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SHARJAH, 6th June May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), attended the graduation ceremony for the Spring 2026 class at the University City Hall on Saturday. The ceremony celebrated the academic achievements of 737 students graduating from the university’s Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences, marking a significant milestone for the institution’s medical cohort. Following the rendition of the UAE national anthem and a recitation from the Holy Quran, Dr Issam Al-Din Ibrahim Ajami, the Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, delivered…
SHARJAH, 6th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah organised the “Sustainable Sea” initiative as part of its World Environment Day activities, aiming to highlight the importance of protecting marine ecosystems, raise community awareness about the dangers of marine pollution and plastic waste, and promote a culture of environmental responsibility and volunteerism in safeguarding natural resources. The initiative combined hands-on environmental action with awareness activities, featuring a seabed clean-up diving campaign involving divers and volunteers. The campaign was launched from Khor Al Khan Marina with the objective of removing marine debris and reducing…
The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran targeting Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday, expressing its full solidarity with the two brotherly Gulf states. Kuwait said that it was targeted by a missle attack at dawn, days after a major Iranian assault on the country that left one Indian national killed and resulted in 63 injuries. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) affirmed that these renewerd terrorist attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability. Stay up to date…
KUWAIT, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — Kuwaiti investors’ total purchases of shares in Kuwait Stock Exchange amounted to approximately 6.466 billion Kuwaiti dinars (around $19.8 billion) and accounted for 82.6% of the total value of shares purchased. According to specialised economic report issued by Al-Shall Consulting Company, based on data from the Kuwait Clearing Company for the period from the beginning of January to the end of May 2026, Kuwaiti investors sold shares worth 6.293 billion dinars (approximately $19.3 billion), representing 80.3% of total sales. This resulted in net purchases of approximately 173.07 million dinars. The report, carried by KUNA,…
Nearly 500 Ebola cases have now been confirmed in the deadly outbreak raging in central Africa, a WHO overview showed Saturday, amid mounting concern over the swelling scale of the epidemic. In its daily update on the situation, the World Health Organization tallied 452 confirmed cases, including 82 deaths, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak was declared three weeks ago. In neighbouring Uganda, meanwhile, it counted 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. The total of 471 cases and 84 deaths, based on numbers reported by the DRC and Ugandan governments, marked a hike of 100 cases and…
ABU DHABI, 6th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Round 4 of the third edition of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi) continued today at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi with competitions in the Under-14 and Under-16 categories. The event attracted strong participation from clubs and academies across the UAE, with Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club maintaining its lead in the overall standings. Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club sits in second place, while Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club is third. The championship continues to serve as a key platform for developing young talent and preparing future champions. It showcases the strength of…
Dubai Police warned residents to be cautious of fake chalet and holiday home rental offers circulating on social media and various websites, particularly during the summer travel season. The warning comes after a resident lost Dh8,000 to a scammer who advertised a chalet in Dubai at an “attractive offer” online. After contacting the advertiser, the man was asked to pay a deposit and a refundable insurance fee. Once the money was transferred, the scammer switched off his phone and became unreachable. Dubai Police said they have received several reports involving the same scam. According to the authority, fraudsters often use…
RIGA, 6th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, participats in the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), hosted in the Latvian capital, Riga, from 5th to 7th June 2026. The meeting brought together senior officials, policymakers and representatives of international financial institutions from around the world. The UAE delegation was headed by Ali Abdullah Sharafi, Assistant Under-Secretary for International Financial Relations at the Ministry of Finance, accompanied by a team of ministry specialists. The UAE’s participation reflects its commitment to strengthening…
ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC has partnered with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) to organise the Industrialists Career Exhibition 2026, which will be held on 8th-9th June at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. The event aims to connect Emirati talent with leading companies across the industrial and advanced technology sectors, providing tangible opportunities to explore career pathways, engage directly with employers and participate in on-the-spot interviews. As a strategic partner and co-organiser, ADNOC, through its In Country Value (ICV) programme, continues to create high-skilled private sector job opportunities for local talent and support the…
ABU DHABI, 6th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran targeting the State of Kuwait. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these terrorist attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with Kuwait and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability. Source: Emirates News Agency