Paris, 18th June May, 2026 (WAM) — With just one day remaining at Eurosatory 2026, the UAE Pavilion has established itself as a premier destination for defence industry leaders and military delegations, attracting high-level visits throughout the week that underscore the UAE’s growing stature as a strategic partner in the global defence landscape.Supported by the UAE Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, the pavilion has served as a unified showcase of the UAE’s defence capabilities throughout the week, bringing together leading national defence entities under one roof…
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Google has began rolling out Android 17 on its Pixel devices, though some of its headline AI features are not scheduled to arrive for another few months. The initial version of Android 17 became available on the 16th June 2026, with other hardware brands to follow throughout 2026. A new feature available in the launch is Bubbles, a multitasking tool which lets users collapse any app into a floating window which stays visible on screen, Google stated in a blog post. Bubbles can be stacked, dragged to position and resized as required. On large-screen and foldable devices, bubbles are docked…
DUBAI, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Customs has won six prestigious international and regional awards and recognitions during 2025 and the first half of 2026 from the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, India and the Arab region, in recognition of its excellence in corporate communication, sustainability, social responsibility and institutional innovation.The achievements included winning the Harvard Business Council Award 2025 in the United States in the categories of Sustainable Business Model and Corporate Communication in Business, in addition to receiving a five-star rating in the International Best Practices Competition 2025 in New Zealand for an innovative environmental…
The UAE has announced a 30-day grace period for individuals who were previously exempted from visa overstay fines due to regional flight disruptions.The grace period, which began on June 10, 2026, will remain in effect until July 9, 2026, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) said. This initiative gives eligible individuals a final opportunity to either regularise their legal status and continue living and working in the UAE, or depart the country without incurring penalties.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The authority stated that this decision comes as regional…
SHARJAH, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) will host the second edition of Sharjah Next under the theme Sustainability from 28th to 29th October 2026.Building on the success of its inaugural edition, the forum will continue its role as a global platform bringing together researchers, innovators, policymakers, investors and industry leaders to showcase advanced technologies and innovations that address future challenges and support sustainable economic and development opportunities.The two-day event will explore a range of sustainability-related topics through panel discussions, interactive workshops and collaborative sessions aimed at accelerating technology adoption and supporting the commercialisation…
‘Ladies’ Day’ at Royal Ascot delivered the drama and excellence that have made the meeting one of the most celebrated events in world racing. While Dubai connections were ultimately denied victory in the feature race of the afternoon, the Group 1 Ascot Gold Cup, they were far from leaving empty-handed.For the third consecutive day at the royal meeting, a Dubai-owned horse claimed a major prize as Moonfall, representing the family of the late Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum, landed the prestigious Britannia Stakes. It was another reminder of the enduring influence of UAE racing on one of Britain’s grandest sporting…
Actor and filmmaker Ben Stiller has officially confirmed that a documentary series on the New York Knicks is in development for HBO and A24, ending months of speculation surrounding the project.Stiller first announced the news during a recent interview, revealing that the long-rumored series is now underway.”I’m really excited to announce that we are making a documentary about the New York Knicks for HBO with A24,” Stiller said, as quoted by Deadline.The filmmaker also highlighted the level of access being granted to the production, stating that he has the “full cooperation of the NBA and MSG.”He later confirmed the same…
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under the latest US-Iran ceasefire agreement may have removed one of the biggest threats to global energy markets. Still, economists warn that Gulf economies are unlikely to stage a rapid recovery, as lingering investor caution, disrupted trade flows, and weaker oil revenues continue to weigh on growth.Oxford Economics has sharply downgraded its outlook for the GCC, projecting the region’s aggregate real GDP to contract by 2.4 per cent in 2026, compared with an earlier forecast of a 1.2 per cent decline.The downgrade reflects the deeper-than-expected impact of months of conflict-related disruptions that curtailed…
روما في 18 يونيو /وام/ حقق سيميون هريستوف، بطل أكاديمية نادي أبوظبي للرياضات البحرية، إنجازاً مميزاً بتصدره منافسات الأسطول الذهبي لفئة “آي إل سي إيه 4” ضمن بطولة كأس أوروبا للإبحار الشراعي 2026، التي اختتمت في مدينة ريفا ديل غاردا الإيطالية أمس، بمشاركة أكثر من 640 بحاراً وبحارة من 38 دولة حول العالم.وجاء هذا الإنجاز بعد أداء فني متميز مكّن هريستوف، من التأهل إلى الأسطول الذهبي الذي يضم نخبة البحارة المتأهلين من التصفيات، قبل أن يواصل تألقه في السباقات النهائية ويتصدر الترتيب العام متفوقاً على أبرز المنافسين من الدول المشاركة.ويُعد الإنجاز من أبرز النتائج التي تحققها رياضة الإبحار الشراعي الإماراتية…
ABU DHABI, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Research & Advisory will participate in the 32nd Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF 2026), which will be held from 17th to 21st July at the China National Convention Center.TRENDS will take part under the umbrella of the UAE Pavilion, representing the United Arab Emirates as the Guest of Honour at this year’s edition, held under the theme Community and People.The participation reflects TRENDS’ commitment to expanding its international intellectual presence and strengthening knowledge partnerships with leading global research and academic institutions, while promoting cultural exchange and dialogue among nations.Abdulaziz Al Shehhi, Principal…