Dubai residents looking for a different kind of live music experience this weekend can head to Soul Sutra, a cultural music event set to take place at Troy, Ramee Dream Hotel in Downtown Dubai. Scheduled for Sunday, June 21, the event will feature a live performance by Indo Fuzon Band, known for blending Sufi influences, folk traditions and contemporary musical styles into an interactive stage experience. Running from 6pm to 11pm, Soul Sutra aims to create a community-focused atmosphere where audiences are encouraged to sing along, clap to the rhythm and actively participate in the performance. Organisers describe the event…
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TOKYO, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s core machinery orders rose 8.7 percent in April from the previous month after seasonal adjustment thanks to robust orders related to semiconductors, government data showed on Wednesday. Core machinery orders totalled $6.84 billion in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Cabinet Office. Analysts had expected a 1.2 percent increase after orders fell 9.4 percent in March. On an annual basis, core machinery orders rose 15.6 percent in April, compared with analysts’ forecasts for a 9.3 percent increase. Orders had risen 5.9 percent year-on-year in March. The Cabinet Office expects core…
US President Donald Trump took a lighthearted detour during a press briefing on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France on Tuesday, pausing mid-conversation to compliment Sky News Arabia correspondent Majed Al Farsi on his appearance before letting him ask his question. The exchange unfolded as UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Trump on the sidelines of the summit in Evian-les-Bains. As Al Farsi asked for permission to put a question to the US President, Trump turned to Sheikh Mohamed and remarked, “What a nice looking person, is he from your country?” Sheikh Mohamed replied, “Absolutely.”…
BHM Capital announced the successful activation of its integration with the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Managed Services (AMS) framework, enabling faster, more secure digital services for investors while strengthening operational connectivity across the UAE capital markets ecosystem. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing digital transformation journey and its commitment to delivering enhanced, secure, and efficient services to investors. The activation follows the strategic agreement previously signed between BHM Capital and ADX, which included the launch of the Certified Cash Transfer (CCT) service through ADX’s managed services environment. The integration enables faster and more secure transaction…
UAE residents may not see immediate relief in summer travel costs despite the US-Iran peace deal improving regional stability. However, travel agents say confidence is gradually returning, with more holidaymakers beginning to finalise their plans after weeks of uncertainty. Industry players told Khaleej Times that while high airfares continue to discourage some travellers, the improving outlook has prompted families who had delayed booking decisions to resume planning their summer getaways. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Travel agencies have already started seeing signs of renewed confidence among UAE residents. “Yes, we have noticed a positive…
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) has urged individuals and establishments to promptly submit objections to unpaid fines related to transport violations issued before November 1, 2024, noting that only 15 days remain to file such objections. The TGA emphasized that this initiative aims to enable beneficiaries to exercise their legal right to object, thereby strengthening transparency and improving the efficiency and fairness of procedures for handling fines in the transport sector. The authority has begun accepting appeals against violations issued to offenders before November 1, 2024. It stated that this step is part of its efforts to ensure…
WORLD CAPITALS, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Oil prices inched lower on Wednesday, extending the previous session’s declines. Brent crude futures dipped 16 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $78.80 a barrel by 0340 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate fell 25 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $75.80 a barrel. Both benchmarks fell about 5 percent for a second straight session on Tuesday to stand at three-month lows. Source: Emirates News Agency
As most students across the UAE gear up for the 2026-27 academic year in the coming months, schools are busy behind the scenes filling classrooms with qualified teachers, particularly in high-demand subjects such as STEM, AI and Early Years education. While many institutions have filled the bulk of their vacancies well ahead of the new academic year, recruitment remains active across the sector, driven by growing student enrolment, curriculum expansion and the launch of new schools. Demand is particularly strong for educators in STEM subjects, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science and Early Years education. Stay up to date with the…
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has warned against leaving flammable materials inside vehicles during the summer months, coinciding with rising temperatures across the Kingdom. This is because such materials can cause fires that endanger lives and property. The directorate urged motorists to ensure their vehicles are free of portable chargers, phone batteries, lighters, gas canisters, perfumes, and liquid hand sanitizers, noting that prolonged exposure to high temperatures can cause these materials to ignite or explode. Civil Defense emphasized the importance of adhering to preventive safety guidelines and not leaving any flammable materials inside vehicles so as to…
ABU DHABI, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, in collaboration with ADGM Academy (ADGMA), the knowledge arm of ADGM, launched the new edition of ‘Ruwad Al Ain Bootcamp,’ a government-backed initiative designed to equip Emiratis in Al Ain with the entrepreneurial mindset, practical skills, mentorship, and industry exposure needed to transform ideas into scalable and future-ready ventures. From 8th to 12th June 2026 at MZN Hub Al Ain, the five-day immersive bootcamp built on the momentum of the previous edition by deepening participants’ engagement with Abu Dhabi’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and creating direct pathways into innovation driven…