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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.…

ABU DHABI, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement is broadening international partnerships and strengthening industrial collaboration through its presence at Eurosatory 2026, one of the world’s leading defence and security exhibitions, taking place in Paris, France, from 15th to 19th June under the theme “Anticipating Defence and Security Challenges”. Tawazun, in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and organised by ADNEC Group, continues to advance the international presence of UAE defence companies through a unified national pavilion. This effort supports deeper engagement with global industry leaders, promotes strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange, and facilitates access to…

NEW YORK, 13th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Al-Mahfoudh bin Bayyah, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, has met with Chaloka Beyani, UN Special Adviser of the Secretary-General for the Prevention of Genocide at the Under- Secretary-General level, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in combating hate speech and preventing genocide and other atrocity crimes. During the meeting at the United Nations headquarters in New York, the two sides explored opportunities for future cooperation in Africa through the African Conference for Promoting Peace and the U3 initiative in the field of preventive dialogues and sustainable peace. The programmes…

Canada is proposing a social media ban for children and teenagers under the age of 16. A move that mirrors a similar law being passed in Australia, which has been noticed by governments worldwide. But unlike Australia’s law, tech firms could sidestep Canada’s ban if they demonstrate they have policies to minimise harm to minors. The law includes sweeping measures to regulate AI chatbots and curtail “harmful content” online. It would create a regulator to ensure tech firms comply. Some free speech groups have warned it would expand censorship. It comes amid calls from parents and advocates to bolster children’s…

Sharjah residents are already adjusting their routines as major road projects and traffic diversions get underway across the emirate, with many preparing for months of longer commutes before the expected improvements take effect. The works, including the Al Taawun Tunnel project and other traffic enhancement initiatives, are designed to ease congestion in the long term. But for now, many commuters travelling between Sharjah and Dubai said they are spending more time on the road, particularly during the evening rush hour. In response, some residents are considering flexible work schedules, testing alternative routes and even changing their after-work plans to avoid…

ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the World Bank Group signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the areas of financial inclusion, financial literacy, financial consumer protection and financial dispute resolution, as part of the ongoing cooperation between both parties. The signing was witnessed by Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE, and Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank Group, during a high-level meeting held at the CBUAE headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The two sides discussed a number of priority areas of cooperation, including financial literacy and…

ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed developments in the Middle East and their implications for international maritime security, energy supplies and the global economy, during a telephone call with Anita Anand, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. The two sides also reviewed the importance of strengthening international efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region and to safeguard regional and international peace and security. The two top diplomats further discussed a number of issues of mutual interest related to UAE-Canada relations, avenues of joint…