SHARJAH, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, officially opened the 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show on Wednesday. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition will run until 14 June, featuring a record participation of 400 exhibitors from 19 countries, in addition to a distinguished line-up of leading global designers and manufacturers of gold, diamonds, gemstones, high-end jewellery, and luxury watches. During his tour of the exhibition,…
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The UAE Lottery revealed the winning numbers for its latest Lucky Day draw (260610) held on Wednesday, June 10. The winning numbers in the Days section are 10, 21, 3, 17, 28 and 30, while the lucky number in the Months section this time is 3. Holders of the following IDs are guaranteed to win Dh50,000: BC2742639 BP4033921 BA2586538 Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. While the jackpot of Dh30 million and the grand prize of Dh5 million went unclaimed, dozens of participants still walked away with cash rewards. Among the 5,569 total…
ASTANA —Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef in Astana on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries and opportunities to develop investment partnerships in the industrial and mining sectors. The meeting highlighted the growing fraternal and economic relations between Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan and emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral trade and enabling the private sector to capitalize on opportunities in priority industrial sectors in support of the economic diversification goals of the two friendly countries. The meeting also reviewed opportunities for…
VIENNA — Saudi Arabia has been elected First Vice-Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) during the committee’s session held in Austria. The Kingdom is represented in this position by General Manager of Space Systems and Infrastructure at the Saudi Space Agency Eng. Muryah Al-Shahrani, one of the Kingdom’s distinguished national talents in the space sector. His election is regarded as a milestone that reflects the international community’s confidence in the Kingdom’s growing role in the space sector and its contributions to advancing global space governance. Through his participation in COPUOS and the…
China is reportedly planning an investment of around CNY2 trillion ($295 billion) over the next five years to build out data centres across the country. State-owned telecoms operators will be tasked with managing the sites and the vendor Huawei will provide the bulk of the technology. Bloomberg sources claim government agencies including the National Development and Reform Commission are drafting up plans to construct a network of “inter-connected computing hubs”, as part of a government initiative to boost domestic AI and increase competition with the US. Operators China Mobile and China Telecom are named as being tasked with operating and…
ISTANBUL, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Second Sharjah Award in Public Finance Forum officially commenced today in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye. Organised by the Sharjah Award in Public Finance in collaboration with the Arab Administrative Development Organisation (ARADO) – League of Arab States, the forum is being held under the theme “Public Finance in the Face of Global Crises: Strategic Visions – Present Challenges – Future Prospects” on 10–11 June 2026, bringing together a distinguished group of ministers, senior government officials, experts, academics, and specialists in public finance and economics from across the Arab world. The forum comes at…
As temperatures are rising in the UAE, motorists are being urged to check the condition of their vehicles, particularly tyres, air-conditioning systems and coolant levels, to reduce the risk of breakdowns and road accidents during the summer months. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a summer awareness drive as part of the Ministry of Interior’s annual Safe Summer campaign, encouraging drivers to carry out regular vehicle inspections and maintenance before setting off on journeys. According to the authority, extreme heat and humidity can place additional strain on vehicles, affecting cooling systems, tyre pressure and overall vehicle performance. Stay…
MANAMA — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries renewed their commitment to peace, good neighborliness and diplomatic solutions while questioning how future relations with Iran can be built amid continued attacks against regional states. In a statement issued at the end of its 167th Ministerial Council meeting in Manama on Wednesday, the GCC said: “How can future relations be built amid the continuation of these attacks and the insistence on pursuing them?” It warned that continued aggression would only lead to further isolation while the door to dialogue remains open to those who choose wisdom and good neighborliness. The statement was…
RIYADH — The Board of Trustees of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has appointed Princess Dr. Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz as the institute’s new chief executive officer, succeeding founding CEO Richard Attias. Princess Dr. Maha brings extensive leadership experience across healthcare, higher education, research, institutional development and international engagement. Most recently, she served as Vice President of External Relations and Advancement at Alfaisal University, where she played a key role in strengthening the university’s global partnerships and reputation. In her new role, Princess Dr. Maha will lead the next phase of growth for the FII Institute, advancing its…
Anthropic has launched a public version of its Mythos AI model called Claude Fable 5. This version comes with security guardrails in place to block its use in sensitive areas such as cybersecurity. The AI player stated its Claude Fable 5 model is its most powerful to date on its launch on the 9th June 2026, which is two months after Anthropic first unveiled its Mythos-class model. The limited Mythos preview sent shockwaves through the industry after the model uncovered thousands of software vulnerabilities. Recently Anthropic expanded the reach of its Mythos AI model to an additional 150 companies across…