Author: Editorial team

UAE residents who have still not booked their summer travel should buy tickets now rather than wait for last-minute deals, travel agents have warned, as lower fare buckets are expected to disappear within days before prices rise sharply in July and August. “Book now, not later. The classic ‘last-minute deal’ logic does not apply this summer,” Rashida Zahid, VP – Operations at musafir.com, told Khaleej Times. “The current market conditions mean that the waiting game would be tricky on most routes.” She said June remains a “pre-peak” period, with fares expected to rise sharply in July and August as school…

MIAMI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) – FIFA has appointed Emirati legal advisor Mohammed Al Kamali, Chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, as Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026 finals, to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, in a renewed affirmation of the international standing enjoyed by Emirati talent within global sports institutions. The appointment reflects Al Kamali’s extensive experience, competence and high level of professionalism, as well as FIFA’s confidence in his ability to lead the committee’s work during the largest edition in the tournament’s history, featuring 104 matches, attended by millions…

ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Gulf Accreditation Centre (GAC) has affirmed that accreditation represents a fundamental pillar for building trust, enhancing competitiveness, and fostering innovation and sustainability, particularly amid the rapid global transformation driven by advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, and digitalisation. Accreditation plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability of products, services, and systems, enhancing market readiness for emerging technologies, facilitating trade, attracting investment, and strengthening quality infrastructure systems. This statement coincides with the celebration of World Accreditation Day 2026, observed annually on 9th June under the theme “Innovation, Trust and Sustainability: The Power of Accreditation.”…

ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials Abdallahi Bah Nagi Kebd, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to the UAE. He welcomed the new Ambassador of Mauritania and wished him success in the performance of his duties and emphasised the UAE’s commitment to further strengthening and advancing the relations between with the Islamic Republic of Mauritania across various sectors of mutual interest. For his part, Abdallahi Bah Nagi Kebd expressed his pride in representing his country in the UAE,…

SHARJAH, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) will return for its 10th-anniversary edition on January 30–31, 2027, at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK). Over the past decade, it has evolved into one of the Middle East’s most influential entrepreneurial platforms and a catalyst for entrepreneurial dialogue, investment, and cross-sector collaboration. Organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa), the upcoming edition will bring together global founders, investors, policymakers, creatives, and industry leaders to explore ideas, industries,…

DUBAI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has deployed an advanced suite of AI-powered smart dashboards at the Bus Operations Control Centre, marking a significant milestone in the real-time management of bus services through advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence. This initiative marks a significant step forward in reinforcing Dubai’s standing at the forefront of global cities in AI-powered public transport operations. The system was developed by RTA’s Public Transport Agency in collaboration with the Artificial Intelligence Centre at Corporate Technology Support Services. It operates on RTA’s Dataiku platform, enabling a proactive, data-driven operational approach…

When Obaid Al Habsi arrived at the Industrialists Career Exhibition in Abu Dhabi on Monday morning, he carried with him more than just copies of his CV. The 25-year-old Emirati had travelled from Ras Al Khaimah in search of something he has spent the past five years looking for: His first job. “I came hoping to find a vacancy that suits my needs and the requirements of the workplace,” said Al Habsi, who uses a wheelchair and has lived with a physical disability since birth. After graduating from high school in 2021, he spent years applying for jobs, attending recruitment…

ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Iraq over the victims of an accident involving a passenger bus that overturned near the city of Nasiriyah in southern Iraq, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.  In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of Iraq over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured. Source: Emirates News Agency

The UAE welcomed the joint statement on Sudan, which included an affirmation of the collective commitment to supporting a peaceful, democratic and stable path that reflects the aspirations of the Sudanese people. The UAE commended international and regional efforts made, including the outcomes of the Berlin Conference, and calls to end the war and launch a comprehensive, civilian-led political process. In its statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Emirates affirmed its full support for all efforts aimed at achieving a humanitarian truce and a permanent ceasefire, and putting an end to human suffering, in a way that ensures…

DUBAI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana, ALBADDAD Holding, the UAE-headquartered global group specialising in modular construction, exhibition infrastructure and fast-track delivery, announced the launch of New Botswana City, a transformative mixed-use destination designed to position Botswana as a leading hub for trade, tourism and international business engagement, facilitated through a strategic partnership with Botswana Development Corporation (BDC), the main investment arm of the Government of Botswana. Spanning 1,240,000 square metres with a total projected value of US$1.9 billion across three phases, New Botswana City is designed…