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DUBAI, 15th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers organised an open dialogue in London in cooperation with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) aimed at showcasing Dubai’s competitive advantages as a leading global business hub to a group of leading British investors. The event was attended by Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, together with UK business leaders. Discussions highlighted the key investment opportunities Dubai offers across diverse sectors, as well as the city’s advantages as a hub for the expansion of British companies in the region and globally. The session also outlined…

[Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.] From lower airfares and fuel prices to smoother travel and greater economic stability, Emiratis and expats say they hope the deal will ease some of the pressures that have affected daily life in recent months. Residents across the UAE have welcomed the peace agreement with optimism, hoping it will bring greater stability, lower living costs, and renewed economic confidence after months of regional uncertainty. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In the early hours on Monday, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif…

DUBAI, 15th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Directors of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation, chaired by Major General Dr. Ahmed Naser Al Raisi, reviewed the Federation’s 2026-2031 Strategy, statutes and future plans during its third meeting, held in Dubai. The meeting also reviewed the Federation’s efforts to enhance its services, accelerate digital transformation and integrate artificial intelligence into services provided to stakeholders. Discussions covered the adoption of smart solutions to improve service quality and the continued expansion of digital services. Major General Dr. Ahmed Naser Al Raisi expressed appreciation for the UAE leadership’s continued support for equestrian…

BEIJING, 15th June, 2026 (WAM) — China on Monday launched a Lijian-1 Y14 carrier rocket with eight satellites onboard. The rocket blasted off from a commercial space innovation pilot zone in Northwest China and successfully sent the satellites into the planned orbit. Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 15th June, 2026 (WAM) — Over the past decade, Dubai has successfully consolidated its position as one of Africa’s most important economic partners, supported by a long-term strategic vision that has strengthened trade and investment ties across the continent and reinforced the emirate’s role as a global gateway connecting Africa with international markets. Economic indicators from Dubai Chamber of Commerce highlight the scale of transformation in relations between Dubai and Africa. Non-oil trade between the two sides increased by 325 percent between 2016 and 2025, reaching US$146 billion in 2025, reflecting rapid growth in trade volumes and expanding economic…

ABU DHABI, 15th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Directors of TRENDS Group launched an integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy during its second meeting, covering the group’s five companies, with the aim of strengthening its position as a leading research and advisory reference at both regional and international levels, in line with the UAE’s national directives and the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031. Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, Chairman of the Board of Directors, emphasised that artificial intelligence has become an indispensable pillar of the ecosystem of knowledge transformation and institutional competitiveness. “This strategy will constitute a qualitative leap…

Dubai’s new airport remains on course to commence operations in 2032 with over Dh55 billion worth of contracts to be awarded in the next phase. Contracts worth more than Dh13 billion ($3.5 billion) are under execution at the Al Maktoum International Airport as the airport remains on course to commence operations in 2032, in accordance with its long-term master plan. According to a statement issued by the Dubai Media Office on Monday, more than Dh55 billion worth of contracts will be awarded in the next phase. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Sheikh…

MUSCAT, 14th June, 2026 (WAM) — Data released by the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) on the occasion of GCC Youth Day, observed annually on June 6, indicate that the total number of young people aged 15–34 in the GCC countries reached approximately 23.5 million in 2024, accounting for 38.2% of the GCC states’ total population. Of this total, 15.1 million were males (64.5%) and 8.4 million were females (35.5%). GCC youth continue to strengthen their role as key partners in the GCC countries’ sustainable development journey, reflecting their growing demographic, economic, and social significance. The Centre noted that the GCC…

SHARJAH, 15th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Education Academy celebrated the graduation of its fourth cohort, comprising 641 graduates, during an official ceremony held at University City Hall in Sharjah. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Muhadditha Yahya Al Hashimi, President of Sharjah Education Academy, members of the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, senior officials, educational leaders, and the graduates’ families. The graduates were distributed across ten academic and professional programmes, offered in Arabic and English through separate learning pathways. The cohort included 344 graduates from the Postgraduate Diploma in Education, 13 from the Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership, 86…

Nearly 1,800 to 1,900 students across the UAE are set to appear for the Neet UG 2026 re-examination on June 21, after India’s National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the original test held on May 3 following allegations of malpractice and a paper leak. The re-exam will be conducted at three centres in the UAE — Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi — under enhanced security measures and a few revised procedures aimed at safeguarding the integrity of one of India’s most competitive entrance examinations. For thousands of Indian expatriate families in the UAE, the retest means more preparation, and anticipation as…