Author: Editorial team

AJMAN, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) — Real estate transactions in the Emirate of Ajman recorded 864 transactions during the month of May, with a total value of AED 1.6 billion. Engineer Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director General of the Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department, stated that the performance of the real estate sector during May reflects the continued activity in the market — particularly in property sales — affirming Ajman’s appeal to investors and the diverse opportunities it offers across various areas of the Emirate. He added that trading volume reached AED 1.3 billion through 679 real…

ABU DHABI, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone call with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait. During the call, they discussed latest developments in the region and expressed their strong condemnation of the Iranian terrorist attacks that targeted the sisterly State of Kuwait with missiles and drones, resulting in the death of one person, injuries to others, and damage to vital facilities, including Kuwait International Airport and diplomatic missions. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al…

Luck has struck for an Indian expat named Krishnakumar Syamala Ravindran, who won a staggering Dh20 million in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi’s June live draw. The Bahrain resident won the grand prize, with ticket number 339729, which was bought on May 28. Last month, a 48-year-old Indian driver named Abdul Rasheed Allipra Valappil Abdu claimed the Dh25 million grand prize in the raffle. He attended today’s draw and picked the winning ticket. During the live show, the two hosts, Bouchra and Richard, tried to reach Krishnakumar on the phone to break the good news for him but his phone was…

On an ordinary lunch break in 2007, Taz Dawood had no idea she was about to witness a moment that would change the course of her life forever. Sitting in her car near a construction site in the UAE, she noticed a group of teenagers slowly driving past in a 4×4. As they neared a row of large waste dumpsters, they began tossing objects out the window. Moments later, Dawood heard a faint squeak. Curious and alarmed, she walked toward the dumpster after the vehicle left, only to discover the “objects” being thrown away were live puppies. Stay up to…

The writer is the recipient of the 2025 Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism as a UAE Fellow. This story is the third instalment in a four-part series supported by the RCFMHJ. Yara Dalilah, 45, is living every parent’s worst nightmare: three years ago, her eldest daughter, Lamar, died from cancer. In March 2022, a series of unexplained high fevers led to repeated visits to the hospital, multiple tests, and a biopsy that ultimately led to diagnosis of leukaemia. By April, Dalilah, her husband, and two younger children’s lives revolved around helping her daughter heal. “Throughout treatment, Lamar fought…

ABU DHABI, 3rd June May, 2026 (WAM) — G42, the Abu Dhabi-based technology group and Banco Santander, S.A. (Santander), the Madrid-based global banking group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for strategic cooperation in artificial intelligence. The MoU sets out a structure for the parties to evaluate and develop joint initiatives across a number of initial workstreams, including AI-enabled advisory and savings solutions for banking customers and a banking intelligence layer spanning Santander’s global operation. The collaboration is structured as a co-development partnership, combining Santander’s banking scale, customer relationships and regulatory expertise with G42’s artificial intelligence,…

SHARJAH, 3rd June May, 2026 (WAM) — Expo Centre Sharjah organised a ceremony to commemorate the 11th edition of Global Exhibitions Day (GED), held this year under the theme “Exhibitions drive opportunities”, showcasing a series of significant achievements recorded during the first half of 2026. These accomplishments reinforced the Centre’s position as one of the region’s leading exhibition and conference venues, while further strengthening Sharjah’s position as a premier global destination for business tourism and specialised economic and commercial events. The commemoration ceremony, held at Expo Centre Sharjah’s headquarters, was attended by Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre…

DUBAI, 3rd June May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a cooperation agreement with Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) to advance regulatory integration in support of implementation of Law No. (4) of 2021 Regulating Roads in the Emirate of Dubai. The agreement aligns with Dubai’s vision and strategic objectives to enhance road safety, elevate service standards across the road network, and ensure the delivery of development projects in accordance with the highest standards and regulatory requirements approved by relevant authorities. The agreement was signed on behalf of RTA by Hussain Al Banna, CEO of…

DOHA, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation has set 9th September 2026 as the date for the draw of the third edition of the Gulf Club Champions League, which will run from 13th October 2026 to 30th April 2027. The federation said it had approved an expansion of the tournament from eight to 12 clubs for the 2026-27 edition. Under the ranking-based allocation system, the United Arab Emirates Football Association is placed in the First Tier alongside the football associations of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iraq, with each association receiving two slots in the competition.…

ABU DHABI, 3rd June May, 2026 (WAM) — Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), received Khalid Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), at the CBUAE headquarters in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership and enhance cooperation frameworks in the financial and banking sectors. The meeting also addressed several topics of mutual interest, including developing coordination mechanisms, exchanging expertise, supporting the efficiency and stability of banking systems and advancing innovation initiatives in financial services. These efforts aim to expand the prospects for economic,…