Gipsy Kings by André Reyes are set to bring their Viva El Arte Tour 2026 to Dubai this month, offering fans an evening of live music followed by a FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party. The group will perform at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on June 21, delivering a set packed with the rumba, flamenco and Latin rhythms that have made them one of the most recognisable names in world music. Led by André Reyes, the concert will celebrate the musical legacy of the Gipsy Kings, whose hits including Bamboleo, Djobi Djoba and Volare have remained popular across generations. Stay up…
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ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 3.65%. This decision was taken following the US Federal Reserve’s announcement today to keep the Interest Rate on Reserve Balances (IORB) unchanged. The CBUAE has also decided to maintain the interest rate applicable to borrowing short-term liquidity from the CBUAE at 50 basis points above the Base Rate for all standing credit facilities. The Base Rate, which is anchored to the US Federal Reserve’s IORB, signals the general stance of monetary…
VIENNA — The Federal Chancellor of Austria Christian Stocker received Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Vienna on Wednesday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and their friendly peoples along with ways to further strengthen and bolster them in various fields. Discussions and an exchange of views on key regional and international issues were also held. At the outset of the meeting, Prince Faisal conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to the chancellor and their wishes…
RIYADH — Ministers of transport and communications of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states outlined the future work plan with member states to formulate recommendations aimed at strengthening supply chain corridors between member states and mitigating any potential impacts on trade movement and logistics networks. The extraordinary meeting of the GCC Ministers of Transport and Communications Committee, held via videoconference on Wednesday, discussed the implementation of the directives of the leaders of the GCC states issued at their 19th Consultative Meeting held in Jeddah on April 28, 2026 regarding joint Gulf projects in this field. Jasem Albudaiwi, secretary general of…
Eric Doerr, Chief Product Officer, Tenable. Tenable® Holdings, Inc., the exposure management company, recently announced new AI-powered cloud threat detection capabilities that extend the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform, enabling security teams to prioritise and remediate the exposures attackers are actively targeting. As part of Tenable One, Tenable One Cloud Exposure correlates runtime telemetry with deep exposure context, transforming threat investigations and empowering teams to reduce risk before attacks impact the business. Static defences cannot keep up with attackers who have weaponised AI, collapsing the exploit window from months to hours. Compounding the issue, fragmented security tools leave organisations overwhelmed…
ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi has marked a global milestone achievement by becoming the first in the world where Camizestrant, a next-generation therapy for advanced breast cancer, has been administered to a patient in a clinical care setting. The treatment is designed to support earlier, more targeted intervention for patients whose cancer has developed resistance to conventional hormone therapy. The achievement reflects Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading destination for best-in-class care, where advanced diagnostics and timely access to specialised treatments are supporting more personalised care. Under the supervision of the Department of Health – Abu…
The UAE’s health ministry signed memoranda of understandings with five private healthcare facilities, aimed at building an integrated system between public and private sectors in managing exceptional and emergency cases. The five hospitals are: Thumbay Group Hospitals, University Hospital, Ajman Hospital, Fujairah Hospital, Amina Hospital, and Dar Al Kamal Hospital. The agreements also ensure continuity of healthcare services in line with highest standards of quality and efficiency under a unified national framework for preparedness and response. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The signing ceremony was attended by Dr Amin Al Amiri, Assistant…
BEIRUT — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Wednesday that his country is pursuing an independent approach in ongoing negotiations, stressing that any settlement would be reached through the Lebanese state and not at its expense. “The assurances we received, and what we insist on, are that Lebanon has an independent track in the negotiations,” Aoun said while receiving a delegation of Maronite bishops from the diaspora. According to a statement from the Lebanese presidency, Aoun said Beirut was “certainly in favor of a ceasefire and of any country that helps us, including Iran.” “The Lebanese state is conducting the…
A green sea turtle that survived the loss of a front flipper and spent more than a year in rehabilitation has become the face of a major conservation milestone in the UAE. Known as Foxy, the turtle was among 23 rehabilitated sea turtles released into the Arabian Gulf by Jumeirah to mark World Sea Turtle Day. But her return to the wild carried added significance. Fitted with a satellite tracker before her release, Foxy became the 100th turtle to be monitored through the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP), a milestone that conservationists say will help deepen understanding of marine life…
ATLANTA — FIFA’s mandatory hydration breaks at World Cup 2026 have quickly become one of the tournament’s most debated innovations, with players, coaches and pundits questioning whether the stoppages are helping player welfare at the expense of the game’s rhythm. Introduced to help teams cope with summer conditions across the United States, Canada and Mexico, the breaks occur around the 22nd minute of each half regardless of weather conditions or venue. While FIFA says the policy ensures equal treatment for all teams, critics argue the stoppages are disrupting momentum, creating unofficial tactical timeouts and altering the flow of matches. The…