Author: Editorial team

UAE residents can expect skies to be fair to partly cloudy on Sunday, June 21, especially in the eastern parts of the country, as per the weather bulletin shared by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Temperatures nationwide will range between 24ºC and 46ºC, with a high of 42ºC and 43ºC in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, respectively. The mercury is expected to reach a high of 46ºC in Al Ain. According to astronomical calculations, the summer solstice occurs on June 21, marking the beginning of summer in the UAE. However, residents felt the heat early this year due to El…

DUBAI, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved a decision to restructure the Board of Directors of Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), chaired by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade. The new board comprises Ahmed Al Naqbi, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Development Bank (EDB); Khalil Fadel Al Mansoori, Acting Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX); Mohamed Ali Al Kamali, Chief Executive of Trade and Industry at the Abu Dhabi Investment Office; Mohammed Sharaf, Executive Director of Operations and…

One participant won Dh100,000 in Saturday night’s UAE Lottery draw after matching five numbers and the Lucky Number in the latest Lucky Day Draw. The winning numbers for Draw No. 260620, held on June 20, were 6, 7, 9, 15, 17 and 20, while the Lucky Number was 4. As many as 58 participants won Dh1,000 each in the fourth prize category, while 5,705 players received Dh100 prizes in the fifth-tier category. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Three Lucky Chance participants also walked away with Dh50,000 each. The winning IDs were DV9856622,…

DUBAI, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — Under the theme “Generative AI Applications in Education,” the SAFE AI Cup 2026 concluded successfully. The leading national competition, organised as part of the Safe AI for Society initiative, culminated in a grand closing ceremony and innovation exhibition hosted by the University of Dubai. The competition was jointly organised by the Emirates Safer Internet Society (eSafe), the Robotics and Automation Society (RAS), and the Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship (GIE) company. It was held in strategic partnership with the Cyber Security Council and Cyber E71, with the support of the Ministry of Education, golden sponsorship…

MARRAKECH, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Federal National Council (FNC) participated in he Fourth Edition of the Marrakech Economic Parliamentary Forum, which was convened from 19 to 20 June by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) and the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco in partnership with the Parliamentary Network of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Addressing a session, entitled “Fostering Investment in Artificial Intelligence and the Creation of a Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf AI Hub”, FNC member Dr. Ahmed Al Mansouri said:”Artificial intelligence has now become the most influential factor in the…

ABU DHABI, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted Diori Hamani Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement on Saturday, the council reaffirmed its firm rejection of such terrorist and criminal acts, which are contrary to the teachings of Islam, all divine religions, human values and international norms and conventions. The council called for decisive action against violent and terrorist groups seeking to spread havoc and undermine security and stability. It also stressed the importance of strengthening efforts to…

Sharjah recorded a high public safety satisfaction rate, with residents reporting they feel 99.7 per cent safe in 2025, according to the emirate’s Police force. The data comes from a survey conducted by the Department of Statistics and Community Development, which also revealed high levels of trust in law enforcement. Residents feel about 99 per cent trust in the police to maintain safety and stability across Sharjah. The survey revealed that feelings of safety were consistently high across various scenarios: 99.8 per cent during the day 99.7 per cent at home at night 98.7 per cent when walking alone at night 99 per cent…

MARRAKECH, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Rashid Al Abdi, member of the Federal National Council (FNC), participated in the 4th edition of Marrakech Parliamentary Economic Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Region, currently hosted by the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco. During a session entitled “Global Challenges to Economic Integration, Free Trade and Public Debt,” Al Abdi said that free trade is facing a clear decline due to protectionist policies, the imposition of restrictions and customs tariffs, and the use of economic tools as political leverage. He noted that regional tensions and disruptions to maritime routes…

More than 100 students from Dubai’s private schools came together this week to tackle some of the biggest challenges their generation is facing- from road safety to the responsible use of artificial intelligence. The first-ever Student Majlis, hosted by the Dubai Students Council in partnership with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), gave pupils a platform to turn their ideas into action. Held at the RTA’s Transport Research and Innovation Pavilion at the University of Birmingham Dubai, the event featured interactive workshops and dialogue sessions led by student council members. The focus…

MARRAKECH, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — Aisha Rashid Laytim, member of the Federal National Council (FNC), participated in the 4th edition of Marrakech Parliamentary Economic Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Region hosted by the House of Councillors of the Kingdom of Morocco in cooperation with the the Parliamentary Network of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). During a session on promoting job creation through the blue economy, Laytim stressed that the blue economy has become one of the fastest-growing sectors worldwide, offering significant economic and investment opportunities linked to ports, maritime transport, sustainable tourism, renewable energy,…