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SHARJAH, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — The 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, the region’s largest and most prominent event for luxury jewellery and timepieces, opens tomorrow at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition will run from 10th to 14th June 2026, bringing together 400 local and international exhibitors from 19 countries. This year’s edition is attracting notable global participation and first-time exhibitors, alongside a distinguished line-up of leading gold and jewellery manufacturers, acclaimed designers, luxury watchmakers, and globally recognised brands…

DUBAI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — The inaugural meeting of the Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Council of Dubai Police reviewed the AI‑driven digital transformation plan, which aims to develop a high‑quality system of police and administrative services based on smart technologies and advanced data analytics. This will contribute to delivering integrated, fast, and flexible services to both internal and external audiences, support the efficiency of operational and field processes, and elevate customer experience and quality of life. The meeting aligns with Dubai Police’s broader efforts to accelerate digital transformation and enhance the readiness of its security and administrative…

Skies over the UAE will be partly cloudy at times on in the eastern regions of the country on Wednesday, June 10, but the weather in general will be fair, as per the weather forecast shared by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Residents can expect light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds, which may freshen at times, causing blowing dust, with a speed of 10 – 25kmph, reaching 40 kmph. The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp…

An insurance claim report for the UAE has revealed data on who is getting sick and when. Heart attacks and strokes cause 41 per cent of deaths in the UAE and the average age for a death claim is now just 52 years old, according to the Value of Life claims report by Zurich International Life Ltd. It also showed that heart attacks and strokes kill four times more women in the UAE now than in 2020. The findings also revealed that three out of every five claims are for critical illness — not death. That means most families need financial support during recovery,…

KUALA LUMPUR, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — As the global football spotlight shifts to North America for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has delivered a definitive message of solidarity and support to the AFC’s representatives who stand on the precipice of football history. The landmark 2026 edition introduces an unprecedented 48-team format, paving the way for Asia’s largest and most formidable delegation to take to the field. Leading this historic charge is a distinguished blend of established giants and maiden campaigners, with debutants Jordan and Uzbekistan carrying the unified…

DUBAI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, chaired the second Defence Council meeting of 2026. The meeting reviewed updates on key programmes to develop the defence system and enhance efficiency and readiness in line with the Ministry of Defence’s strategic direction. During the meeting, H.H. highlighted the importance of continuing to develop the defence system according to the highest international standards, while strengthening readiness and efficiency across all sectors to support national security and safeguard the nation’s…

A student-designed emergency app inspired by deadly floods in the Philippines. Solar-powered schools bringing electricity to remote indigenous communities in Guatemala. A bubble-based system that has already stopped more than one million pieces of plastic from reaching Amsterdam’s waterways. None of these projects won the Zayed Sustainability Prize this year. Yet all of them are receiving funding. For years, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has celebrated the world’s most promising sustainability innovators. This year, it is changing the rules. In a significant expansion of its impact model, the UAE-based prize is funding 22 finalists that did not take home the top…

Dubai’s thriving food scene is getting a community-powered spotlight, thanks to a new initiative that puts residents at the heart of discovery. Launched by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) in collaboration with Google, ‘Map Your Dubai’ is inviting UAE residents and visitors to explore curated lists of homegrown eateries and vote for the ones that best capture the flavour of the city. Unveiled at the Etihad Museum, the initiative sits under DET’s wider ‘From Dubai, For Dubai’ movement, which champions local businesses. From June 22 to July 6, the public will be able to visit the Map…

SHARJAH, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) hosted a high-level meeting and commemorative event to mark the National Day of the Portuguese Republic, in coordination with the Portuguese Business Council. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the business communities of Sharjah and Portugal, enhancing frameworks for commercial and economic partnership, increasing trade exchange, and unlocking new investment and business opportunities for private-sector enterprises in both markets. The event was attended by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI; Fernando Figueirinhas, Ambassador of Portugal to the UAE; and Raghda Hamad Omran Taryam, Board Member…

As competition for attention intensifies across social media, a new UAE initiative is taking a different approach to influencer marketing, one that focuses less on paid promotions and more on community support. Launched by creative agency Bukhash Brothers, ‘BB Local Love’ brings together influencers and homegrown businesses through curated product boxes designed to introduce creators to local brands and encourage authentic, unscripted exposure. The concept emerged from a desire to use the agency’s platform to create meaningful connections within the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. “The idea came from wanting to use our platform in a way that felt genuinely meaningful to…