DUBAI / WAM Emirates has become the first airline in the world to offer Comprehensive Travel Cover, an industry-first travel insurance product that handles it all, including medical cover for conflict-related incidents, backed by airline-managed hotel accommodation and extended-stay support across a range of disruption scenarios. When itineraries include connecting on other airlines or Emirates services are unavailable, Emirates will …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority (NMA), has been awarded three honours under Venice’s prestigious international Golden Lion Award (Leone d’Oro): the Golden Lion for Merit, the Golden Horse Award for Excellence in Media, and the Historic Golden Shield of the Government of Venice. The awards were presented by …

FRANCE / WAM EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Naval Group, a global leader in naval defence systems and maritime security solutions, have signed an agreement at Eurosatory 2026 to conduct a series of firing trials for the SKYKNIGHT air defence missile using Naval Group’s Rampart. The agreement, signed between Naval Group and EDGE …

DUBAI / WAM DMCC has announced plans to launch DMCC Campus and DMCC Intelligence, two new platforms aimed at helping businesses, governments, and institutions respond to the forces reshaping global trade. The move marks an expansion of DMCC’s role beyond business infrastructure and company formation, reflecting growing demand for specialist expertise in areas such as trade strategy, technology adoption, economic …

DEIR EZZOR / WAM UAE Aid Agency carried out an urgent relief assistance to support families affected by recent flooding of the Euphrates River in Syria, in line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and as part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian response to support the brotherly Syrian people. The move builds on …

ABU DHABI / WAM Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) has acquired $200m of Equitix’s stake in Greenlink, a joint venture between Equitix and Baltic Cable which operates a 504MW subsea electricity interconnector linking Great Britain with Ireland. This investment reflects Mubadala’s continued focus on infrastructure assets that support more connected, efficient, and resilient power systems. Greenlink is a high-voltage subsea interconnector …

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday met with His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The two leaders reviewed the longstanding ties between the UAE and France and discussed ways to expand cooperation, particularly in the fields of investment, …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority will organise a series of heritage and cultural activities as part of the UAE’s national pavilion, ‘Al Bait Al Emarati’, at the 32nd Beijing International Book Fair, where the UAE is participating as Guest of Honour from 17th to 21st June. The Authority’s participation reflects its ongoing commitment to strengthening the …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE continues to strengthen workers’ rights and provide a safe and sustainable work environment through an integrated framework of legislation and policies that place workers’ health, safety and quality of life at the forefront, supporting economic development and social stability. The UAE is focused on enhancing occupational health and safety standards and implementing best practices …

DUBAI / WAM Over the past decade, Dubai has successfully consolidated its position as one of Africa’s most important economic partners, supported by a long-term strategic vision that has strengthened trade and investment ties across the continent and reinforced the emirate’s role as a global gateway connecting Africa with international markets. Economic indicators from Dubai Chamber of Commerce highlight the …