Author: Editorial team

With the FIFA World Cup kicking off tomorrow, football fans across the UAE are putting the final touches on trips they have spent months planning. Flights have been booked, match tickets secured, and itineraries mapped out as supporters prepare to travel across Mexico, Canada, and the United States to experience the tournament from the stands. For some, the journey is about reliving memories from Qatar 2022. For others, it is a chance to support their national team alongside family members. But all share one thing in common: months of preparation leading up to football’s biggest event. Dubai resident Mohamed Elhag…

DUBAI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) facilitated a second relief airlift, in close coordination with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO), to support ongoing emergency response efforts to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The aid was transported via Uganda. A fully loaded Boeing 747 aircraft provided by Dubai Royal Air Wing delivered around 60 metric tonnes of critical humanitarian…

SHARJAH, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered an AED 8 million heritage project in Khorfakkan to restore the 15th-century archaeological site at Al Luluyah Beach. Scheduled for completion within six months, H.H.’s initiative will also feature the construction of a brand-new heritage market overlooking the area, seamlessly blending the preservation of the city’s rich history with modern public spaces. Speaking on Sharjah Radio and Television’s “Direct Line” programme, Dr Abdul Aziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, revealed that the…

The mango season has arrived in the UAE, and markets in Dubai are filling up with popular varieties from India, Pakistan, Yemen and Fujairah. However, shoppers may notice that prices are slightly higher than at the start of last year’s season, traders told Khaleej Times. At Dubai’s Waterfront Market, boxes of Pakistani Chaunsa mangoes (up to 2.8 kilograms) are selling for around Dh40, while Sindhri varieties are priced at about Dh55 for a 3kg box. Indian mangoes like Alphonso are selling for around Dh50 per box, while the Mallika, Badami, Banganapalli, and Dussheri varieties are priced between Dh35 and Dh45…

ABU DHABI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State, received a copy of the credentials of Lee Won-ik, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the brotherly Republic of Korea to the United Arab Emirates. He welcomed the Ambassador and wished him success in the performance of his duties, emphasising the depth of relations between the UAE and the Republic of Korea, as well as the shared commitment to advancing constructive cooperation and expanding collaboration across areas of mutual interest in a manner that serves the interests of both countries and contributes to the prosperity and…

UAE travellers are increasingly questioning why the attractive “starting from” airfare and holiday package prices they see in advertisements often differ from the prices available when they are ready to book. Travel industry experts said the discrepancy is largely driven by dynamic pricing systems, limited promotional inventory, seasonal demand, and the timing of bookings rather than misleading advertising. According to Imtiaz Hussain Nasir, CEO of Pinoy Tourism UAE, most advertised fares are based on a limited number of seats available at the lowest price point at the time a promotion is launched. “The biggest reason is that most advertised prices…

Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authortity (RTA) has announced on Tuesday updates to an intercity bus route to Oman, as demand grows among UAE residents who flock to the neighbouring country to enjoy the wadis and the beautiful nature. Route number 203 which runs from Sharjah’s Al Jubail bus station to Oman’s Sohar then to the capital, Muscat will now run on three daily trips to accomodate travellers and tourists. There will be two daily bus services from Sohar to Sharjah and one from Muscat to Sharjah. The authority advised passengers to check the updated timings through its official channels and…

One of Faizal Abdul Razak’s most vivid childhood memories involves a neighbourhood bakery in the bustling Satwa. “I remember when I was in high school, my mother would cook curry, put it in the fridge, and go to work,” he says. At around lunchtime, Razak would hurry to Sun Bakery to buy some bread, reheat it at home and use it to mop up the curry from his plate. Razak grew up in Satwa, flew the nest but returned, lured by its affordability, comfort and no-frills way of life. “I realised that all of my inspiration comes from this place,”…

SHARJAH, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Issa Ataya, Chief Executive Officer of Alef Group, confirmed that the newly launched AED4 billion ‘Linar’ project represents the developer’s first comprehensive urban coastal master plan, aligning with Sharjah’s vision to develop premium waterfront spaces that elevate the living experience and add genuine value to the urban landscape. He explained that the project integrates sustainability across all development stages, utilising low-carbon concrete made from recycled materials, rubberised asphalt for internal roads, and solar panels within the infrastructure to boost energy efficiency. Ataya highlighted the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BEEAH…

ZURICH, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — FIFA has announced a fresh line-up of artists for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert series. The events are scheduled to take place simultaneously on Wednesday 10th June across three host cities: Toronto, Mexico City, and Los Angeles, officially launching the tournament’s celebrations. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will run from 11th June to 19th July, featuring an expanded format of 48 teams for the first time in history. The simultaneous concerts feature additions to the previously announced bills across all three North American…