As the UAE moves to restrict social media access for children under 15, mental health professionals said that they are seeing young people whose online habits are affecting their sleep, studies, confidence and overall wellbeing. On June 18, a new resolution was issued to ban those under the age of 15 from creating or using personal social media accounts or accessing their full features. The decision was welcomed by UAE doctors who shed light on the dangers of social media addiction, especially among children. From children staying awake until the early morning hours to those spending hours scrolling without eating…
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Dubai’s airport of the future is being designed around a simple idea: passengers should not spend their journey standing in queues. At Al Maktoum International Airport, bags could be dropped off before travellers reach the terminal, check-in could be completed during the journey, and passengers could move through the airport without the usual repeated stops for formalities. Inside, automated people movers will link terminals and concourses, advanced baggage systems will process tens of thousands of bags an hour, and road, rail and air networks will come together in one vast travel hub. This is the vision taking shape at the…
VANCOUVER — Jonathan David scored a hat-trick as Canada recorded its first-ever FIFA World Cup victory in emphatic fashion, crushing nine-man Qatar 6-0 on Thursday to move to the brink of the knockout stage. The Lille striker delivered a clinical performance at BC Place, becoming only the second player to score a hat-trick at the tournament after Argentina captain Lionel Messi. Canada’s victory was its first in World Cup history after previously failing to win a match in its appearances in 1986 and 2022. The Canadians dominated from start to finish and took full advantage of two Qatar red cards…
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Switzerland turned FIFA’s controversial hydration breaks into a tactical advantage on Thursday, scoring four late goals to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 and move to the top of Group B at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Swiss coach Murat Yakin revealed that he deliberately waited for the second mandatory cooling break before making a triple substitution, introducing fresh attacking players to exploit tiring opponents in a match that had remained scoreless deep into the second half. The move transformed the contest. Substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice, while fellow replacement Rubén Vargas contributed a goal and an assist…
ATLANTA — Teboho Mokoena scored a late penalty as South Africa fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic on Thursday and secure its first point of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The South African midfielder completed an emotional evening by converting from the spot in the 83rd minute after Pavel Sulc handled Thapelo Maseko’s long-range effort inside the penalty area. Mokoena had been visibly emotional before kickoff, shedding tears during the national anthem as he reflected on his late grandfather. “I know, wherever he is, he would be proud of me,” Mokoena said. “I just felt…
For over five decades, Mohammed Ibrahim Obaidullah dedicated his life and wealth to building hospitals, specialised clinics, and care centres, asking for nothing in return. His charitable work, largely done in silence, touched the lives of millions, and quietly transformed the healthcare landscape of the UAE. “You can sit and learn under a tree,” the late Mohammed Ibrahim Obaidullah used to say. “But if you are sick, you cannot be treated under a tree. You need a sterile hospital.” Now, nearly a year after his passing, his legacy is being recognised with the prestigious Abu Dhabi Award. In an exclusive…
When Dubai student Z.A. was 12, he received a request on his private social media account from someone claiming to be a few years older than he was. “The sender claimed to be a 19-year-old college girl whose boyfriend was ignoring her,” he recalled. “I was confused why she was messaging me, and then I noticed she also sent me a nude photo. I immediately deleted it and reported the message.” The 15-year-old said that although the incident happened over three years ago, he still remembers being confused and fearful for several days. He admitted that after a few days,…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a written message from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The message is pertaining to further improving bilateral relations between the two countries. The message was received by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji from Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chang Hua during their meeting at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Thursday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations. They also discussed the latest regional and international developments. Source: Saudi Gazette
LOS ANGELES, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Switzerland defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1 in their Group B second-round match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played tonight at Los Angeles Stadium in the United States. The victory lifted Switzerland to the top of the group standings with four points, while Bosnia and Herzegovina remained on one point following their opening-round draw against Canada, who face Qatar later today in the same round. Johan Manzambi scored twice for Switzerland in the 74th and 90th minutes, while Ruben Vargas added a third in the 84th minute. Granit Xhaka sealed the victory with…
Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have issued a statement on Thursday to condemn in the strongest terms the continued and escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, including recent attacks on the Grand Mosque in the village of Jiljilya and Al-Farouq Mosque in the village of Mazar’a al-Nubani, north of Ramallah. On Wednesday, Israeli settlers set fire to mosques in two West Bank villages, their mayors said, with AFP journalists at one site seeing scorched walls and graffiti. Osama Abdullah, head of the village council in Jiljiliya, north…