VIENNA — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with President of the Austrian National Council Walter Rosenkranz in Vienna on Wednesday. The meeting with the Austrian parliament speaker was part of his official visit to Austria. Prince Faisal and Rosenkranz reviewed bilateral relations across various fields. They also discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation on topics of mutual interest. A number of regional issues and efforts to establish security and stability were also figured in their talks. Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Vienna on Wednesday on an official visit. The minister is scheduled to…
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TEHRAN — Iran will take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately after signing a tentative agreement with the United States to end the war, while gaining the ability to sell its oil without restrictions, according to leaked copies of an interim accord that officials say broadly match the final document. The agreement, expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, outlines a 60-day negotiating period focused on Iran’s nuclear program and includes provisions for economic relief and postwar reconstruction. According to the leaked documents, Iran could receive at least $300 billion for rebuilding efforts following the conflict. The…
PARIS, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — In line with the previously announced collaboration roadmap, EDGE and Leonardo detailed further plans to establish a Joint Venture (JV), which would develop, commercialise, manufacture, and support some of the most advanced key defence sensors and systems available globally. The JV will focus on a range of defence capabilities, including airborne radars for next-generation stealth platforms, the Kronos Grand Mobile High-Power (HP) radar, Combat Management Systems (CMS) and Multi-Mission Aircraft Sensors. The JV will also serve as a commercial platform to promote and sell the M-346 fighter/trainer aircraft and other defence capabilities across European…
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia, represented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), launched an economic empowerment project targeting the most vulnerable groups and persons with disabilities in the Gaza Strip. The launching ceremony, held at Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on Tuesday, was attended by representatives from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as well as several local and international organizations. The initiative forms part of the Saudi popular campaign to aid the Palestinian people in the Gaza…
Dubai – Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has expanded the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 lineup in the UAE with the introduction of a stylish new Berry Purple colour option. Joining the existing Blue, White, Black and Rose Gold colours, the new addition offers consumers even more ways to express their personal style while enjoying the earphones’ distinctive open-ear design and premium audio experience. With its unique open-ear design and chic aesthetic, HUAWEI FreeClip 2 offers an improved C-bridge design with superior comfort and sterling quality audio. Crafted using skin-friendly liquid silicone and acoustic ball and comfort bean, featuring a metallic-looking finish,…
Abu Dhabi has achieved a global medical milestone after doctors at Burjeel Cancer Institute became the first in the world to administer a next-generation breast cancer treatment in a clinical setting. The treatment, called Camizestrant, was given to a woman in her forties with advanced breast cancer after doctors detected signs that her cancer was becoming resistant to conventional therapy, even before scans showed any worsening of the disease. The breakthrough was made under the supervision of the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi (DoH), highlighting the emirate’s growing role in precision medicine and advanced cancer care. Stay up to date…
PARIS, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — EM&E Group, a leading Spanish group in defence and security innovation and technologies, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) advanced technology and defence group, EDGE, signed today at Eurosatory the agreement to establish the joint venture in the UAE which they first announced in February. The new company, which initially had a commercial pipeline of $1.5 billion, has increased its forecasts by 15%, reaching $1.725 billion. The agreement, signed by Omar Al Zaabi, President – Commercial, EDGE Group, and Fernando Fernández, CEO of EM&E Group, has established the rules that will govern the new…
SHARJAH, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah is pushing ahead with one of its most ambitious transport projects to date—a AED750 million programme to build and upgrade road corridors linking the emirate directly with Dubai, with an initial opening planned for November 2026. The works have been ordered by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, as part of a broader push to develop the emirate’s road network and improve traffic flow across its various districts. Leading the delivery are Mubadara (the Authority for Initiatives Implementation) and the Sharjah Roads and…
When Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, “We say what we do, and we do what we say,” he encapsulated the action-first philosophy behind Dubai’s rise on the global stage, a motto that continues to shape a city with no finish line for growth. Dubai’s approach is built on a simple principle – deliver ambitious outcomes quickly, without compromising precision or quality. It is a model in which execution is treated as the true measure of ambition, and ideas are expected to move rapidly from planning to delivery. On Wednesday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime…
WARSAW — Polish police have launched an investigation after vigilante patrols were filmed questioning foreigners at Warsaw’s main railway station amid heightened tensions over migration.Videos circulating on social media over the weekend showed men wearing military-style clothing patrolling Warsaw Central railway station and approaching people who appeared to be foreign nationals.Police said they were investigating the matter and stressed that only authorized services have the right to conduct identity checks. No arrests have been reported so far.“Anyone who impersonates a public official and, for example, checks the IDs of foreigners will be detained and held legally accountable,” Prime Minister Donald…