DUBAI, 28th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, affirmed that relations between the UAE and the Republic of India represent one of the strongest and most dynamic partnerships in the world, built on solid foundations of trade and investment, shared values, mutual respect, and the exceptional contributions of the Indian community across all aspects of life in the UAE. This came as Sheikh Nahyan inaugurated the Annual Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India – Dubai Chapter (ICAI Dubai Chapter), held under the theme “The Resilience Comeback Story”, with…
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Are you an urban planner, student, designer, or an artificial intelligence innovator? You now have a chance to reimagine Al Safa 2 Park using artificial intelligence and win a grand prize in Dubai’s new AI-powered public park design challenge. On June 25, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum unveiled three projects for Dubai: Falcon Market, the Dubai Creek lighting project, and an AI-designed public park. The three projects will span upgrading services and creating new infrastructure. Building on that vision, Dubai Municipality on Sunday (June 28) launched the AI-designed park challenge, inviting designers, urban planners, students,…
CAIRO — The Saudi Shoura Council Speaker and President of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sheikh chaired the coordination meeting of Arab Legislative Council and parliament speakers in Cairo on Sunday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Eighth Conference of the Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments, organized by the Arab Parliament, in cooperation with the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union. During the meeting, participants reviewed the items on the conference agenda and discussed ways to coordinate positions and visions on issues of common interest, aiming to strengthen joint Arab parliamentary action, unify efforts, and…
[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments after the signing of the US-Iran peace agreement.] The UAE strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait with missiles and drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Bahrain and Kuwait and pose a threat to their security and stability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with Bahrain and Kuwait, expressing its support…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOF) expressed Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of Iran’s attacks against Kuwait and Bahrain, as well as its threats to regional maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement issued on Sunday, the MOF voiced the Kingdom’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of the Iran’s aggressions and reaffirmed its unequivocal rejection of the attacks, describing them as a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. It also stressed that such violations undermine international efforts to restore security and stability across the region. The ministry concluded by reiterating the Kingdom’s solidarity with Kuwait…
LONDON — Record-breaking temperatures swept across Europe on Friday as an intense heatwave pushed thermometers to unprecedented June highs in several countries. Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands all recorded provisional June temperature records, while authorities across the continent warned that extreme conditions would persist into the weekend. Germany registered a provisional national June record of 41.3°C in Saarbrücken near the French border. Belgium also recorded an unofficial 40°C in Kleine Brogel, while the Netherlands reached 39.4°C in Limburg. In the United Kingdom, a provisional June record of 37.1°C was measured at Cavendish in Suffolk. The World Meteorological Organization warned that…
AJMAN, 28th June, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber has concluded the first phase of its Industrial Facilities Visitation Programme, organised in collaboration with the Ajman Department of Finance and Ajman Transport Authority. The first phase included visits to six leading local factories to review their production capabilities and outstanding quality standards. Procurement officials from government entities across the Emirate of Ajman participated in the programme. The programme aims to strengthen cooperation between the government sector and national industrial establishments in the Emirate of Ajman by enabling government procurement officials to closely explore the advanced production capabilities of local manufacturers and…
When Dubai Metro’s Blue Line opens in the coming years, passengers are unlikely to think about the months of testing that happened behind the scenes. But long before the first train carries commuters, engineers will already have been putting every major system through its paces inside a dedicated research and innovation centre designed to simulate real-life metro operations. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that it will establish the advanced facility as part of a new partnership with Chinese rail technology company Casco Signal. The centre will be linked to the Dubai Metro Blue Line project and will also…
WASHINGTON — Lebanon and Israel signed a US-sponsored framework agreement in Washington on Friday, concluding a fifth round of negotiations aimed at ending decades of conflict, resolving outstanding disputes, and laying the groundwork for a comprehensive peace and security agreement. The framework, whose full text was later released by the US Department of State, outlines a roadmap for ending hostilities, restoring Lebanese sovereignty across its territory, and establishing direct US-mediated negotiations between the two sides. The agreement states that Lebanon and Israel share the goal of achieving “lasting peace and security” and express their intention to formally end the state…
BenQ Middle East, a global leader in display technology and digital lifestyle innovations, has officially rolled out its highly anticipated lineup of exclusive deals for Amazon Prime Day in Saudi Arabia. Running from 24th June until 30th June, the major sales event gives Saudi consumers, professional creators, tech enthusiasts, and gamers an incredible window to upgrade their home setups with premium tech at unmatched prices. The curated product selection features BenQ’s breakthrough Mac-compatible displays, professional creator monitors, everyday eye-care screens, and stunning 4K entertainment projection systems. Key Highlights of the Amazon KSA Prime Day Offers: Specialized Mac-Compatible Displays (The MA…