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ABU DHABI, 1st June, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), has released the results of the fourth Abu Dhabi Sports and Physical Activity Survey, which showed an increase in average activity levels across the emirate. The survey tracks community patterns and trends based on World Health Organisation (WHO) standards. The 2025 cycle recorded approximately 31, 000 responses, compared to 21, 000 in 2024 and 19, 000 in 2023, indicating a clear expansion of reach across various segments of the community through collaboration with partners across government…

Anas Naim, Managing Director Middle East and Turkey, Orange Business, and Sahem Azzam, President IMEA & Inner Asia, Orange Business. Orange Business executives discuss resilience, secure connectivity, data sovereignty, and the UAE’s rise as a digital-first nation in this joint interview.Rising geopolitical uncertainty, distributed IT environments and accelerating AI adoption are forcing enterprises across the Middle East to rethink how they approach resilience, security and operational continuity. Organisations are moving beyond traditional disaster recovery models and focusing on integrated digital infrastructure that combines cloud, networking, cybersecurity and data governance into a unified operational framework.  Sahem Azzam and Anas Naim share insights in a joint…

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the employment of 717 Emiratis in the Sharjah Government. The new employees will join 633 other UAE nationals who were employed in the government sector during the first five months of 2026. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The Sharjah Ruler also approved the Sharjah Programme for the Qualification and Training of Job Seekers, which will be implemented from June to November 2026. The programme will benefit 410 UAE nationals, each of whom will receive a monthly stipend of Dh6,000, at a…

Ghenwa Yehia is the recipient of the 2025 Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism as a UAE Fellow. This story begins a four-part series supported by the RCFMHJ. In December 2021, I received a voice note from my aunt. She was planning to visit her daughter, my cousin, in Doha, Qatar, and I was thrilled at the chance to see her again.  Now I know, for most people, family visiting can be a source of stress. But as a Lebanese-Canadian-first-generation-immigrant-turned-expat whose family is literally scattered across continents, any opportunity to reconnect is more than welcome. My maternal aunt in…

DUBAI, 1st June, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, will inaugurate Arqaam Capital’s 13th Annual MENA Investor Conference on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC, Dubai. The conference will convene regional and global investors, listed corporates, policymakers, economists and market leaders to discuss the future of capital markets across the Middle East and North Africa. Sheikh Nahyan will deliver the opening keynote address, setting the stage for discussions on capital markets, investment flows and regional economic transformation. Held under the theme “From Resilience to Market Leadership: Scaling Capital Across MENA,”…

SHARJAH, 1st June, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), in collaboration with PwC, convened leading public and private sector entities to assess the emirate’s investment position and identify opportunities emerging from global economic shifts. The high-level seminar was held at Al Bait Al Westi in the historic Heart of Sharjah, and carried the theme “Sharjah’s Economic Resilience: Unlocking Opportunities Amid Global Shifts.” Discussions focused on strengthening cross-sector integration and reinforcing competitiveness across an array of sectors. Participants, who represented key sectors like aviation & logistics, real estate, manufacturing, financial services, and hospitality, alongside representatives of government…

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia – Global automation leader Emerson today announced it will co-develop next-generation corrosion management solutions for the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco), one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies.   For Aramco, corrosion management is a strategic priority tied directly to operational performance, safety and environmental responsibility.  Continuous corrosion monitoring eliminates difficult, inefficient and dangerous manual corrosion measurements and provides a reliable digital data stream for improved decision making.  Emerson and Aramco sign an agreement to co-develop next-generation corrosion management solutions for the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco), one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies.   Emerson’s advanced corrosion monitoring platform delivers real-time insights that enable the energy industry to prevent…

The UAE strongly condemned the Iranian ‘terrorist attacks’ that targeted Kuwait with missiles and drones on Monday morning. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these attacks constitute a blatant violation of Kuwait’s sovereignty and pose a threat to its security and stability. The authority also expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with Kuwait and its support for all measures aimed at preserving its security and stability. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Kuwait’s air defences intercepted missile and drone attacks early Monday morning, with authorities later confirming that the threats…

SANTO DOMINGO, 1st June, 2026 (WAM) — DP World and the Government of the Dominican Republic will invest an additional US$100 million to expand logistics and warehousing infrastructure at the DP World Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Caucedo. Unveiled during the 12th World Free Zones Congress 2026, the investment is in addition to the US$760 million previously committed, further strengthening the country’s role as a manufacturing and logistics hub for the Americas. In May 2025, DP World signed a US$760 million Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Dominican Republic to expand the Port of Caucedo and its…

BRUSSELS, 1st June, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati driver Rashid Al Dhaheri moved to the top of the FIA Formula Regional Championship standings following the conclusion of Round 3 yesterday at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. The round, held from 28th to 31st May and featuring 30 drivers from more than 20 countries, saw Al Dhaheri deliver a series of impressive performances that strengthened his championship lead. He secured two podium finishes, claiming second place in Race 1 and third place in Race 2. Al Dhaheri also became the first Emirati driver in history to lead an FIA Championship, marking another…