DUBAI, 19th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Finance (DOF) announced the successful conclusion of the ‘Dubai Innovation and Financial Foresight Forum’, which brought together government leaders, industry experts, and academics to discuss the future of financial management, innovation, and policymaking. The forum served as a platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange, highlighting global trends and best practices in financial innovation and future foresight and exploring their role in advancing government operations, enhancing financial management efficiency, and strengthening the readiness of government entities for future challenges. Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh, Director-General of DOF, stated, “The forum reflects the Department’s commitment…
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Schools in Abu Dhabi are not allowed to prevent students from taking exams due to unpaid or overdue tuition fees, the emirate’s education regulator has confirmed, reinforcing students’ right to education while outlining clear steps schools must follow to recover outstanding payments. According to Al Khaleej, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has set out a structured procedure that schools must follow before taking any action against families with unpaid fees. Schools are required to issue three consecutive written reminders to parents, with at least one week between each notice, before any further measures can be considered.…
ROME — Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said the Kingdom’s tourism sector remained resilient despite regional geopolitical tensions that disrupted travel across the Middle East, crediting strong domestic tourism and religious travel for helping limit the impact. Speaking at the FII Priority Summit in Rome on Thursday, Al-Khateeb said Saudi Arabia recorded a slowdown following the conflict with Iran but still managed to outperform expectations during a challenging period for the global travel industry. “We started the year with a very strong performance,” he said. “We ended Q1 with about 10% growth, not only Saudi Arabia but the whole…
SYDNEY — A British actress is accused of trying to import drugs worth more than $200 million into Australia. Emaa Hussen was charged after being accused of trying to import 320kg of methamphetamine, disguised as sacks of charcoal, from West Africa. The 34-year-old — who has starred in a spin-off of the long running British soap opera Eastenders and appeared in Hollywood film Redemption alongside Jason Statham — appeared in court on Thursday after being arrested by New South Wales Police during a drug bust in Sydney. Police allege Hussen, along with a couple from South Australia, tried to import…
GUANGDONG, China, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah is deepening its economic engagement with China as the emirate pursues new opportunities in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, smart mobility and sustainable energy through a high-level mission to Guangdong Province, one of China’s leading centres of innovation and industrial production. Led by the Department of Government Relations (DGR), the delegation brought together senior representatives from government, investment promotion, digital transformation, sustainability and business sectors to engage with some of China’s most influential public and private institutions. The mission also coincided with participation in AIM Talks China 2026, organised by the…
Dubai Police has launched a new traffic awareness campaign to promote safer driving habits and reduce road accidents across the emirate, with motorists given the chance to win one of two cars in an interactive road safety competition. The ‘Drive with Awareness’ campaign, launched in partnership with private-sector organizations, seeks to educate motorists about some of the most common causes of traffic accidents, including tailgating, sudden lane changes, speeding, distracted driving, mobile phone use behind the wheel, failure to stay within designated lanes, and stopping in ways that endanger other road users. The initiative was unveiled during a press conference…
GUADALAJARA — Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage after defeating South Korea 1-0 on Thursday, capitalizing on a costly defensive error to maintain its perfect start in Group A. Luis Romo scored the decisive goal in the 50th minute after South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu collided with defender Lee Gi-hyuk and spilled the ball inside the penalty area. Romo reacted quickest to slot into the empty net and hand Mexico a second consecutive victory on home soil. The result sparked celebrations across Mexico as El Tri moved to six…
As young people continue to spend more of their lives online, cyberbullying remains one of the most urgent challenges affecting their confidence, wellbeing and sense of safety. To help make positive digital behaviour more visible and culturally relevant, global technology group e&, in collaboration with Dubai-born fashion label Mrs Keepa, has launched CTRL + BLOCK, a youth-focused movement that encourages young people to block online bullying, set boundaries and take control of their online spaces. CTRL + BLOCK reframes blocking not as silence or retreat, but as an act of self-respect, agency and protection. The movement aims to normalise the…
DUBAI, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) has opened the registration for the Cyberspace Leaders Programme 2026, a flagship five-day immersive cybersecurity summer camp taking place from 6th to 10th July, 2026, at the Dubai Cyber Innovation Park (DCIPark), DESC’s dedicated hub for cyber innovation. Now in its ninth year, the Cyberspace Leaders Programme has established itself as one of the UAE’s leading youth cybersecurity initiatives, equipping students aged 14 to 18 with practical skills in cybersecurity, digital safety, artificial intelligence and responsible online behaviour through hands-on workshops, live simulations and competitive challenges. “Cyber threats…
PARIS — France’s foreign ministry denied on Friday that it had asked for the ban of an Iranian opposition rally that had been due to take place on Saturday in Paris following a phone call by the Iranian foreign minister to his French counterpart. The Paris-based National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) said earlier in the day that the Paris police had banned their rally at the last minute and linked it to a call by France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot with Iran’s Abbas Araghchi on Thursday, where they discussed the latest developments to end the Iran war. The…