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ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has offered condolences on the passing of Dr Mahmoud Ahmed Al Qaisiya. H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed attended the mourning majlis held at Majlis Rabdan in Abu Dhabi and extended his deepest sympathies to the family for their loss, wishing them patience and solace. Source: Emirates News Agency
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just around the corner, UAE residents can now place wagers on their favorite teams legally from within the country. They can do so through Play 971, the UAE’s first and only licensed sports wagering and gaming platform, regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). “Players can wager on the entire [FIFA] competition, alongside a broader range of local and international leagues and competitions available on the platform,” said Philippa Bowland, Commercial Director for iGaming at Play971. This will be the first time that those living in the UAE will have such an…
DUBAI, 5th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has airlifted 20 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) prepositioned stocks to support efforts to combat the outbreak of a new Ebola virus strain in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), via Uganda. The shipment departed from Al Maktoum International – Dubai World Central (DWC) and is expected to support hundreds of patients over a four-week period, while also assisting approximately 280 healthcare facilities.…
As the Democratic Republic of Congo continues its fight against a deadly Ebola outbreak, the UAE has stepped in to help the African nation by sending vital medical supplies. The move came under the directives of Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, and was carried out by Dubai Humanitarian. Twenty metric tonnes of critical medical supplies were airlifted to DRC in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to support efforts to combat Ebola. So far there have been 381 confirmed cases in Congo and 62 confirmed deaths, according to Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There has…
Built around the needs of modern families, the hospitality concept combines premium dining, children’s entertainment, and community experiences under one roof Published: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 7:34 PM Long before family-focused hospitality became a talking point, Ribambelle was built around a customer many brands had overlooked: the modern mother. Not simply as someone ordering from a children’s menu or asking for a high chair, but as the person often shaping family experiences, making spending decisions, and influencing long-term brand loyalty. Fourteen years ago, that observation became the foundation of a business that would go on to grow across four countries.…
DUBAI, 5th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Hero Dubai Desert Classic has successfully retained its GEO Certified sustainability accreditation for the fourth consecutive year, reaffirming the tournament’s leadership in adopting environmentally sustainable practices and promoting social responsibility within sport. The certification is among the highest global recognitions awarded to sustainable events in professional golf, making the Hero Dubai Desert Classic the first tournament in the Middle East to achieve and maintain this accreditation across four consecutive editions. It is also the first event within the Rolex Series of the DP World Tour to accomplish this milestone. The announcement coincided…
DUBAI, 5th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) hosted “Millets Harvest Day” to mark World Environment Day, as a field-based milestone that builds on the launch of the National Agricultural Initiative for the Adoption of Climate-Smart Crops in the UAE. The initiative was launched by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and ICBA during the Emirati Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026. The event was attended by Dr. Mohammed Salman Al Hammadi, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Food Diversity Sector at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, alongside senior officials, representatives of national entities…
ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — Eng. Saeed Ghumran Al Remeithi, Group CEO of EMSTEEL, said World Environment Day highlights the collective effort needed to build a more sustainable and resilient economy, in line with the UAE’s vision of placing sustainability and innovation at the centre of economic and social development. “At EMSTEEL, we view sustainability as a key driver of innovation and competitiveness and an essential element in advancing the national industrial sector’s capabilities to meet future demands,” Al Remeithi said. He said the company’s operations are powered by approximately 89 percent clean electricity in steel business and…
Residents may have seen recent social media posts of the UAE community, with pictures of a pledge to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This digital initiative allows citizens and residents alike to express their appreciation of the country and the role of the President in ensuring the safety and comfort of all those who reside in the country. Want to sign the pledge? Here are some key questions, answered. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. What is the UAE national pledge 2026? Sandooq Al Watan, a non-profit organisation under Erth…
ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — Total assets of the UAE banking sector, including bankers’ acceptances, increased by 0.2 percent to AED5.57 trillion at the end of April 2026, compared with AED5.556 trillion at the end of March, according to the Central Bank of the UAE’s Monetary and Banking Developments Report for April. The report showed that gross bank credit rose by AED25.2 billion, or 0.9 percent, to AED2.721 trillion at the end of April, compared with AED2.695 trillion at the end of March. All major sectors contributed positively to this growth, except other financial corporations, which recorded no…