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 …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Dr. Ahmed Sultan Nasser Al Shuaibi as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Dr. Ahmed Sultan Al Shuaibi holds distinguished experience in education and talent development. He served as Executive Director of the Higher Education and Talent …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree transferring Major General Dr. Jassim Mohammed Hassan Al Marzooqi from the Ministry of Interior and appointing him as the Director-General of the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence, with the rank of Ministry Undersecretary. Major General Dr. Jassim Mohammed Al Marzouqi …

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that more than 60,000 UAE citizens, including both job seekers and private-sector employees, along with over 3,000 private companies, have benefited from the services of the Ministry’s career counselling programme. The programme aims to enhance citizens’ chances of securing jobs in the private sector that align with their …

ABU DHABI / WAM The world is experiencing rapidly escalating challenges that are reshaping cross-border organised crime involved in the trafficking and distribution of drugs. Today, psychoactive substances are engineered in illicit labs using complex chemical formulas and synthetic compounds. The promotion of these substances across digital platforms has compounded the challenge of combating this threat. This is further exacerbated …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the Supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has introduced the first dedicated licence plates for trial and commercial autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi. The initiative reflects the emirate’s commitment to accelerating the adoption of smart mobility technologies. …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, today announced financial close for the world’s first gigascale 24/7 renewable energy project, marking a defining milestone in the commercialisation of the next generation of clean energy infrastructure. Backed by a consortium of 13 leading international and local banks, the US$5.1 billion financing …

ROME / WAM TRENDS Training Institute, a subsidiary of TRENDS Group, and Italy’s AISES Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and strategic cooperation at Palazzo Giustiniani, the headquarters of the Italian Senate. The agreement builds on the international academic symposium on AI Governance hosted by the Italian Senate in Zuccari Hall, reaffirming both parties’ commitment to translating dialogue into …