ABU DHABI, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar has announced the launch of The Orchids at Yas Acres, a new gated residential community on Yas Island, designed for modern family living and set within a masterplan already established as one of Yas Island’s most sought-after communities. Comprising 217 spacious homes, including two- and three-bedroom townhouses and three-, four- and five-bedroom villas. Yas Acres is a thriving, well-established community recognised for its elevated amenities and family-friendly lifestyle at the centre of Yas Island. This appeal is reflected in resident feedback, with Yas Acres achieving a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +49…
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Ericsson recently named David Hammarwall, an executive within its Americas division, to lead its Business Area Networks division. This change comes as the previous networks chief, Per Narvinger, is lined up to replace Borje Ekholm as CEO. Hammarwall is currently head of Customer Unit T-Mobile in Market Area Americas, a position he has held since 2023. He joined Ericsson in 2007 and worked in various roles including as the heads of Product Area Networks, Product Line Radio and Product Line 5G RAN. The appointment is due to take effect on 1 October 2026, when current Networks chief Narvinger steps into…
Q Mobility has announced the launch of its Free Flow Paid Parking System at Mushrif Mall in partnership with Line Investments & Property Sole Proprietorship LLC, as part of efforts to enhance the visitor experience through smart parking technology. The system will become operational on June 23, allowing motorists to pay parking fees automatically through their Darb wallets without the need for payment machines, tickets, or SMS transactions. Using artificial intelligence and automatic license plate recognition, the system records the time a vehicle enters and exits the parking facility, then deducts the applicable fee directly from the user’s Darb wallet.…
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense celebrated the graduation of 40 female recruits who completed a qualification program in civil defense operations, safety and fire protection. The graduation ceremony was attended by Director General of Civil Defense Lt. Gen. Dr. Hamoud Al-Faraj at the directorate’s headquarters in Riyadh. The recruits received training, knowledge and essential skills related to civil defense work, enhancing their academic and practical capabilities in the fields of safety and risk prevention. The program aims to support the protection and safety system and strengthen operational readiness. Source: Saudi Gazette
GUANGZHOU, China, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a collaboration agreement with the Office of the China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair (CISMEF) in Guangdong, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China in Guangdong. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of AIM Talks in Guangzhou, China, one of the world’s leading industrial innovation hubs, by Dr. Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi, Director-General of RAK Chamber of Commerce, and Jiang Xingjun on behalf of the China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair, in the presence…
PARIS, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), under the Presidency of Hamid Saif AlZaabi, participated in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary held in Paris, France. As part of its participation, MENAFATF attended the inaugural meeting of the Global Strategy Group, which brings together FATF and the FATF-Style Regional Bodies (FSRBs) within the Global Network to strengthen coordination and dialogue on strategic issues, shared priorities and cross-border risks, supporting international efforts to protect the integrity of the global financial system. During the meeting, AlZaabi delivered remarks reaffirming MENAFATF’s support…
RIYADH — The Human Rights Commission (HRC) on Thursday concluded a five-day training-of-trainers program on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, held in Riyadh in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. HRC President Dr. Hala Al-Tuwaijri said building specialized national capacities in the field of human rights is a key pillar in promoting awareness and fostering a culture of human rights. She emphasized the importance of investing in national talent and empowering qualified professionals to transfer knowledge and strengthen institutional capabilities. Al-Tuwaijri noted that the commission views such programs as…
When the Emirates Red Crescent arrived after the Mexico earthquake, it did not have the full picture. It had some information about what people needed and which buildings had collapsed, but not all of it, and not reliably. Local supplies were hard to confirm, so the teams ended up sourcing aid from neighbouring countries, a process that cost time the survivors did not have. “Artificial intelligence makes it easier for us to receive information from outside and to analyse data, especially in the areas that have been hit,” said Saeed Al Mazrouei, Director of the Relief and Crisis Aid Department…
PARIS, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, held a bilateral meeting with Serge Papin, France’s Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Trade, Crafts, Tourism and Purchasing Power, to discuss opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the fields of tourism, aviation, entrepreneurship, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The meeting took place on the sidelines of the UAE delegation’s visit to France, led by the Minister of Economy and Tourism, to participate in VivaTech 2026, the leading entrepreneurship and advanced technology exhibition, held in the French capital…
BEIRUT — The head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, Mohammad Raad, has warned that Israel “has 60 days” to ends its invasion and complete a full withdrawal of troops from Lebanese territory, while calling on Beirut to study the US-Iran memorandum of understanding “carefully and objectively.” Raad’s remarks came on Thursday as occupying Israeli forces continued their daily attacks on Lebanon and Tel Aviv insisted it would continue to occupy parts of southern Lebanon, despite the first clause of the US-Iran agreement mandating the “immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon”. Raad said “the enemy’s war…