Dubai's General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs and the Dubai Health Authority have signed an MOU to streamline the experience for visitors coming to the emirate for medical treatment. The agreement aims to bring together residency, visa, and healthcare services under a more coordinated framework.
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McDonald's UAE is launching a FIFA World Cup 26 promotion from 9 June, featuring collectible cups with football icons and Squishmallows plush toys in Happy Meals. The limited-time offer is available in restaurants and on the McDonald's App while supplies last.
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Etihad Rail Freight has begun transporting fresh fish in refrigerated containers from Al Sila' Port to Abu Dhabi Fish Market, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Fishermen Cooperative Society. The arrangement extends the national rail network into perishables logistics, with integrated road legs handling first and last mile delivery.
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Iran have dropped Sardar Azmoun from their World Cup squad after the Shabab Al-Ahli forward reportedly angered the government by posting a photo with UAE ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum during the Iran-US-Israel conflict. Azmoun, the country's third-highest scorer with 57 goals in 91 appearances, had already been absent from the preliminary squad.
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Eight Arab nations will compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a record that doubles the previous high of four set at Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022. Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Tunisia all qualified for the expanded 48-team tournament in North America.
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Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, a new original sci-fi film written by David Koepp, opens across regional cinemas on 10 June. The Universal Pictures release stars Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo.
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Organisations that build flexibility, clear decision-making, and preparedness into their operations are best placed to navigate disruption. Resilience is a leadership responsibility, requiring proactive steps to support employees and maintain continuity. Intelligence-led risk management, flexible operating models, and partnerships are crucial for adapting to evolving risks and ensuring business continuity.
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Taylor Swift has written an original song for Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5. "I Knew It, I Knew You" releases June 5th, two weeks before the film hits cinemas on June 19th.
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