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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Aqaree, a UAE-developed proptech platform, has officially launched in the United Arab Emirates, introducing an innovative digital solution designed to enhance property discovery, strengthen market transparency, and support more efficient real estate engagement across Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE. The launch comes at a time when the UAE’s real estate sector continues to experience …
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W Capital, a real estate brokerage firm, expect the total value of new real estate projects to be launched or developed in Dubai will exceed AED 1 trillion within the next five years. The investments will be driven by continued population growth, the influx of foreign investment, and the ongoing announcement of mega-projects by leading real estate developers. Walid Al …
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ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit taking place in Évian-les-Bains, France. His Highness and President Trump discussed strategic cooperation and joint efforts to further strengthen UAE-US relations in support of both countries’ mutual interests. The two sides also exchanged views …
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ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan participated in the 52nd G7 Leaders’ Summit, hosted by the French Republic in Évian-les-Bains from 15 to 17 June 2026. The summit brought together the leaders of the G7 countries, consisting of France, the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Canada, and Japan, alongside leaders of a number of …
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