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Dubai will soon roll out an Intelligent Monitoring System (IMS) inside all vehicles used by institutes to teach driving. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) organised a workshop for driving institutes to show how the system would monitor the behaviour of instructors and trainees inside the vehicles. According to Saeed Al Ramsi, Director of Licensing Activities Monitoring at Licensing Agency at RTA the new smart system will safeguard the rights of both trainees and instructors while ensuring the optimal use of time allocated for training. “The system marks a qualitative shift in monitoring training sessions at driving institutes,” he said.…

DUBAI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates and Real Madrid CF have renewed their partnership, extending one of the highest profile sponsorships in football through to 2031, and cementing a relationship that will span close to two decades. Emirates has been a proud partner of Real Madrid since 2011, with the relationship deepening further in 2013 when the airline became the club’s official jersey sponsor. As part of the renewed partnership, Emirates will continue as Official Main Sponsor and Official Airline Partner of both the men’s and women’s teams, with its iconic branding on player jerseys, training kits, and team…

Visitors at Dubai’s waterfront may have witnessed an unusual marine guest this week after popular restaurant 3 Fils shared footage of what appears to be a whale shark swimming near its location. The restaurant posted an Instagram Story showing the large spotted fish gliding through the water beside the pier, captioning it: “Unexpected visitor! polka whale shark.” The sighting quickly caught attention online, with viewers noting the animal’s distinctive white spots and broad head, features commonly associated with whale sharks. Whale sharks are the world’s largest fish species and are considered harmless to humans. They are occasionally spotted in UAE…

THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended with immediate effect following a probe into sexual misconduct allegations, the tribunal’s governing body said. In a statement on Monday, the Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties said it will refer Khan to disciplinary proceedings to the court’s 125 member states, which will vote on his fate in a special session. The oversight bureau stressed that the suspension does not prejudge the outcome of the case. The bureau, which is the executive committee of the court’s oversight body, said it referred Khan after making…

RIYADH — The Heritage Commission has concluded the second season of archaeological survey work in Al-Mahd governorate in the Madinah region. During the survey work, it has documented 1,774 archaeological discoveries across three survey areas, namely Al-Suwayriqiyah, Al-Muwayhiyah, and Hadhah. The survey recorded 156 new archaeological sites, yielding 461 Islamic inscriptions, 34 Thamudic inscriptions, 1,259 rock art panels, 11 stone structures, three historical palaces, two caravan routes, and four wells. Among the most notable finds are rock inscriptions bearing the name of the second Islamic Caliph Omar bin Al-Khattab, alongside Arabic poetry engraved on rock faces, significantly elevating the site’s…

Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (Rakta) has relaunched the Purple Route (Al Nakheel – Manar Mall), marking a major step in enhancing public transport services and advancing sustainable mobility across the emirate. Effective June 3, 2026, the upgraded route introduces 14 kilometers of expanded coverage, new stops, and an improved timetable designed to offer more reliable, accessible, and convenient travel for residents and visitors. Improved connectivity across key destinations The Purple Route spans 14 kilometres in each direction and includes nine key stops, connecting Al Nakheel with Manar Mall through several major destinations, including the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship,…

SHARJAH, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Alef Group, a real estate developer, has announced the official launch of Linar, its latest flagship residential development and new coastal address in Al Mamzar, Sharjah. Valued at AED4 billion, Linar is Alef’s first project with a direct waterfront setting, marking a defining milestone in the Group’s vision to shape modern communities that deliver long-term value. Following strong demand for Expressions of Interest in Tower A, Alef Group has expanded Expressions of Interest to include Towers B and C. All Phase 1 Expressions of Interest have now been fully reserved, representing 1,572 residential units…

The Dermaklinic becomes one of the first clinics in the UAE to offer Ellacor, the FDA-cleared Micro-Coring technology that tightens and refines skin without surgery, scars, or heat Published: Tue 9 Jun 2026, 3:22 PM The Dermaklinic, the Dubai aesthetic destination led by Dr Razan Kadry, has introduced Ellacor, a first-of-its-kind Micro-Coring technology that removes excess sagging skin to smooth wrinkles and restore firmness, without surgery, scarring, or thermal energy. The launch, brought to the UAE in partnership with DUBIMED, marks the arrival of an entirely a new category in aesthetic medicine for face and body rejuvenation. For years, patients…

Siemens and Infineon Technologies recently entered into a collaboration to help protect electrical supplies in data centres, production facilities and battery storage systems. The pair are working to provide semiconductor breaker technology, which Siemens describes as providing protection for electronic devices, circuits and components in the event of a short-circuit or power surge. Infineon is to provide silicon carbide power modules which Siemens intends to install in its semiconductor circuit breakers. The German-headquartered company stated the move would “enhance the efficiency, power density and reliability” of the products. Siemens explained the lack of mechanical elements in semiconductor circuit breakers can…

LONDON — An investigation into the fate of more than 300 Kurdish migrants, who sought to cross into the United Kingdom using illegal routes, has exposed a horrifying human trafficking and organ-harvesting ring operating in war-torn, militia-controlled Libya. More than 300 migrants heading to the UK last summer were kidnapped, tortured and threatened with forced organ removal, according to the investigation carried out by the BBC. The young men, all from Iraqi Kurdistan, were captured in Libya by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) from each of their families, and threatened to harvest the captives’ kidneys if…