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DUBAI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Duty Free has been recognised with the award for the Best Duty Free Shopping in the Middle East for the 25th year in a row by travel industry title Business Traveller Middle East. The award was presented during the 25th Business Traveller Middle East Awards ceremony at the Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City. The recognition follows Dubai Duty Free’s record annual sales of US$2.378 billion in 2025, ranking it fifth among duty-free retailers worldwide. Dubai Duty Free Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi said, “Winning this award for the 25th consecutive year is a remarkable…
MONZA, Italy, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri delivered a memorable victory for the UAE at the legendary Autodromo Nazionale Monza during Round 4 of the FIA Formula Regional European Championship, securing a spectacular Race 2 win at one of the most iconic circuits in world motorsport. Located near Milan, Monza is known globally as the “Temple of Speed” and has hosted Formula One racing since 1950. Renowned for its long straights, heavy braking zones and average speeds approaching 200 km/h, the historic circuit remains one of the greatest tests of courage, precision and racecraft.…
ABU DHABI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), received Kim Jung-kwan, Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy of the brotherly Republic of Korea, in Abu Dhabi to discuss avenues for strengthening bilateral cooperation across energy, nuclear power, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed the strength of the UAE–Korea Special Strategic Partnership and highlighted the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant as a landmark achievement and a global model of successful international cooperation. The two parties discussed opportunities to…
Hosam Eddin Hashish. Founder and Managing Director Hosam Eddin Hashish discusses how IT Finder is connecting businesses with trusted technology providers through intelligent RFQ management, verified vendor networks, and an AI-powered vision for the future of technology sourcing. Finding the right technology partner remains one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today. With thousands of IT service providers operating across the UAE, organisations often struggle to identify qualified, trustworthy vendors capable of delivering the right solutions for their digital transformation needs. Recognising this gap, entrepreneur and technology consultant Hosam Eddin Hashish launched IT Finder, a Dubai-based platform designed to simplify…
SHARJAH, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the graduation ceremony of the 10th cohort of Grade 12 students at Taryam American Private School for the 2025-2026 academic year. Held at the American University of Sharjah Theatre, the ceremony was attended by Omran Matar Taryam, Chairman of Taryam American Private School, members of the Board of Trustees, educators, parents and guests. A total of 123 students graduated after completing their secondary education. Sheikh Nahyan presented certificates to the graduates and congratulated them on their achievement, encouraging them to continue pursuing…
Gold prices gained in Dubai on Monday after falling below Dh500 last week. The 24K variant of the precious metal was trading at Dh503.75 per gram at the opening of the markets on Monday, up from Dh500 per gram at Friday’s market close, gaining Dh3.75 per gram. The 22K gold variant gained Dh6.5 to Dh466.50 per gram, while the 21K, 21K and 18K gold prices were trading higher at Dh447.25, Dh383.25 and Dh299.0 per gram, respectively. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Spot gold gained 1.29 per cent to $4,196.28 an ounce as of 9:30am…
Dubai radio personality Kris Fade has confirmed he is staying in the UAE after weeks of speculation that he could be heading back to Australia for a major broadcasting role. The announcement comes after reports linked the Virgin Radio Dubai presenter to a high-profile opportunity in Sydney, with industry speculation suggesting he was being considered as a potential replacement for Australian radio stars Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson amid changes at Australian Radio Network (ARN). On Sunday, June 21, Fade teased an upcoming announcement on social media, writing: “Decisions. Must be made. Tomorrow morning. 7:30 am Dubai. I’ll let…
DUBAI, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), in partnership with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), hosted the inaugural edition of Future Circles, an interactive youth-leadership dialogue that brought together members of the Dubai Students Council with government leaders to exchange perspectives on the future of the UAE. The initiative reflects a shared commitment by MoEI and KHDA to creating platforms that place young people at the heart of national conversations and decision-making processes. It is in line with the “Leaders of Tomorrow” initiative, launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid…
Abu Dhabi — The National Experts Program (NEP) has announced the names of the 32 outstanding Emirati experts who have recently joined its newly launched AI Track, marking a significant milestone in the program’s mission to prepare national AI experts to support the UAE’s AI Strategy 2031. The cohort represents the largest and most diverse group since the program’s inception in 2019. The selected experts were chosen from a highly competitive pool of more than 1,000 applicants through a rigorous assessment process based on scientific, professional, and strategic criteria designed to identify leadership potential, technical excellence, and innovation capabilities. The cohort has an average age of 33 and represents the public, state-owned, and private sectors of…
Air India Express is set to become the first airline to operate international services from Navi Mumbai International Airport, with direct flights to Abu Dhabi beginning July 15. The move expands travel options for passengers across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and strengthens air connectivity between India and the UAE. The new route offers a second gateway to Abu Dhabi for travellers from India’s financial hub, improving accessibility and convenience for the large diaspora and business traffic between the two cities. First international flight from Navi Mumbai The service between Navi Mumbai and Abu Dhabi will begin as a twice-weekly operation…