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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 A new research from Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments company, has found a growing gap between emerging consumer demand and the trust, control and infrastructure needed to support agentic commerce. This is according to Checkout.com’s new report, Agentic Commerce 2026: The State of Consumer Demand and Merchant Readiness. While a significant segment of global consumers expect AI shopping …

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 …

ABU DHABI / WAM The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health findings revealed that UAE respondents are the most confident in making informed health decisions among the 16 countries surveyed. Healthcare trust in the UAE remains exceptionally strong alongside one of the highest rates of Artificial Intelligence adoption to manage health globally. As healthcare systems around the …

STOCKHOLM / WAM Benjamin Dousa, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of the Kingdom of Sweden, met with Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, on the sideline of her official visit to Kingdom of Sweden headed by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has announced that it will be launching dedicated weekly freighter flights on its Boeing 777F aircraft to Almaty International Airport, Kazakhstan, commencing 16th June 2026. Almaty is Emirates SkyCargo’s first destination in Central Asia and the new weekly cargo flights from Dubai will help open a new trade corridor integrating …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his victory in the parliamentary elections as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …

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 …