MEXICO CITY / WAM FIFA has confirmed the final stadium capacities for all 16 venues that will stage matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States. The stadiums will come alive as millions of fans from across the globe come together to celebrate the biggest FIFA World Cup™ ever staged. Each venue has been prepared to deliver a world-class experience, …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden. During the meeting, which was held in Abu Dhabi, the two sides discussed the repercussions of the Uunprovoked Iranian attacks that targeted civilian sites and facilities in the …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Law No. (17) of 2026, establishing the Dubai Longevity Authority (DLA), a new entity that aims to develop the emirate as the world’s leading hub for regulated longevity, wellness and advanced healthcare offerings, and forge …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Billionaire Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary joined Dubai-based entrepreneur and Founder of Tetr College of Business, Pratham Mittal for an insightful conversation on entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, startup success, leadership and the future of global business. The 103-minute conversation offered unfiltered perspectives on building enduring businesses, navigating technological disruption and identifying opportunities in an increasingly competitive global …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Under the patronage and in the presence of Sheikha Wafa bint Humaid Al Mualla, the Sheikha Wafa bint Humaid Al Mualla Community Initiatives Foundation organized the “Women’s Gateway to the Digital Economy” Conference in Dubai under the theme “Empowerment • Innovation • Impact,” bringing together government leaders, institutional representatives, entrepreneurs, and international experts from across the …

DUBAI / GULF TIME  As temperatures rise across the region this summer, excitement will hit fever pitch as VOX Cinemas, the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, screens the biggest World Cup across the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Whether you’re supporting your home nation or following a fan favourite, VOX Cinemas offers front-row seats to …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Students across the Repton Family of Schools in the UAE are stepping into university-style learning, through the launch of a new series of live, online masterclasses delivered by Repton School, the founding school in the UK. Through topics such as geopolitics, artificial intelligence, economics and medical ethics, the sessions bring real-world thinking into the classroom. At …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE on Wednesday marks the International Day for Dialogue among Civilisations, observed annually on 10th June, highlighting its leading role in bridging cultures and promoting global peace and tolerance. The UAE hosts approximately 200 nationalities from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds, fostering a cohesive society grounded in mutual respect, the rule of law, and equal …

SHARJAH / WAM The 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, the region’s largest and most prominent event for luxury jewellery and timepieces, opens tomorrow at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition will run from 10th to 14th June 2026, bringing together …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to President Ferdinand Marcos of the Republic of the Philippines over the victims of the earthquake that struck southern Philippines, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries, and wished a speedy recovery to all those injured.