Author: Editorial Team
The UAE President appointed a new Director General for the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation on Sunday, June 7. In an announcement, the government stated Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued a federal decree appointing Hamed Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi as the new Director General of the authority. More to follow soon. Please refresh this page for the full version Source: Khaleej Times
CAIRO, 7th June, 2026 (WAM) — Egypt’s Ministry of Planning said the country’s economy recorded growth of 5.2 percent during the first nine months of fiscal year 2025-2026, covering the period from July 2025 to March 2026. Egypt’s fiscal year ends on 30th June. The Central Bank of Egypt also announced today that the country’s net foreign currency reserves rose to US$53.134 billion in May, up from US$53.009 billion in April. Source: Emirates News Agency
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] As the UAE navigates a period of regional tension, the country’s Filipino community used this year’s Philippine Independence Day celebrations to reaffirm its commitment to the nation it calls a second home. Speaking at the event, which brought together around 40,000 members of the Filipino community at the Dubai World Trade Centre today to mark the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, praised the community’s contributions to the UAE and highlighted the…
VIENNA, 7th June, 2026 (WAM) — Morningstar DBRS has downgraded Austria’s highest credit rating from AAA to AA (high), while maintaining a stable outlook, citing deteriorating debt metrics and persistently high budget deficits. The move means Austria has lost its top credit rating with the last of the five major credit rating agencies used by the European Central Bank to assess collateral, bringing to an end a decades-long period during which the country ranked among Europe’s highest-rated sovereign issuers. In its report, Morningstar DBRS said Austria is running wider fiscal deficits than before the COVID-19 pandemic, largely due to persistently…
LONDON — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday warned that Europe faces what he described as an “invasion” linked to migration, as he marked the 82nd anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy during World War II. Speaking at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Hegseth echoed criticism frequently voiced by the Trump administration regarding migration policies in Europe. “Sadly, today, different European beaches are stormed by different, dangerous ideologies,” Hegseth said, referring to migrants arriving by sea in countries including Spain, Italy, Greece and Bulgaria. “When will European capitals do something about that invasion, or is it too late?…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 90 per cent of a project to construct a 1,500-metre bridge with two lanes in each direction, providing direct entry and exit between Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Harbour. According to the project timeline, the bridge will open to traffic this June for motorists travelling from Sheikh Zayed Road, from both Deira and Jebel Ali, towards Dubai Harbour. In July, traffic will open from Dubai Harbour towards Al Naseem Street, as well as from the new bridge towards the intersection of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street and Al Naseem Street.…
For Emirati overlander Waleed Al Shamsi, a year-long drive from the UAE to South Africa was never simply about reaching a destination. The journey, which took him across multiple African countries including Ethiopia, Uganda, Zambia, and Angola, was driven by a desire to challenge himself, step away from routine, and experience the world at a slower pace. “I wanted to push my own boundaries, step out of routine and experience the world in a way that felt slower, richer and more personal,” Al Shamsi told Khaleej Times. “Africa had always inspired me because of its scale, its diversity, and the…
Questions: I am going on annual leave next month, but my boss has asked me to carry my laptop, as “some work may come up unexpectedly”. Is this legal? Can I be made to work during my vacation? If I am willing to do so, am I entitled to overtime? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you are employed by a private mainland company in the UAE. Therefore, the provisions of the UAE employment law are applicable. An employer and an employee may mutually agree on the terms and conditions of an employee working during his or…
GENEVA — The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday that the number of confirmed hantavirus cases remains at 13, with no new deaths reported for more than a month. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the outbreak has resulted in 13 cases, including three deaths. “The number of cases reported to WHO remains 13, including three deaths,” Tedros said in a post on X. He added that no additional fatalities have been reported to the UN health agency in more than a month and that WHO remains in close contact with governments where patients are receiving treatment or where…
SEOUL — North Korea has reaffirmed its status as a nuclear-armed state and rejected international efforts aimed at denuclearization, just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to begin a state visit to Pyongyang. According to North Korean state media, Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong-un, said the country’s nuclear status is “absolutely irreversible” and that its nuclear weapons program is non-negotiable. Her remarks came as Xi prepares for a two-day visit to North Korea beginning Monday, marking his first trip to the country in seven years. The visit follows Xi’s recent meetings in Beijing with…