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ABU DHABI / WAM As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at an accelerating pace, Emirati women’s participation in science and technology is no longer simply a notable presence, but an active contribution to knowledge creation and shaping the future, supported by a national ecosystem that has made education, scientific research and innovation key pillars of development. Among the Emirati …

DUBAI / WAM Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, affirmed that the UAE joins the international community in marking the seventh International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies and in calling for stronger cooperation and practical solutions that improve air quality while advancing climate action and economic resilience. “This year’s International Day of …

ABU DHABI / WAM The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) and Ekthar Wildlife Development have signed more than 11 strategic agreements during the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX). The portfolio includes agreements between IFHC and Reneco, an operating entity of Ekthar, as well as agreements with national and international partners, strengthening the framework of cooperation …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, launched his new book, “The Letters”, the second part of the “Lessons from Life”. The book opens with a letter addressed to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the first of twenty-six letters that make up the collection. In the …

ABU DHABI/WAM Make-A-Wish UAE fulfilled the wishes of 18 children from Gaza residing in Emirates Humanitarian City during an event organised in collaboration with the city to mark the International Day of Charity. The event was attended by Mona Al Jaber, Member of the Board of Trustees of Make-A-Wish UAE, alongside a number of representatives from Emirates Humanitarian City. The …

GAZA/WAM Five UAE aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 66 trucks carrying 533 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, as part of ”Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” and the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their basic needs. The convoys included food supplies, food parcels, as well as shelter materials, helping to meet the basic …

ABU DHABI/WAM ADNEC Group, a Modon company, is set for a record-breaking second half of 2026 across its UAE-based venues. Together, its two venues will host 297 events, underscoring the Group’s role in delivering world-class event experiences across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, catering to both international audiences and local communities alike. ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi is preparing for one …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Mswati III of Eswatini, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. 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 …

ABU DHABI,/WAM H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has attended the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), taking place at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi under the theme A Legacy of Pride, organised by ADNEC Group in strategic partnership with the Emirates Falconers’ Club. H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed toured several national and …

ABU DHABI/WAM A pardon by His Highness the UAE President was issued today, Friday, 4th September 2026, for Abdul Rahman Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, who was convicted by the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal on 27th August 2026, of the offences with which he was charged and sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment and a fine of AED200,000. The necessary procedures have …