June 13, 2026

Washington: The US plans to provide $50 million in funding to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to develop medical countermeasures to target the rare strain of Ebola responsible for the current outbreak in Africa, the State De…

Vienna: Austria has announced a three-month extension of border control measures with Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, and Slovenia as part of its ongoing efforts to protect its borders. Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner stated that the extension, …

New york: The US dollar was little changed in Friday trading but remained on track for a weekly loss as markets monitored global geopolitical and economic developments. The euro held steady at US$1.15725, near its highest level in a week, supported by…

Brussels: In 2025, 63.6% of enterprises in the EU with 10 or more employees utilized various forms of social media, marking an increase from 61.1% in 2023. Enterprises leverage social media to enhance their online presence, refine marketing strategies…

Abu dhabi: Oil prices declined during Friday’s trading session, reaching their lowest levels since early March. Brent crude futures fell by US$3.05, or 3.37 percent, at settlement to close at US$87.33 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude…

Abu dhabi: Space companies are increasingly generating value through recurring services such as connectivity, intelligence, and monitoring rather than through one-off hardware sales. Sovereignty is creating sustained demand for independent space capab…

Auckland: Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, engaged in a strategic dialogue with Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, on the sidelines of an official visit to New Zealand and during his participation in the Fieldays event in Auckland. F…

Wellington: Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, has reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to deepening its partnership with New Zealand during a working visit from 10 to 12 June 2026. During the visit, Al Hajeri engaged in a series of bilateral meetings wit…