MONZA, Italy, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri delivered a memorable victory for the UAE at the legendary Autodromo Nazionale Monza during Round 4 of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship, securing a spectacular Race 2 win at one of the most iconic circuits in world motorsport. Located near Milan, Monza is known globally as the “Temple of Speed” and has hosted Formula One racing since 1950. Renowned for its long straights, heavy braking zones and average speeds approaching 200 km/h, the historic circuit remains one of the greatest tests of courage, precision and racecraft.…
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MANILA — At least three students were killed and five others wounded in a rare shooting incident at a school in the central Philippineson Monday, local media reported. The incident occurred at San Jose National High School in Tacloban city, with one of two alleged suspects now in police custody, the Inquirer daily reported. The two alleged shooters, aged 15 and 14, fired “randomly” inside the school, police said of the incident, which took place at around 9 am. A video widely circulated by local media showed panicked children screaming while hiding inside a classroom amid the sound of gunfire.…
Hosam Eddin Hashish. Founder and Managing Director Hosam Eddin Hashish discusses how IT Finder is connecting businesses with trusted technology providers through intelligent RFQ management, verified vendor networks, and an AI-powered vision for the future of technology sourcing. Finding the right technology partner remains one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today. With thousands of IT service providers operating across the UAE, organisations often struggle to identify qualified, trustworthy vendors capable of delivering the right solutions for their digital transformation needs. Recognising this gap, entrepreneur and technology consultant Hosam Eddin Hashish launched IT Finder, a Dubai-based platform designed to simplify…
Dubai radio personality Kris Fade has confirmed he is staying in the UAE after weeks of speculation that he could be heading back to Australia for a major broadcasting role. The announcement comes after reports linked the Virgin Radio Dubai presenter to a high-profile opportunity in Sydney, with industry speculation suggesting he was being considered as a potential replacement for Australian radio stars Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson amid changes at Australian Radio Network (ARN). On Sunday, June 21, Fade teased an upcoming announcement on social media, writing: “Decisions. Must be made. Tomorrow morning. 7:30 am Dubai. I’ll let…
Gold prices gained in Dubai on Monday after falling below Dh500 last week. The 24K variant of the precious metal was trading at Dh503.75 per gram at the opening of the markets on Monday, up from Dh500 per gram at Friday’s market close, gaining Dh3.75 per gram. The 22K gold variant gained Dh6.5 to Dh466.50 per gram, while the 21K, 21K and 18K gold prices were trading higher at Dh447.25, Dh383.25 and Dh299.0 per gram, respectively. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Spot gold gained 1.29 per cent to $4,196.28 an ounce as of 9:30am…
BOGOTA — US-backed right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has narrowly won Colombia’s presidential runoff, preliminary results released on Sunday by the National Civil Registry show. With 99.93% of the ballots tallied in the rapid pre-count system, De la Espriella, representing the Defensores de la Patria party, secured 49.65% of the vote, narrowly defeating Senator Ivan Cepeda of the ruling leftist Pacto Historico coalition, with 48.7%. De la Espriella said “today begins a new stage for our country, a stage built on the free and democratic will of millions of citizens who chose to believe in a great, safe, prosperous…
DUBAI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), in partnership with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), hosted the inaugural edition of Future Circles, an interactive youth-leadership dialogue that brought together members of the Dubai Students Council with government leaders to exchange perspectives on the future of the UAE. The initiative reflects a shared commitment by MoEI and KHDA to creating platforms that place young people at the heart of national conversations and decision-making processes. It is in line with the “Leaders of Tomorrow” initiative, launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid…
GENEVA — Qatar and Pakistan announced significant progress early Monday in ongoing diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran following the conclusion of the first round of high-level talks at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland. They said the US and Iran have agreed on a roadmap for a final deal to be reached within 60 days, as well as a “de-confliction cell” to ensure an end to military operations in Lebanon. Iran and the US have also formed a “line of communication” aimed at ensuring safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz, they said in a joint statement. “The…
Abu Dhabi — The National Experts Program (NEP) has announced the names of the 32 outstanding Emirati experts who have recently joined its newly launched AI Track, marking a significant milestone in the program’s mission to prepare national AI experts to support the UAE’s AI Strategy 2031. The cohort represents the largest and most diverse group since the program’s inception in 2019. The selected experts were chosen from a highly competitive pool of more than 1,000 applicants through a rigorous assessment process based on scientific, professional, and strategic criteria designed to identify leadership potential, technical excellence, and innovation capabilities. The cohort has an average age of 33 and represents the public, state-owned, and private sectors of…
Air India Express is set to become the first airline to operate international services from Navi Mumbai International Airport, with direct flights to Abu Dhabi beginning July 15. The move expands travel options for passengers across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and strengthens air connectivity between India and the UAE. The new route offers a second gateway to Abu Dhabi for travellers from India’s financial hub, improving accessibility and convenience for the large diaspora and business traffic between the two cities. First international flight from Navi Mumbai The service between Navi Mumbai and Abu Dhabi will begin as a twice-weekly operation…