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DUBAI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Land Department (DLD), in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has announced that the First-Time Home Buyer Programme, available to all UAE residents aged 18 and above who do not currently own a freehold residential property in Dubai. It has enabled more than 3,200 residents to own their first homes in the emirate since its launch in July 2025, generating residential property transactions exceeding AED5 billion. Within less than a year of its launch, the programme attracted thousands of UAE residents, demonstrating its growing impact in promoting homeownership and…
ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines following the earthquake that struck the Mindanao region in the southern Philippines, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of the Philippines over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured. Source: Emirates News Agency
The UAE expressed its solidarity with the Philippines following the earthquake that struck the southern Mindanao region, which left several people dead and injured. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) conveyed its “sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy” to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of the Philippines. The UAE also wished a speedy recovery for those injured in the disaster. Source: Khaleej Times
ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has attended a wedding reception hosted by Mohammed bin Nakhira Al Dhaheri for the marriage of his son, Abdullah, to the daughter of Awadh Mohammed Al Otaiba, at Erth Abu Dhabi Ballroom. H.H. Sheikh Hazza congratulated the newlyweds and their families and wished them a happy and prosperous married life. The reception was also attended by several officials, family members and well-wishers. Source: Emirates News Agency
The Indian Consulate in Dubai has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic road accident on Emirates Road that claimed the lives of several Indian workers and left nine others injured. The crash occurred when a minibus rammed into a truck that had stopped in the middle of the road due to a technical fault, according to Dubai Police. Preliminary findings indicated that the bus driver failed to maintain a safe distance or notice the stopped vehicle in time. Consulate officials visited the hospital to meet the injured and said they are working closely with local authorities to ensure all possible…
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,”…
ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has reviewed its future projects aimed at implementing advanced artificial intelligence technologies across the judicial ecosystem and notary services, while exploring the optimal integration of smart systems to keep pace with global technological advances and enhance judicial and notary performance. The discussion took place during a meeting of the Committee for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Judicial and Notary Services, chaired by Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of ADJD. The meeting examined ways to strengthen cooperation with the Department of Government Enablement to support the Abu…
DUBAI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy, visited Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan was welcomed by Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, along with other senior officials, and was briefed on the Centre’s strategic priorities and innovation ambitions. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed…
Just metres beneath the surface off Fujairah’s coast, clouds of juvenile fish darted in and out of specially designed reef structures as divers descended to examine what one marine scientist describes as the culmination of a 25-year idea. For more than two decades, marine ecologist Dr Aaron Bartholomew carried around an idea he believed could change the way artificial reefs work. The concept first took shape during his PhD research in 2001, long before conversations about biodiversity loss, climate resilience, and nature-positive infrastructure became mainstream. While many artificial reefs were designed to attract large fish, Bartholomew was focused on a…
SHARJAH, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Award in Public Finance, in collaboration with the Arab Administrative Development Organisation (ARADO) of the League of Arab States, is set to organise the second edition of the Public Finance Forum on 10–11 June 2026 in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye, under the theme “Public Finance in the Face of Global Crises: Strategic Visions – Present Challenges – Future Prospects.” The forum will bring together an elite group of decision-makers, experts, and specialists in public finance and economics from across the Arab world. The forum targets ministers of finance, senior government officials, executive…