DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), is set to host the inaugural EMEA Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Conference (CHRIE) in Dubai. Held in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Foundation, the event will take place at the Library from 9 to 12 November …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, is celebrating Philippine Independence Day at City Centre Deira with a special flag-raising ceremony and a limited-time-only community pop-up in partnership with PINAS Cargo. This year, City Centre Deira is honouring the rich culture and contributions of …

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 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 …

SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has announced the launch of its Private Museums Registration and Licensing Service in Sharjah, inviting applications from collectors, owners of valuable cultural collections, and individuals and non-governmental entities seeking to establish or register private museums and obtain the required approvals via the Authority’s website. This service is based on Law No. (7) of 2020 AD …

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has launched a series of seasonal routes to popular destinations across Europe and Africa, alongside a limited-edition Summer Essentials Kit for guests travelling on inaugural seasonal services. The airline begins operations to three new destinations as part of its ongoing network expansion, with flights to Krakow from 11th June, Palma …

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 …