FIX Dessert Chocolatier, the brand behind the viral Dubai Chocolate phenomenon, is tapping straight into football fever with the launch of its limited-edition FIFA-inspired Hero Box. Rolling out from June 11, the homegrown brand behind the cult ‘Original Dubai Chocolate’ is teaming up with Careem for a citywide activation just in time for the 2026 season. At the centre of it all is the FIX Cup Mini Hero Box, a 20-piece collection featuring fan-favourite flavours like ‘Can’t Get Knafeh Of It’, ‘Mind Your Own Biscuit’, ‘Pick Up A Pretzel’ and ‘Catch Me If Pecan’. Each box comes with a scratch…
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BRUSSELS, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) — Today, the European Commission presents strong measures to help farmers facing sharply rising fertiliser costs and to support Europe’s food security, delivering on the recently announced Fertiliser Action Plan. In recent months, geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions have pushed prices of fertilisers up across Europe. To address this situation, the Commission is proposing two concrete measures. Firstly, the Commission is providing financial relief to help farmers buy fertilisers to guarantee their next crops. In the coming weeks, the Commission aims to mobilise €540 million in total. Earlier this week, the Commission proposed to boost…
Bodies of victims killed in a fatal road accident on Dubai’s Emirates Road earlier this week have begun reaching their respective home countries, as coordinated repatriation efforts continue across multiple jurisdictions. Authorities confirmed that four bodies were repatriated on Sunday, June 14, including two to Telangana, and one each to New Delhi and Sri Lanka. Two other bodies were already flown to Varanasi on Saturday, where last rites have since been performed. Another body is expected to be sent to Telangana later tonight. The crash, which occurred on June 8 on Emirates Road, involved a workers’ minibus carrying 16 passengers…
Riyadh — As Muslims around the world prepare to receive a new Hijri year, the Holy Kaaba is preparing to receive its new Kiswa in a tradition renewed annually at Islam’s holiest site. The process reflects Saudi Arabia’s care for the Grand Mosque and showcases the precision and craftsmanship involved in producing the Kiswa. Preparations begin months in advance at the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa, where specialists produce the covering from pure natural silk and embroider it with gold- and silver-plated threads. As the replacement date approaches, preparations intensify within the Grand Mosque. Sections of the…
Riyadh — Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources of South Korea Kim Jung kwan in Riyadh on Sunday. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed areas of mutual interest and discussed opportunities to expand energy investment and cooperation. Following the meeting, the ministers signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the field of oil and gas aimed at strengthening energy partnership between Saudi Arabia and Korea. The memorandum covers cooperation in petroleum and gas and their derivatives, refining and petrochemicals, and the development of energy-related investment partnerships, including cooperation to…
A device the size of a small seed can now be injected into the body with a standard needle, sit near a nerve, and run on no battery at all. Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, working with Cleveland Clinic, developed the wireless implant as part of a study published in the journal Science Advances. Once placed near a target nerve, the device sends controlled electrical signals that influence how the nerve communicates with the body, a process called neuromodulation. It is powered wirelessly from outside the body. Doctors, or eventually patients themselves, could adjust its activity in real time depending…
SEOUL, 14th June, 2026 (WAM) — Hyundai Motor Group accounted for 11.8 percent of the US automobile market in the January-April period this year, driven by strong sales of hybrid and other eco-friendly models, according to data released on Sunday. According to data compiled by industry tracker Omdia, the combined market share of Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. rose 1 percentage point from a year earlier during the first four months of 2026, ranking fourth behind General Motors Co., Toyota Motor Corp. and Ford Motor Co. Combined sales increased 1.3 percent over the period to 589,936 units. In 2025,…
Dubai Customs helped stop a major drug consignment from reaching its intended destination, an African country. They provided the intelligence that led to the seizure of a Tapentadol consignment, weighing approximately 1.332 tonnes. The shipment originating from Asia, and transported via air cargo, contained narcotic tablets. Dubai Customs helped the African country’s authorities intercept the shipment; legal proceedings were initiated against those involved. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “Protecting communities is a shared responsibility that transcends geographic borders,” Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, said in a media release. The operation…
SHENZHEN — Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid Al-Hogail inaugurated the Saudi-Chinese Contractors Forum in Shenzhen, China on Sunday. Al-Hogail oversaw the signing of six agreements and memoranda of understanding between Saudi and Chinese companies. He also witnessed the awarding of new housing projects in Riyadh and Dammam, with a total value exceeding SR1.9 billion as part of efforts to strengthen the Saudi-Chinese partnership in the housing and construction sectors. The forum forms part of his official visit to China from June 13 to 16, aimed at strengthening strategic partnerships across the housing, construction, infrastructure, and smart technologies sectors,…
MIAMI — Saudi Arabia is finalizing preparations for one of its toughest World Cup openers in recent memory as the Green Falcons get set to face Uruguay on Monday in their first match of FIFA World Cup 2026. The clash in Miami marks the beginning of Saudi Arabia’s seventh World Cup appearance and offers new head coach Georges Donis an immediate test against a Uruguay side rebuilt under the guidance of renowned Argentine manager Marcelo Bielsa. Saudi Arabia arrives in the United States hoping to recreate the spirit of its memorable 2022 campaign, when it stunned eventual champion Argentina in…