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WASHINGTON, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — SpaceX said on Friday it has entered into a multi-year cloud services agreement with Alphabet’s Google, locking in computing capacity as it prepares for its highly anticipated U.S. stock market debut next week, Reuters reported. As part of the deal, Google will pay SpaceX $920 million monthly from October this year to June 2029, with capacity ramping up through September at a reduced fee, Elon Musk’s space venture said in a regulatory filing. The compute capacity provided includes about 110,000 Nvidia GPUs, CPUs, memory and other related components. The pact brings another high-profile customer…
MANCHESTER, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Chairman of Manchester City Football Club, said the long-term investment strategy led by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, since acquiring the club in 2008 has increased the value of City Football Group from around US$120 million to more than US$8 billion today. Speaking to Manchester City’s official channel, Al Mubarak said the Group’s investment approach is based on continuously building value, strengthening assets, achieving sustainable growth, and investing in the communities where it operates, generating long-term revenues…
Dubai Police on Friday warned residents of a traffic accident obstructing flow on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) opposite Arabian Ranches. The accident is affecting traffic flow towards Sharjah. Motorists were advised to expect delays and exercise caution while navigating the affected area. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The authority also warned residents of a separate accident on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) at the Dubai Industrial City roundabout in the direction towards Abu Dhabi. Source: Khaleej Times
ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — The 3rd International Dialogue of CiviliSations & Tolerance Conference (IDCT 2026) concluded in Abu Dhabi Friday, following three days of extensive discussions held under the theme “The Impact of New Media and AI on Family and Community.” The event gathered global officials, parliamentarians, academics, and experts to discuss the role of scientific research, education, and the family in navigating rapid global technological shifts. In a statement delivered on the sidelines of the conference, Sheikh Ammar bin Nasser Al Mualla, Vice Chancellor of the Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies, emphasised the importance…
WORLD CAPITALS, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — Gold prices fell on Friday and were poised for a weekly loss amid rising inflation and interest rate-hike fears. Spot gold was down 0.7 percent at $4,442.94 per ounce, as of 0402 GMT. It has fallen about 2 percent for the week so far. The US gold futures for August delivery fell 0.8 percent to $4,469.10. Spot silver fell 1.6 percent to $72.66 per ounce, platinum dropped 1.1 percent to $1,879.42, and palladium slid 1.6 percent to $1,299.23. All metals were headed for a weekly loss. Source: Emirates News Agency
ROME, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — What looked set to be a transitional stage turned into another day of bold racing for UAE Team ADQ, whose aggressive tactics earned valuable seconds for Elisa Longo Borghini and, perhaps more importantly, provided further confirmation that the Italian champion’s form is continuing to improve at exactly the right time. Stage 7 of the Giro d’Italia Women covered 159 kilometres from Sorbolo Mezzani to Salice Terme. As expected, an early breakaway formed shortly after the start, while a series of crashes animated the day. One of those incidents also involved race leader Anna van…
As UAE residents are gearing up for the Fifa World Cup 2026 which will kick off on June 11, cybersecurity experts are warning fans to watch out for fake ticket websites, fraudulent travel packages and phishing scams designed to steal money and personal data. The warning comes as cybersecurity company Kaspersky said it has identified 336 domains impersonating official World Cup sources, while Dubai-based travel agency Travel Finder reported receiving dozens of inquiries from UAE football fans planning to attend matches. “We have already detected 336 unique domains mimicking the official World Cup source,” Olga Altukhova, Senior Web Content Analyst…
To enhance drivers’ experience on the road in Dubai, the emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced traffic changes in Zabeel area, as part of Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project (Trade Centre Roundabout). The updates will go into effect on Saturday, June 6, the authority clarified, urging motorists to follow directional signs and plan their journeys in advance for a seamless trip. Changes in the area will include diverting traffic coming from Zabeel Palace Street towards the Trade Centre Roundabout to Al Majlis Street. In addition to this, access from Zabeel Palace Street and Al Mustaqbal Street intersection will be…
TOKYO, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — Japan needs to rebuild between two and five ageing nuclear reactors by the 2040s and as many as 11 to 14 by the 2050s to secure a stable power supply, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in a policy proposal on Friday. The proposal, outlined at a meeting on nuclear policy, reflects a shift towards greater reliance on atomic energy to help meet rising power demand and reduce costly fuel imports. The moves also come as demand for electricity is expected to rise sharply, driven by data centres for AI. Under the…
AL AIN, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has attended a wedding reception hosted by the family of the late Mubarak Khalifa Abdullah Al Shamsi for the marriage of their son, Mohammed, to the daughter of Hamad Mubarak Ragash Al Shamsi, at Majlis Shiab Al Ashkhar in Al Ain Region. H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed congratulated the newlyweds and their families and wished them a happy and prosperous married life. The reception was also attended by several officials, family members and well-wishers. Source: Emirates News Agency