SHARJAH, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Sharjah Department of Culture to organise the fifth edition of the Arab Poetry Forums in Africa during July and August. The initiative forms part of Sharjah’s efforts to promote Arab poetry and strengthen cultural exchange between Africa and the Arab world.The forum will host nine African countries: Chad, Mali, Ivory Coast, Benin, Nigeria, Guinea, Senegal, Niger, and South Sudan.The first event will be held in Chad in July, followed by events in the other participating…
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The UAE Cabinet has issued a new resolution banning children nunder the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms. According to a survey from 2024, children in the UAE spend around three hours daily on these platforms.Experts have noted that prolonged social media usage among children heightens challenges, including anxiety, attention difficulties, academic struggles, and, in certain instances, speech delays.The UAE follows a host of other nations implementing similar laws regulating access to social media for children, including the UK, Australia and Malaysia.Social media platforms in the UAE will be given up to 12 months to progressively implement the…
Colombia opened their World Cup Group K campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday, as Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz and Jaminton Campaz struck to overcome a spirited second-half response from the tournament debutants.Uzbekistan were disciplined for long periods under Fabio Cannavaro but Colombia’s greater quality told in front of a crowd of over 80,000 on a cool, rain-tinged evening.FIFA WORLD CUP SIMULATOR: PREDICT YOUR CHAMPIONSColombia, Copa America runners-up, had early sights of goal through Jhon Arias and James Rodriguez, but Uzbekistan sat deep, scrapped gamely and waited for mistakes. Bekhruz Karimov almost profited when…
DUBAI, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — flydubai inaugurated its inaugural service to Benghazi in Libya, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate flights to Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN). With the launch of its three-times-weekly service to Benghazi, flydubai expands its network in Africa to 13 destinations across nine countries.The inaugural flight touched down on Wednesday to a water cannon salute and a warm welcome from local airport officials.“With the busy summer period upon us and as we continue to scale up our operations, our customers can benefit from a new gateway to Africa with the launch of our new…
The newly launched Wegovy pill is now available in the UAE, with prices ranging from Dh779 to Dh1,610 depending on the dosage prescribed. Pharmacies are reporting surge in demand and have said that many of the inquiries are coming from people who have never previously sought weight-loss treatment, suggesting the oral version is attracting a new group of patients.According to pharmacies contacted by Khaleej Times, Wegovy 1.5mg and 4mg tablets are starts at Dh779 per pack. The 9mg dose costs Dh1,199, while the 25mg dose is priced at Dh1,610. However, the pricing may vary in pharmacies across the country.The UAE…
A heartwarming moment unfolded when a longtime Lionel Messi fan, who first watched him on television 17 years ago, finally got the chance to see him play live during Argentina’s World Cup match. Holding a sign that read, “Messi, 17 years ago I saw you on TV. Today I see you live! Your last World Cup, my first match,” the fan proudly wore Messi’s iconic jersey as he watched his hero take the field.The occasion was made even more special as Messi made his sixth World Cup appearance, extending his record as the first player to feature in six editions of the…
The global oil market could swing from one of the worst supply shocks in decades to a substantial surplus next year as Gulf crude production recovers following the US-Iran peace agreement, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned. In its latest monthly oil market report, the Paris-based agency said the oil supply disruption triggered by the Iran conflict has not only curtailed production but also weakened global demand, setting the stage for a potentially dramatic market reversal in 2027. The IEA now forecasts global oil supply to rise by around 8 million barrels per day (bpd) next year, while demand…
جنيف في 18 يونيو /وام/ توج السلوفيني تادي بوجاتشار، دراج فريق الإمارات – إكس آر جي، للدراجات الهوائية بلقب المرحلة الأولى من طواف سويسرا، بعدما قدم أداءً استثنائياً مكنه من انتزاع صدارة السباق وارتداء القميص الأصفر لمتصدر الترتيب العام.ونجح بطل العالم مرتين في توسيع الفارق تدريجياً عن أقرب منافسيه، ليعبر خط النهاية بزمن قدره 3 ساعات و28 دقيقة و51 ثانية، متقدماً بفارق دقيقتين و14 ثانية على الإكوادوري ريتشارد كاراباز من فريق “إي إف إديوكيشن – إيزي بوست”، فيما حل الإيطالي أندريا باجيولي من فريق “ليدل – تريك” ثالثاً بفارق دقيقتين و29 ثانية.كما سجل فريق الإمارات حضوراً قوياً في المرحلة الافتتاحية،…
BEIJING, 18th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) launched the Arabic edition of “6,000 Years of Shanghai: A Civilisation of Openness and Inclusion” during its participation in the 32nd Beijing International Book Fair 2026 (BIBF), where the UAE is the Guest of Honour.The launch took place at the UAE’s “Al Bait Al Emarati” (The Emirati House) pavilion at the China National Convention Centre, which is hosting the fair from 17th to 21st June.Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Saeed Hamdan Al Tunaiji, Executive Director of the ALC and Director of the Abu Dhabi International…
بكين 18 يونيو/ وام/ أطلق مركز أبوظبي للغة العربية، خلال مشاركته في الدورة الثانية والثلاثين من معرض بكين الدولي للكتاب 2026، الذي تحل فيه دولة الإمارات ضيف شرف، النسخة العربية من كتاب “شنغهاي.. ستة آلاف عام من الحضارة التي تستوعب الجميع”، وذلك ضمن جناح “البيت الإماراتي”في المعرض المقام في مركز الصين الوطني للمؤتمرات بالعاصمة بكين خلال الفترة من 17 إلى 21 يونيو الجاري.وقال سعيد حمدان الطنيجي، المدير التنفيذي لمركز أبوظبي للغة العربية ومدير معرض أبوظبي الدولي للكتاب، في تصريح لوكالة أنباء الإمارات “وام”، إن المركز بنى على مدار أكثر من عقد علاقة متينة مع الجانب الصيني في مجالات النشر والثقافة…