Portugal moved to four points in Group K after a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, whose first World Cup campaign remained difficult.
Dubai Customs intercepted 223 live animals at Dubai International Airport after inspectors found reptiles, scorpions and frogs in a suitcase.
Etihad and DCT Abu Dhabi launch complimentary medical travel insurance for international visitors flying to or through Abu Dhabi in 2026.
Japan core machinery orders rose 8.7% in April as private-sector equipment demand rebounded, with manufacturing and services both gaining.
DWTC partners with -45dB to add sound-reduced modular meeting spaces for exhibitors, organisers and private event meetings in Dubai.
Authorities in China sent supplies and rescue teams to Qinghai after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake damaged homes and disrupted communities.
Germany’s 7-1 win over Curaçao put Julian Nagelsmann’s side on top of Group E after its FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at Houston Stadium.
Dubai Customs intelligence helped stop 1.332 tonnes of Tapentadol tablets moving by air cargo from Asia to Africa in cross-border drug seizure.
Egypt’s economy grew 5.2% from July 2025 to March 2026, with GDP gains and higher reserves shaping the latest fiscal update.
Business
The European Commission will host China’s commerce minister for trade talks as EU data shows a large 2025 goods deficit with China.
News
Tacloban school shooting left three students dead and at least 20 injured, with two minors in custody as police review the campus attack.
China activated a Level-IV flood response for Anhui, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan and Guizhou as heavy rain raises river and reservoir risks.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed met Egypt’s El-Sisi at the G7 summit in France for talks on ties, cooperation and regional stability.
Authorities in China sent supplies and rescue teams to Qinghai after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake damaged homes and disrupted communities.
Tacloban school shooting left three students dead and at least 20 injured, with two minors in custody as police review the campus attack.
Health
Technology
Japan’s revised AI Basic Plan draft seeks global cooperation on AI risks, cybersecurity, model safety and misinformation controls.
Travel
Emirates will add four weekly Dubai Accra flights from July 12, raising Ghana service to 11 weekly Boeing 777 operations between key hubs.
Etihad Airways resumed a limited flight schedule from Abu Dhabi on March 6, restoring select international routes through March 19 and issuing travel guidance.
Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Rome Fiumicino on July 1, 2026, using Airbus A320neo aircraft, with tickets on sale.
flydubai will start twice-daily Dubai DXB to Bangkok, Don Mueang flights on Sept. 15, 2026, lifting Thailand service to 28 weekly flights via Emirates codeshare.
Sports
Portugal moved to four points in Group K after a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, whose first World Cup campaign remained difficult.
Automotive
FIA expands Safe Mobility 4 All & 4 Life into the Middle East and Africa, extending road safety training, mentoring and local support.
Entertainment
Ben Affleck calls AI a support tool, but critics say generative systems already shape film and TV workflows, costs and labor demand.
The investigation into Matthew Perry’s tragic overdose has resulted in charges against five individuals, including three medical professionals and one…
