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ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates (UAE) concluded 2025 with a record-breaking series of athletic achievements, securing unprecedented medal hauls across regional, continental, and global competitions. The year marked the country’s most successful historical performances in multi-sport events, including record tallies at the GCC Beach Games – Muscat 2025, the 3rd Asian Youth Games – Bahrain 2025, and the Islamic …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE International Aid Agency has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian Refugee Council to provide assistance to refugees in East Africa, with the aim of expanding the scope of humanitarian aid delivered to populations in countries affected by conflicts, and supporting host communities for refugees in Ethiopia, Uganda, and other countries in the region. In the …

DUBAI / WAM Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, the 11th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) will bring together an elite line-up of local and international speakers, including ministers, heads of …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE government has issued a Federal Decree-Law concerning child digital safety, which introduces a comprehensive legislative framework to protect children from online risks and encourage the responsible use of safe and age-appropriate digital content. This comes in line with the UAE’s declaration of 2026 as the Year of Family, and as part of its vision …

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, announced a generous reward of AED26 million for the clubs in Sharjah that excelled in sports during the 2024-2025 season. The reward recognises their hard work and impressive achievements across different competitions. The reward reflects His Highness’ ongoing support for the …

ISLAMABAD / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today arrived in Islamabad on an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. His Highness was received at Nur Khan Airbase by His Excellency Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, along with a number of ministers and senior officials. As His Highness’ aircraft entered Pakistani airspace, …

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree appointing the new Attorney General for the Emirate of Sharjah. The Decree stipulates that Counselor Anwar Amin Al Harmoudi will take on the role of Attorney General, under the special job classification system within the Sharjah government’s …

DUBAI / WAM The International Monetary Fund (Regional IMF office in Riyadh and the IMF’s Communications Department), in partnership with the New Media Academy, organised a workshop in Dubai for journalists and social media content creators specialising in economics and finance from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The workshop, titled “Economic and Social Media Content Creation Skills …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) Sustainability and Innovation Centre is organising the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Certified Training Programme in cooperation with the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) to support professionals and organisations in sustainability reporting. The programme ensures that the reports align with globally recognised GRI Standards, which provide a robust structure for transparent and …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has contributed to financing a strategic project to supply the city of Kiffa and the surrounding region in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania with potable water. The project is among the largest initiatives aimed at strengthening water security and addressing the growing demand for water in the Assaba and Guidimaka …