RIYADH — Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saudi General Authority of Foreign Trade Majid Al-Qasabi emphasized the importance of strengthening GCC integration through the strategic projects discussed by the meeting of the GCC Commercial Cooperation Committee. He said the projects are intended to address challenges affecting the smooth flow of supply chains. Al-Qasabi made the remarks while attending the 71st extraordinary meeting of the GCC Commercial Cooperation Committee, held virtually on Sunday. The meeting was also attended by GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi and the ministers of commerce and industry from other GCC member…
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PANAMA CITY, 28th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, discussed with senior public and private sector officials in the Republic of Panama ways to enhance trade and investment cooperation and expand economic partnership opportunities between the two countries, in support of sustainable development, economic integration and the resilience of global supply chains. The meeting was attended by Mohammed Abdullah bin Khater Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Colombia and non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Panama. Dr. Al Zeyoudi held talks with Javier Martinez-Acha, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Carlos Guevara…
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s trade balance recorded a surplus of SR90.5 billion during the first quarter of 2026. This marks an increase of 60 percent on a quarterly basis, rising by more than SR33.9 billion compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, when the surplus amounted to SR56.5 billion. The trade surplus recorded an annual growth rate of 43.7 percent and an increase of more than SR 27 billion compared to the same period in 2025, when the surplus stood at approximately SR 63 billion. This was revealed in the data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) in…
DUBAI, 28th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its strategic partnerships with leading Chinese companies and institutions to draw on their advanced expertise in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, modern transport technologies, and advanced methodologies for designing and constructing bridge and tunnel networks. The move supports the delivery of RTA’s current and future projects and enhances the readiness of Dubai’s transport system to keep pace with the emirate’s rapid urban and economic growth. This came during RTA’s official delegation visit to the People’s Republic of China, headed by Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of…
Residents in the UAE can expect fair to partly cloudy weather conditions on Monday, June 28, according to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department noted that more clouds are expected to appear over eastern areas on Monday, while conditions will remain generally warm across the country. Temperatures are expected to peak at around 45°C in some areas. Dubai temperatures will see highs of 41°C, while mercury in Abu Dhabi is forecast to reach up to 40°C. Lowest temperature in Abu Dhabi is expected to be 30ºC, while that in Dubai will be 32ºC. Stay up to date with the latest…
Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences is proud to announce that its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program has been awarded the most prestigious 2026 ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award in curriculum development, presented by the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE). The award is recognized as one of the highest international distinctions in the field of medical education. This achievement marks a historic first for an MBBS program in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It also positions Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences as only the seventh academic higher education institution worldwide to receive…
BERLIN — Record-breaking temperatures spread across central and eastern Europe on Saturday, shattering national June records, disrupting transport networks, straining hospitals, and prompting fresh warnings over the growing impact of climate change. Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and Denmark all recorded their hottest June temperatures on record as the heatwave that gripped western Europe earlier this week moved eastward. Denmark’s Meteorological Institute recorded a national record of 37°C in Ødum, north of Aarhus, marking the country’s hottest day since records began in 1874. Switzerland registered 38.8°C in the city of Basel, while the Czech Republic recorded a provisional high of 40.8°C…
DUBAI, 28th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, Dubai Municipality has launched the world’s first AI-powered park design challenge, a pioneering initiative that will invite participants to reimagine Al Safa 2 Park using artificial intelligence. The design challenge forms part of Dubai Municipality’s efforts to harness advanced technologies, urban design and community participation to shape the future of parks and public spaces. It explores how an integrated ecosystem of AI…
DUBAI, 28th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, affirmed that relations between the UAE and the Republic of India represent one of the strongest and most dynamic partnerships in the world, built on solid foundations of trade and investment, shared values, mutual respect, and the exceptional contributions of the Indian community across all aspects of life in the UAE. This came as Sheikh Nahyan inaugurated the Annual Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India – Dubai Chapter (ICAI Dubai Chapter), held under the theme “The Resilience Comeback Story”, with…
Are you an urban planner, student, designer, or an artificial intelligence innovator? You now have a chance to reimagine Al Safa 2 Park using artificial intelligence and win a grand prize in Dubai’s new AI-powered public park design challenge. On June 25, Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum unveiled three projects for Dubai: Falcon Market, the Dubai Creek lighting project, and an AI-designed public park. The three projects will span upgrading services and creating new infrastructure. Building on that vision, Dubai Municipality on Sunday (June 28) launched the AI-designed park challenge, inviting designers, urban planners, students,…