Author: Editorial team
Through the UAE International Aid Agency and at the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has provided support to strengthen the efforts of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to contain the Ebola virus outbreak in Africa. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to responding swiftly to various crises and disasters, in line with its humanitarian mission and global responsibility to combat diseases and epidemics that threaten lives wherever they occur, in coordination with governments, international organisations and relevant regional institutions. He also stressed that the directives of President…
As the Fifa World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico, football fans in the UAE are preparing for a month of late nights and early mornings. Unlike previous tournaments held closer to home, this year’s World Cup comes with a significant time difference. Matches are scheduled between 11pm and 8am UAE time, meaning supporters will have to choose between sleep and football as the tournament progresses. For many fans, the challenge is not just staying awake for the games but finding a way to balance their passion for football with work, family commitments and daily…
ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Colombian sprinter will aim for glory in Denmark, with the Emirati squad set to make its race debut at the UCI WorldTour one-day event. Copenhagen Sprint will be up next for UAE Team Emirates-XRG As the historic Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is drawing to a conclusion in France, UAE Team Emirates-XRG will also be fielding an ambitious team at the upstart, Copenhagen Sprint. Only in its second edition, the Danish WorldTour race will take place on Sunday, 14th June, with the Emirati squad making its race debut. The Copenhagen Sprint was launched in 2025 as…
ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has partnered with FertiClinic Fertilisation Group to establish the ‘FertiClinic Reproductive Research Lab’ at its Abu Dhabi campus. The partnership aims to advance healthcare innovation, scientific research, and clinical innovation through a dedicated platform for reproductive medicine research and clinical collaboration. Housed within ADU’s College of Health Sciences, the facility will include three specialised laboratories dedicated to in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), andrology, and cryopreservation. Equipped with advanced technologies and specialised embryological infrastructure, the lab is designed to strengthen translational healthcare research and foster collaboration between university researchers and fertility specialists,…
SHANGHAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has concluded an official visit to the People’s Republic of China, reaffirming its commitment to expanding international partnerships with leading global institutions and companies. The visit supported the development of more resilient and future-ready systems across the water, energy and infrastructure sectors, while accelerating technology adoption and transforming innovation into practical projects that deliver long-term economic and developmental value. The visit formed part of Abu Dhabi’s broader vision to strengthen its position as a global hub for energy, technology and advanced infrastructure, while exploring new opportunities for…
DUBAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Land Department (DLD) won the Global Artificial Intelligence Award 2025 – Gold Category, presented by the Dubai Quality Group, in recognition of its pioneering efforts in leveraging artificial intelligence technologies and digital innovation to enhance real estate services, improve operational efficiency, and elevate customer experience. The award reflects DLD’s commitment to advancing digital transformation and strengthening the competitiveness of Dubai’s real estate sector. The award is considered one of the leading initiatives dedicated to recognising organisations that demonstrate excellence in artificial intelligence across both the public and private sectors. Its evaluation criteria are…
Ericsson recently released a new software subscription designed to bring telco-grade AI models directly into basebands and radios. By doing this, the subscription will enable operators to boost 5G performance, automation and energy efficiency without adding new hardware. According to the vendor, the software uses AI models designed to operate in real time within the RAN, supported by continuous learning and agentic AI capabilities for more advanced network operations. The company stated its telco-grade models are built for ultra-low latency inference, with a focus on reliability across diverse RAN environments. The service works with Ericsson 5G Advanced across purpose-built and…
Plans for Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) to continue its first phase of expansion remains unchanged and fully on-track of being completed on its original date, Dubai Airports chief said. Paul Griffiths, the CEO of Dubai Airports, which manages DWC and Dubai International Airport (DXB), said in a social media post on Friday that the new airport’s vision will remain “firmly on track” and that its “ambition remains unchanged.” “Over the past few weeks, I have been asked several times whether recent events have changed our long-term plans for aviation in Dubai. The answer is simple: no,” he wrote on a…
Cross-border collaborations have dominated fashion headlines more than ever. Gaurav Gupta dressing Beyoncé. Manish Malhotra crafting a custom for Naomi Campbell. Faraz Manan for Kareena Kapoor. These moments are powerful, sometimes commercially driven and occasionally genuinely personal. But when a global pop star chooses a designer for his own wedding, the calculus changes entirely. There are no brand synergies to calculate, no magazine covers being chased. It is purely about taste. About trust. About what you want to wear on the day that becomes memory. That is precisely what made Mohsin Naveed Ranjha’s commission to dress Karan Aujla and his wife Palak for…
AMSTERDAM, 8th June, 2026 (WAM) — Eugenio Chacarra birdied the 18th hole on Sunday to win the 2026 KLM Open by one stroke. Oliver Lindell had put the pressure on the long-time leader as a round of 69, capped by a birdie of his own, took him alongside Chacarra at 10 under par. But the Spaniard responded in kind with an excellent approach setting up a two-putt from around 20 feet to seal the crown at The International in Amsterdam. Dropped shots for overnight leaders Sebastian Söderberg at the first hole and Chacarra at the third allowed Marcus Armitage and…