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BRUSSELS, 25th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Council of the European Union today formally approved regulations implementing the tariff commitments set out in the joint statement issued by the European Union and the United States on 21st August 2025. Under the new measures, the remaining customs duties on US industrial goods will be eliminated, while preferential market access will be granted to certain seafood products and non-sensitive agricultural goods through tariff-rate quotas and tariff reductions. The regulations also extend the suspension of customs duties on lobster imports, including processed lobster products. The regulations further include enhanced safeguard mechanisms, enabling the…

Qualcomm recently entered into as deal to purchase AI software company Modular for about $3.9 billion. This all stock-deal is aimed at strengthening Qualcomm’s software foundation for generative and agentic AI across data centre and edge environments. The deal will pair Qualcomm’s silicon expertise with Modular’s AI-native software platform, which is designed to run AI models efficiently across CPUs, GPUs, NPUs and custom ASICs without requiring separate rewrites for each type of accelerator. The chipmaker stated developers and enterprises will only need to build once ahead of deploying across multiple environments at a lower total cost of ownership. Qualcomm framed…

DUBAI, 25th June, 2026 (WAM) — DP World Foundation and Expo City Dubai Foundation have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of innovative social enterprises tackling some of the world’s most pressing development challenges, with initiatives that have already positively impacted more than 100,000 children and young people. The partnership combines DP World Foundation’s commitment to creating sustainable community impact with Expo City Dubai Foundation’s Global Innovators Programme, supporting entrepreneurs whose solutions drive measurable social, economic and environmental progress. The collaboration launched with support for two Africa-based ventures – Le Lionceau in Senegal and Smartcore in Tanzania –…

Dubai, on June 25, announced three new projects aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents across the emirate. A Falcon Market, Creek lighting project and new AI-designed park will soon be in the works. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, announced the new package of Dubai Municipality projects on X. The three projects will span upgrading services and creating new infrastructure. Part of the three projects is the Dubai Falcon Market, which will be the first of its kind in the region. The market will be an avenue to celebrate Emirati…

SHARJAH, 25th 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, praised the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub for signing a cooperation agreement with the International Astronomical Union ((IAU) in Sharjah. The agreement establishes the International Astronomical Union’s Space and Astronomy Education Centre in the Emirate of Sharjah, which will serve as one of the regional centres affiliated with the International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Education. The President of the University of Sharjah affirmed that the establishment of the centre represents a…

BAKU, 25th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker of the Milli Majlis (National Assembly) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, and the accompanying delegation at the parliament headquarters in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation between the Azerbaijani Parliament and the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace. The two sides also discussed a number of joint initiatives and projects aimed at promoting the values of tolerance, peace and dialogue, and enhancing the role of parliamentary institutions in supporting stability, development…

Imagine walking into a shopping mall to buy a few things and walking away with the keys to a new home. That is exactly what Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is promising this year as it returns with its biggest-ever prize line-up, featuring 12 apartments worth more than Dh50 million, 35 cars, 3kg of gold and hundreds of thousands of dirhams in cash. The 60-day summer festival, which runs from July 2 to August 30, will also bring citywide sales, concerts, family attractions, restaurant offers and hotel deals across Dubai. The biggest attraction this year is the launch of Win Your…

Meta Platforms recently furthered its smart glasses initiative with the launch of a set of lower-priced models under its own brand name for the first time. Called Meta Glasses, the company stated it is introducing three styles in partnership with manufacturer EssilorLuxottica, at a starting price of $299. At the lower end of the price point are the Meta Adventurer and Meta Fury options, while a fashion-inspired variant designed in collaboration with celebrity Kylie Jenner costs $399. The moves marks a change from Meta’s strategy which has made the company a leading smart glasses provider, with it previously launching eyewear…

PARIS, 25th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities (IAFSC) will convene the Paris edition of its Faith and AI Covenant initiative on 26th June, bringing together senior religious leaders, major technology companies, academics, and policymakers for a high-level discussion on the opportunities and risks associated with rapidly advancing artificial intelligence. The session will be co-chaired by IAFSC CEO Dana Hamid and Baroness Joanna Shields, the initiative’s principal partner. It follows the inaugural meeting held in New York last April and is part of an ongoing series of international consultations aimed at encouraging ethical reflection, establishing shared…

Two schools in the UAE have been named in the Top 10 shortlist for the World’s Best School Prizes 2026, placing the country once again in the global spotlight for education innovation and impact. The announcement recognises institutions that are not only excelling academically but also reshaping how schools address real-world challenges, from student wellbeing to social cohesion. The five World’s Best School Prizes, founded by T4 Education in the wake of Covid in 2022, celebrate schools transforming lives within and beyond the classroom. Often described as the “World Cup for Schools”, the awards are considered among the most prestigious…