Author: Editorial team

DUBAI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai International (DXB) is heading into its summer peak, with around 3 million guests expected through its terminals in the first half of July. The peak begins with a surge in departures from 2nd July as residents head off for the holidays. The busiest day is expected to be 12th July with over 225,000 guests, in a fortnight where daily traffic regularly tops 200,000. Transfer traffic is expected to account for around 50 percent of total guests, reflecting Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most connected global hubs. At Terminal 3, Concourse B…

ABU DHABI, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has further reinforced its global leadership in housing and sustainable urban development over the first year of its chairmanship of the United Nations Habitat Assembly (UN-Habitat Assembly) and its membership on the Programme’s Executive Board. Through the launch of pioneering initiatives, the expansion of international partnerships, and support for implementing the New Urban Agenda, the UAE has demonstrated its role as a key global partner in shaping the future of sustainable cities and communities. The UAE’s election to chair the UN-Habitat Assembly for the 2025–2029 term, in partnership with…

ABU DHABI, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Integrative Medicine Council (UAEIMC) endorsed a set of priority areas in integrative medicine and Emirati Traditional Medicine, in line with its approved strategy and as a step towards their integration into the national healthcare system. The second Council Meeting held in Abu Dhabi under the chairpersonship of Sheikha Salama bint Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairperson of the UAEIMC, marks a new phase in the implementation of UAEIMC’s strategic priorities to strengthen integrative medicine provision in the UAE. During the meeting, the Council also endorsed a number of regulatory frameworks and…

It was 4.45am when I arrived at Fujairah’s Madinat Al Hilal station, but the atmosphere felt nothing like the early hours. The station was buzzing with excited people gathered to witness Etihad Rail’s first passenger train journey. The air was filled with the rhythmic chants of Emirati Razfa, a traditional dance, and the aroma of Arabic coffee. People flocked to the station early, wide awake and excited, taking photos and videos, documenting the landmark day for posterity. I printed my ticket as a keepsake, although I could have easily zoomed past the barriers using the QR code on my Etihad…

Dubai is now home to the UAE’s first publicly accessible neurodivergent-owned mental health centre, marking a milestone in the country’s growing focus on inclusive mental healthcare. Founded by psychologist Elaine Maichin, Uniquely You Mental Health Center was established to provide individualized, neurodiversity-affirming mental healthcare that recognises there is no universal approach to wellbeing. “There is no one-size-fits-all approach to wellbeing,” Elaine said. The centre adopts a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, placing strong emphasis on collaboration, respect and helping clients build lives that feel meaningful and authentic. Rather than treating diagnoses alone, its philosophy focuses on understanding the whole…

DUBAI, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) — Arab Bank Switzerland, the Geneva-headquartered Swiss private banking group, announced the launch of ABS (Middle East) Limited in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), deepening its long-term commitment to the region and to the UAE as a leading hub for financial innovation. The launch marks the next step in the Arab Bank Switzerland’s strategy to build a robust and scalable presence in the Middle East leveraging the ABS Group network by bringing the Bank closer to the entrepreneurs, family offices and high-net-worth individuals it has served across the region since the 1960s. Commenting on the…

ADDIS ABABA, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) — Ali Saeed Al Neyadi, Chairman of the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, met with Ambassador Shiferaw Teklemariam, Commissioner of the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Commission, during an official visit to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing communication channels in the fields of emergency, crisis, and disaster management. During the meeting, both sides discussed areas of cooperation, opportunities to further develop institutional partnerships, and ways to exchange knowledge and expertise in disaster risk reduction. Al Neyadi was also briefed on the Commission’s mandate, key responsibilities,…

Visitors who benefitted from the UAE’s temporary overstay fine exemption have only a few days left to regularise their status or leave the country before the July 9 deadline. Earlier this month, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) announced a 30-day grace period for visitors who had earlier been exempted from overstay fines because of regional airspace closures and flight disruptions. The authority said the exceptional circumstances had ended, and eligible individuals must now either correct their visa status or leave the UAE before July 9. But who exactly is affected, and what should they…

DUBAI, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continued to record one of the highest scores in the Sustainability Culture Index in 2025, based on a corporate survey involving about 4,000 of its employees. DEWA achieved a score of 92.33%, significantly outperforming the average of 63.9% recorded by the other participating entities. This reflects DEWA’s industry leadership and stellar performance, as well as its sustained track record of achieving outstanding results that surpass sectoral benchmarks. The Sustainability Culture Index measures employee attitudes towards sustainability and how it is applied in their daily lives. It also identifies…

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) — President Santiago Peña of the Republic of Paraguay today received Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, and an accompanying delegation during their official visit to Asunción, in the presence of Dr. Sagheer Al Ahbabi, UAE Ambassador to Paraguay. Al Zeyoudi conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court,…