Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — The 3rd International Dialogue of CiviliSations & Tolerance Conference (IDCT 2026) concluded in Abu Dhabi Friday, following three days of extensive discussions held under the theme “The Impact of New Media and AI on Family and Community.” The event gathered global officials, parliamentarians, academics, and experts to discuss the role of scientific research, education, and the family in navigating rapid global technological shifts. In a statement delivered on the sidelines of the conference, Sheikh Ammar bin Nasser Al Mualla, Vice Chancellor of the Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies, emphasised the importance…
ROME, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — What looked set to be a transitional stage turned into another day of bold racing for UAE Team ADQ, whose aggressive tactics earned valuable seconds for Elisa Longo Borghini and, perhaps more importantly, provided further confirmation that the Italian champion’s form is continuing to improve at exactly the right time. Stage 7 of the Giro d’Italia Women covered 159 kilometres from Sorbolo Mezzani to Salice Terme. As expected, an early breakaway formed shortly after the start, while a series of crashes animated the day. One of those incidents also involved race leader Anna van…
As UAE residents are gearing up for the Fifa World Cup 2026 which will kick off on June 11, cybersecurity experts are warning fans to watch out for fake ticket websites, fraudulent travel packages and phishing scams designed to steal money and personal data. The warning comes as cybersecurity company Kaspersky said it has identified 336 domains impersonating official World Cup sources, while Dubai-based travel agency Travel Finder reported receiving dozens of inquiries from UAE football fans planning to attend matches. “We have already detected 336 unique domains mimicking the official World Cup source,” Olga Altukhova, Senior Web Content Analyst…
WORLD CAPITALS, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — Gold prices fell on Friday and were poised for a weekly loss amid rising inflation and interest rate-hike fears. Spot gold was down 0.7 percent at $4,442.94 per ounce, as of 0402 GMT. It has fallen about 2 percent for the week so far. The US gold futures for August delivery fell 0.8 percent to $4,469.10. Spot silver fell 1.6 percent to $72.66 per ounce, platinum dropped 1.1 percent to $1,879.42, and palladium slid 1.6 percent to $1,299.23. All metals were headed for a weekly loss. Source: Emirates News Agency
AL AIN, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has attended a wedding reception hosted by the family of the late Mubarak Khalifa Abdullah Al Shamsi for the marriage of their son, Mohammed, to the daughter of Hamad Mubarak Ragash Al Shamsi, at Majlis Shiab Al Ashkhar in Al Ain Region. H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed congratulated the newlyweds and their families and wished them a happy and prosperous married life. The reception was also attended by several officials, family members and well-wishers. Source: Emirates News Agency
To enhance drivers’ experience on the road in Dubai, the emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced traffic changes in Zabeel area, as part of Al Mustaqbal Street Development Project (Trade Centre Roundabout). The updates will go into effect on Saturday, June 6, the authority clarified, urging motorists to follow directional signs and plan their journeys in advance for a seamless trip. Changes in the area will include diverting traffic coming from Zabeel Palace Street towards the Trade Centre Roundabout to Al Majlis Street. In addition to this, access from Zabeel Palace Street and Al Mustaqbal Street intersection will be…
TOKYO, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — Japan needs to rebuild between two and five ageing nuclear reactors by the 2040s and as many as 11 to 14 by the 2050s to secure a stable power supply, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in a policy proposal on Friday. The proposal, outlined at a meeting on nuclear policy, reflects a shift towards greater reliance on atomic energy to help meet rising power demand and reduce costly fuel imports. The moves also come as demand for electricity is expected to rise sharply, driven by data centres for AI. Under the…
ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has offered condolences on the passing of Dr Mahmoud Ahmed Al Qaisiya. H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed attended the mourning majlis held at Majlis Rabdan in Abu Dhabi and extended his deepest sympathies to the family for their loss, wishing them patience and solace. Source: Emirates News Agency
Orange Business recently secured a deal to supply French public hospital group GHT Rouen Coeur de Seine with a generative AI (genAI) platform. Move that will equip 15,000 health professionals across its network with secure sovereign AI tools. The French operator’s enterprise unit will deploy Live Intelligence, its enterprise genAI platform, across the hospital group to provide a controlled alternative to unverified public AI tools. It stated the long-term partnership spans infrastructure, strategy and operational support. Rouen University Hospital, the group’s support entity, selected the platform to govern AI usage and ensure secure deployment across its workforce. Orange Business said…
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 just around the corner, UAE residents can now place wagers on their favorite teams legally from within the country. They can do so through Play 971, the UAE’s first and only licensed sports wagering and gaming platform, regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). “Players can wager on the entire [FIFA] competition, alongside a broader range of local and international leagues and competitions available on the platform,” said Philippa Bowland, Commercial Director for iGaming at Play971. This will be the first time that those living in the UAE will have such an…