Emirates News

CAIRO, 15th September, 2024 (WAM) — The League of Arab States honoured the UAE for its efforts in supporting the programme to combat the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Arab countries, organised by the League in cooperation with the European Union.This recognition came at the conclusion of the UAE's participation in […]

TAIF, 15th September, 2024 (WAM) — UAE National Team sprinter Maryam Karim won the gold medal in the 200-metre race at the 10th edition of the Arab Junior Athletics Championship (under 18), held in Taif, Saudi Arabia.Major-General Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Al-Murr, President of the UAE Athletics Federation, participated in the medal ceremony alongside officials from […]

SHARJAH, 15th September, 2024 (WAM) — The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) has successfully concluded its participation in the 70th edition of Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, which took place from 9th to 13th September in Bangkok, Thailand.The event featured over 1,100 exhibitors from more than 110 countries.SAIF Zone’s delegation leveraged its participation […]

ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2024 (WAM) — The AJP Tour Asia Continental Jiu-Jitsu Championship concluded at the Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Pro (AJP).The event drew elite athletes from across the globe, offering a strong display of skill and determination.The final day of […]

DUBAI, 15th September, 2024 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened two major bridges on 15th September, as part of the Garn Al Sabkha-Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road Intersection Improvement Project. The first is a two-lane bridge, spanning 601 metres with a capacity of 3,200 vehicles per hour. It serves eastbound traffic from […]

DUBAI, 15th September, 2024 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) hosted Azerbaijani students for a week-long immersive learning experience at the Centre’s headquarters, as part of an international collaboration between MBRSC and the Space Academy of Azercosmos, with support from the Innovation and Digital Development Agency of Azerbaijan.During the week-long programme, participants […]

DUBAI, 15th September, 2024 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), today approved the launch of the ‘Dubai Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Grant Initiative’. to provide essential funding […]

SHARJAH, 15th September, 2024 (WAM) — Autumn usually begins in the northern hemisphere of Earth, coinciding with the autumnal equinox, when the sun will be directly over the equator, moving towards the south. This year, it is set to take place on 22nd September, 2024, at 16:44 GST.Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Board Chairman of the Emirates […]

ZANZIBAR, 15th September, 2024 (WAM) – In a major step towards realising the UAE’s vision and Sharjah’s efforts to improve healthcare access in underserved regions worldwide, H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) and UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Children, has launched 'The Big Heart Mobile Medical Services' on […]

DUBAI, 15th September, 2024 (WAM) — The 26th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) will see significant participation from companies specialising in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and networks and information system security. This is alongside major local and international companies specialising in energy, sustainability, water, green buildings, smart grids, electric vehicles, and more.Under the directives […]

ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2024 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory messages to President Xiomara Castro of the Republic of Honduras, President José Daniel Ortega Saavedra of the Republic of Nicaragua, President Bernardo Arévalo of the Republic of Guatemala, President Rodrigo Chaves Robles of the Republic of […]

ABU DHABI, 15th September, 2024 (WAM) — Sandooq Al Watan organised a virtual open discussion titled "Towards Social Sustainability: Innovations and Challenges" as part of its participation in the Science Summit at the UN General Assembly recently held in New York. The session, organised at Sandooq Al Watan's headquarters in Abu Dhabi, featured several UAE […]

DUBAI, 15th September, 2024 (WAM) — Organised by the World Governments Summit Organisation (WGSO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the 'Ambassadors' Retreat' hosted more than 100 ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions in the UAE. The event provided a platform for sharing best practices to enhance international cooperation aimed at shaping future […]

AMSTERDAM, 15th September, 2024 (WAM) — The National Media Office (NMO), led by Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the NMO and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, is participating in the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC2024), which runs from 13th-16th in Amsterdam. The event aims to reshape the future of the global media […]

AJMAN, 15th September, 2024 (WAM) — The Ajman Tourism Development Department has launched a promotional tour to the CIS under the leadership of Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director-General of the Ajman Tourism Development Department.The tour, which is being held from 14th September to 21st September, has been organised to reinforce collaborations with representatives from the tourism […]