Dubai – Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has expanded the HUAWEI FreeClip 2 lineup in the UAE with the introduction of a stylish new Berry Purple colour option. Joining the existing Blue, White, Black and Rose Gold colours, the new addition offers consumers even more ways to express their personal style while enjoying the earphones’ distinctive open-ear design and premium audio experience. With its unique open-ear design and chic aesthetic, HUAWEI FreeClip 2 offers an improved C-bridge design with superior comfort and sterling quality audio. Crafted using skin-friendly liquid silicone and acoustic ball and comfort bean, featuring a metallic-looking finish,…
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Abu Dhabi has achieved a global medical milestone after doctors at Burjeel Cancer Institute became the first in the world to administer a next-generation breast cancer treatment in a clinical setting. The treatment, called Camizestrant, was given to a woman in her forties with advanced breast cancer after doctors detected signs that her cancer was becoming resistant to conventional therapy, even before scans showed any worsening of the disease. The breakthrough was made under the supervision of the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi (DoH), highlighting the emirate’s growing role in precision medicine and advanced cancer care. Stay up to date…
PARIS, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — EM&E Group, a leading Spanish group in defence and security innovation and technologies, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) advanced technology and defence group, EDGE, signed today at Eurosatory the agreement to establish the joint venture in the UAE which they first announced in February. The new company, which initially had a commercial pipeline of $1.5 billion, has increased its forecasts by 15%, reaching $1.725 billion. The agreement, signed by Omar Al Zaabi, President – Commercial, EDGE Group, and Fernando Fernández, CEO of EM&E Group, has established the rules that will govern the new…
SHARJAH, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah is pushing ahead with one of its most ambitious transport projects to date—a AED750 million programme to build and upgrade road corridors linking the emirate directly with Dubai, with an initial opening planned for November 2026. The works have been ordered by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, as part of a broader push to develop the emirate’s road network and improve traffic flow across its various districts. Leading the delivery are Mubadara (the Authority for Initiatives Implementation) and the Sharjah Roads and…
When Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, “We say what we do, and we do what we say,” he encapsulated the action-first philosophy behind Dubai’s rise on the global stage, a motto that continues to shape a city with no finish line for growth. Dubai’s approach is built on a simple principle – deliver ambitious outcomes quickly, without compromising precision or quality. It is a model in which execution is treated as the true measure of ambition, and ideas are expected to move rapidly from planning to delivery. On Wednesday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime…
WARSAW — Polish police have launched an investigation after vigilante patrols were filmed questioning foreigners at Warsaw’s main railway station amid heightened tensions over migration.Videos circulating on social media over the weekend showed men wearing military-style clothing patrolling Warsaw Central railway station and approaching people who appeared to be foreign nationals.Police said they were investigating the matter and stressed that only authorized services have the right to conduct identity checks. No arrests have been reported so far.“Anyone who impersonates a public official and, for example, checks the IDs of foreigners will be detained and held legally accountable,” Prime Minister Donald…
RIYADH — The Saudi Traffic Department has warned vehicle owners against tinting car windows in violation of the specified regulations, cautioning that offenders will face fines ranging from SR500 to SR900. The department has set clear rules governing window tinting. Tinting of rear windows is permitted at a rate not exceeding 30 percent, striking a balance between privacy and safety. This level of tint helps reduce interior vehicle temperatures and protects against harmful sun exposure without obstructing passengers’ visibility. However, tinting of the windshield more than the allowed percentage is prohibited to ensure it does not compromise the clear visibility…
ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Finance today announced the launch of the inaugural Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk Programme, a Shariah-compliant investment instrument offered through an IPO-style subscription framework similar to that adopted by the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and Nasdaq Dubai. The programme aims to broaden participation in government investment instruments and enable individuals and families to access investment opportunities backed by the UAE Government. The programme is designed to promote financial inclusion, foster a culture of long-term saving and investing, and is aligned with the UAE’s…
ALULA — Coinciding with the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, Saudi Arabia is highlighting its efforts to enhance biodiversity, restore natural ecosystems, and combat land degradation. Among the Kingdom’s notable initiatives are AlUla’s environmental programs, which focus on rehabilitating natural rangelands and planting native vegetation to restore ecosystems and curb desertification. The efforts have successfully rehabilitated more than 5,100 hectares of natural rangelands under habitat protection programs, as well as planted more than 530,000 seedlings representing 60 native plant species. AlUla has also recorded notable progress in environmental recovery indicators, with vegetation cover increasing from 6 percent in…
ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Reinforcing the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to advancing sustainable development globally, and in line with Abu Dhabi Fund for Development’s (ADFD) strategic role as a catalyst for transformative development solutions, the Fund has financed the Agricultural Systems Development Project in Karakalpakstan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, with a total investment of AED 18.7 million. The project reflects a strategic partnership between ADFD and the Government of Uzbekistan, represented by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change and the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), the…