SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST), through its astronomical observatory, has delivered a precise astronomical verdict on the Shawwal crescent moon for 1447 A.H. Friday, March 20, 2026, will mark the first day of Eid al-Fitr across the UAE, the announcement confirms, as Ramadan completes its full 30 days.​ Calculations reveal no visible …

BRATISLAVA/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Robert Fico, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, in the presence of Juraj Blanár, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, during a working visit by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed to the capital, Bratislava. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between the United …

NEW YORK / WAM The United Nations Statistical Commission has selected the UAE as a member of the Advisory Board on the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, marking a first-of-its-kind achievement for the region and reflecting growing global confidence in the country’s leadership in developing statistical systems and strengthening data governance at the international level. The announcement was made during …