Dubai’s new airport remains on course to commence operations in 2032 with over Dh55 billion worth of contracts to be awarded in the next phase.Contracts worth more than Dh13 billion ($3.5 billion) are under execution at the Al Maktoum International Airport as the airport remains on course to commence operations in 2032, in accordance with its long-term master plan.According to a statement issued by the Dubai Media Office on Monday, more than Dh55 billion worth of contracts will be awarded in the next phase.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin…
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DUBAI, 15th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Directors of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation, chaired by Major General Dr. Ahmed Naser Al Raisi, reviewed the Federation’s 2026-2031 Strategy, statutes and future plans during its third meeting, held in Dubai.The meeting also reviewed the Federation’s efforts to enhance its services, accelerate digital transformation and integrate artificial intelligence into services provided to stakeholders. Discussions covered the adoption of smart solutions to improve service quality and the continued expansion of digital services.Major General Dr. Ahmed Naser Al Raisi expressed appreciation for the UAE leadership’s continued support for equestrian sport, noting…
BEIJING, 15th June, 2026 (WAM) — China on Monday launched a Lijian-1 Y14 carrier rocket with eight satellites onboard.The rocket blasted off from a commercial space innovation pilot zone in Northwest China and successfully sent the satellites into the planned orbit. Source: Emirates News Agency
Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it was “Japanese culture” to tidy up after themselves.Play and predict your Fifa World Cup 2026 champion hereSpectators stayed behind after the 2-2 draw to make sure they left the stadium as they found it, meticulously picking up litter and stuffing it into blue plastic bags.The reason Japan fans clean the stadium after each game. Respect. ð¤ð¯ðµ pic.twitter.com/o9qJUOLefY— FIFA (@FIFAcom) June 15, 2026 It is a habit first learned at primary school and Japan fan Eita Tanaka told AFP that “we…
Television actor Sanchita Ugale, known for her roles in popular shows such as Kumkum Bhagya and Wagle Ki Duniya, was found dead at her residence in Mumbai’s Nalasopara area in an alleged case of suicide. She was 22.According to police, the incident took place on the evening of June 14 at Sai Santoshi Building in Achole village, Nalasopara East.Officials said Sanchita was found hanging from a ceiling fan in her bedroom using a saree. The room was locked from the inside. Family members rushed her to a Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation hospital, where doctors declared her dead after examination.”The incident occurred…
Petrol prices could drop in the UAE next month as oil prices continue to trend downward, especially after the US and Iran reached a peace deal on Monday morning.Brent’s closing prices are down more than $11 a barrel since the start of this month. The prices plunged more than four per cent or $3.7 a barrel on Monday morning alone after the US-Iran peace deal.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Since the UAE announced deregulation of fuel prices in 2015, petrol and diesel prices are revised at the end of every month to bring…
أبوظبي في 14 يونيو /وام/ اطلقت قرية الإمارات العالمية للقدرة، بطاقة “فيزا منصورة الإئتمانية” بالتعاون بين بنك المارية المحلي، وفيزا، و”EIEV PULSE”، لتكون أول بطاقة إئتمانية تحمل اسم الفرس “منصورة”.وتم الإعلان عن إطلاق البطاقة خلال احتفال نظمته “EIEV PULSE”، التابعة لقرية الإمارات العالمية للقدرة، بالفرس العربية “منصورة”، والتي بلغت عامها الخامس والعشرين، بعد مسيرة استثنائية رسخت مكانتها كإحدى أبرز رموز سباقات القدرة، التي لم تهزم.وجاء الحفل الذي نظمته” EIEV PULSE” التابعة للقرية، بالتنسيق مع شركات الرعاية والشركاء الإستراتيجيين، ليجسد مكانة “منصورة” وما تمثله من قيمة رياضية وتراثية، وارتباطها بالعزيمة والأصالة والتميز.وأكدت اللجنة المنظمة أن البطاقة توفر العديد من المزايا الحصرية،…
BEIJING, 15th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE is set to participate as Guest of Honour at the Beijing International Book Fair 2026 through the ‘Al Bait Al Emarati’ pavilion, overseen by the UAE Embassy in China and organised jointly with the Ministry of Culture, underscoring the strong cultural ties between the two countries and reinforcing the UAE’s presence on China’s cultural landscape.The participation aims to promote international cultural dialogue and expand areas of cooperation among cultural institutions, publishing houses and entities operating in the creative industries, in line with the UAE’s vision that places people at the heart of…
بكين في 15 يونيو/ وام/ تستعد دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، للمشاركة ضيف شرف في معرض بكين الدولي للكتاب 2026، من خلال جناح “البيت الإماراتي” الذي تشرف عليه سفارة الدولة لدى جمهورية الصين الشعبية بتنظيم مشترك مع وزارة الثقافة، تحت شعار “المجتمع والناس”، في خطوة تعكس عمق العلاقات الثقافية بين البلدين وتعزز حضور الإمارات على الساحة الثقافية الصينية.وتهدف المشاركة إلى تعزيز الحوار الثقافي الدولي وتوسيع مجالات التعاون بين المؤسسات الثقافية ودور النشر والجهات العاملة في الصناعات الإبداعية، بما ينسجم مع رؤية دولة الإمارات التي تضع الإنسان في صميم عملية التنمية، وتعتبر الثقافة والمعرفة والإبداع ركائز أساسية لبناء المجتمعات وصناعة المستقبل.ويأتي تنظيم…
ABU DHABI, 15th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority will organise a series of heritage and cultural activities as part of the UAE’s national pavilion, ‘Al Bait Al Emarati’, at the 32nd Beijing International Book Fair, where the UAE is participating as Guest of Honour from 17th to 21st June.The Authority’s participation reflects its ongoing commitment to strengthening the presence of Emirati heritage on the global stage and highlighting its role as a pillar of national identity and a catalyst for cultural dialogue among peoples.The participation forms part of the Authority’s efforts to showcase elements of intangible…