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ABU DHABI / WAM In recent years, e-cigarettes or vapes have gained notable popularity among youth and teenagers due to their accessibility and aggressive marketing as less harmful alternatives to traditional smoking. However, as vaping spreads among young people, a danger far exceeding the risks of regular smoking has emerged, as drug addiction now creeps in under the guise of …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Dr. Ahmed Sultan Nasser Al Shuaibi as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Dr. Ahmed Sultan Al Shuaibi holds distinguished experience in education and talent development. He served as Executive Director of the Higher Education and Talent …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree transferring Major General Dr. Jassim Mohammed Hassan Al Marzooqi from the Ministry of Interior and appointing him as the Director-General of the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defence, with the rank of Ministry Undersecretary. Major General Dr. Jassim Mohammed Al Marzouqi …

ABU DHABI / WAM The General Secretariat of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation has opened nominations for the award’s 19th edition, to be held in 2027, with applications accepted until 15th December, 2026. The announcement was made under the directives of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Chairman of …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Palmonas, one of India’s fastest-growing jewellery brand, has officially entered the Middle East with the launch of its first-ever UAE store at Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi. Marking a defining milestone in the brand’s global growth journey, the launch signals the beginning of Palmonas’ expansion across the UAE, with its second location at Mall of the …

“Artificial intelligence is no longer just another technology—it has become the defining force behind digital transformation across the Middle East,” says Uday Shankar Kizhepat of WSO2. “Organizations are moving beyond AI experimentation to embedding it into core business operations, while governments across the region are positioning AI as a strategic national priority. However, realizing AI’s full potential requires more than …

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that more than 60,000 UAE citizens, including both job seekers and private-sector employees, along with over 3,000 private companies, have benefited from the services of the Ministry’s career counselling programme. The programme aims to enhance citizens’ chances of securing jobs in the private sector that align with their …

ABU DHABI / WAM The world is experiencing rapidly escalating challenges that are reshaping cross-border organised crime involved in the trafficking and distribution of drugs. Today, psychoactive substances are engineered in illicit labs using complex chemical formulas and synthetic compounds. The promotion of these substances across digital platforms has compounded the challenge of combating this threat. This is further exacerbated …

ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles and drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the …

DOHA/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today offered his condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. During a visit to Lusail Palace in Doha, His Highness also extended his heartfelt condolences to the Al Thani family …