London: Italy’s Jannik Sinner, the world number one, claimed his first Wimbledon title after defeating Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, ranked second globally, in four sets in the final held on Sunday. Sinner, 23, dropped the opening set 4-6 before rallying to win the next three sets with identical 6-4 scores. The match lasted three hours and four minutes (184 minutes), marking Sinner’s maiden Wimbledon triumph. According to Emirates News Agency, with the victory, Sinner became the first Italian player to win the Wimbledon men’s singles title, denying Alcaraz a third consecutive championship at the tournament.

Beijing: China’s smart consumer device manufacturing sector has seen rapid growth this year, fuelled by a government-backed trade-in program and the expansion of diversified consumption scenarios. According to Emirates News Agency, from January to May, the country’s electronic information manufacturing industry maintained strong momentum, with total revenue of enterprises above the designated size reaching 6.49 trillion yuan (some 900 billion U.S. dollars), up 9.4 percent year-on-year. Production of electronic consumer goods recorded steady increases. Over 140 million computers were produced during the period, up 8 percent from a year earlier, while 14.04 million television units rolled off assembly lines, up

Malabo: On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (AUMYCM) held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. During the meeting, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan delivered a speech reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with African nations. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan highlighted key initiatives in several vital sectors, including health, renewable energy, infrastructure, education, development, and food security. He also emphasized the UAE’s continued dedication to expanding cooperation with African Union member states in

Shanghai: China’s first ocean-level intelligent scientific research vessel, Tongji, was delivered on Sunday, marking a significant enhancement in the marine research capabilities of China’s prestigious universities. According to Emirates News Agency, the vessel, named Tongji, was constructed by China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company Limited for Tongji University, based in Shanghai. The construction began in April 2024, and the vessel successfully completed its comprehensive sea trials in May. Tongji will serve multiple purposes, including scientific research voyages, offshore engineering construction tasks, and student internships in Tongji University’s marine discipline and other departments. The vessel aims to provide

Brussels: The European Union has announced a delay in the imposition of tariffs on goods imported from the United States, extending the suspension until early August. This decision comes despite the United States’ plan to enforce 30 percent tariffs on EU products starting August 1st. According to Emirates News Agency, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen disclosed that the United States sent a letter detailing measures that will be implemented unless a negotiated settlement is achieved. In response, the EU has decided to postpone its countermeasures to provide additional time for further negotiations. Von der Leyen’s announcement follows US

Vienna: Isaac del Toro claimed overall victory at the Tour of Austria on Sunday, securing the red jersey following a dominant performance that included three consecutive stage wins. The 21-year-old Mexican, riding for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, safely finished in the reduced peloton on the fifth and final stage, concluding a successful week for the Emirati squad. According to Emirates News Agency, Del Toro’s triumph marks the second general classification title of his professional career and brings the team’s season tally to 62 victories. His win was built on back-to-back victories in stages 2, 3, and 4, following a strong opening

Dubai: The inaugural week of the second edition of the ‘Arab Podcast Programme,’ a pathbreaking initiative organised by the Dubai Press Club, witnessed a distinguished group of content creators and industry experts from across the Arab world sharing their insights with enthusiastic Arab youth eager to carve a niche within the fast-evolving digital media realm of podcasting. According to Emirates News Agency, the accent on enabling young participants to find their feet as audio content creators, with established professionals sharing their creative vision, expertise, and technical knowledge, underscores the rapid growth of this vital sector and the increasing interest in

Damascus: DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports to develop and operate the Port of Tartus. According to Emirates News Agency, as part of the agreement, DP World will invest $800 million over the duration of the concession to upgrade the port’s infrastructure and position it as a critical regional trade hub connecting Southern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. The agreement was signed in Damascus in the presence of Ahmed Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and Group CEO of DP