One of the clearest demonstrations of the UAE’s crisis management approach came when daily life continued uninterrupted despite rising regional tensions. Even as the situation escalated in late March, major public events went ahead as planned. The Dubai World Cup, held on March 27, proceeded without disruption, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attending in person. For Major General Abdul Nasser Al Humidi, official spokesperson for the UAE Ministry of Defence, the significance of that moment said everything. “This is a testament to the absolute trust our leadership has in the…
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LUCKNOW —At least 14 people were killed after a massive fire tore through a commercial building housing a pet clinic and an animation training center in the northern Indian city of Lucknow on Monday, triggering a frantic rescue operation, desperate escape attempts and a high-level probe ordered by the provincial government. The building located in Aliganj, a commercial area of the Uttar Pradesh state capital, has a pet shop and other stores apart from the training center, according to local media reports. The fire raged for over an hour and at least 14 bodies were brought out after it was…
Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), one of the leading banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has been recognized with global and regional honors by Global Finance as part of its Innovators Awards 2026, reaffirming the bank’s leadership in financial innovation. As part of Global Finance’s thirteenth annual Innovators Awards program, recognizing entities that regularly identify new paths and design new tools in finance, SAB was awarded the Top Global Financial Innovation award for the world’s first Tokenized Islamic Repo experiment, a Shariah-compliant repo transaction on blockchain. SAB was also recognized among the Top Financial Innovations in the Middle East for…
DUBAI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai has officially announced that applications are now open for its newly launched Flight Dispatcher Programme for Emirati talent. Following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed earlier this year with Emirates Aviation University (EAU), the airline invites aspiring UAE nationals to apply; the first intake of candidates is scheduled to begin training in September 2026. This targeted training initiative marks a critical milestone in flydubai’s strategic efforts to grow its skilled workforce, support its ambitious fleet and network expansion plans and actively champion the UAE’s broader human capital development agenda. By creating more opportunities…
MADRID —Spain’s Supreme Court on Monday sentenced former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos, a close ally of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to 24 years in prison for corruption, marking the first verdict in a series of scandals affecting the ruling Socialist Party. Abalos was convicted of offenses including criminal organization, bribery, embezzlement and influence peddling, linked to the rigging of public contracts for medical supplies such as face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he was in office. The court also sentenced his former aide Koldo García to 19 years in prison and businessman Víctor de Aldama to four and…
DUBAI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Experiential Planner Expo (EPEX) 2026 will return to Dubai on 2nd and 3rd September 2026, with Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau and part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), continuing as Host Destination Partner, alongside Kerzner International joining the upcoming edition as Headline Partner. Entering its 11th global edition, EPEX has evolved into one of the region’s most curated business events platforms, connecting senior buyers, destinations, hotels, venues, and experiential stakeholders across India, the Middle East, Africa, and emerging outbound markets. Positioned around the theme “Where Leaders…
RIYADH — Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed El-Khereiji reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s longstanding commitment to assisting those affected by crises and providing humanitarian relief worldwide without discrimination during a seminar marking World Refugee Day. The seminar, organized by the Prince Saud Al Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies on Sunday, highlighted the Kingdom’s continued humanitarian, political, and economic role, which El-Khereiji said is rooted in the principles of moderation and responsibility. He stated that the Kingdom’s position on refugee issues at the international level is clear, explaining that “it is based on intensifying efforts to resolve conflicts and address crises at their roots…
PARIS — France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country including Paris for Monday as a heatwave pushes temperatures toward record levels. A heat wave gripping western Europe is forecast to strengthen this week, with days of dangerously hot and humid conditions and record-breaking temperatures in France, the UK, Spain and Germany. The heat — driven by a high-pressure heat dome and supported by a developing El Niño — has caused widespread disruptions, with school closures in France and a World Cup viewing party canceled in Spain. Highs of more than 40C (104F) are expected across parts…
VMO2 and VodafoneThree are reportedly implementing technology designed to disable smartphones stolen from their retail stores. This move marks a concentrated effort from UK operators to tackle organised device theft and curb their resale. Sources told the Financial Times (FT) once a handset reported stolen from a store is switched on, it is added to a manufacturer-operated database which automatically disables it. However, the technology only applies to unsold devices as operators cannot disable phones after ownership has transferred to the customer. The move aims to reduce the resale value of stolen handsets following a string of organised retail thefts…
SV3 didn’t start with a mood board. He started with a blueprint. And spent a decade building what Gulf fashion was missing before Street Visionaries ever hit the floor Published: Mon 22 Jun 2026, 2:47 PM Samuel III Verzosa – SV3 – spent a decade inside the architecture of fashion before the Street Visionaries founder ever put his name on it. It wasn’t just the aesthetic. The actual structure: manufacturing, sourcing, product development, and the margin discipline that separates brands that endure from those that simply launch. Aviation was the first ambition. Architecture was the degree SV3 completed. Street Visionaries…