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DUBAI, 7th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Alfonso Ferdinand A. Ver, Philippine Ambassador to the UAE, and Ambrosio Brian F. Enciso III, Philippine Consul-General in Dubai, attended a mass celebration at the Dubai World Trade Centre marking the 128th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of the Philippines. The event, organised by the “Emirates Loves Philippines” page, drew a crowd of over 60,000 Filipinos, residents and visitors alike, a turnout that spoke to the strength of the ties between the UAE and the Philippines, and to the UAE’s…
Sharjah Police have recovered a bag containing the life savings of an Arab resident after he accidentally left it behind in a taxi while preparing to return to his home country. According to police, the bag contained money the man had saved over five years of working and living in the UAE. After receiving the report, officers launched a search operation and used surveillance cameras to trace the taxi’s route, allowing them to locate and recover the bag in a short time. The resident thanked Sharjah Police, saying the bag represented far more than just money. He said the savings…
After setting off from Umm Al Quwain at 7.30am and travelling across the Emirates, Hilda Alarcol finally experienced something she had waited 25 years for — her first Philippine Independence Day celebration in the UAE. She was one of around 60,000 people who gathered at Dubai World Trade Centre on Sunday to mark the Philippines’ 128th Independence Day anniversary, in what became one of the largest Filipino community celebrations held in the Emirates. Organised by the ‘Emirates Loves Philippines’ page, the event showcased the rich culture, traditions and talents of the Filipino community while highlighting its enduring contribution to the…
STOCKHOLM, 7th June, 2026 (WAM) — The horse “Wasmy Al Khalediah” was crowned champion of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses at the Sweden leg, the second European stop on the 33rd edition’s calendar, held on Saturday, at the Gärdet Turf Racecourse in Stockholm, coinciding with the National Day celebrations of the Kingdom of Sweden. The Sweden leg featured 10 elite Purebred Arabian horses from Sweden and across Europe, in a race run over 1,500 metres on turf, in the Listed category for horses aged four years and above, maintaining its status as one of the most prominent…
MINSK, 7th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, has concluded a visit to the Republic of Belarus, where he held bilateral meetings with senior officials, including Prime Minister Alexander Turchin, Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov, and Minister of Economy Yuri Chebotar. The visit underscores the UAE’s commitment to further expanding economic collaboration and investment with Belarus following last year’s signing of the Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA). Al Zeyoudi was joined on the visit by a delegation from the UAE, including Ibrahim Salim Mohamed Al Musharrakh, UAE…
ABU DHABI, 7th June May, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing Hamad Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi as Director-General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, at the rank of Ministry Undersecretary. Hamad Al Kaabi has held several senior leadership positions, including serving as the UAE Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency from 2008, UAE representative in multiple international organisations, and the UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Austria, the Slovak Republic, and the Republic of Slovenia. Source: Emirates News Agency
The UAE President appointed a new Director General for the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation on Sunday, June 7. In an announcement, the government stated Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a federal decree appointing Hamed Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi as the new Director General of the authority. More to follow soon. Please refresh this page for the full version Source: Khaleej Times
AJMAN, 7th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Infrastructure projects accounted for 46.6 percent of government procurement in Ajman during the first quarter of 2026, as part of the Ajman Finance Department’s efforts to support the Emirate’s economic development journey and strengthen an effective and sustainable partnership with the private sector. In this context, the Ajman Finance Department continues to enhance the efficiency of the government procurement system and entrench the principles of transparency and governance through the Tawrid platform, which contributes to organising the relationship between suppliers and government entities, expediting procedures, and ensuring that transactions are documented in accordance…
ABU DHABI, 7th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Safety and Emergency Security Association (SESA) participated in the Third International Conference on Dialogue of Civilizations and Tolerance, held in Abu Dhabi from 3th to 5th June 2026, with the participation of prominent officials, decision-makers, academics, and experts from around the world. The conference was held within the framework of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to promote the values of tolerance, coexistence, and dialogue among cultures and peoples. The Association’s delegation was headed by Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Honorary President of the Safety and Emergency Security Association, Chancellor of Emirates Scholar…
The weather on Monday, June 8, is expected to be fair in general, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds are set to blow, freshening at times, causing blowing dust, with a speed of 10-25 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr. The sea will be slight to moderate, becoming rough at times by night in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in the Oman Sea. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Temperatures in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are expected to rise to…