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ABU DHABI / WAM An international roundtable held by the Office of Development Affairs, the Presidential Court, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi, on how to close the gap between …

DUBAI / WAM The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a resolution regulating children’s access to social media platforms. The resolution reflects the UAE’s commitment to establishing an advanced model for child protection in the digital space, reinforcing the national digital safety framework in …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that the UAE continues, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to advance its development journey and solidify its position as a global model of competitiveness and excellence across all sectors. His Highness said, …

DUBAI / GULF TIME This Father’s Day, Rashtions is offering a thoughtful alternative to traditional gifts with its premium range of protein-rich snacks inspired by two of the UAE’s most iconic ingredients: dates and camel milk. Proudly founded and made in the UAE by Emirati entrepreneur Rashid Gargash, the brand blends local heritage with modern nutrition. Combining traditional ingredients with …

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed , Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved the 2026 employment plan, which provides 3,000 job opportunities for Sharjah citizens within government entities in the emirate. The plan includes the employment of 650 new employees by June 18, 2026, in addition to 200 vacancies for which appointment procedures are …

GULF TIME Stanford University’s graduating Class of 2026 selected Lamya Sikandar Butt, an alumna of Dubai Scholars Private School, to deliver the student graduation address at the University’s 2026 Baccalaureate celebration on June 13, before an audience of approximately 4,500 graduates, families and guests. The same weekend, Google CEO and Stanford alumnus Sundar Pichai delivered the University’s Commencement keynote. Each …

GULF TIME Health experts are calling for greater awareness as several women face sleep disruption. Sleep challenges, in particular, are emerging as a significant concern. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), more than 40% of women experience sleep problems, while between 52% and 64% of women struggle to achieve restorative sleep. The scale of the issue is further …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates has become the first airline in the world to offer Comprehensive Travel Cover, an industry-first travel insurance product that handles it all, including medical cover for conflict-related incidents, backed by airline-managed hotel accommodation and extended-stay support across a range of disruption scenarios. When itineraries include connecting on other airlines or Emirates services are unavailable, Emirates will …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority (NMA), has been awarded three honours under Venice’s prestigious international Golden Lion Award (Leone d’Oro): the Golden Lion for Merit, the Golden Horse Award for Excellence in Media, and the Historic Golden Shield of the Government of Venice. The awards were presented by …

FRANCE / WAM EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Naval Group, a global leader in naval defence systems and maritime security solutions, have signed an agreement at Eurosatory 2026 to conduct a series of firing trials for the SKYKNIGHT air defence missile using Naval Group’s Rampart. The agreement, signed between Naval Group and EDGE …