Author: Editorial team

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…

DUBAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has emphasised that DEWA deploys the latest Agentic AI technologies, in line with the vision to enhance its leading role and reinforce Dubai’s position as the city of the future. He made these remarks during the Agentic AI Executive Retreat, DEWA organised at Al Shera’a, its new headquarters, which is the world’s tallest, largest and smartest net-positive government building. The event was attended by the executive leadership team and key stakeholders in digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI), as well…

SHANGHAI, China, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Shanghai Foreign Investment Development Board (Invest Shanghai) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Chamber’s participation in the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF), organised by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED). The MoU represents a significant step towards translating the growing economic ties between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai into practical initiatives and projects that support business growth and expand mutual investments. It also contributes…

IT provider Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has entered into a collaboration with Anthropic to accelerate enterprise AI adoption. The partnership will focus on highly regulated sectors where accuracy, auditability and governance requirements have historically slowed deployments. As a Global Premier Partner in the Claude Partner Network, TCS will establish a dedicated business unit focused on delivering industry services and AI expertise built on Anthropic’s Claude family of models, with early access to new releases. It will also provide Anthropic’s Claude AI assistant to more than 50,000 employees across engineering, finance, legal, marketing, and sales. The two companies will jointly go…

All international visitors flying to Abu Dhabi on Etihad will automatically receive complimentary medical travel insurance for up to 15 days, with no application required. The national carrier announced the initiative on Friday in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi and The National Insurance Company – Daman. Valid from July through December 2026, the insurance covers eligible visitors for up to 15 days in the UAE. There is no formal application required. Coverage is automatically given with every qualifying Etihad ticket. Any guest flying to Abu Dhabi on an Etihad-operated service, with point of origin…

A new treatment could soon offer hope to some breast cancer patients in the UAE whose disease develops resistance to hormone therapy. The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has approved AstraZeneca’s Etcamah, an oral targeted therapy designed for patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer who develop an ESR1 gene mutation while receiving endocrine, or hormone, treatment. The treatment is intended for a specific group of patients whose cancer can continue to grow after developing the mutation during therapy. Etcamah works by blocking and degrading estrogen receptors in cancer cells, helping slow disease progression. Stay up to date with the latest…

ABU DHABI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati individual sports athletes continue to build on a legacy of international success, proving that podium finishes require years of discipline and sacrifice rather than talent alone. This weekly WAM report highlights the inspiring journeys of four national champions motivating the next generation of Emirati athletes. National snooker team captain Mohamed Shehab has built an exceptional three-decade career since his international debut in 1993, securing 130 medals, including 74 golds. Aiming to reach 100 gold medals, Shehab notes his greatest challenge is maintaining peak performance against evolving competition. Mental focus and rigorous daily…

DUBAI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has adopted an advanced smart system to enhance the reliability of its electricity distribution networks. The Automatic Smart Grid Restoration System (ASGR) is a pioneering solution focused on full automation and instant decision-making, supporting network readiness to keep pace with Dubai’s rapid urban and economic growth. The innovation is currently being implemented within DEWA’s Distribution Power Division. “We continue to adopt smart and advanced solutions in electricity grid management and operation, in line with the vision of the wise leadership to make Dubai a city of the future…

DUBAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Investments has renewed its agreement with xCube LLC for a further one-year term, under which xCube will continue to act as Liquidity Provider for Dubai Investments’ listed shares. As Liquidity Provider, xCube will continue to provide continuous two-way quotes during trading hours, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and market rules. This is intended to support the orderly trading of Dubai Investments’ shares and contribute to improved tradability on the Dubai Financial Market. Khalid Bin Kalban, Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Investments, commented, “The renewal of our agreement with xCube reflects Dubai…