AJMAN, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Thumbay Group marked a major milestone in its commitment to advancing medical research and innovation with the groundbreaking of the Thumbay International Research Centre, a purpose-built, six-storey research facility in Al Jurf, Ajman. Designed to integrate scientific discovery, diagnostics, and clinical care under one roof, the centre will foster seamless collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and healthcare innovators.The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Sheikh Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Ruler’s Court, and Dr. Amin Hussain Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary of Assistant Undersecretary for the Health Regulation Sector at Ministry of Health…
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The UAE has officially announced its participation as Guest of Honour at the 32nd edition of the Beijing International Book Fair 2026, set to take place from June 17 to 21 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, in a move that underscores the country’s growing global cultural influence and deepening strategic partnership with the People’s Republic of China.The announcement was made during two simultaneous press conferences held in Beijing and Dubai, reflecting the scale and coordination of the UAE’s participation. In Beijing, the briefing was organised by the Beijing International Book Fair Authority in cooperation with the UAE…
ABU DHABI, 11th June May, 2026 (WAM) — ADGM Academy (ADGMA), the knowledge arm of Abu Dhabi’s international financial centre, ADGM, in collaboration with the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA) and Sandooq Al Watan, celebrated the graduation of the third cohort of the Financial Market Pioneers Programme.This programme represents a flagship national initiative, designed to prepare young UAE Nationals with specialised financial market knowledge, practical exposure and professional capabilities to contribute to the continued development of the UAE’s capital markets.It reflects a shared commitment by Capital Market Authority, Sandooq Al Watan and ADGM Academy to advancing youth empowerment, human capital…
Mexico’s Julian Quinones unleashed a spectacular strike and Raul Jimenez scored a header as the co-hosts beat nine-man South Africa 2-0 in their World Cup Group A opener at Estadio Azteca on Thursday, in a match where three players were sent off.Play and predict your Fifa World Cup 2026 champion hereThe Colombian-born Quinones scored only nine minutes into his World Cup debut, having secured Mexican citizenship in October 2023 and making his first appearance for El Tri a month later.The 35-year-old Jimenez finally broke through in his seventh World Cup appearance, coming almost six years after he suffered a nearly…
It is one of the most anticipated events in the sporting world. And the stakes seem to have upped with three countries hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026. This also means that there will be three different opening ceremonies spread across June 11 and 12.Play and predict your Fifa World Cup 2026 champion hereThe FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies typically feature sports and entertainment showcase that also spotlight the host country’s cultural mores. With United States, Mexico and Canada hosting the biggest World Cup thus far, here is when you can watch them live here in the UAE. MexicoThe Mexico City…
The UAE and other GCC economies will bounce back over the next two years after slower growth in 2026 due to the Middle East war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to the World Bank.The UAE’s real GDP is projected to grow at 4.1 per cent and 4.2 per cent in 2027 and 2028, respectively, after slowing down to 2.4 per cent in 2026 as the Middle East war has impacted global growth.Data showed that the World Bank revised down the Gulf country’s growth by 2.6 per cent and 1.0 per cent for 2026 and 2027, respectively.“The…
SHARJAH, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Archives launched a national community campaign titled “Family Memory.. National Heritage” on Thursday at Souq Al Sharia in Al Dhaid. The initiative coincides with the International Archives Week celebrations and the UAE’s “Year of the Family” objectives.Asma Nasser, Director of the Information Access and Knowledge Department at Sharjah Archives, explained that the campaign aims to encourage members of the community to document their family histories, and to record photographs and oral narratives associated with them. She noted that such material carries significant historical and human value, enriching the national history of the United…
ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The National Library and Archives (NLA) launched an advanced package of electronic systems and 14 artificial intelligence agents aimed at creating a qualitative leap in document and information management. The launch coincided with its celebrations of International Archives Week 2026 (8–12 June), which also featured an exhibition documenting the evolution of information technology and preservation methods.Dr. Abdullah Majed Al Ali, Director General of the National Library and Archives and Chairman of the Arab Regional Branch of the International Council on Archives (ARBICA), emphasised that these initiatives are aligned with the UAE Digital Transformation…
مكسيكو سيتي في 12 يونيو/ وام / فاز منتخب المكسيك على نظيره جنوب افريقيا 2-0 الليلة على استاد “أزتيكا” بالعاصمة المكسيكية “مكسيكو سيتي”، خلال المباراة الافتتاحية لبطولة كأس العالم لكرة القدم 2026، التي تستضيفها أيضاً الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية وكندا.وبهذه النتيجة، حصد منتخب المكسيك أول ثلاث نقاط له ضمن المجموعة الأولى، التي تضم أيضاً منتخبا كوريا الجنوبية والتشيك.افتتح جوليان كينيونيس التسجيل للمكسيك في الدقيقة التاسعة، مستفيداً من خطأ لمدافع منتخب جنوب افريقيا، فيما أضاف راؤول خيمينيز الهدف الثاني في الدقيقة 67 من كرة رأسية.وخلال المباراة أشهر حكم اللقاء 3 بطاقات حمراء، اثنين للاعبا جنوب أفريقيا سفيفيلو سيثول، وثيمبا زواني، في الدقيقتين…
أبوظبي في 11 يونيو/ وام / أكد مسؤولون ومتحدثون مشاركون في النسخة الثانية من “ملتقى الشباب”، الذي نظمه مجلس شباب مجموعة تدوير بالتعاون مع أكاديمية أنور قرقاش الدبلوماسية في أبوظبي، أهمية الاستثمار في الكفاءات الشابة وتعزيز جاهزية المؤسسات لمواجهة التحديات والأزمات المستقبلية، مشددين على الدور المحوري للشباب في دعم استدامة الأعمال وصناعة الحلول المبتكرة.وأكدت الدكتورة ريم الكندي، رئيس قسم التوعية العامة في مجموعة تدوير، أهمية إشراك الشباب في الحوارات الوطنية التي تسهم في تعزيز الوعي وبناء القدرات القيادية، مشيرة إلى أن جلسات ملتقى الشباب شكلت منصة لتبادل الخبرات والمعارف بين أعضاء مجالس الشباب من مختلف الجهات في إمارة أبوظبي.وقالت إن…