Payments Arabia LLC, operating as Friendi Pay, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sohar International Bank, marking another important step in Friendi Pay’s continued growth journey in Oman and its wider ambition to build a stronger, more connected digital financial services ecosystem.The MOU establishes a framework for strategic discussions and potential collaboration between Friendi Pay and Sohar International Bank across areas that may support Friendi Pay’s banking integration, operational capabilities, and customer experience over time. The agreement reflects the value of working closely with forward-thinking banking institutions as Friendi Pay continues to strengthen the foundations needed to serve individuals,…
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The world could be heading towards a fresh energy shock unless the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened within weeks, according to Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), who has warned that the global economy is rapidly running out of the buffers that have so far prevented a much deeper oil crisis.In one of his starkest assessments since the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict, Birol said the world is approaching a critical juncture as emergency oil inventories are depleted and peak summer travel demand begins to gather pace across Asia, Europe and North America.“If we are…
Muna Al Falasi, Director of Esports and Games Strategy at Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment. Muna Al Falasi, Director of Esports and Games Strategy at DFRE, explains how DEF 2026 is accelerating talent development, innovation, esports, and entrepreneurship to support Dubai’s ambitions of becoming a global gaming hub. Dubai is steadily strengthening its position as a global destination for gaming, esports, and digital innovation, with the Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF) emerging as a key catalyst in supporting the emirate’s ambitions under the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. DEF is helping through a combination of esports competitions, educational initiatives, talent…
SHARJAH, 4th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA) has announced a strategic environmental collaboration with the Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) to implement a research-based mangrove planting and long-term monitoring programme in Kalba, as part of its institutional initiative “Sea the Impact: with One Mangrove.”The initiative reflects a shared commitment to environmental sustainability, marine ecosystem preservation, social responsibility, and applied research, and reinforces SMA’s role in linking academic learning to real-world environmental impact.As part of this collaboration, the Academy will participate in planting 300 mangrove seedlings at the Mangrove and Al Hefaiyah Reserve during the Authority’s…
From anime-inspired attractions and laser-tag battles to cutting-edge brain-controlled technology and a homegrown horror game attracting thousands of international players, GameExpo 2026 is bringing Dubai’s gaming ambitions into sharp focus.Opening this weekend at the Dubai World Trade Centre as part of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF), the event features more than 300 gaming devices, esports tournaments, immersive experiences, and a growing showcase of regional talent highlighting the emirate’s push to become a global hub for gaming and esports.Visitors stepping into GameExpo 2026 this weekend can expect far more than traditional gaming booths.Stay up to date with the latest…
LONDON — The Cambridge Crown Court in the United Kingdom on Thursday sentenced Chaz Corrigan, the main defendant in the murder of Saudi student Mohammed Al-Qassim, to life imprisonment.The judge ordered that Corrigan serve a minimum term of 22 years and six months before being eligible for parole, citing the gravity of the crime, the defendant’s prior criminal record, and his use of drugs and alcohol at the time of the “unprovoked and senseless murder.”Al-Qassim was fatally stabbed in the neck outside student accommodation in Cambridge in August 2025. Prosecutors stated that construction worker Chaz Corrigan, of Holbrook Road, Cambridge,…
Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, the owner, developer, and operator of Masar Destination, has announced the receipt of two letters of award for the development of the Hindawiya West and Hindawiya South sites – adjacent to Masar Destination. These two projects have been awarded to a consortium comprising Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, Makkah Construction and Development Company, and Rajhi United Real Estate Company, with a combined total area of 1.2 million square meters under the name “Masar Gardens.”This comes in line with the Company’s announcement of the launch of its new five-year strategy…
الرياض – مباشر: وجه مجلس إدارة شركة الطاقات المعدنية للتجارة دعوة رسمية إلى مساهمي الشركة للمشاركة والتصويت في اجتماع الجمعية العامة العادية الأول، والمقرر انعقاده مساء يوم الخميس الموافق 25 يونيو 2026. وحددت الشركة ضوابط الحضور والتصويت، حيث تقتصر أحقية المشاركة على المساهمين المقيدين في سجل مساهمي الشركة لدى مركز الإيداع بنهاية جلسة التداول التي تسبق موعد الاجتماع، وذلك وفقاً للأنظمة واللوائح المعمول بها في السوق المالية السعودية. ومن المقرر أن تنتهي صلاحية تسجيل الحضور فور بدء الاجتماع، بينما تستمر أحقية التصويت على البنود حتى انتهاء لجنة الفرز من مهامها. ويتصدر جدول أعمال الجمعية الاطلاع على تقرير مجلس الإدارة ومناقشته،…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 4th June, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) continues to strengthen its commitment to industrial investors and manufacturers through a series of on-ground visits and operational support initiatives aimed at helping businesses navigate evolving regional and global trade and logistics conditions.Over recent weeks, the economic zone’s top management conducted a series of visits to client facilities across Al Hamra, Al Hulaila, and Al Ghail industrial zones to better understand operational realities on the ground, hear directly from businesses about their concerns, and identify areas where additional support could be extended.The visits covered a wide…
Global superstar Shakira has shared a new dance video featuring Uganda’s famous Ghetto Kids, weeks after personally inviting the group to join her at the FIFA World Cup final halftime show.The video, shared on social media, shows Shakira dancing alongside members of the children’s dance troupe to Dai Dai, her official FIFA World Cup 2026 song with Burna Boy.The collaboration marks a full-circle moment for the young performers, who had spent weeks campaigning online for a chance to dance with the singer.In an earlier post, the group wrote: “Hey Shakira, Yes we Want to Perform with You! This would Be…