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MEXICO CITY, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City, marking the start of the largest edition of the tournament since its inception in 1930. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, the tournament will feature a record 48 national teams, making it the first World Cup to be staged across three countries. The opening match will see hosts Mexico take on South Africa in Group A at the Estadio Azteca, which becomes the first stadium to host FIFA World Cup matches in three different editions, having previously staged…
BEIJING, 11th June, 2026 (WAM) — New Energy Vehicles (NEV) accounted for a record 62.9 percent of China’s passenger vehicle sales in May, marking another milestone in the country’s transition toward electrification. According to data from the China Passenger Car Association, retail passenger car deliveries in May stood at 1.51 million units, down 22.1 percent from the same period last year. Of them, NEVs stood at 950,000 units, down 7.5 percent year-on-year, but they accounted for 62.9 percent of total passenger car sales. According to China Daily, BEVs were the mainstay, with their wholesale deliveries reaching 886,000 units in May,…
DUBAI, 11th June, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates has been named ‘Best Overall Airline in the Middle East’ at the 2026 APEX Best in Airline Awards, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading travel brands. The award was presented at a ceremony in Dublin, Ireland, recognising the airline’s consistent delivery of an exceptional customer experience. The accolade was based on verified passenger feedback, with Emirates achieving outstanding scores across five key categories: seat comfort, cabin service, food and beverage, entertainment, and connectivity. Passenger evaluations highlighted Emirates’ commitment to comfort across its Airbus A380, Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 fleets,…
ABU DHABI, 11th June, 2026 (WAM)– H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone conversation with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly State of Kuwait. During the call, the two top diplomats discussed the overall situation in the region. They strongly condemned the renewed hostile Iranian attacks targeting the State of Kuwait with missiles and drones. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the sisterly State of Kuwait and its support for all measures it takes to safeguard its security and stability…
Telefonica Tech recently arranged to provide connectivity for a range of protective equipment produced by industrial health and safety product maker Halotech Digital Services. An arrangement was made involving Telefonica Tech’s managed IoT connectivity with a Halotech Software-as-a-Service platform which uses AI to provide real-time information relating to worker safety in industrial settings. Telefonica Tech country manager for the US Luis Lepe Marquez said the combination would help customers “transform workers’ day-to-day activities”, providing clear “actionable intelligence to improve safety”. The operator unit explained Halotech AI integrates with various namesake protective helmets developed for “complex industrial settings” including mines and…
The UAE has officially announced its participation as Guest of Honour at the 32nd edition of the Beijing International Book Fair 2026, set to take place from June 17 to 21 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, in a move that underscores the country’s growing global cultural influence and deepening strategic partnership with the People’s Republic of China. The announcement was made during two simultaneous press conferences held in Beijing and Dubai, reflecting the scale and coordination of the UAE’s participation. In Beijing, the briefing was organised by the Beijing International Book Fair Authority in cooperation with the…
How a multidisciplinary leader is helping shape the future of healthcare innovation and localisation in the Gulf Published: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 2:48 PM Most leaders are taught to specialise. Yasmine Ghorayeb built her career doing the opposite. A pharmacologist, business strategist, and student of storytelling, she has spent years navigating worlds that rarely intersect: science and strategy, healthcare and innovation, data and human behaviour. For Ghorayeb, the future belongs to those who can connect disciplines that traditionally never spoke to one another. “We’ve entered an era where information is abundant, but clarity is increasingly difficult to find,” she reflects.…
MEXICO CITY,12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Julian Quinones got the first and helped set up the second as Mexico dominated and downed South Africa in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Javier Aguirre’s side took less than five minutes to create the game’s first chance amid an electric atmosphere at Mexico City Stadium. Israel Reyes whipped a cross in from the right, and Raul Jimenez got power behind the bouncing ball, forcing Ronwen Williams to tip it around his post smartly. It merely maintained deadlock for a few minutes. Erik Lira burgled the adidas Trionda from Sphephelo…
DUBAI, 11th June May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Future Technology Development and the Digital Economy, chaired a meeting of the Committee. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on the committee’s projects and initiatives, including an executive plan to accelerate the adoption of agentic artificial intelligence (Agentic AI) in Dubai’s private sector and strengthen business readiness. Sheikh Hamdan also approved Dubai hosting the 50th edition of the…
TOLEDO, Spain, 11th June, 2026 (WAM) — In an achievement reflecting growing international confidence in the UAE’s tourism stature, the UN Tourism Executive Council has officially approved the country to host its 127th session in the latter half of 2026. This came as the UAE participated in the 126th session of the UN Tourism Executive Council held in Toledo, Spain with a delegation led by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism. During the session, the UAE affirmed its commitment to supporting international efforts to develop a sustainable, resilient, and innovative global tourism sector that drives economic…