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TOKYO, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — Japan needs to rebuild between two and five ageing nuclear reactors by the 2040s and as many as 11 to 14 by the 2050s to secure a stable power supply, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in a policy proposal on Friday. The proposal, outlined at a meeting on nuclear policy, reflects a shift towards greater reliance on atomic energy to help meet rising power demand and reduce costly fuel imports. The moves also come as demand for electricity is expected to rise sharply, driven by data centres for AI. Under the…
AL AIN, 5th 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 the family of the late Mubarak Khalifa Abdullah Al Shamsi for the marriage of their son, Mohammed, to the daughter of Hamad Mubarak Ragash Al Shamsi, at Majlis Shiab Al Ashkhar in Al Ain Region. H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed 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
ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) hosted the third edition of the Water and Energy Majlis under the theme “From National Readiness to Smart Resilience”. The Majlis is a flagship Department of Energy initiative that supports sustainable and impactful growth across the water and energy sectors. This year’s edition was held under the umbrella of Abu Dhabi Water & Power Week, scheduled for the final quarter of the year. The event also marked the official launch of the Abu Dhabi Water and Energy Resilience Framework, developed by the Department of Energy. The…
ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has offered condolences on the passing of Dr Mahmoud Ahmed Al Qaisiya. H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed attended the mourning majlis held at Majlis Rabdan in Abu Dhabi and extended his deepest sympathies to the family for their loss, wishing them patience and solace. Source: Emirates News Agency
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just around the corner, UAE residents can now place wagers on their favorite teams legally from within the country. They can do so through Play 971, the UAE’s first and only licensed sports wagering and gaming platform, regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). “Players can wager on the entire [FIFA] competition, alongside a broader range of local and international leagues and competitions available on the platform,” said Philippa Bowland, Commercial Director for iGaming at Play971. This will be the first time that those living in the UAE will have such an…
DUBAI, 5th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has airlifted 20 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) prepositioned stocks to support efforts to combat the outbreak of a new Ebola virus strain in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), via Uganda. The shipment departed from Al Maktoum International – Dubai World Central (DWC) and is expected to support hundreds of patients over a four-week period, while also assisting approximately 280 healthcare facilities.…
As the Democratic Republic of Congo continues its fight against a deadly Ebola outbreak, the UAE has stepped in to help the African nation by sending vital medical supplies. The move came under the directives of Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, and was carried out by Dubai Humanitarian. Twenty metric tonnes of critical medical supplies were airlifted to DRC in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to support efforts to combat Ebola. So far there have been 381 confirmed cases in Congo and 62 confirmed deaths, according to Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There has…
Built around the needs of modern families, the hospitality concept combines premium dining, children’s entertainment, and community experiences under one roof Published: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 7:34 PM Long before family-focused hospitality became a talking point, Ribambelle was built around a customer many brands had overlooked: the modern mother. Not simply as someone ordering from a children’s menu or asking for a high chair, but as the person often shaping family experiences, making spending decisions, and influencing long-term brand loyalty. Fourteen years ago, that observation became the foundation of a business that would go on to grow across four countries.…
DUBAI, 5th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Hero Dubai Desert Classic has successfully retained its GEO Certified sustainability accreditation for the fourth consecutive year, reaffirming the tournament’s leadership in adopting environmentally sustainable practices and promoting social responsibility within sport. The certification is among the highest global recognitions awarded to sustainable events in professional golf, making the Hero Dubai Desert Classic the first tournament in the Middle East to achieve and maintain this accreditation across four consecutive editions. It is also the first event within the Rolex Series of the DP World Tour to accomplish this milestone. The announcement coincided…
DUBAI, 5th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) hosted “Millets Harvest Day” to mark World Environment Day, as a field-based milestone that builds on the launch of the National Agricultural Initiative for the Adoption of Climate-Smart Crops in the UAE. The initiative was launched by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and ICBA during the Emirati Agriculture Conference and Exhibition 2026. The event was attended by Dr. Mohammed Salman Al Hammadi, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Food Diversity Sector at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, alongside senior officials, representatives of national entities…