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DUBAI, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates has announced that it is expanding its operations in Ghana with the introduction of four additional weekly services between Dubai and Accra from 12th July 2026. The new service will complement Emirates’ existing daily operation and the sustained growth in air travel demand to and from Accra, which continues to experience high seat occupancy year-round. The new service is optimally timed to connect travellers from Accra to key commercial and tourist hubs including Beijing, Seoul, Sydney, Perth, Mumbai, Singapore, New York JFK and Jeddah. The newly added service will also offer travellers a…

ABU DHABI, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group has launched integrated logistics services connecting Khalifa Port with Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and supporting existing trade corridors. The new service addresses growing container and Ro-Ro cargo volumes through a direct weekly shipping service linking Khalifa Port and Umm Qasr Port, thereby enhancing trade flows between Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and the UAE and wider GCC markets, while further strengthening regional connectivity with Türkiye and Europe. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, said, “AD…

TORONTO, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers has discussed ways to strengthen trade and investment partnerships between Dubai and Canada’s Ontario province during a series of meetings in Toronto. The meetings also explored opportunities to support Canadian companies seeking to expand into Dubai and regional markets, together with prospects for cooperation in innovation, artificial intelligence, institutional investment, and international business development. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, and Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, participated in the meetings held by the chambers’ delegation with a number of leading Canadian economic and…

ABU DHABI, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar has announced the launch of The Orchids at Yas Acres, a new gated residential community on Yas Island, designed for modern family living and set within a masterplan already established as one of Yas Island’s most sought-after communities. Comprising 217 spacious homes, including two- and three-bedroom townhouses and three-, four- and five-bedroom villas. Yas Acres is a thriving, well-established community recognised for its elevated amenities and family-friendly lifestyle at the centre of Yas Island. This appeal is reflected in resident feedback, with Yas Acres achieving a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +49…

When the Emirates Red Crescent arrived after the Mexico earthquake, it did not have the full picture. It had some information about what people needed and which buildings had collapsed, but not all of it, and not reliably. Local supplies were hard to confirm, so the teams ended up sourcing aid from neighbouring countries, a process that cost time the survivors did not have. “Artificial intelligence makes it easier for us to receive information from outside and to analyse data, especially in the areas that have been hit,” said Saeed Al Mazrouei, Director of the Relief and Crisis Aid Department…

GUANGZHOU, China, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a collaboration agreement with the Office of the China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair (CISMEF) in Guangdong, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China in Guangdong. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of AIM Talks in Guangzhou, China, one of the world’s leading industrial innovation hubs, by Dr. Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Director-General of RAK Chamber of Commerce, and Jiang Xingjun on behalf of the China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair, in the presence…

DUBAI, 18th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading authority on project success, honoured the Dubai Police during its global summit in Seoul, Republic of Korea, in recognition of its excellence and leadership in delivering projects and initiatives related to community safety and security. The recognition was received by Colonel Ahmed Al Hafeeti, Director of the Initiatives and Projects Department at Dubai Police, from Pierre Le Manh, President and CEO of the Project Management Institute, in the presence of Hani Al Shathli, Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa at PMI. Hani…

PARIS, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), under the Presidency of Hamid Saif AlZaabi, participated in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary held in Paris, France. As part of its participation, MENAFATF attended the inaugural meeting of the Global Strategy Group, which brings together FATF and the FATF-Style Regional Bodies (FSRBs) within the Global Network to strengthen coordination and dialogue on strategic issues, shared priorities and cross-border risks, supporting international efforts to protect the integrity of the global financial system. During the meeting, AlZaabi delivered remarks reaffirming MENAFATF’s support…

As millions around the world prepare to roll out their yoga mats for International Day of Yoga, residents in Dubai will join a community-wide celebration of wellness, mindfulness and healthy living on June 21. Marking the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY), the Consulate General of India in Dubai, in collaboration with Dubai Police’s Positive Spirit Council, will host a special yoga session at the Dubai Police Officers’ Club on Sunday morning. The United Nations declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga in 2014, and since the first global observance in 2015, the event has evolved into one…

PARIS, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, held a bilateral meeting with Serge Papin, France’s Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Trade, Crafts, Tourism and Purchasing Power, to discuss opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the fields of tourism, aviation, entrepreneurship, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The meeting took place on the sidelines of the UAE delegation’s visit to France, led by the Minister of Economy and Tourism, to participate in VivaTech 2026, the leading entrepreneurship and advanced technology exhibition, held in the French capital…