June 18, 2026

Abu dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has announced a 30-day grace period for individuals impacted by exceptional circumstances previously experienced in the region. These individuals were exempte…

Dubai: Gold rose more than 1 percent on Thursday, recouping losses from the previous day. Spot gold was up 1.4 percent at $4,316.42 per ounce, as of 0242 GMT, after declining 1.7 percent on Wednesday. US gold futures for August delivery fell 1 percent…

Sharjah: The University of Sharjah (UoS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lootah BioFuels to strengthen cooperation in education, scientific research, environmental sustainability, and renewable energy, in support of the UAE’s drive…

Huangyan dao: Chinese scientists have discovered a large population of endangered green sea turtles, a national first-class protected species, in the seagrass beds of Huangyan Dao lagoon. Preliminary observations indicate that the population exceeds 5…

Dubai: Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) has launched a new awareness guide titled “Men’s Mental Health Across Life Stages” in Arabic as part of its ongoing efforts to promote psychological awareness and strengthen family well-being.

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Abu dhabi: Oil prices retreated after a recent rally sparked by fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East, as investors monitored indications of easing regional tensions and smoother shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude fut…

Dubai: The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, operating under Dubai Chambers, has announced the commencement of its inaugural 2026 cycle of the Next-Gen Family Businesses Training Programme. This initiative is designed to provide the upcoming generat…

London: England clinched victory in their opening FIFA World Cup fixture for the third consecutive tournament, securing a 4-2 win against Croatia. The triumph featured a remarkable brace from Harry Kane and second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and s…