ABU DHABI, 4th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) conducted a series of site visits to leading UAE-based manufacturers, including MEDECO, Star Paper Mill, and Dana Steel, as part of its ongoing efforts to support the growth and global competitiveness of national industries. The visits form part of the strategic AED1 billion export financing partnership between ADEX and Emirates Development Bank, which aims to provide integrated financing solutions to UAE manufacturers and exporters operating across priority sectors including advanced manufacturing, food security, healthcare, renewable energy, and other strategic industries. During the visits, ADEX representatives engaged with…
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WASHINGTON — The US Senate has voted to advance a stalled immigration spending bill after Republicans removed $1 billion in funding for President Donald Trump’s new White House ballroom. The Senate voted along party lines on Wednesday to take up Republicans’ $70 billion immigration crackdown bill, but several GOP senators suggested they would not allow it to pass without new language barring President Trump from creating a fund to compensate his political allies. The 53-to-46 vote began debate on legislation that was supposed to unite Republicans around Trump’s hard-line immigration enforcement agenda, but has instead become a flashpoint for clashes…
ASUS recently announced its latest lineup of AI-powered consumer devices at Computex 2026, introducing a comprehensive range of laptops, desktop PCs, all-in-one PCs, and ASUS AI experiences designed to empower professionals, students, and everyday users. The new lineup reflects the ASUS vision of making AI more practical, personal, and accessible across every category of computing. Featuring the very latest AI-enabled computing platforms, along with NVIDIA RTX Spark, the 2026 ASUS ecosystem combines premium design, next-generation AI performance, and intelligent software experiences into one seamless portfolio. ASUS, in collaboration with NVIDIA, announced the all-new ProArt P16 (H7607) and P14 (H7407), the…
DUBAI, 4th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) convened its bi-annual City Briefing with key industry stakeholders yesterday at the Dubai Opera, bringing together more than 1,700 leaders from across the tourism, aviation, hospitality, retail and events sectors, as well as government officials and members of the media. According to a press release issued today, the meeting underscored the importance of strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors, which play a vital role in reinforcing Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading destinations for business and leisure. Held in the presence of…
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain and its support for measures taken by the Bahraini security authorities to arrest 15 operatives carrying out inciting directives issued by agents of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The operatives were involved in establishing cells to further the agendas of illegitimate entities and in activities intended to sow discord and undermine social cohesion within Bahraini society. He affirmed the UAE’s full support for all measures taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to safeguard its security…
BERLIN — German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has said support for Ukraine and Israel may have cost votes after Berlin failed to secure a rotating spot on the UN Security Council. Germany has failed in its bid to secure one of the two rotating seats allocated to European countries with Portugal and Austria winning election to the UN body. Germany received 104 votes from the 193-member UN General Assembly while Portugal secured 134 votes and Austria received 131. Speaking to reporters after the vote, Wadephul noted that Berlin’s support for Ukraine and Israel may have played a role. “We have…
For years, the global narrative surrounding next-generation weight-loss medications has been visually defined by the click of an injection pen. We have watched from afar as Hollywood and social media feeds turned a class of chronic disease medications into the ultimate cultural status symbol. But this week, the UAE entered a new chapter in the rapid weight-loss conversation. In a decisive move, the Emirates Drug Establishment approved Wegovy (oral semaglutide) as a once-daily pill for long-term weight management in adults. Indicated for individuals with obesity or those classified as overweight with at least one weight-related comorbidity, the pill also carries…
GEMS Education has announced plans to invest Dh2 billion over the next three years to create around 20,000 new student seats. The expansion reflects strong confidence in Dubai’s continued population growth and rising demand for private education. It is expected to give families relocating to the emirate a broader range of schooling options, as Dubai further strengthens its position as a leading regional education hub. The expansion was revealed by Dino Varkey, Group Chief Executive Officer of GEMS Education, during an interview with the Government of Dubai Media Office (GMO). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto has sacked Dadan Hindayana, the head of the agency responsible for his flagship free meals program that has been plagued by mass food poisonings and corruption allegations. Investigators from the Attorney General’s office raided the headquarters of the National Nutrition Agency, which is in charge of the free meals program, in the early hours of Wednesday immediately after Dadan was fired. The move comes a week after Indonesia’s corruption watchdog filed a complaint alleging inconsistencies in budgeting across kitchens. A spokesman for the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) confirmed the raid to Reuters in a…
BOGOTA — US President Donald Trump inserted himself into Colombia’s presidential campaign on Tuesday night, by endorsing Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing lawyer, who will face off against leftist senator Ivan Cepeda in a runoff election later this month. “The results of this Election are very important to the future of Colombia and its relationship to the United States,” Trump wrote on Truth Social in a post full of praise for De La Espriella, whom he referred to by his campaign moniker, “El Tigre,” or the Tiger. “Because of his tremendous accomplishments in life, and his political support for…