SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Department of Culture has launched its annual programme for permanent festivals and forums, which runs from September 2025 to August 2026. The plan includes more than 40 festivals and forums organised by the department at the local, Arab, and international levels, in a move aimed at strengthening Sharjah’s leading role in the diverse cultural, intellectual, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has strengthened its role in driving the global transition to clean energy in 2025, spearheading a wide portfolio of solar energy projects financed and executed by national companies across multiple continents. The UAE’s solar initiatives extend across Asia, Africa, and Europe, reinforcing the country’s leadership in reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change. At ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, King of Malaysia, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed ...