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DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs has assisted Japanese customs authorities in intercepting a significant quantity of illicit drugs. Up to 700 kilogrammes of “methamphetamine” powder, valued at approximately $310 million, were concealed within a cargo ship originating from an Asian country and bound for Japan. The successful operation led to the apprehension of both the cargo ship and the illegal ...

VIENNA / WAM Over the last 54 years, the Opec International Seminar constitutes one of the most major events in the international energy calendar in reshaping the future of the global energy industry and its fair transition towards sustainability and addressing consequences of climate change. The Emirates News Agency (WAM) has signed an agreement with the Organisation of the Petroleum ...

DUBAI / WAM As part of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (Dewa) Space-D programme, Dewa’s (R&D) Centre has developed an in-house, versatile gateway that can connect terrestrial sensors to satellites and ground networks. The gateway has various physical, operational technology (OT) connectivity and IoT edge protocol libraries to support the latest IoT communication network, including LoRa, Wi-Fi and BLE. The ...

DUBAI / WAM The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for Garn Al Sabkha Street Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road Intersection Improvement Project. The scope of the project covers the construction of four bridges, spanning 3000 metres capable of carrying 17,600 vehicles per hour. The project has an AED374 million budget. The project comes in response to ...

GENEVA / WAM Mohamed Al Hammadi, President of Jusoor International for Media and Development, has affirmed the need to achieve climate justice globally, especially with the adverse shifts that human life continues to experience due to climate change. Speaking at the 53rd Regular Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), he expressed his confidence that the 28th Conference ...

SHARJAH / WAM American University of Sharjah (AUS) has announced a new Master of Arts in International Studies now being offered through the university’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Scheduled to commence in the upcoming fall semester, the newly launched programme aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a successful career in international affairs. Graduates ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the UAE Media Council, has given directives for a comprehensive strategy to further enhance the media sector and support the growth of creative industries nationwide. The strategy will also enable the media sector to keep pace with rapid developments, increase its competitiveness and contribution to ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Civil Defence  Authority (ADCDA) and Rabdan Academy have signed an agreement to strengthen their collaboration in enhancing the overall security, safety, and management of emergencies, crises, and disasters in Abu Dhabi. The initiative aims to foster joint programmes and research endeavours to enhance the training of national experts in emergency, crisis and disaster management. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Andry Rajoelina, President of Madagascar, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has won 73 medals at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, with 18 gold medals, 22 silver medals, and 33 bronze medals. The UAE participated at the Games with the largest delegation from the Middle East and North Africa region, comprising 167 individuals, including 72 athletes of determination with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ...