Dubai’s decision to reintroduce flexible summer working hours for government employees has reignited debate over whether private sector companies in the UAE could eventually adopt similar arrangements. The ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative, running from June 29 to September 10, allows government entities to implement one of two working models designed to balance employee wellbeing with operational continuity. Under the first model, employees will work seven hours per day from Monday to Thursday, and four-and-a-half hours on Fridays. Under the second model, employees will work eight hours per day from Monday to Thursday, with Friday observed as a full day off.…
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Inspired by Monaco’s coastline and summer atmosphere, the latest collection blended graphic design codes with wearable luxury Published: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 8:40 AM APM Monaco hosted an exclusive soirée in Cannes on May 19 during the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, where the contemporary jewellery house unveiled an avant-première presentation of its Été 2026 collection. Held against the backdrop of the French Riviera, the event brought together personalities from the worlds of fashion, entertainment, and luxury while also reflecting the growing visibility of Middle Eastern talent within international fashion spaces. Egyptian actress and APM Monaco’s official Middle…
In the rugged mountains and along the mangrove-lined shores of Ras Al Khaimah, the annual honey harvest offers a glimpse into a tradition shaped by nature, patience, and generations of beekeeping expertise. For beekeepers across the emirate, the honey season begins in spring and continues through different flowering cycles. Samar honey is typically harvested between mid-May and mid-June, while Sidr honey follows later in the year, from October to November. Other varieties, including mangrove and ghaf honey, emerge during different seasons depending on flowering conditions. However, the 2026 season has been markedly different. Jamal Rashid Hamdoun, owner of Raghuh Honey,…
MEXICO CITY — Mexico completed a perfect World Cup group stage for the first time in its history after defeating the Czech Republic 3-0 on Wednesday to finish top of Group A with three victories from three matches. Goals from Mateo Chávez, Julián Quiñones and Álvaro Fidalgo secured the win at a packed Estadio Azteca and extended El Tri’s unbeaten run at the tournament. The victory marked the first time Mexico has won all three matches in a World Cup group stage. Its previous best performances came in 1986 and 2002, when the team recorded two wins and a draw.…
Nine in 10 hotel bookings made by UAE travellers this summer are for overseas destinations, according to new data from dnata Travel, highlighting strong demand for international holidays despite the season’s high temperatures. The Maldives has emerged as the most popular destination, accounting for one in five international hotel bookings. Thailand, Mauritius, Canada and Australia complete the top five, while Japan and the United States have also made it into this summer’s top 10 destinations. Travel experts say the figures show that UAE residents are increasingly choosing longer, experience-led holidays, combining traditional beach escapes with trips that offer nature, adventure…
MEXICO CITY — Guillermo Ochoa received an emotional farewell at Estadio Azteca on Wednesday as the veteran goalkeeper made his sixth World Cup appearance in Mexico’s 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic. The 40-year-old entered the match in the 77th minute to thunderous applause from more than 80,000 fans, with chants of “Memo” echoing throughout the stadium in what could prove to be his final appearance for the national team. “It’s the most beautiful thing that they recognize your effort,” Ochoa said after the match. “I always try to do it for them, to leave a mark. I think that…
Dubai’s Museum of the Future is calling people across the UAE as well as around the world to give ideas to help design the next generation of its experiences. This will include innovative ideas and proposals that contribute to the museum’s future-oriented content as it prepares for a new phase of development coinciding with its five-year anniversary. The public has been urged to submit their ideas through the museum’s social media channels. Submissions will be considered as part of the museum’s ongoing plans to refresh its experiences, exhibitions, and innovations, with further details to be announced in due course. Stay…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has suspended travel by its citizens to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan as part of precautionary measures against the spread of the Ebola virus. The Kingdom also suspended the issuance of all types of visas and entry into the Kingdom for individuals arriving from these three countries. These are part of additional precautionary measures to mitigate the risks associated with the Ebola outbreak. The newly introduced restrictions also apply to travelers arriving via third countries who have stayed in any of the three affected countries during the 21 days before entering the…
MANAMA — The GCC-US Ministerial Meeting, which concluded in Manama on Thursday, emphasized the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, noting that free, unconditional, and unrestricted navigation, including the right of transit passage as guaranteed under international law, remains essential to regional and global security. The ministers rejected any tolls, fees, or attempts to assert control over the Strait, and welcomed the announcement of Oman and the International Maritime Organization on the launch of an evacuation plan for over 11,000 seafarers stranded in the region. The ministerial meeting between the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was…
MANAMA — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended the joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United States in Manama on Thursday. The meeting was attended by the heads of delegation of the GCC member states, GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The meeting reviewed the strategic relations between the GCC countries and the United States. It explored ways to further develop them in a manner that serves mutual interests and strengthens partnership and cooperation frameworks across various fields. The ministers discussed regional developments and the…