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ULAANBAATAR, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — UAE national team athlete Bishrel Khurudi secured a bronze medal in the women’s under-52 kg category at the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2026, held in the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar with the participation of 454 athletes representing 58 countries. Khurudi claimed the bronze medal after defeating Spain’s Torro Soler in the bronze-medal contest. She delivered a strong performance throughout the competition, recording victories over opponents from South Korea and Mongolia before falling in the semifinal to Japan’s Uta Abe, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion, who went on to win the gold medal in the event. The…

Temperatures in the UAE climbed close to the 50°C mark on Saturday, June 20, with the highest temperature in the country reaching 49.4°C in Sweihan, Al Ain. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), the temperature was recorded at 12.45pm UAE local time, making Sweihan the hottest location in the country on the day. The reading marks a significant increase from earlier this year. On April 21, the highest temperature recorded nationwide was 42.9°C in Owtaid, Al Dhafra Region, at 2pm. Just days before that, on April 15, the highest temperature stood at 35°C in Um Azimul, Al Ain,…

ABU DHABI, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has chaired the agency’s second board meeting of 2026, during which he commended EAD’s efforts and strategic initiatives that continue to enhance environmental excellence, community health and quality of life across the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The meeting, held at Al Nakheel Palace, was attended by Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi; Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the…

If you’ve noticed more pain between your temples as the warmer months tick by, it may not be all in your head. Some studies have suggested that hot or humid weather, bright sunlight and summer-related drops in outdoor air pressure can trigger headaches in some people. Migraine sufferers in particular often report being the most affected, said Dr Danielle Wilhour, an assistant professor of neurology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. While there isn’t anything you can do to change the weather itself, the good…

DUBAI, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — The 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will be held on 21st-22nd October at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme “From Success to Scale: Showcasing the Green Economy”. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the summit is organised by World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO), the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The summit will bring together decision-makers, business leaders, investors and experts in resilience and infrastructure, along with key representatives from…

MARRAKECH, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — Saqr Ghobash, Speaker for the Federal National Council (FNC), said economic cooperation, parliamentary engagement and the exchange of expertise between Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf countries are essential to addressing rapid economic and technological changes and advancing sustainable development. Speaking at the 4th edition of the Marrakesh Parliamentary Economic Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Region, Ghobash said the region possesses the resources, markets and expertise needed to build a successful model of economic and development cooperation. He said the forum provides an important platform for transforming shared aspirations into practical initiatives, projects and partnerships that…

A Sharjah resident is facing trial on charges of assaulting a delivery worker following a dispute over payment for a shipment delivered to his home. According to court records, the complainant was working as a delivery driver and had arrived at the defendant’s residence to hand over a package and collect payment. After receiving the money, the delivery worker discovered that the banknote provided by the customer exceeded the amount due. However, he did not have enough smaller denominations to return the remaining balance. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Court documents stated…

For months after undergoing knee replacement surgery, Abu Dhabi resident Michelle Posney kept returning to doctors with unexplained pain spreading across her body. Scans were normal. Blood tests showed nothing alarming. Yet the 57-year-old former teacher says she was battling crushing fatigue, migraines, stiffness and what felt like her “body being on fire”. “When I finally got diagnosed, I cried,” she said. “Not because of the diagnosis — because I finally had answers.” Specialists at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City say such experiences are common among fibromyalgia patients, many of whom spend months — and sometimes years — moving between different…

DUBAI, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — More than 400 exhibitors from over 45 countries will gather in Dubai next week for the Dubai WoodShow 2026, an international trade exhibition focusing on the automation and digital supply chain technologies reshaping the global timber industry. The three-day event, running from 22nd to 24th June at the Dubai World Trade Centre, features over 600 international brands and five dedicated country pavilions. With the timber trade becoming increasingly shaped by supply chain shifts, evolving sourcing strategies, and the growing need for speed, visibility, and operational efficiency, this year’s edition of Dubai WoodShow places strong…

ABU DHABI, 20th June, 2026 (WAM) — Eng. Mohammed Al Qasim, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education (MoE), explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation and strategic partnerships in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), education, teacher professional development, talent cultivation, future skills, educational innovation and digital transformation during an official visit to the Republic of Korea. The visit supports the UAE’s ongoing efforts to build a world-class educational ecosystem that prepares future generations to lead the knowledge economy and enhance the country’s global competitiveness. The visit reflects MoE’s commitment to leveraging leading international expertise to advance education, envision the future of…