Dubai will develop a ‘smart medical visa’ and more seamless services for patients travelling to the emirate for treatment under a new agreement signed by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai and the Dubai Health Authority. The strategic Memorandum of Understanding aims to create an integrated healthcare journey for medical tourists, linking visa, residency and healthcare services from before patients arrive in Dubai through to treatment and follow-up. The agreement was signed by Lt-Gen Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of GDRFA Dubai, and Dr Alawi Sheikh Ali, Director General of DHA. Stay up to date…
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BEIRUT — Clashes have continued in southern Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting a US plan for a partial ceasefire. At least five people have been killed in Israeli attacks hours after US President Donald Trump announced an agreement to de-escalate fighting that neither Israel nor the Lebanese group Hezbollah has publicly accepted. Israel launched fresh strikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday even though Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to pull back from a threat to strike Hezbollah in Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, under pressure from President Trump and the United Nations. The official National News Agency (NNA) said on Tuesday…
RIYADH — Throughout May, Saudi Arabia was diligently preparing for the arrival of pilgrims, the safe performance of Hajj, and adherence to regulations. Yet the extensive efforts required for the annual pilgrimage did not prevent the Kingdom from achieving a series of notable accomplishments across innovation, science, education, sports, and international recognition. The Kingdom’s Center for International Communication (CIC) highlighted Saudi Arabia’s global feats, awards, certifications, memberships, and recognitions achieved during the month. Among its global achievements, Saudi Arabia ranked first among G20 nations in Startup Ecosystem Growth, while also securing first place regionally for Startup Environment and AI Technologies.…
European luxury brands have sharpened their focus on the United States, with a surge of store openings and fashion shows to lure a new crop of wealthy shoppers enriched by the AI and tech boom and offset weak consumer confidence in the rest of the world. After two years of contraction, the luxury goods sector was showing signs of stabilisation until the Iran war that began at the end of February, disrupting travel and denting luxury spending far beyond the Middle East. And China, the biggest source of luxury sales growth for two decades, is still struggling to tackle deflation…
DUBAI, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) — DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has unveiled a targeted acceleration initiative designed to reduce operating costs, improve cash flow and sustain growth across its community of more than 26,000 companies. The initiative comes as businesses navigate shifting global market conditions, with DMCC introducing a suite of financial incentives, fee waivers and regulatory flexibilities aimed at strengthening resilience while maintaining long-term competitiveness. For existing companies, the package centres on licence renewal incentives of up to 25% for multi-year commitments, structured as 15% for two years,…
Nvidia‘s CEO Jensen Huang recently discusses the multitrillion-dollar economic opportunity presented by the adoption of humanoid robots in industry, as it announced a model for academics using hardware from Unitree and Sharpa intended to accelerate advances. In an announcement made at Computex 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan, the executive backed humanoid robotics to “bring physical AI to the world’s largest industries” but indicated there were barriers to academic work to this end, which it aims to resolve by introduction of the “reference robot”. The machine uses Nvidia compute systems and Isaac GR00T development platform, a Unitree H2 body standing at almost…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has offered condolences over the death of Dr Mahmoud Ahmed Al Qaysia, a respected educator in UAE who had worked alongside founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. “May Allah have mercy on the esteemed educator and teacher, Dr Mahmoud Ahmad Al-Qaysieh, grant him a place in His vast Paradise, and reward him abundantly for all that he gave. We extend our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to his noble family,” Sheikh Mohamed wrote in his tribute. “He was among the pioneering generation of teachers and educators in the United Arab…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has declared that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to stop fighting, offering hope to huge numbers of people in Lebanon who have been fleeing an Israeli onslaught. The US leader’s statement on social media came as Iranian officials had asserted that ceasefire talks could collapse due to Israel’s plan to escalate its invasion of Lebanon and increase strikes. Trump said he asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pull his troops back from Lebanon’s capital Beirut. He also spoke with Hezbollah representatives, who “agreed to stop shooting” at Israeli forces. Trump said on social…
Health insurance customers in the UAE can now lock their insurance premiums for up to five years under a new add-on launched by a brokerage firm. Called Health Insurance Premium Lock by Policybazaar.ae, the add-on allows customers to keep their premium at the same rate they signed up with for up to five years. According to the company, customers will be protected from premium increases linked to medical inflation and age-band loading during the lock period. The add-on is available on selected health insurance plans through Policybazaar.ae for residents of Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Stay up to date with…
SHARJAH, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed an agreement with Afhad Holding LLC to activate a 15,095-square-metre plot in Kshisha into a new retail destination. Located in Kshisha 1, the project will be developed on Shurooq-owned land and operated by Afhad Holding as a long-term retail and community asset. The destination will introduce new retail, service and lifestyle offerings closer to residents, supporting Kshisha’s continued growth as one of Sharjah’s emerging family-focused communities. The agreement was signed at Al Bait Al Westi during an event organised by Invest in Sharjah and PwC,…