Author: Editorial team
More than four in five car repair workshops in Ras Al Khaimah are complying with consumer protection requirements, according to the results of a recent awareness campaign conducted by the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED). Inspectors visited 30 workshops and repair centres. They found that 81 per cent were properly documenting agreements with customers in line with approved procedures. However, 19 per cent of establishments were issued warnings for relying on verbal agreements or phone calls without formal written documentation outlining the rights and responsibilities of both parties. The campaign, titled ‘Know Your Rights,’ was launched…
As the Fifa World Cup 2026 kicks off across the United States, Canada and Mexico on Thursday, June 11, the tournament is bringing together not only the world’s best footballers but also some of its wealthiest. From Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to Kylian Mbappé, Forbes’ latest rankings show the sport’s biggest names earning hundreds of millions of dollars both on and off the pitch. Play and predict your Fifa World Cup 2026 champion here According to Forbes, the five highest-paid players at this year’s tournament earned a combined $675 million over the past 12 months through salaries, bonuses, endorsements…
ABU DHABI, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has kicked off implementation of one of its Sixth Cycle research projects through its Australia Roadshow, bringing together researchers, university leadership and scientific experts to support project delivery and strengthen international collaboration in rain enhancement science. The roadshow commenced in Melbourne, Australia, with the technical kick-off of the project, “AI-Driven Development and Optimisation of Ice-Nucleating Agents for Cloud Seeding Applications,” led by Professor Linda Zou of Victoria University. The engagement brought together UAEREP representatives and the project team to align on research objectives, implementation…
ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Today, Etihad Airways partners with the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi to provide complimentary medical travel insurance with The National Insurance Company – Daman, to all international visitors arriving in Abu Dhabi on Etihad-operated flights. The initiative illustrates the ambition of both Etihad and DCT Abu Dhabi to meet travel demand to Abu Dhabi, with an offering that goes beyond the flight itself and ensuring every visitor arrives well-travelled and well-protected. Valid from July through December 2026, the insurance is underwritten and administered by The National Insurance Company – Daman,…
ABU DHABI, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has categorically denied reports published by certain international media outlets alleging the transfer of funds from the UAE to the Islamic Republic of Iran, including allegations concerning USD 3 billion. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these allegations are entirely false and unfounded, stressing that no frozen Iranian funds have been released, transferred, or facilitated through the UAE. The Ministry also called on media outlets to exercise accuracy, rely on official sources, and refrain from publishing or circulating unverified information and unfounded allegations. Source: Emirates…
Telefonica recently revealed it had reused or recycled over 4 million devices in 2025, a significant number as the operator steps up its efforts to hit its zero-waste target by 2030. The Spanish operator said 95% of its waste was reused or recycled during the year, including 3 million routers and set-top boxes. Devices were collected from customers, operations and offices, with 75% reused and the remaining 25% recycled. Telefonica also reused more than 780,000 units of network equipment in 2025, adding this enabled it to meet the GSMA-backed industry commitment to reuse and recycle 100% of collected equipment. In…
A duty officer at Sharjah Police’s emergency call centre rescued an expatriate woman after recognising that her insistence on “ordering pizza” was a disguised plea for help while she was being threatened at home. The case was revealed by Captain Majid Al Bas, Head of the Communications Operations Branch at Sharjah Police, during the “Aman Ya Biladi” programme aired on Sharjah Radio in cooperation with the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority. Captain Al Bas said the operator, identified as Khamis, received a call from a foreign woman who repeatedly said: “I want to order pizza”, even after he told her she had…
With the FIFA World Cup kicking off tomorrow, football fans across the UAE are putting the final touches on trips they have spent months planning. Flights have been booked, match tickets secured, and itineraries mapped out as supporters prepare to travel across Mexico, Canada, and the United States to experience the tournament from the stands. Who will win the Fifa World Cup 2026? Predict your champion here For some, the journey is about reliving memories from Qatar 2022. For others, it is a chance to support their national team alongside family members. But all share one thing in common: months…
STOCKHOLM, 7th June, 2026 (WAM) — The horse “Wasmy Al Khalediah” was crowned champion of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses at the Sweden leg, the second European stop on the 33rd edition’s calendar, held on Saturday, at the Gärdet Turf Racecourse in Stockholm, coinciding with the National Day celebrations of the Kingdom of Sweden. The Sweden leg featured 10 elite Purebred Arabian horses from Sweden and across Europe, in a race run over 1,500 metres on turf, in the Listed category for horses aged four years and above, maintaining its status as one of the most prominent…
DUBAI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced the successful completion of the scientific experiment developed by students from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) representing the UAE, aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The experiment was conducted as part of the Asian Try Zero-G 2025 competition, led by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in collaboration with space agencies and entities, including MBRSC. The Asian Try Zero-G 2025 competition saw participation from 11 teams representing nine countries, reflecting strong regional engagement in space science and student innovation. The UAE’s participation was facilitated…