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DUBAI, 4th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) convened its bi-annual City Briefing with key industry stakeholders yesterday at the Dubai Opera, bringing together more than 1,700 leaders from across the tourism, aviation, hospitality, retail and events sectors, as well as government officials and members of the media. According to a press release issued today, the meeting underscored the importance of strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors, which play a vital role in reinforcing Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading destinations for business and leisure. Held in the presence of…
SHARJAH, 4th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Islamic Bank and the University of Sharjah (UoS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at establishing a general framework for cooperation between the two parties in financial literacy, professional development, practical training, talent acquisition and enhancing students’ readiness for the post-graduation phase. The partnership seeks to bridge academic education with practical application and support joint initiatives that create added value for both institutions and their target audiences. The partnership marks the first step in a broader initiative adopted by Sharjah Islamic Bank to strengthen collaboration with universities and colleges across the UAE.…
GEMS Education has announced plans to invest Dh2 billion over the next three years to create around 20,000 new student seats. The expansion reflects strong confidence in Dubai’s continued population growth and rising demand for private education. It is expected to give families relocating to the emirate a broader range of schooling options, as Dubai further strengthens its position as a leading regional education hub. The expansion was revealed by Dino Varkey, Group Chief Executive Officer of GEMS Education, during an interview with the Government of Dubai Media Office (GMO). Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
“A healthy man wants a thousand things, a sick man only wants one”. It’s a timeless truth from Stoic philosophy, but for long-time Dubai resident Guido De Wilde, it is a lived reality. When you are moving at the breakneck speed of a high-flying corporate life, your mind is naturally consumed by a tapestry of ambitions and endless pursuits. But when a doctor looks you in the eye and delivers a life-altering diagnosis, that tapestry instantly evaporates, leaving behind a singular, razor-sharp focus on the simple desire: to be well again. For Guido, that life-altering moment arrived in January 2020,…
DUBAI, 3rd June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing its key performance indicators and institutional milestones. The report provides a comprehensive record of the initiatives and activities undertaken to fulfil the Department’s strategic objectives in both the government and professional legal sectors. Under the theme ‘Competitive Performance in Legal Work’, the report highlights the Department’s exceptional efforts in driving amicable settlements. In 2025, it conducted 684 mediation sessions to resolve complaints filed against government entities. The report further underscores the Department’s endeavours in the legal representation of government…
After a brief pause, Dubai’s education regulator is preparing to bring back school quality assurance visits from the 2026–27 academic year. The move signals a renewed focus on strengthening oversight across private schools, while continuing to support improvement and build confidence among parents in the emirate’s education system. The announcement by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) introduces a refreshed approach to how schools will be assessed. Rather than relying on a single inspection model, schools will now receive either a full inspection or a shorter monitoring visit, depending on their profile and needs. A key shift in the…
ABU DHABI, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of India following a fire at a hotel in Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of India over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured. Source: Emirates News Agency
Just 15 minutes before learning he had won $1 million (Dh3.67 million) in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw, Dubai resident Gaurav Madaan was drafting an email to request an advance from his employer. The Indian national, who works as a legal counsel and compliance professional, said he needed the money to help finance a Dh2.4 million home he had recently booked in Dubai. “I was discussing with my wife during Eid Al Adha how we would manage the finances,” Gaurav told Khaleej Times. “I had booked the house and was calculating the numbers. Just 15 minutes before the…
ABU DHABI, 3rd June, 2026 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, chaired the 23rd meeting of the Higher Committee Overseeing the National Strategy on Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan affirmed that the UAE continues to strengthen an integrated and effective national system for anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism and countering proliferation financing, by fur-ther developing its legislative, supervisory and enforcement frameworks, and ad-vancing international partnerships, in a manner that reinforces the UAE’s position as…
Weather conditions in the UAE will be dusty at times on Thursday, June 4, as per forecast shared by the country’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). However, skies will be fair in general. Temperatures nationwide are expected to range between 25ºC and 48ºC, with a high of 40ºC both in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The mercury rose to 48.4°C, the highest in the UAE on June 3, in Al Dhafra Region Muzaira at 1.30pm and Al Ain’s Um Azimul at 2.15pm. On Thursday, there will be light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds. They are expected to be fresh to…