Soccer fans looking to bring the party to World Cup games will have to go without vuvuzelas, with FIFA banning the plastic horns from venues in the US, Canada and Mexico in its stadium code of conduct.Vuvuzelas, a horn made with a long plastic shell, are a staple of South African soccer matches and took the world by storm at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. But they have drawn criticism over their monotonous droning sound, often likened to a swarm of bees.Along with vuvuzelas, whistles, air horns and other excessively loud noise-making devices are prohibited from all 16…
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The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) central kitchen continued distributing hot meals in the Gaza Strip as part of the Saudi campaign to provide relief for the Palestinian people in the Strip. The kitchen has distributed 24,500 hot meals to the most vulnerable groups in the central and southern Gaza Strip, benefiting 24,500 individuals. These efforts come within the framework of the humanitarian role carried out by the Kingdom through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people and support affected families amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Source: Riyadh Daily
Amanat Holdings has increased its stake in Cambridge Health Group (CHG) to 90 per cent after acquiring an additional 3 per cent shareholding from an existing minority investor, reinforcing its commitment to one of the GCC’s largest post-acute care and rehabilitation providers.The Dubai-listed healthcare and education company said the increase in ownership reflects its confidence in CHG’s long-term growth strategy and follows a period of strong financial and operational performance by the healthcare group.CHG reported record results in 2025, with revenue rising 11 per cent year-on-year to Dh404 million and EBITDA increasing 14 per cent to Dh100 million. Growth accelerated…
Georgia Levenson Keohane, CEO, SEDF. NEW YORK — The Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF), the impact investing arm of Open Society Foundations, announced a $5 million commitment to the Working Capital Fund III(WCF III), an early-stage venture fund backing technologies that advance transparency, accountability, and equity across global supply chains. The commitment marks a reinvestment by SEDF, which backed WCF in a prior fund, and forms part of WCF III’s initial $31 million close, with a final target of $100 million. The investment also expands SEDF’s human rights and justice portfolio, a thematic area in which catalytic capital can play an…
ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has extended the application period for the fifth edition of the Kanz Al Jeel Award until 31st July 2026.Since its launch in 2021, Kanz Al Jeel has encouraged creativity across different generations and supported the cultural landscape, while honouring creative works in folk literature and Nabati poetry.To apply, candidates should select the category that best fits their works and complete the nomination form available on the ALC website (https://alcawards.ae?award=kanz). Enquiries may also…
IB Results Day 2026 marks an important moment for students worldwide, including many in the UAE, as they receive their outcomes from the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme issued by the International Baccalaureate Organisation. The results will play a key role in shaping university admissions and next steps. For those applying to the UK, coordination with UCAS is especially important as universities begin confirming offers.Here’s what students must know from how results are released and interpreted to what happens next, including retakes, clearing and university decisions.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.When…
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Kim Jong Un next week in a trip to North Korea, in his first visit in nearly seven years, according to official media in both countries.China is the largest trading partner and political ally of North Korea, which faces sweeping international sanctions as a result of its nuclear weapons program and alleged human rights violations.The visit comes weeks after Xi received US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing.It is expected that Kim will seek more trade over the land border and more Chinese tourists to fill its newly…
KUALA LUMPUR — A second Malaysian state this week dissolved its assembly and called for fresh elections, setting up a key test of public support for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s governing coalition amid signs of internal tensions.The chief minister of Negeri Sembilan announced the dissolution late Thursday, according to state news agency Bernama, paving the way for polls to be held at the same time as those in the southern state of Johor, which disbanded its assembly on Monday. No date has been set yet for either vote.While the state polls will not directly impact Anwar’s majority in the national…
القاهرة- مباشر: أجرى الدكتور بدر عبد العاطي، وزير الخارجية والهجرة وشئون المصريين بالخارج، اتصالين هاتفيين مع كل من الشيخ محمد بن عبد الرحمن آل ثاني، رئيس مجلس الوزراء وزير خارجية قطر، وسمو الأمير فيصل بن فرحان وزير خارجية السعودية، لبحث التطورات المتسارعة في المنطقة. وتناول الاتصالان الأزمة الإيرانية وتداعياتها على الأمن والاستقرار الإقليمي، إلى جانب مستجدات المفاوضات الأمريكية – الإيرانية، والجهود الدبلوماسية الرامية إلى التوصل إلى تسوية تراعي مصالح جميع الأطراف ودول الخليج. كما ناقش الوزراء تطورات الأوضاع في السودان، حيث أكد الوزير المصري دعم القاهرة لوحدة السودان وسيادته وسلامة أراضيه، ورفض أي كيانات موازية، مع التشديد على أهمية…
ST. PETERSBURG, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirates Businesswomen Council and the “Opora Russia” organisation have signed a memorandum of cooperation during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum held in Russia.The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in entrepreneurship, support for small and medium-sized enterprises, and women’s economic empowerment.The signing was attended by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism; Dr. Mohamed Ahmad Sultan Essa Al Jaber, UAE Ambassador to Russia, and Alexander Kalinin, President of the “Opora Russia” organisation.Both sides affirmed that the memorandum represents an important step towards strengthening economic partnerships, expanding opportunities for cooperation…