The Family Affairs Council is marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2026, through an awareness campaign aimed at enhancing awareness of positive practices in dealing with older persons, and promoting the values of respect, appreciation, and supportive care for them within the family and the wider community. The campaign reflects the council’s commitment to raising awareness of family-related issues and enhancing the quality of life of older persons by highlighting the importance of positive daily interactions, strengthening their social participation and inclusion, and contributing to a more aware and supportive environment that recognizes their value and responds to…
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ABU DHABI, 15th June, 2026 (WAM)– A joint statement on the attack on the Barakah Nuclear Plant has been issued by the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Ecuador, Estonia, EU, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Palau, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Romania, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia,…
A peace agreement between the US and Iran, expected to be signed in Switzerland on Friday, is offering fresh hope to UAE businesses and jobseekers after months of uncertainty caused by regional tensions.While the UAE remained economically resilient throughout the conflict, businesses faced higher operating costs, disrupted trade routes, softer tourism sentiment and delays in investment decisions as tensions escalated across the region. Many employers adopted a cautious approach, slowing expansion plans and postponing non-essential hiring.The development comes as US President Donald Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened and the US naval blockade of Iran would…
Royal Ascot, the most celebrated meeting in international horse racing, gets underway in England on Tuesday with Dubai’s Godolphin operation and several UAE-owned horses once again expected to play a leading role in one of the sport’s grandest spectacles.Combining elite competition with more than 300 years of history and royal tradition, the five-day festival attracts the world’s best horses, jockeys, owners and trainers to Ascot Racecourse, where some of flat-racing’s most prestigious prizes are on offer.For UAE racing fans, Royal Ascot has become synonymous with Godolphin success, it’s founder Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister…
The UAE will be one of the major beneficiaries of the US-Iran peace deal, say economists, citing its open-economy policies and the lifting of Opec+ production constraints.Analysts said reopening the Strait of Hormuz will boost UAE’s oil and non-oil exports, lower tanker insurance costs and remove a logistical risk the conflict had imposed on Gulf producers.“The UAE stands to gain significantly from this peace deal. As an open, re-export hub, the UAE is highly vulnerable to Gulf shipping disruptions and yet that same openness allows it to recover faster than closed, oil-dependent nations once stability returns. The key distinction is…
MEXICO CITY, 15th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1 today at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico in the opening match for both teams in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026.With the result, Sweden moved to the top of the group with three points, benefiting from the 2-2 draw between the Netherlands and Japan in the other Group F match. Source: Emirates News Agency
أبوظبي في 15 يونيو/ وام / قدم سمو الشيخ منصور بن زايد آل نهيان، نائب رئيس الدولة، نائب رئيس مجلس الوزراء، رئيس ديوان الرئاسة، واجب العزاء إلى معالي خالد محمد بالعمى التميمي في وفاة والده المغفور له محمد سالم بالعمى التميمي وذلك خلال حضور سموه العزاء في مجلس القرم بأبوظبي.كما قدم سموه العزاء إلى أبناء الفقيد أحمد وجمال وسالم بالعمى وإخوانهم، معرباً عن خالص تعازيه وصادق مواساته لأسرة الفقيد، داعياً المولى عز وجل أن يتغمده بواسع رحمته ويسكنه فسيح جناته، وأن يلهم أهله وذويه الصبر والسلوان.رافق سموه خلال تقديم العزاء سموّ الشيخ حامد بن زايد آل نهيان. المصدر – وكالة…
الشارقة في 15 يونيو/ وام / تواصل هيئة الشارقة للموانئ والجمارك والمناطق الحرة، بالشراكة مع شركة “غلفتينر”، المشغل الإقليمي الرائد للموانئ والمحطات والخدمات اللوجستية، تطوير مجمع الصجعة اللوجستي بوصفه منصة متكاملة متعددة الوسائط تربط موانئ الإمارة بمطاراتها ومناطقها الصناعية، بمساحة تتجاوز 3 ملايين قدم مربعة وبطاقة استيعابية مستقبلية تتجاوز 850 ألف حاوية نمطية سنوياً.ويندرج المجمع ضمن منظومة الممرات التجارية واللوجستية التي تعزز ارتباط إمارة الشارقة بالأسواق الخليجية والإقليمية، وتدعم تطوير مسارات نقل أكثر كفاءة ومرونة تسهم في تسريع حركة البضائع وخفض زمن العبور وتعزيز التكامل بين مراكز الإنتاج والتوزيع والأسواق الاستهلاكية، بما يرسخ مكانة الشارقة بوابةً استراتيجية للتجارة والخدمات اللوجستية…
MIAMI — Abdulelah Al Amri etched his name into World Cup history after becoming the first Arab player ever to score against Uruguay in the tournament.The Saudi Arabia defender struck in the 41st minute of the Green Falcons’ 1-1 draw with Uruguay in their opening Group H match at FIFA World Cup 2026, ending a long-standing record held by the two-time world champions.Al Amri reacted quickest after Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera parried a powerful header from Mohammed Kanno following a corner kick, converting the rebound to give Saudi Arabia a surprise lead before halftime.The goal was particularly significant as Uruguay…
MIAMI — Mohammed Al Owais produced a heroic performance and came within minutes of ending Saudi Arabia’s 32-year wait for a World Cup clean sheet before Uruguay salvaged a 1-1 draw in the Green Falcons’ Group H opener on Tuesday.Al Owais made a tournament-high nine saves and was one of Saudi Arabia’s standout performers as the team looked set for a famous victory over the two-time world champions.The AlUla goalkeeper repeatedly frustrated Uruguay’s attack and finished the match with a 7.6 rating from statistics platform Sofascore, level with goalscorer Abdulelah Al Amri as the highest-rated Saudi player on the night.Saudi…