Author: Editorial team
ABU DHABI, 6th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Round 4 of the third edition of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi) continued today at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi with competitions in the Under-14 and Under-16 categories. The event attracted strong participation from clubs and academies across the UAE, with Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club maintaining its lead in the overall standings. Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club sits in second place, while Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club is third. The championship continues to serve as a key platform for developing young talent and preparing future champions. It showcases the strength of…
Dubai Police warned residents to be cautious of fake chalet and holiday home rental offers circulating on social media and various websites, particularly during the summer travel season. The warning comes after a resident lost Dh8,000 to a scammer who advertised a chalet in Dubai at an “attractive offer” online. After contacting the advertiser, the man was asked to pay a deposit and a refundable insurance fee. Once the money was transferred, the scammer switched off his phone and became unreachable. Dubai Police said they have received several reports involving the same scam. According to the authority, fraudsters often use…
RIGA, 6th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance, participats in the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), hosted in the Latvian capital, Riga, from 5th to 7th June 2026. The meeting brought together senior officials, policymakers and representatives of international financial institutions from around the world. The UAE delegation was headed by Ali Abdullah Sharafi, Assistant Under-Secretary for International Financial Relations at the Ministry of Finance, accompanied by a team of ministry specialists. The UAE’s participation reflects its commitment to strengthening…
ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — ADNOC has partnered with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) to organise the Industrialists Career Exhibition 2026, which will be held on 8th-9th June at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. The event aims to connect Emirati talent with leading companies across the industrial and advanced technology sectors, providing tangible opportunities to explore career pathways, engage directly with employers and participate in on-the-spot interviews. As a strategic partner and co-organiser, ADNOC, through its In Country Value (ICV) programme, continues to create high-skilled private sector job opportunities for local talent and support the…
ABU DHABI, 6th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran targeting the State of Kuwait. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these terrorist attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with Kuwait and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability. Source: Emirates News Agency
Skies over the UAE on Sunday, June 7, will be fair in general but clouds will appear eastward and may become convective by the afternoon, as per the weather forecast shared by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Conditions will turn humid by night and Monday morning over some coastal areas with a probability of fog or mist formation. Expect light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds, which may fresh at times, with a speed of 10 – 25kmph, reaching 35 kmph. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The sea will be slight…
ABU DHABI, 6th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist ballistic missile and drone attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these terrorist attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Bahrain and a threat to its security and stability. The Ministry expressed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability. Source: Emirates News Agency
The wadi is full. Families spread across flat rocks, children wade through turquoise water, and the car plates tell the story: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah. At Oman’s Wadi Bani Khalid, the crowd feels less like a tourist site and more like a UAE neighbourhood that relocated for the weekend. This is not a one-off. It is a pattern that repeats across every season, every long weekend, and every school break. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. ‘The road trip that changes you’ Simone Maselli, a business professional and outdoor enthusiast, describes the drive…
JOHANNESBURG, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — Mtho Xulu, President of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that economic relations between the United Arab Emirates and South Africa are experiencing strong momentum and sustained growth, driven by a shared commitment from both governments and business communities to strengthen cooperation and transform their strategic partnership into tangible projects, investments and economic opportunities. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the Dubai–South Africa Business Forum, organised by Dubai Chambers in Johannesburg, Xulu said that the UAE, and Dubai in particular, has become a global economic…
ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2026 (WAM) — A new cohort of diplomats took the legal oath before H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State; Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State; Khalifa bin Shaheen Almarar, Minister of State; Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State; Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State; Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi,…