TEHRAN — Iran’s football federation has said the United States has revoked its allocation of fan tickets for the group stage of the World Cup just days before the start of the games, accusing the cohost of obstructing the attendance of Iranian supporters amid a bitter diplomatic row. “With less than three days remaining until the start of the 2026 World Cup … the United States has once again acted to obstruct the presence of Iranian supporters at the stadiums hosting the national team’s three group stage matches,” FFIRI said in a statement on Tuesday. The World Cup, co-hosted by…
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RIYADH — The inspection campaigns, carried out by the Anti-Concealment Program, resulted in the arrest of 135 suspected cases of commercial cover-up during the last month of May. The violators were referred to the competent authorities for investigation and the enforcement of appropriate legal penalties. A total of 3,445 inspection campaigns were held during which the focus was on identifying suspected cases, apprehending individuals involved in concealment activities, and verifying the compliance of commercial establishments. The inspections covered retail outlets for frozen meat and poultry, wholesale and retail outlets for new spare parts, car accessories and maintenance services, general construction…
Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authortity (RTA) has announced on Tuesday updates to an intercity bus route to Oman, as demand grows among UAE residents who flock to the neighbouring country to enjoy the wadis and the beautiful nature. Route number 203 which runs from Sharjah’s Al Jubail bus station to Oman’s Sohar then to the capital, Muscat will now run on three daily trips to accomodate travellers and tourists. There will be two daily bus services from Sohar to Sharjah and one from Muscat to Sharjah. The authority advised passengers to check the updated timings through its official channels and…
China has recently started preparations for 6G technology by launching a programme comprising regional pilots to identify potential use cases and make other advances towards eventual commercial rollout, according to state-owned news agency Xinhua . The “joint ministry-provincial collaborative pilot program”, announced by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), involves general research into 6G and how it fits into the wider mix of current and emerging technologies. Among the focuses is exploration of potential applications for the network tailored to specific demand in the regions where the trials are set to take place, including smart maritime operations and…
One of Faizal Abdul Razak’s most vivid childhood memories involves a neighbourhood bakery in the bustling Satwa. “I remember when I was in high school, my mother would cook curry, put it in the fridge, and go to work,” he says. At around lunchtime, Razak would hurry to Sun Bakery to buy some bread, reheat it at home and use it to mop up the curry from his plate. Razak grew up in Satwa, flew the nest but returned, lured by its affordability, comfort and no-frills way of life. “I realised that all of my inspiration comes from this place,”…
SHARJAH, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Issa Ataya, Chief Executive Officer of Alef Group, confirmed that the newly launched AED4 billion ‘Linar’ project represents the developer’s first comprehensive urban coastal master plan, aligning with Sharjah’s vision to develop premium waterfront spaces that elevate the living experience and add genuine value to the urban landscape. He explained that the project integrates sustainability across all development stages, utilising low-carbon concrete made from recycled materials, rubberised asphalt for internal roads, and solar panels within the infrastructure to boost energy efficiency. Ataya highlighted the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BEEAH…
WASHINGTON — US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Tuesday that American forces launched self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets following the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM said the strikes began at approximately 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the orders of President Donald Trump. “US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces began launching self-defense strikes against Iran, at 5 p.m. ET today at the Commander in Chief’s direction, in response to yesterday’s downing of a US Army Apache helicopter,” the command said. “The mission is a proportional response to unjustified…
JEDDAH — Search and rescue teams from the Makkah Border Guard successfully rescued seven persons after their vessel suffered a sudden mechanical breakdown while at sea off the coast of Rabigh governorate. The General Directorate of the Border Guard stated that the rescued persons include six Saudi citizens and one Egyptian resident. Upon receiving information about the accident, the teams responded promptly, rushed to the scene, and safely transported all seven people to shore without sustaining any injuries. The directorate reaffirmed the readiness of its maritime search and rescue units to respond to a wide range of incidents and emergencies…
Mukesh Gupta and Scott Harrell. New Agentic AI Product combines Agentic Actions, Conversational Operations and MCP integration to help teams investigate, prioritise and act faster across hybrid enterprise environments. DUBAI — Infoblox, a leading platform for preemptive security and critical network services, today announced Infoblox IQ, an agentic operations layer built on the most authoritative network, security and asset data in the enterprise. Infoblox IQ continuously analyses the DNS queries, DHCP leases, IP address assignments, device activity and security events flowing through the Infoblox platform to help teams identify issues faster, automate investigations and take action with confidence. Today’s launch…
An insurance claim report for the UAE has revealed data on who is getting sick and when. Heart attacks and strokes cause 41 per cent of deaths in the UAE and the average age for a death claim is now just 52 years old, according to the Value of Life claims report by Zurich International Life Ltd. It also showed that heart attacks and strokes kill four times more women in the UAE now than in 2020. The findings also revealed that three out of every five claims are for critical illness — not death. That means most families need financial support during recovery,…