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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 …

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday met with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit taking place in Évian-les-Bains, France. His Highness and President Trump discussed strategic cooperation and joint efforts to further strengthen UAE-US relations in support of both countries’ mutual interests. The two sides also exchanged views …

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan participated in the 52nd G7 Leaders’ Summit, hosted by the French Republic in Évian-les-Bains from 15 to 17 June 2026. The summit brought together the leaders of the G7 countries, consisting of France, the United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Canada, and Japan, alongside leaders of a number of …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced 15 establishments as the latest additions to Urban Treasures in the initiative’s fifth edition. Now marking five years since its launch, Urban Treasures has become one of DCT Abu Dhabi’s key modern heritage initiatives, recognising businesses that have served generations of residents and contributed …

GAZA/WAM The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip received a delegation from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen coordination and cooperation in support of the health sector and to address the growing humanitarian needs in the Strip. During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the scale …

ABU DHABI/WAM AD Ports Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dajin Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. a leading offshore wind equipment manufacturer to explore long-term cooperation across offshore wind supply chain development, maritime logistics, port infrastructure, and strategic vessel investments. The collaboration builds on a series of strategic initiatives and partnerships announced by AD Ports Group in the renewable …

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 …