SHARJAH, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — Abdul Aziz Al Shamsi, Assistant Director General of the Communication and Business Sector at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), said the Chamber, in cooperation with the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, organised an introductory seminar on the “Integrated Logistics Corridor” linking the Emirate of Sharjah and the Sultanate of Oman. The event brought together representatives from the public and private sectors involved in trade and logistics and showcased the corridor’s key advantages, including reducing goods waiting times from three months to just 30 days. The initiative is part of…
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JEDDAH — The Saudi Council of Ministers approved on Tuesday the Executive Regulation of the Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis. The Cabinet session, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, in Jeddah also endorsed the geographic areas designated for non-Saudi property ownership. Earlier, in January this year, the law regulating non-Saudis’ ownership of real estate has entered into force, after completing the necessary procedures following its publication in the official gazette in July 2025. The landmark law permits non-Saudis, whether individuals or companies, to own all types of real estate, including residential, commercial, agricultural, and…
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DUBAI, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) announced the opening of the subscription period for the inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme, the first initiative of its kind in the UAE, in close collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The issuance size will be AED50 million, and the subscription period will run from 24th June to 30th June 2026 through approved digital channels, providing individual investors, including citizens and residents, with an opportunity to participate in a sovereign investment instrument fully backed by the UAE Government and compliant with the principles of Islamic Shariah,…
Residents in the UAE could see some rainfall on Wednesday, June 24, offering brief relief from the intense summer heat, according to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The met department that weather conditions on Wednesday will be fair to partly cloudy skies, with a chance of some convective cloud formation bringing rain to some eastern areas. The clouds may also extend to some internal areas by afternoon. While rains are expected, temperatures are expected to remain high across the country, with temperatures reaching up to 47ºC in some areas. Dubai will see highs of up to 45ºC, while Abu Dhabi…
For the coming week, your favourite Kayali bottles have officially jumped off your vanity and into your coffee cup at Dubai Mall. A new beauty cafe by the homegrown fragrance brand has taken over Dubai Mall from June 20 to 29, transforming Mona Kattan’s gourmand-inspired perfume universe into a very pink, very photogenic pop-up experience. Think: a dreamscape where every corner is built for TikTok and “get ready with me, but make it coffee” content. Instead of just spritzing Vanilla 28 or Eden before you head out, you can now drink them. The limited-time menu, created with specialty coffee roasters…
TEHRAN — Iran has denied a claim by US Vice President JD Vance that inspectors from the UN nuclear watchdog will be given access to its nuclear sites that were bombed during the war with Israel and the United States last year. Following negotiations in Switzerland, Vance said discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) could be happening “as soon as today”. But Iran’s foreign ministry told state media that Tehran had made “no new commitments” on nuclear inspections. “We have not had a meeting with the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), nor do we…
JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) is expecting dust-generating surface winds, which may lead to reduced visibility along the west coast from June 24 to July 1. According to the NCM, dust storms will affect the coastal road from Jeddah to Jazan, especially during daylight hours on Wednesday, and will continue for a week. The dust-generating surface wind activity will lead to the absence or near absence of horizontal visibility. Source: Saudi Gazette
SHARJAH, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) will honour 13 winners of the Sharjah Excellence Award 2025 at an official ceremony tomorrow. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the ceremony will recognise the recipients for their outstanding achievements and exceptional institutional performance across various economic and development sectors. They secured the award after meeting the internationally recognised qualification standards and eligibility criteria applied across the award’s eight core categories. The 2025 edition strengthens the Sharjah Excellence Award’s position…
ABU DHABI, 23rd June, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority (NMA), said a cohesive national narrative turns economic achievements into a message that is clearly understood around the world. He stressed that such a narrative has become a key compass for global investment flows, directing major capital toward the most trusted and stable environments through a comprehensive story that reflects the country’s vision and its ability to shape the future. Speaking at a panel discussion titled ”Building the Future Narrative: How Media Shapes Nations, Cities, and Economies” during the Forbes…