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…
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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…
FUJAIRAH, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Fujairah Environment Authority (FEA) in collaboration with the Fujairah Research Centre (FRC) officially launched the UAE’s first digital ‘Pollen Atlas’ platform today. Unveiled during a dedicated one-day event at the Philosophy House in Fujairah and attended by scientists and researchers from leading research centres and universities across the UAE, the initiative establishes the nation’s first unified, validated reference system for environmental and pollen data. The launch event featured comprehensive panel discussions and interactive technical workshops detailing the platform’s multi-layered capabilities. The newly launched platform serves as a sophisticated, long-term scientific data management ecosystem.…
As temperatures soar across the UAE, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its network of temporary rest areas for delivery riders, allocating 23 locations across metro and bus stations to support workers during the annual midday work ban. The move aligns with the UAE’s midday break initiative, which prohibits outdoor work under direct sunlight between 12.30pm and 3pm from June 15 to September 15. The measure, implemented under the directives of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, aims to protect workers from heat stress during the peak summer months. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia produces over 620,000 tons of watermelon annually, making it the country’s top-produced fruit with peak demand in the summer. The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture explained that the highly valued fruit — due to its refreshing taste and rich nutritional content — is widely cultivated across several regions, including Riyadh, Makkah, Eastern Region, Al-Jouf, Al-Baha, Madinah, Qassim, Tabuk, Hail, Aseer, and Jazan. This cultivation helps meet local market demand in the summer. Other than being an important raw material for the food-processing industry, the watermelon adapts well to different climatic conditions and is produced in…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s industrial production rose 5.1 percent in 2025, driven by a 10 percent surge in environmental and water-related activities, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The increase marks a reversal of the declines recorded in 2023 and 2024, according to GASTAT’s annual Industrial Production Index (IPI) report. Water supply, sewerage, waste management, and remediation activities recorded the strongest growth among all industrial sectors, rising by 10.0 percent year-on-year. Mining and quarrying activity increased by 5.8 percent, while oil activities grew by 5.4 percent and non-oil activities expanded by 4.3 percent. Within manufacturing, chemical products emerged…
LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday, paving the way for the United Kingdom to have its seventh prime minister in just over a decade. He said he was stepping down as leader of the governing Labour Party but will remain caretaker prime minister until a new Labour leader is chosen by the party. Andy Burnham, who won a special parliamentary election last week, is the front-runner to replace Starmer as Labour leader. Starmer won a landslide victory at a general election in 2024, but a series of missteps badly damaged his credibility. “Walking up this street…
ABU DHABI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm to develop and regulate the business sector, has reported a 21 % increase in the number of new economic licences issued during the first quarter of 2026, compared to the corresponding period in 2025. The strong growth rates in the number of new economic licences and categories across the emirate’s regions and economic sectors reaffirm the attractiveness of Abu Dhabi’s business ecosystem for quality investments and its ability to sustain growth despite the challenges witnessed across the region…
VANCOUVER — Mohamed Salah scored the decisive goal as Egypt claimed its first-ever World Cup victory with a 3-1 comeback win over New Zealand on Sunday, moving the Pharaohs to the top of Group G. After decades of frustration on football’s biggest stage, Egypt finally celebrated a World Cup victory as Salah inspired a second-half turnaround in front of a sellout crowd at BC Place. “I always give my best to the national team,” Salah said. “Today I think is a very special day, with our first win in the World Cup.” New Zealand struck first in the 15th minute…