DUBAI, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — The 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will be held on 21st-22nd October at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme “From Success to Scale: Showcasing the Green Economy”. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the summit is organised by World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The summit will bring together decision-makers, business leaders, investors and experts in resilience and infrastructure, along with key representatives from…
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WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a new Air Force One converted from a former Qatari-owned Boeing 747, calling it a “flying White House” while touting the aircraft’s luxury interior. The plane, which the Qatari government donated last year as an “unconditional” gift to the United States, will serve as a temporary replacement as presidential jets ordered directly from Boeing have been delayed until 2028. The US military has finished modifications to the luxury jumbo jet, which has been valued at an estimated $400 million (£300m). “This plane was transformed into a flying White House at a…
For months after undergoing knee replacement surgery, Abu Dhabi resident Michelle Posney kept returning to doctors with unexplained pain spreading across her body. Scans were normal. Blood tests showed nothing alarming. Yet the 57-year-old former teacher says she was battling crushing fatigue, migraines, stiffness and what felt like her “body being on fire”. “When I finally got diagnosed, I cried,” she said. “Not because of the diagnosis — because I finally had answers.” Specialists at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City say such experiences are common among fibromyalgia patients, many of whom spend months — and sometimes years — moving between different…
DUBAI, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — More than 400 exhibitors from over 45 countries will gather in Dubai next week for the Dubai WoodShow 2026, an international trade exhibition focusing on the automation and digital supply chain technologies reshaping the global timber industry. The three-day event, running from 22nd to 24th June at the Dubai World Trade Centre, features over 600 international brands and five dedicated country pavilions. With the timber trade becoming increasingly shaped by supply chain shifts, evolving sourcing strategies, and the growing need for speed, visibility, and operational efficiency, this year’s edition of Dubai WoodShow places strong…
A Sharjah resident is facing trial on charges of assaulting a delivery worker following a dispute over payment for a shipment delivered to his home. According to court records, the complainant was working as a delivery driver and had arrived at the defendant’s residence to hand over a package and collect payment. After receiving the money, the delivery worker discovered that the banknote provided by the customer exceeded the amount due. However, he did not have enough smaller denominations to return the remaining balance. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Court documents stated…
LA PAZ — Bolivia’s political crisis intensified on Saturday as President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency after weeks of anti-government protests over rising living costs brought the country’s economy to a halt. Road blockades have caused shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies in parts of the country and ground the economy to a halt over the past 50 days. The emergency declaration gives Paz broader constitutional tools to restore order, such as sending armed forces to clear the blockades. While the order goes into effect immediately, the president must notify Congress of the state of emergency within…
BEIRUT — Lebanese official media said fresh Israeli strikes on the country’s south on Saturday killed several people, less than 24 hours after a new ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was announced. At least 16 people were killed and 12 more wounded after Israeli warplanes, drones, and artillery targeted more than a dozen areas, many around the city of Nabatieh, on Saturday, the Lebanese civil defense has said. In a post on Facebook, the agency said its personnel had transported those wounded to hospital and evacuated 47 others to safe areas. Israel carried out a wave of fresh strikes on…
Dubai Police have dismantled an organised criminal network for pirating encrypted international satellite television channels and illegally rebroadcasting their content. The gang made the pirated content available through receiver devices, online links, and unauthorised websites, selling access to the public through unlawful annual subscriptions. Extensive investigations and monitoring revealed that members of the gang had been making copyrighted media content available without obtaining the necessary licences or approvals from rights holders. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The group exploited unauthorised digital networks and online platforms to generate illicit financial gains at the…
For Amy Morris, the “Dubai-it” philosophy is simple: stop talking and start doing. The founder and CEO of Pop Up Global, an entertainment company that builds theatrical shows for cruise lines, theme parks and major events across the Middle East, built her business from a one-woman performer operation into a multi-million-dollar enterprise. “There was no moment where I felt ‘ready’,” she said. “I was very young, and I just started and built the rest while moving. That’s the whole philosophy. Perfect timing is a myth people use to justify staying still.” Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
SANTA CLARA, California, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — Paraguay scored early and then held on to beat Türkiye 1-0 at the World Cup today with 10 men after Miguel Almirón became the first player to be sent off at the tournament for covering his mouth in a confrontation. Almirón had earlier set up Matias Galarza to score the only goal just over a minute into the match. Paraguay kept their knock-out rounds bid alive with a first victory after losing their opener against the United States and will play Australia for an assured last-32 berth in the group finale next…