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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, on the occasion of the Accession to the Throne Day. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also dispatched similar messages to King Abdullah II on the occasion. Jordan is celebrating on Tuesday the 27th anniversary of King Abdullah II’s accession to the throne, a period widely associated with…
Every now and then, one hears a heartwarming story of a passenger having left wallet, passport or a key essential item behind, and a cab driver returning those to the owners. However, what happens when the list of items in the lost-and-found bin seem a bit, well, bizarre. Recently, Uber unveiled its Lost and Found Index which listed some of the offbeat items that passengers in the UAE have left behind. The offbeat items According to the Index, some of the most bizarre things the team has discovered in its lost and found section include things like massage tables, labubu…
ABU DHABI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Twenty-three new judges and public prosecutors were sworn in before His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, marking the commencement of their duties within Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. During the swearing-in ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed the UAE leadership’s commitment, under the guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to continuously develop the judicial system as a cornerstone for strengthening the rule of law and delivering…
Dubai will soon roll out an Intelligent Monitoring System (IMS) inside all vehicles used by institutes to teach driving. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) organised a workshop for driving institutes to show how the system would monitor the behaviour of instructors and trainees inside the vehicles. According to Saeed Al Ramsi, Director of Licensing Activities Monitoring at Licensing Agency at RTA the new smart system will safeguard the rights of both trainees and instructors while ensuring the optimal use of time allocated for training. “The system marks a qualitative shift in monitoring training sessions at driving institutes,” he said.…
Visitors at Dubai’s waterfront may have witnessed an unusual marine guest this week after popular restaurant 3 Fils shared footage of what appears to be a whale shark swimming near its location. The restaurant posted an Instagram Story showing the large spotted fish gliding through the water beside the pier, captioning it: “Unexpected visitor! polka whale shark.” The sighting quickly caught attention online, with viewers noting the animal’s distinctive white spots and broad head, features commonly associated with whale sharks. Whale sharks are the world’s largest fish species and are considered harmless to humans. They are occasionally spotted in UAE…
DUBAI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates and Real Madrid CF have renewed their partnership, extending one of the highest profile sponsorships in football through to 2031, and cementing a relationship that will span close to two decades. Emirates has been a proud partner of Real Madrid since 2011, with the relationship deepening further in 2013 when the airline became the club’s official jersey sponsor. As part of the renewed partnership, Emirates will continue as Official Main Sponsor and Official Airline Partner of both the men’s and women’s teams, with its iconic branding on player jerseys, training kits, and team…
The Dermaklinic becomes one of the first clinics in the UAE to offer Ellacor, the FDA-cleared Micro-Coring technology that tightens and refines skin without surgery, scars, or heat Published: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 3:22 PM The Dermaklinic, the Dubai aesthetic destination led by Dr Razan Kadry, has introduced Ellacor, a first-of-its-kind Micro-Coring technology that removes excess sagging skin to smooth wrinkles and restore firmness, without surgery, scarring, or thermal energy. The launch, brought to the UAE in partnership with DUBIMED, marks the arrival of an entirely a new category in aesthetic medicine for face and body rejuvenation. For years, patients…
SHARJAH, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Alef Group, a real estate developer, has announced the official launch of Linar, its latest flagship residential development and new coastal address in Al Mamzar, Sharjah. Valued at AED4 billion, Linar is Alef’s first project with a direct waterfront setting, marking a defining milestone in the Group’s vision to shape modern communities that deliver long-term value. Following strong demand for Expressions of Interest in Tower A, Alef Group has expanded Expressions of Interest to include Towers B and C. All Phase 1 Expressions of Interest have now been fully reserved, representing 1,572 residential units…
VIENNA, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, delivered the UAE statement during the Extraordinary Meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, convened following the unprovoked terrorist drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory, including an attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant that struck an electricity generator outside the plant’s inner perimeter, causing no injuries and having no impact on radiation safety levels. Members of the International Atomic Energy Agency commended the responsible and transparent approach adopted by the UAE’s national authorities in handling the terrorist attack,…
Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (Rakta) has relaunched the Purple Route (Al Nakheel – Manar Mall), marking a major step in enhancing public transport services and advancing sustainable mobility across the emirate. Effective June 3, 2026, the upgraded route introduces 14 kilometers of expanded coverage, new stops, and an improved timetable designed to offer more reliable, accessible, and convenient travel for residents and visitors. Improved connectivity across key destinations The Purple Route spans 14 kilometres in each direction and includes nine key stops, connecting Al Nakheel with Manar Mall through several major destinations, including the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship,…