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ABU DHABI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Economy and Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) today to boost national capabilities in financial supervision, governance, and anti-money laundering (AML) efforts. The agreement was signed at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on the sidelines of the EIF’s Ethraa programme graduation ceremony by Safeya Hashim AlSafi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Control & Commercial Governance Sector at the Ministry, and Marwan Al Mheiri, CEO of the EIF. Under the MoU, both entities will develop specialised training programmes aimed at qualifying compliance…

ABU DHABI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting incident at a school in Tacloban City, in the Republic of the Philippines, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated the UAE’s strong condemnation of such criminal acts and its firm rejection of all forms of violence and extremism aimed at undermining security and stability. The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of the Philippines, as well as its wishes for…

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced the Cabinet’s approval of a new resolution on scholarships and financial allowances, marking a significant advancement in the UAE’s national scholarship system aimed at preparing future-ready Emirati talent. The resolution increases the study readiness and settlement allowance to Dh30,000 and expands healthcare and living benefits to better support students’ transition and academic focus. The decision is designed to strengthen the development of skilled national professionals equipped to lead priority economic sectors and emerging industries, in line with the country’s long-term vision of building a knowledge-based, innovation-driven economy. Stay up…

BRUSSELS, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Maqsoud Kruse, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Countering Extremism and Terrorism, participated in high-level engagements at the European Parliament in Brussels. The discussions – attended by a number of Members of the European Parliament, their political advisers, and representatives of parliamentary committees – focused on countering extremism and terrorism, and their implications on societal security and stability. Kruse outlined the UAE’s vision for countering extremism and terrorism. He clarified that extremism is fundamentally an ideology, while terrorism is a behaviour that stems from that ideology, making intellectual, cultural, and social interventions…

Amazon has recently announced that they are now water positive in India. This news means the company now returns more water to communities than it uses across its direct operations, including corporate offices, data centres and fulfilment centres. The milestone arrives ahead of the company’s original 2027 target and marks a step towards its broader global water stewardship strategy. The achievement is noteworthy in a country facing acute water stress. India holds 18% of the world’s population but only 4% of its freshwater resources. The company’s approach rests on three pillars: reducing water use, reusing water through treatment and harvesting…

One of the clearest demonstrations of the UAE’s crisis management approach came when daily life continued uninterrupted despite rising regional tensions. Even as the situation escalated in late March, major public events went ahead as planned. The Dubai World Cup, held on March 27, proceeded without disruption, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attending in person. For Major General Abdul Nasser Al Humidi, official spokesperson for the UAE Ministry of Defence, the significance of that moment said everything. “This is a testament to the absolute trust our leadership has in the…

VIENNA, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), as part of a high-level delegation led by Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General, took part in the 21st Meeting of Heads of Institution of the Arab Coordination Group (ACG), hosted by the OPEC Fund for International Development in Vienna, Austria. The meeting brought together members of the Arab Coordination Group, including the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), Qatar Fund for Development, Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and Arab…

The Establishment said the product was not brought into the UAE through approved import channels. It warned that using counterfeit medical products can be dangerous because they do not meet approved safety and quality standards. This could lead to harmful reactions, unexpected side effects or other health complications. Healthcare providers, pharmacies and medical facilities have been urged to carefully check the authenticity of medical products before using or dispensing them. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The authority also instructed them to immediately stop using, distributing or selling any units carrying the batch…

DUBAI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai has officially announced that applications are now open for its newly launched Flight Dispatcher Programme for Emirati talent. Following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed earlier this year with Emirates Aviation University (EAU), the airline invites aspiring UAE nationals to apply; the first intake of candidates is scheduled to begin training in September 2026. This targeted training initiative marks a critical milestone in flydubai’s strategic efforts to grow its skilled workforce, support its ambitious fleet and network expansion plans and actively champion the UAE’s broader human capital development agenda. By creating more opportunities…

DUBAI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Experiential Planner Expo (EPEX) 2026 will return to Dubai on 2nd and 3rd September 2026, with Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau and part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), continuing as Host Destination Partner, alongside Kerzner International joining the upcoming edition as Headline Partner. Entering its 11th global edition, EPEX has evolved into one of the region’s most curated business events platforms, connecting senior buyers, destinations, hotels, venues, and experiential stakeholders across India, the Middle East, Africa, and emerging outbound markets. Positioned around the theme “Where Leaders…