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IB Results Day 2026 marks an important moment for students worldwide, including many in the UAE, as they receive their outcomes from the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme issued by the International Baccalaureate Organisation. The results will play a key role in shaping university admissions and next steps. For those applying to the UK, coordination with UCAS is especially important as universities begin confirming offers. Here’s what students must know from how results are released and interpreted to what happens next, including retakes, clearing and university decisions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on…
ST. PETERSBURG, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Businesswomen Council and the “Opora Russia” organisation have signed a memorandum of cooperation during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum held in Russia. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in entrepreneurship, support for small and medium-sized enterprises, and women’s economic empowerment. The signing was attended by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism; Dr. Mohamed Ahmad Sultan Essa Al Jaber, UAE Ambassador to Russia, and Alexander Kalinin, President of the “Opora Russia” organisation. Both sides affirmed that the memorandum represents an important step towards strengthening economic partnerships, expanding…
DUBAI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continues to strengthen its role in supporting local and global efforts to protect the environment through an integrated portfolio of projects and initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, enhance resource efficiency and accelerate the transition towards clean energy and a green economy. World Environment Day, observed annually on 5th June and held this year under the theme “Now For Climate”, highlights that environmental protection is a strategic necessity closely linked to the future of development, quality of life and the preservation of natural resources for future generations. “Guided by…
ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Frederik X of Denmark on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to the King of Denmark and to the Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on the occasion. Source: Emirates News Agency
Over the past decade, Middle East countries have sought to emerge as global innovation hubs, with governments across the region making unprecedented tech investments as part of wider economic diversification agendas. To cite just two examples: Saudi Arabia’s announcement of $14.9 billion in technology and AI investments at LEAP 2025 complemented a broader $100 billion AI initiative under Project Transcendence, and the UAE is home to the $15.2 billion Microsoft-backed AI and cloud build-out. The result is a large and expanding market. Digital transformation in the Middle East was valued at approximately $145 billion in 2024, with AI representing more than $40 billion of that total. It is projected to expand more than sixfold…
Play971, the UAE’s first licensed sports wagering and iGaming platform, has launched access for UAE-based football fans to legally place wagers on upcoming international football matches. The platform, regulated by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, is open to players aged 21 and above and is accessible through mobile and desktop browsers. Operated by Coin Technology Projects LLC, Play971 offers sports wagering across international fixtures from major sports and leagues, as well as regional and local events, including UAE football and horse racing. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The platform also includes…
WORLD CAPITALS, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — The US dollar was little changed on Friday but remained on track for a weekly gain, while the Japanese yen is testing the 160-per-dollar level. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, was little changed at 99.434, on track for a 0.5 percent gain for the week. Meanwhile, the yen weakened to the critical 160-per-dollar mark briefly in early trades, hitting the level for the third straight. The euro stood at $1.1612, up 0.02 percent so far in Asia, and sterling was…
JOHANNESBURG, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has organised 674 bilateral business meetings between companies from Dubai and their counterparts in Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa. The meetings took place during a trade mission led by the chamber as part of its “New Horizons” initiative, which aims to support the expansion of local companies into promising global markets and strengthen international partnerships. The trade mission featured representatives from 24 Dubai-based companies operating across diverse sectors including construction and building materials, electronics, engineering, environmental…
Two Emirati women have made aviation history at Emirates, becoming the airline’s first female captains and opening new doors for aspiring pilots. Dubai-based Emirates airline has promoted female pilots, Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri, to captains. Both female pilots rose through the Emirates Group’s National Cadet Pilot Programme, an initiative that has graduated numerous Emirati pilots. Hanan Mohammed Jawad joined Emirates in 2008 through the cadet pilot programme, driven by her ambitious lifelong dream of taking to the skies. With mentorship and support from the airline’s fleet management, she steadily progressed through the ranks, building her career from the ground up. Stay up to…
JOHANNESBURG, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — South African investment in Dubai exceeded AED1 billion (US$294 million) over the past five years, reflecting growing economic ties between the two markets, a senior Dubai Chambers official said. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the Dubai–South Africa Business Forum in Johannesburg, Salem Al Shamsi, Executive Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers, said the investments spanned key sectors including information and communications technology, pharmaceuticals and food industries, among other promising economic sectors. Al Shamsi said Dubai Chambers is working to help companies expand into global markets, particularly…