Brandenburg, onboard the A380 to tour the aircraft. The Emirates A380 is a major visitor attraction this year and is set to welcome numerous industry and trade visitors as well as high-ranking national and international…
ABU DHABI, 11th June, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Aid Agency, has provided urgent relief assistance to those affected by recent flooding of the Euphrates River in Syria. The move comes as part of the UAE’s international commitment and humanitarian responsibility towards communities affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises. The UAE continues to provide immediate support to those affected through the delivery of essential relief supplies and basic shelter materials for men, women and children. Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman…
JAKARTA, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Ahmed Al Qamzi presented his credentials to Dr Kao Kim Horn, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as Ambassador of the UAE Mission to ASEAN, during a ceremony held at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta. Kim Horn wished Al Qamzi success in carrying out his duties, and in further developing and strengthening multilateral relations across various areas of cooperation between the UAE and ASEAN Member States. He also affirmed his readiness to provide all possible support to facilitate the Ambassador’s mission. For his part, HAl Qamzi reaffirmed the United Arab…
When Dubai resident A.K. was let go from a job he had been in for 18 years in March, it was “the single most unsettling experience” of his life. As he enters month four of unemployment, he said he often found himself “going to a dark place” and has “feelings of worthlessness” that he tries to fight. According to Chris Miller, founder of wellness firm Incremental, such feelings are common among those who have lost their jobs. “They begin feeling like a burden if their partner is the one that is bringing the money in,” he said. “This can be…
PRAGUE, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company, and Export Finance Australia (EFA), Australia’s export credit agency, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in advancing trade and investment between the UAE and Australia across key economic sectors. The signing ceremony took place during TXF Global in Prague, a leading international conference for export finance. The MoU was signed by Raja Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of ECI, and John Hopkins, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of EFA. “Australia is a valuable partner for the UAE, with whom we…
DUBAI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has launched the Future Leaders Youth Programme as an open lab and participatory platform to empower young Emirati talents and involve them in designing future solutions and projects. The programme aims to attract university and postgraduate students, develop their knowledge and skills, and integrate them into the municipal work environment. It also seeks to adopt creative ideas through participatory design with youth and develop them into practical outputs that support Dubai Municipality’s projects. The programme is one of Dubai Municipality’s leading training initiatives and reflects its belief in the capabilities of Emirati…
UAE residents who have not yet booked their summer holidays can still find affordable travel options, but only if they are willing to be flexible with dates, airports, routes and destinations, travel agents have said. As Khaleej Times reported, agents have warned that residents waiting for last-minute summer travel deals could end up paying more, with lower fare buckets expected to close as the July-August school holiday rush gathers pace. However, agents said there are still ways to bring costs down for residents who act quickly and avoid peak travel patterns. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
Sharjah motorists will face temporary traffic diversions at two key locations from June 13. According to authorities, these diversions are part of ongoing road infrastructure projects to improve traffic flow and enhance the road network’s efficiency across the emirate. The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) announced a temporary partial closure of Al Taawun Street and a traffic diversion linked to the Al Taawun Tunnel Development Project at the site of the existing roundabout. According to the diversion plan, vehicles travelling towards Dubai and the Al Nahda Bridge will be redirected via Al Corniche Street. Meanwhile, motorists coming from Al…