The European Commission (EC) recently unveiled a new package outlining measures to boost the continent’s ambitions around semiconductors, AI, cloud and open source, all as part of a bid to strengthen the bloc’s digital autonomy. EC stated measures in the four areas will help Europe “become an AI continent”, established as a leader in research, development and adoption of AI. It hopes the package will fast track ambitions around technology sovereignty and protect European digital independence, as part of a long-standing goal to reduce reliance on the US and Asia. Starting with chips, the EC said it wants to secure…
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ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Gulf Accreditation Centre (GAC) has affirmed that accreditation represents a fundamental pillar for building trust, enhancing competitiveness, and fostering innovation and sustainability, particularly amid the rapid global transformation driven by advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, and digitalisation. Accreditation plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability of products, services, and systems, enhancing market readiness for emerging technologies, facilitating trade, attracting investment, and strengthening quality infrastructure systems. This statement coincides with the celebration of World Accreditation Day 2026, observed annually on 9th June under the theme “Innovation, Trust and Sustainability: The Power of Accreditation.”…
UAE residents who have still not booked their summer travel should buy tickets now rather than wait for last-minute deals, travel agents have warned, as lower fare buckets are expected to disappear within days before prices rise sharply in July and August. “Book now, not later. The classic ‘last-minute deal’ logic does not apply this summer,” Rashida Zahid, VP – Operations at musafir.com, told Khaleej Times. “The current market conditions mean that the waiting game would be tricky on most routes.” She said June remains a “pre-peak” period, with fares expected to rise sharply in July and August as school…
MIAMI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) – FIFA has appointed Emirati legal advisor Mohammed Al Kamali, Chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, as Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026 finals, to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, in a renewed affirmation of the international standing enjoyed by Emirati talent within global sports institutions. The appointment reflects Al Kamali’s extensive experience, competence and high level of professionalism, as well as FIFA’s confidence in his ability to lead the committee’s work during the largest edition in the tournament’s history, featuring 104 matches, attended by millions…
RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued a royal order promoting and appointing 212 judges at the Ministry of Justice across various levels of the judicial corps. Minister of Justice and Acting President of the Supreme Judicial Council Walid Al-Samaani stated that the royal order reflects the continued support of the wise leadership for the judicial sector and their commitment to enhancing its efficiency and improving the quality of its outcomes. He noted that the royal order supports the ongoing development of the judicial system and contributes to strengthening judicial performance, improving the quality of…
MANILA — The death toll in a powerful 7.8‑magnitude earthquake off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Monday has risen to at least 32 with dozens of people injured, disaster officials said, as Manila stepped up search and rescue operations. The quake, which triggered tsunami warnings across several countries, hit early in the morning about 20 km (12.4 miles) off Sarangani province, with the tremors felt strongly across Mindanao and 420 km (261 miles) away in the city of Manado on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Videos and images showed buildings collapsing, including a clip of a Jollibee fast…
Rashed Hareb and Rajneel Kumar. First-of-its-kind loyalty program that brings emotional and functional viability to the renting experience. Dubai — Rentify, a leading fintech and proptech innovator, has introduced Rentify BELONG, a first-of-its-kind rental rewards program in the UAE. Rooted in the idea that belonging is what truly makes a place feel like home and for many, that home is the UAE; Rentify BELONG goes beyond transactions to create a deeper sense of connection and recognition for residents. “Home isn’t a transaction, it’s a feeling,” said Rashed Hareb, Co-Founder & CEO, Rentify. “Belonging is what makes the UAE truly home for millions of residents,”…
SHARJAH, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) will return for its 10th-anniversary edition on January 30–31, 2027, at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK). Over the past decade, it has evolved into one of the Middle East’s most influential entrepreneurial platforms and a catalyst for entrepreneurial dialogue, investment, and cross-sector collaboration. Organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa), the upcoming edition will bring together global founders, investors, policymakers, creatives, and industry leaders to explore ideas, industries,…
When Obaid Al Habsi arrived at the Industrialists Career Exhibition in Abu Dhabi on Monday morning, he carried with him more than just copies of his CV. The 25-year-old Emirati had travelled from Ras Al Khaimah in search of something he has spent the past five years looking for: His first job. “I came hoping to find a vacancy that suits my needs and the requirements of the workplace,” said Al Habsi, who uses a wheelchair and has lived with a physical disability since birth. After graduating from high school in 2021, he spent years applying for jobs, attending recruitment…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Sport and the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP) announced on Monday the offering of five sports clubs to investors as part of the Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project. The ministry said the offering includes Al-Riyadh, Abha, Al-Fateh, Al-Tai, and Al-Shoulla clubs, and invited investors to submit expressions of interest and qualification documents for the acquisition of the clubs. The move forms part of ongoing steps under the Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project, which aims to advance private-sector participation and open access to high-quality opportunities in the sports sector. The ministry said…