DUBAI, 10th June, 2026 (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 to scale quickly, the UAE is outstripping all other surveyed regions in adoption velocity. For UAE consumers not yet using the technology, they expect agentic commerce to handle 10% or more of their online shopping in just…
Author: admin
The weather on Thursday, June 11, is expected to be fair in general, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate Southwesterly to Northwesterly winds are set to blow, freshening at times, causing blowing dust and sand, with a speed of 10-25 km/hr, reaching 40 km/hr. The sea will be slight to moderate, becoming rough at times by evening in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Temperatures in the major cities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah will rise to…
DUBAI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — National Industries Park (NIP) has signed an agreement with Al Bayader International to develop a AED 180 million (USD 50 million) integrated manufacturing and logistics hub in Dubai, expanding regional food packaging production capacity by up to 30,000 tonnes annually and strengthening supply chains serving the hospitality, tourism and food service sectors.The investment strengthens the UAE’s local manufacturing ecosystem by increasing regional production of sustainable packaging materials and supporting faster fulfilment for customers across the GCC. By integrating manufacturing, warehousing and distribution within a single industrial hub, the project will reduce lead times, improve…
As the World Cup kicks off in Mexico, the US, and Canada, UAE authorities warned fans to avoid illegal streaming or unauthorised viewing of the beautiful game. Every match you watch during the Fifa World Cup 2026 is protected by intellectual property rights. Residents are urged to watch games through licensed platforms for live coverage and highlights.The reminder comes ahead of Mexico’s tournament opener as global viewership is expected to surge. Millions of fans in the UAE are preparing to follow matches on television, through digital platforms, and at public screenings. Authorities emphasised that rebroadcasting or sharing unlicensed live match…
MEXICO CITY, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday in Mexico City, marking the start of the largest edition of the tournament since its inception in 1930.Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, the tournament will feature a record 48 national teams, making it the first World Cup to be staged across three countries.The opening match will see hosts Mexico take on South Africa in Group A at the Estadio Azteca, which becomes the first stadium to host FIFA World Cup matches in three different editions, having previously staged games in…
With the FIFA World Cup kicking off tomorrow, football fans across the UAE are putting the final touches on trips they have spent months planning. Flights have been booked, match tickets secured, and itineraries mapped out as supporters prepare to travel across Mexico, Canada, and the United States to experience the tournament from the stands.Who will win the Fifa World Cup 2026? Predict your champion hereFor some, the journey is about reliving memories from Qatar 2022. For others, it is a chance to support their national team alongside family members. But all share one thing in common: months of preparation…
Days after the final episode of Euphoria aired, the show’s official social media accounts shared a collection of black-and-white behind-the-scenes photographs from the set, giving fans one last glimpse into the world of the HBO drama.The images capture a mix of emotional and light-hearted moments from production. One photo shows a cast member smiling while cutting a celebratory cake, while another features Colman Domingo, who played Ali, posing between takes in a vintage-inspired outfit. A third image shows a hospital scene being filmed, with crew members gathered around Zendaya who played Rue during production.The post was captioned: “I think a…
India does not have surplus manufacturing capacity in textiles and steel as alleged in the U.S. Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigation, trade official Amitabh Kumar said on Wednesday.Washington has cited structural excess capacity in Indian industries from solar modules and petrochemicals to steel and textiles, as well as its 2025 goods trade surplus of $42 billion with the United States.Kumar, India’s additional trade secretary, said its textile and steel output should be assessed against the size of its population, domestic demand and growth needs, rather than in terms of absolute production.”Overcapacity is a country’s perspective. We don’t think we have…
دبي في 10 يونيو/وام/ أكد النجم الإسباني أندريس إنييستا، أن دولة الإمارات أصبحت وجهة رائدة للاستثمار الرياضي وتطوير المواهب، في ظل استقطابها العديد من الأندية والأكاديميات العالمية، مشيراً إلى أن هذا الواقع شجعه على إطلاق أكاديميته لكرة القدم في دبي.جاء ذلك خلال مؤتمر صحفي عقد اليوم، للإعلان عن إطلاق أكاديمية “إنييستا” لكرة القدم في دبي، بدعم من مجلس دبي الرياضي، وبالشراكة مع عبدالرحمن المقبالي، لتكون خامس أكاديمية تحمل اسم النجم الإسباني على مستوى العالم، وتهدف إلى اكتشاف وصقل المواهب الكروية الواعدة وفق منهجية تدريبية متكاملة.وحضر المؤتمر سعيد حارب، الأمين العام لمجلس دبي الرياضي، وأندريس إنييستا، وعبدالرحمن المقبالي، والنجم الفرنسي الدولي…
أبوظبي في 10 يونيو / وام / نظم الأرشيف والمكتبة الوطنية سلسلة من الفعاليات المتخصصة، في مقدمتها ندوة بعنوان “الأرشيف من أجل العدالة ودوره في حفظ ذاكرة الوطن”، سلطت الضوء على أهمية الأرشيفات والوثائق في ترسيخ العدالة وحفظ الحقوق وصون الذاكرة الوطنية وذلك احتفاءً بالأسبوع العالمي للأرشيف، الذي يقام هذا العام تحت شعار “الأرشيف من أجل العدالة”،وبحضور معالي محمد أحمد المر، نائب رئيس مجلس إدارة الأرشيف والمكتبة الوطنية، وسعادة الدكتور عبدالله ماجد آل علي، المدير العام للأرشيف والمكتبة الوطنية، رئيس الفرع الإقليمي العربي للمجلس الدولي للأرشيف “عربيكا”، افتتح الندوة الدكتور حمد المطيري، المدير التنفيذي بالإنابة للأرشيف والمكتبة الوطنية، ونائب رئيس…