DUBAI, 18th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has launched the first 2026 cycle of its Next-Gen Family Businesses Training Programme. Based on leading international standards, the programme offers a transformative leadership experience designed to equip the next generation in family businesses with the leadership, governance, and entrepreneurship capabilities required to create sustainable value for their family enterprises. The opening cycle of 2026 attracted 17 next-generation members of family businesses. The programme features an innovative training approach, incorporating interactive group discussions, role-play sessions, practical assessments, and real-life…
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and seven other Islamic states strongly condemned the continued and escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Türkiye emphasized that these attacks constitute a clear violation of the sanctity of places of worship and religious sites, international law, including international humanitarian law, and relevant United Nations resolutions. They specially mentioned the 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…
MIAMI — FIFA World Cup 2026 has already delivered goals, drama and a series of unexpected results after the completion of the opening round of group-stage matches. A total of 75 goals were scored across the first 24 matches, producing an average of 3.13 goals per game, the highest rate at this stage of a World Cup since 1958. The expanded 48-team format had raised concerns about competitiveness before the tournament, but the opening round has largely silenced those doubts. Nine of the 24 matches ended in draws, representing 37.5 percent of all games, the highest figure after the first…
DUBAI, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — AD Ports Group today announced that Al Faya Dry Port has been assigned UN/LOCODE (AEALF) by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), further strengthening the port’s integration into the global multimodal trade and logistics ecosystem. The globally recognised UN/LOCODE system is used across the international shipping, logistics, and trade sectors to standardise location identification, facilitate customs processes, and enhance the efficiency of global supply chains. The issuance of UN/LOCODE (AEALF) establishes Al Faya Dry Port as an internationally recognised inland logistics hub, supporting more efficient cargo movement across interconnected ports, inland facilities,…
ABIDJAN — Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada ahead of his country’s crucial FIFA World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) confirmed on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Nice striker will miss Saturday’s Group E clash in Toronto after failing to obtain the necessary authorization to enter Canadian territory. The development comes amid an ongoing investigation in France related to allegations of spot-fixing during a Ligue 1 match last season. French authorities confirmed that a 23-year-old Ligue 1 player was arrested last month as part of an investigation into alleged organized fraud, sports corruption,…
LinkShadow, a leading AI-powered cybersecurity company, recently announced a strategic pan-African distribution partnership with Redington, a leading technology aggregator and innovation catalyst. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in LinkShadow’s global growth strategy and will enable enterprises across Africa to strengthen cyber resilience through advanced threat detection, data security, and identity protection capabilities. As organisations across Africa rapidly embrace cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital banking, smart infrastructure, and connected services, cyber risk has emerged as one of the most critical business challenges facing enterprises today. The increasing sophistication of cyberattacks, coupled with expanding digital footprints and evolving regulatory requirements, is…
A routine casting call from Dubai turned into a career-defining moment for UAE-based actor Puneet Sud, who found himself sharing the screen with Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons in Rihana, an international feature film that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last month. The 67-year-old actor said he initially knew very little about the project when he was approached by a casting agency in Dubai and invited to travel to Sri Lanka for filming. He boarded a flight to Colombo expecting another acting assignment. It was only after arriving on set that he realised the scale of the production. “It was…
ABU DHABI, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — In a step that reflects the UAE’s leadership in artificial intelligence and future-focused governance, the International Affairs Office at the UAE Presidential Court has launched “Zayed”, an AI-powered spokesperson designed to communicate the Office’s initiatives, strategic priorities, and global engagements through advanced digital technologies. The initiative introduces a new approach to institutional communications, leveraging artificial intelligence to deliver content and strategic messaging in a dynamic, accessible, and future-oriented format. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Head of the International Affairs Office at the UAE Presidential Court, said: “The UAE’s journey in artificial intelligence is rooted…
The weather on Friday, June 19, is expected to be fair in general, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Conditions are likely to get humid by night and Saturday morning over some western coastal areas, with a probability of fog or mist formation. Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds are set to blow, with a speed of 10-20 km/hr, reaching 30 km/hr. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea. Temperatures across the major cities…
RIYADH — The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) has officially declared that Saudi Arabia is free of equine viral arteritis (EVA). This is after the Kingdom fulfilled the technical requirements and international standards for declaring countries free of animal diseases. This official recognition followed WOAH’s evaluation of the technical file prepared by the National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plants Pests and Animal Diseases (Weqaa Center), which included the surveillance and preventive measures and epidemiological monitoring programs applied in the Kingdom, in compliance with WOAH’s requirements and standards. This international recognition reflects the level of progress in…