Author: Editorial team
Luck has once again smiled for expats who participated in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi, as four bagged Dh25,000 each in the latest June e-draw of the popular raffle. The expats, all of Indian nationality, spoke of their extreme joy to receive the prizes and what they plan to do with the money, while stressing that they will continue taking part in Big Ticket, with eyes on the grand prize of Dh25 million. For Ilanzhsuriyan Vijayakumar, a 45-year-old architect, his winning ticket was the first one he purchased on his own since he used to participate alongside his friendsfor several years,…
ABU DHABI, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of new mediation efforts between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, resulting in the release of 160 captives from each side, bringing the total number of captives exchanged between the two countries through UAE-mediated efforts to 7,791. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) commended both countries for their cooperation with the UAE’s mediation endeavours as a trusted international mediator, and their appreciation of the UAE’s commitment to supporting all efforts to resolve the crisis. The Ministry emphasised that the success of this mediation,…
SAN DIEGO, California, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and Novartis Middle East FZE today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration in genomics research, scientific capacity building, and advanced therapies, reinforcing their shared commitment to advancing healthcare innovation and improving patient outcomes. The collaboration further strengthens Abu Dhabi’s genomics ecosystem by connecting global scientific expertise with one of the world’s largest population genomics programmes. The joint efforts in research, capability building and advanced therapies will support the translation…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] After 53 days, on June 26, UAE residents heard the shrill of the emergency alert on their phones. Seconds later, a safety alert followed, and then a clarification. Residents were asked to “disregard the previous warning” they received, as the Ministry of Interior clarified the false alarm. The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority later confirmed that a sudden technical malfunction caused the alerts to go out. The authority and relevant entities issued an apology for the “unintentional technical malfunction” and…
DUBAI, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council (DMC), chaired a meeting of the council to discuss the next phase of Dubai’s media development, with a focus on enhancing competitiveness, efficiency and readiness, and strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for innovation and content creation. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed approved the launch of ‘Dubai Business’, a new business media platform that will be launched under Dubai Media Incorporated, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening Dubai’s position in the…
MEXICO CITY, 25th June, 2026 (WAM) — Mexico advanced to the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Czechia 3-0 in their final Group A match. The co-hosts completed a perfect group-stage campaign with three wins from three matches, finishing top of Group A, while Czechia were eliminated after remaining on one point. Mateo Chavez opened the scoring in the 55th minute, before Julian Quinones doubled Mexico’s lead six minutes later. Alvaro Fidalgo sealed the victory in stoppage time, scoring Mexico’s third goal in the 90+4 minute. Source: Emirates News Agency
Nokia and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have recently expanded their existing collaboration to deliver autonomous networks for the AI era. This move will make it easier for operators to run their full operational stack in the cloud. The two companies will run Nokia’s Autonomous Network Fabric on AWS, giving service providers access to AI and cloud services needed to pursue Level 4 autonomy. Existing Nokia digital operations applications are already on the platform covering orchestration, assurance and unified inventory. Availability of the latest addition is expected later in 2026. Nokia’s Autonomous Network Fabric brings together intent-based service orchestration across multi-domain,…
NEW JERSEY, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — The 2026 World Cup on Thursday became the best attended tournament in World Cup history, surpassing the 1994 record of nearly 3.6 million spectators, FIFA said. The announcement came during the second half of Germany’s match against Ecuador in East Rutherford, New Jersey, as giant screens displayed the new all time high attendance figure of 3,605,357 to loud applause from supporters inside the stadium. With 48 matches still remaining in the tournament, total attendance could potentially almost double the 1994 record, which was set during an era when the World Cup featured only…
From startup brokerage to regional workplace leader, Storeys Real Estate marks a defining phase of growth Published: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 5:15 PM Storeys Real Estate has achieved a remarkable series of milestones, further cementing its position as one of the UAE’s fastest growing and most respected real estate brokerages. The company has been ranked #1 with Aldar Properties, secured the #4 position with Arada, and has been recognised among the best workplaces in the Middle East, ranking as the 4th Best Real Estate Workplace in the region. The achievements come less than two years after the company’s inception, marking…
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) returns from July 2 to August 30, bringing 60 days of shopping, entertainment, dining and family activities across the city. This year’s edition features everything from apartment giveaways and major retail sales to concerts, restaurant deals and staycation offers. Here’s a look at 12 highlights residents can look forward to this summer. 1. Win a Dubai home For the first time, DSS is giving residents the chance to win one of 12 residential units worth more than Dh50 million through the new Win Your Home in Dubai campaign. Two winners, an Indian resident and a resident…