ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE and Chairman of the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF), today attended the graduation ceremony of 1,200 UAE nationals from the third cohort of the “Ethraa” Emiratisation programme in the financial sector. The graduation marks another milestone in the programme’s efforts to empower and qualify national talent, and prepare a…
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Abu Dhabi’s food authority shut down a cafeteria for violating food safety laws. In an announcement on Wednesday, June 10, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued a decision to administratively close ‘JUST CHILLY CAFETERIA – L.L.C – O.P.C’, located in Al Jimi Area, 3, Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities Building in Al Ain City. The establishment’s practices were said to be posing a serious risk to public health. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The authority’s food control report indicated repeated food safety violations and the failure to…
Abdulla Ebrahim Al Ahmed, Chief Government and VVIP Relations Officer, e& UAE and Dr Aleksandar Valjarevic, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Help AG. State of the Market Report 2026 reveals cyberattacks on the UAE surged to as many as 700,000 daily attempts during periods of geopolitical tension, while DDoS activity has risen 857% since 2019. Help AG, the cybersecurity arm of e&, has released its State of the Market Report 2026, marking the sixth edition of its flagship annual analysis of cybersecurity trends across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Drawing on intelligence from Help AG’s Security Operations Centres in Dubai and…
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent cables of condolences to President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. of the Philippines over the victims of the earthquake that struck southern Philippines. In separate cables, the King and the Crown Prince extended their deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the president, the families of the deceased, and the people of the Philippines. They wished the injured a speedy recovery.At least 37 people were killed and 487 injured in the earthquake that struck the southern Mindanao island. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The Ministry of Investment, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, organized a specialized workshop on Wednesday to explore investment opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. The event was attended by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Alswaha and Minister of Investment Fahad Al-Saif. The workshop brought together over 60 leaders and senior officials from banks, financial institutions, investment groups, and family businesses across the Kingdom, alongside representatives from HUMAIN and the Artificial Intelligence Enablement Office. Participants reviewed promising investment prospects in the AI data center sector and discussed strategies to increase…
Europe is rallying the global tech ecosystem to transform the continent’s AI momentum into tangible business impact, as global tech leaders, policymakers and enterprises converge at Europe’s most international tech and startup event in Berlin. The 2nd edition of GITEX AI EUROPE takes place from 30 June – 1 July 2026 at Messe Berlin, bringing together 950 enterprises and startups, 600-plus investors, and over 150 global speakers from more than 80 nations to build partnerships and accelerate investment across a European tech market forecast to surpass €1.5 trillion in 2026. Organised by inD, global organisers of GITEX – the world’s…
STOCKHOLM, 10th June May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, witnessed the signing of two agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation with the Kingdom of Sweden, in the areas of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Healthcare. The agreement was signed during H.H. Sheikha Latifa’s visit to Sweden, leading a high-level delegation of ministers and government officials. The visit aims to enhance cooperation and the exchange of expertise, while exploring avenues to forge sustainable partnerships across vital, future-oriented sectors. The signing of the two agreements underscores the…
SHARJAH, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, officially opened the 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show on Wednesday. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition will run until 14 June, featuring a record participation of 400 exhibitors from 19 countries, in addition to a distinguished line-up of leading global designers and manufacturers of gold, diamonds, gemstones, high-end jewellery, and luxury watches. During his tour of the exhibition,…
The UAE Lottery revealed the winning numbers for its latest Lucky Day draw (260610) held on Wednesday, June 10. The winning numbers in the Days section are 10, 21, 3, 17, 28 and 30, while the lucky number in the Months section this time is 3. Holders of the following IDs are guaranteed to win Dh50,000: BC2742639 BP4033921 BA2586538 Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. While the jackpot of Dh30 million and the grand prize of Dh5 million went unclaimed, dozens of participants still walked away with cash rewards. Among the 5,569 total…
ASTANA —Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef in Astana on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries and opportunities to develop investment partnerships in the industrial and mining sectors. The meeting highlighted the growing fraternal and economic relations between Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan and emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral trade and enabling the private sector to capitalize on opportunities in priority industrial sectors in support of the economic diversification goals of the two friendly countries. The meeting also reviewed opportunities for…