ABU DHABI/WAM Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), said that the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will serve as a global platform for scientific discovery and a bridge between the planet’s ancient past and its sustainable future. Spanning 35,000 square metres in the Saadiyat Cultural District, the museum …
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Winners of 13th Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Sports Award announced
DUBAI/WAM The winners of the 13th Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Sports Award, the largest of its kind in terms of prize value and number of categories, were announced on Monday during the World Sports Summit in Dubai. The summit, organised by the Dubai Sports Council under the directives and patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid …
Read More »Sharjah Ruler witnesses Judicial Council members swearing-in
SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, presided over a swearing-in ceremony for members of the Judicial Council on Monday morning at Al Badi’ Palace. The ceremony was attended by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah; H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin …
Read More »‘Today’s weather partly cloudy with rainfall, rising temperatures’
ABU DHABI / WAM The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that tomorrow’s weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with a chance of convective cloud formation accompanied by rainfall over some coastal, northern and eastern areas, along with a rise in temperatures. In a statement today, NCM said winds will be moderate to fresh, becoming strong …
Read More »Sharjah Airport strengthens readiness for peak winter travel season
SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Airport said it is fully prepared for a surge in passenger traffic during the winter holiday period after introducing operational measures to improve passenger flow and maintain service standards. The airport advised travellers to arrive three hours before departure. Sharjah Airport encouraged passengers to use available digital and fast-track services to speed up processing. Air Arabia …
Read More »Disney+ joins 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 as Strategic Partner
DUBAI / WAM The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest global event dedicated to the content creation economy, has announced that Disney+, the streaming service of The Walt Disney Company, has joined as a Strategic Partner for its fourth summit. Organised by the UAE Government Media Office, the event will take place from 9th to 11th January 2026, across …
Read More »ADFW sets records as world’s most influential financial event
ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, concluded after a momentous week of dynamic discussions, announcements, and visionary collaboration that further rooted Abu Dhabi’s stature as a …
Read More »Abu Dhabi leads world in breakthrough gene replacement therapy ‘ITVISMA’
ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi has marked a landmark achievement by becoming the first in the world to deliver ITVISMA (onasemnogene abeparvovec) gene therapy for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading global healthcare destination and demonstrating its commitment to patient care through genomics and precision medicine. Under the supervision …
Read More »UAE marks historic year of global, continental sporting achievements
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 …
Read More »UAE signs cooperation agreement with Norwegian Refugee Council to provide assistance to refugees in East Africa
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 …
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