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ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — IHC, a global investment company focused on building dynamic value networks, today announced the launch of its second share buyback programme, with an initial tranche of AED1.8 billion allocated for the repurchase of its shares. The tranche represents 36% of the total AED5 billion share buyback programme approved by shareholders at IHC’s Annual General Assembly held on 16th March 2026 and disclosed on 26th March 2026. The programme reflects our continued commitment to disciplined capital allocation and long-term shareholder value creation. The announcement follows IHC’s exceptional first-quarter 2026 results, one of the strongest…

ABU DHABI, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE continued its impressive performances at the UAE National Jiu-Jitsu Championship, reinforcing its position at the top of the overall countries’ standings at the conclusion of the second day of competition held at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. The contests featured the Kids, Infant and Junior divisions for boys and girls. The UAE led the countries ranking with 242,940 points, ahead of Brazil in second place with 72,500 points, while Russia secured third place with 43,400 points, underlining the country’s continued excellence in the sport. In the academies standings, Commando Group maintained…

As Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate the new Hijri year, Sharjah’s Department of Islamic Affairs has announced that calendars for the Islamic year, 1448 AH, are available at distribution points in the emirate, giving residents a chance to plan their lives ahead. The authority explained that it has completed the first phase of distributing the new Hijri calendar, which included all mosques in the emirate as well as government departments, authorities, and institutions. The second phase, which is designated for the public, began on Saturday, June 13, through a number of approved distribution outlets. Those who want to…

In collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi, have developed a tiny, injectable medical device that introduces a new approach to treating chronic pain and movement disorders by controlling nerve activity without the need for surgery, batteries, or wires, offering a simpler and less invasive way to treat neurological conditions. The device, about the size of a small seed, can be injected into the body using a standard needle and placed near a target nerve. Once in position, it delivers controlled electrical signals that influence how the nerve behaves. It is powered wirelessly from outside the…

In a significant milestone for the global premium new energy vehicle industry, FREELANDER 8 made its first public appearance at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum held at The Peninsula Shanghai on June 11, 2026. The showcase comes as FREELANDER prepares for its Middle East brand launch in Abu Dhabi. As one of the first international high-end investment forum to showcase the vehicle, the forum marks another significant step of FREELANDER’s global journey, with the Middle East identified as its first strategic launch market. Lucia Mao, CEO of FREELANDER International, delivered a keynote address to senior officials in a closed session,…

DUBAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai received three awards at the annual Aviation Achievement Awards. During last night’s ceremony, the carrier was named “Airline of the Year” and also received the “Trailblazer Award for Outstanding New Service Launch” and the “Best Airline Talent Development & Workforce Strategy” award. Receiving the awards on the carrier’s behalf were Francois Oberholzer, Chief Financial Officer at flydubai; Ramesh Anantharaman, Divisional Senior Vice President of Revenue Management & Business Effectiveness at flydubai; Mohamed Hassan, Senior Vice President of Airport Services & Cargo at flydubai; and Munawur Alhaj, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at flydubai.…

BEIJING, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Sultan Mohammed Al-Nuaimi, Director-General of the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR), met with Jin Xin, Vice Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, during the ECSSR’s visit to the People’s Republic of China. The visit forms part of an Australia and East Asia tour under the EC-Global Roundtable programme, joined by a delegation of ECSSR experts. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the warm, cooperative relations between the UAE and the People’s Republic of China and exchanged views on a number…

Dubai Police has urged residents to deal only with licensed entities when hiring temporary domestic workers on a daily or hourly basis, while issuing a series of safety guidelines to help protect households. As part of its ongoing awareness campaign, the force stressed the importance of verifying a worker’s identity before allowing them to begin work and ensuring that only authorised individuals are permitted to enter homes. Residents were also advised to keep important documents, cash, jewellery and other valuables in secure locations and out of sight to reduce the risk of theft or loss. Stay up to date with…

Imagine growing up in a world where altering your looks is available at the click of a button. Want to look skinny? Use a slimming app. Don’t like your features? Use an AI edit. Too dusky? Lighten your skin tone. Got blemishes? Airbrush the photo. These Photoshop-esque features are so easily available and deeply normalised today that one rarely stops to assess the negative body image they propagate in teenagers growing up under the pressure to look “perfect” on social media. For 19-year-old Kaziah Liz Mejo, the newly crowned Miss Universe Kerala, this digital distortion became a lived reality. Before…

DUBAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Police Rescue Team achieved a distinguished international accomplishment at the FireFit European Championships, recently held in Germany. The competition saw the participation of elite European and international teams specialised in rescue, firefighting, and emergency response. The Dubai Police team succeeded in winning five medals, including three gold medals, one silver, and one bronze at the team level. The team’s results included winning the gold medal at the European level, the gold medal in the under-30 category at the international level, and the gold medal in the under-30 category at the European level.…