DUBAI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai has officially announced that applications are now open for its newly launched Flight Dispatcher Programme for Emirati talent. Following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed earlier this year with Emirates Aviation University (EAU), the airline invites aspiring UAE nationals to apply; the first intake of candidates is scheduled to begin training in September 2026. This targeted training initiative marks a critical milestone in flydubai’s strategic efforts to grow its skilled workforce, support its ambitious fleet and network expansion plans and actively champion the UAE’s broader human capital development agenda. By creating more opportunities…
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MADRID —Spain’s Supreme Court on Monday sentenced former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos, a close ally of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to 24 years in prison for corruption, marking the first verdict in a series of scandals affecting the ruling Socialist Party. Abalos was convicted of offenses including criminal organization, bribery, embezzlement and influence peddling, linked to the rigging of public contracts for medical supplies such as face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, when he was in office. The court also sentenced his former aide Koldo García to 19 years in prison and businessman Víctor de Aldama to four and…
DUBAI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Experiential Planner Expo (EPEX) 2026 will return to Dubai on 2nd and 3rd September 2026, with Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau and part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), continuing as Host Destination Partner, alongside Kerzner International joining the upcoming edition as Headline Partner. Entering its 11th global edition, EPEX has evolved into one of the region’s most curated business events platforms, connecting senior buyers, destinations, hotels, venues, and experiential stakeholders across India, the Middle East, Africa, and emerging outbound markets. Positioned around the theme “Where Leaders…
RIYADH — Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed El-Khereiji reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s longstanding commitment to assisting those affected by crises and providing humanitarian relief worldwide without discrimination during a seminar marking World Refugee Day. The seminar, organized by the Prince Saud Al Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies on Sunday, highlighted the Kingdom’s continued humanitarian, political, and economic role, which El-Khereiji said is rooted in the principles of moderation and responsibility. He stated that the Kingdom’s position on refugee issues at the international level is clear, explaining that “it is based on intensifying efforts to resolve conflicts and address crises at their roots…
PARIS — France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country including Paris for Monday as a heatwave pushes temperatures toward record levels. A heat wave gripping western Europe is forecast to strengthen this week, with days of dangerously hot and humid conditions and record-breaking temperatures in France, the UK, Spain and Germany. The heat — driven by a high-pressure heat dome and supported by a developing El Niño — has caused widespread disruptions, with school closures in France and a World Cup viewing party canceled in Spain. Highs of more than 40C (104F) are expected across parts…
VMO2 and VodafoneThree are reportedly implementing technology designed to disable smartphones stolen from their retail stores. This move marks a concentrated effort from UK operators to tackle organised device theft and curb their resale. Sources told the Financial Times (FT) once a handset reported stolen from a store is switched on, it is added to a manufacturer-operated database which automatically disables it. However, the technology only applies to unsold devices as operators cannot disable phones after ownership has transferred to the customer. The move aims to reduce the resale value of stolen handsets following a string of organised retail thefts…
SV3 didn’t start with a mood board. He started with a blueprint. And spent a decade building what Gulf fashion was missing before Street Visionaries ever hit the floor Published: Mon 22 Jun 2026, 2:47 PM Samuel III Verzosa – SV3 – spent a decade inside the architecture of fashion before the Street Visionaries founder ever put his name on it. It wasn’t just the aesthetic. The actual structure: manufacturing, sourcing, product development, and the margin discipline that separates brands that endure from those that simply launch. Aviation was the first ambition. Architecture was the degree SV3 completed. Street Visionaries…
FUJAIRAH, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Fujairah Environment Authority (FEA) in collaboration with the Fujairah Research Centre (FRC) officially launched the UAE’s first digital ‘Pollen Atlas’ platform today. Unveiled during a dedicated one-day event at the Philosophy House in Fujairah and attended by scientists and researchers from leading research centres and universities across the UAE, the initiative establishes the nation’s first unified, validated reference system for environmental and pollen data. The launch event featured comprehensive panel discussions and interactive technical workshops detailing the platform’s multi-layered capabilities. The newly launched platform serves as a sophisticated, long-term scientific data management ecosystem.…
As temperatures soar across the UAE, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its network of temporary rest areas for delivery riders, allocating 23 locations across metro and bus stations to support workers during the annual midday work ban. The move aligns with the UAE’s midday break initiative, which prohibits outdoor work under direct sunlight between 12.30pm and 3pm from June 15 to September 15. The measure, implemented under the directives of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, aims to protect workers from heat stress during the peak summer months. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia produces over 620,000 tons of watermelon annually, making it the country’s top-produced fruit with peak demand in the summer. The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture explained that the highly valued fruit — due to its refreshing taste and rich nutritional content — is widely cultivated across several regions, including Riyadh, Makkah, Eastern Region, Al-Jouf, Al-Baha, Madinah, Qassim, Tabuk, Hail, Aseer, and Jazan. This cultivation helps meet local market demand in the summer. Other than being an important raw material for the food-processing industry, the watermelon adapts well to different climatic conditions and is produced in…