DUBAI / GULF TIME Union Insurance, one of the leading providers of innovative customer-focused insurance solutions to individuals and organisations in the UAE, today announced that it has successfully achieved ISO 27001:2022 certification, the internationally recognised standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The certification process involved a comprehensive assessment of Union Insurance’s information security policies, procedures, controls, and governance …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), in partnership with Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), part of the M42 group, have completed 12 disease registries. These enable tracking of disease prevalence, incidence, trends and demographic correlations, contributing to improved healthcare outcomes across the Emirate through data-driven …

CARACAS/ WAM The United Arab Emirates has sent 70 tonnes of humanitarian aid and relief supplies to Venezuela following two recent earthquakes, as part of its emergency response to the disaster. Delivered through the UAE Aid Agency in coordination with the UAE Embassy in Caracas, the shipment includes medical supplies, tents and shelter materials to help address urgent humanitarian needs …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Family and the National Academy for Childhood Development (NACD) have launched the new summer edition of the national ”Jeel 71” programme under the theme “A Generation Built on Values”, in conjunction with the UAE’s Year of Family. The initiative forms part of the joint efforts of the Ministry of Family and the National …

AL ARISH /WAM Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys this week entered the Gaza Strip, comprising 62 trucks carrying 980 tonnes of relief supplies. The shipments included food aid, shelter materials, medical supplies, and medical equipment as part of ”Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”, reflecting the United Arab Emirates’ ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their essential needs …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates National Preparedness and Response Programme (Jahiziyah) has launched the National Specialised Programme for Developing the Skills of Emirati Paramedics and first responders working in civil and military institutions. The pioneering national initiative, based on a unified and internationally accredited training curriculum, aims to enhance the capabilities of frontline personnel and strengthen their readiness to …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today reviewed the results achieved by the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade in the first half of 2026. His Highness stated: “Today, we reviewed the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade results for the first half of 2026 – and …

NEW YORK / WAM TRENDS Research & Advisory participated in the launch of the United Nations policy paper, Water as a Tool for Peace: Reassessing Progress and Shaping the 2026 Agenda (Flowing Towards Peace), during a high-level event organised by the UAE Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York. The event was held as part of the High-Level …

ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles and drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty …

ABU DHABI / WAM In recent years, e-cigarettes or vapes have gained notable popularity among youth and teenagers due to their accessibility and aggressive marketing as less harmful alternatives to traditional smoking. However, as vaping spreads among young people, a danger far exceeding the risks of regular smoking has emerged, as drug addiction now creeps in under the guise of …