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 …

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 …

SAFAGA/WAM AD Ports Group on Tuesday launched trial operations at Noatum Ports – Safaga Terminal in Egypt ahead of the terminal’s full operational launch later this year. Lieutenant-General Eng. Kamel El Wazir, Minister of Transport – Egypt; and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi – Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group; along with senior officials, have conducted a …

ABU DHABI/WAM Emirati startup founders showcased AI-powered and advanced technology solutions during Hub71’s Impact 2026 event at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, underscoring the role of the emirate’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in accelerating business growth and supporting regional and global expansion. The founders said Abu Dhabi’s startup support programmes, led by Hub71 and Hub71+ Digital Assets, have created …