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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…

DUBAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has achieved a new milestone by winning four prestigious awards at the Dubai Quality Group Awards ceremony, held at Al Habtoor Palace in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. The ceremony highlighted the CDA’s impactful initiatives and pioneering efforts in volunteering and humanitarian work, the care and empowerment of People of Determination, women’s empowerment, and the development of Emirati talents. Hessa bint…

MOZN, a leading enterprise AI platform, recently announced a major leap in its Enterprise Fraud Management (EFM) solution with the introduction of AI Rule Builder, empowering fraud teams to turn control decisions into production ready fraud rules in minutes instead of waiting days for engineering and QA cycles. The first of its kind in the region, MOZN AI Rule Builder brings natural language rule creation into a unified enterprise fraud management solution, enabling institutions to generate, govern, and deploy high‑impact fraud rules at unprecedented speed while staying tightly aligned with existing data models and real‑time processing constraints. As fraud attacks…

UAE nationals travelling to Mexico can now use electronic gates to complete arrival procedures at some airports in the World Cup-hosting country. The UAE embassy in Mexico announced that the facility is available from June 11, 2026. Under this system, Emirati travellers will no longer have to go through the standard procedures at these airports, which will help cut processing time. Travelers will receive a QR-coded ticket linked to the Multiple Digital Migration Form (FMMD), which must be retained throughout their stay as proof of lawful entry into the country. The move reflects the strong bilateral relations between the UAE and…

GAIA BioMaterials (GAIA), a global leader in biodegradable and compostable bioplastic compounds, has received final confirmation of its European patent for PLA-free film extrusion materials. The patent approval comes at a time of significant change for the plastics and packaging industry across the GCC, where manufacturers are adapting to evolving sustainability regulations, including restrictions on single-use plastic products, while also facing increasing raw material costs driven by global market conditions. Commenting on what the patent means for this region, Soraya Narfeldt, CEO of RA Group PLC, the exclusive distributor of GAIA BioMaterials in the GCC, said: “For the GCC, the…

When Wadha Al Marri rushed her infant son to an emergency department in Abu Dhabi in 2019, his temperature had climbed to 40°C. She feared the worst. Instead of being taken straight for treatment, she says she was stopped at reception and asked for documents her foster son did not yet have. “I offered my own ID. I offered my bank card. I said, ‘Please, just treat him,’” Al Marri recalled. “He was burning with fever, and I was standing there crying.” The child was eventually treated after medical staff intervened, but the experience remains one of several incidents that…