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…
BEIJING, 11th June, 2026 (WAM) — New Energy Vehicles (NEV) accounted for a record 62.9 percent of China’s passenger vehicle sales in May, marking another milestone in the country’s transition toward electrification. According to data from the China Passenger Car Association, retail passenger car deliveries in May stood at 1.51 million units, down 22.1 percent from the same period last year. Of them, NEVs stood at 950,000 units, down 7.5 percent year-on-year, but they accounted for 62.9 percent of total passenger car sales. According to China Daily, BEVs were the mainstay, with their wholesale deliveries reaching 886,000 units in May,…
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…
SHARJAH, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Institute for Judicial Sciences, in cooperation with the College of Law at the University of Sharjah, organised an extensive panel discussion entitled “The New Civil Transactions Law issued by Federal Decree No. 25 of 2025.” Held at the University of Sharjah, Judge Dr. Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Head of the Sharjah Judicial Department; Judge Shamma Al Salman, Director of the Sharjah Institute for Judicial Sciences, attended the panel discussion along with several other judges. During the session, Judge Dr. Yaqoub Yousef Al Hammadi, President of the Khorfakkan Court of Appeal, Professor Dr.…
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…
In a world dictated by unlimited scrolling and screen-time, spending 20 weeks painstakingly preparing for a 40-minute showcase on stage feels almost rebellious. Yet, that is exactly what is happening in Al Quoz this month. The Hive Theatre Festival, Dubai’s largest free theatre festival for children, is back for another blockbuster edition at @play. Bringing together hundreds of young performers across multiple weekends, the festival is a massive logistical feat powered by a dedicated team of 20 full-time employees and 40 teen volunteers and freelancers. Together, they mount more than 60 plays where every costume is hand-sewn, every set piece…
DUBAI, 11th June May, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Future Technology Development and the Digital Economy, chaired a meeting of the Committee. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan was briefed on the committee’s projects and initiatives, including an executive plan to accelerate the adoption of agentic artificial intelligence (Agentic AI) in Dubai’s private sector and strengthen business readiness. Sheikh Hamdan also approved Dubai hosting the 50th edition of the…
SHARJAH, 11th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The Second Sharjah Award in Public Finance Forum concluded in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye. Organised by the Sharjah Award in Public Finance in collaboration with the Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO) and the League of Arab States, the forum was held under the theme “Public Finance in the Face of Global Crises: Strategic Visions – Present Challenges – Future Prospects.” The event brought together ministers, senior government officials, experts, academics, and specialists in public finance and economics from across the Arab world. The second day of the forum featured a series of specialised…
ABU DHABI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) revealed that more than 12,000 air-conditioned rest stations equipped with all basic amenities will be provided for delivery service workers across the UAE, in collaboration with its partners from various government entities and the private sector. The rest stations will be available for delivery workers throughout the implementation period of the Occupational Heat Stress Prevention Policy, which prohibits work under direct sunlight and in open areas during the summer months, from 15th June until 15th September 2026, between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm. The provision…
Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi achieved a historic milestone earlier this year by becoming the youngest and first Arab to reach the summit of Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica. Al Awadhi had dedicated her achievement to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and to Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF). Life came a full circle for the teenager when the Abu Dhabi Ruler recently met her to recognise her…