Author: Editorial Team
ABU DHABI, 22nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The seventh edition of the IMMAF Youth World Championships is nearing its conclusion following the second day of Youth A competition at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi today. The championship concludes tomorrow, Sunday, after seven days of competition featuring more than 1,100 athletes from 55 countries. The UAE National Team has won 19 medals, including six gold, six silver and seven bronze. Competition in Youth A, the championship’s oldest age category for athletes aged 16–17, continued with closely contested bouts as athletes competed for places in the final rounds. Mubarak Saleh Al Menhali,…
ABU DHABI, 22nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The Trade in Services and Investment Agreement (TISIA) between the United Arab Emirates and the Russian Federation has officially entered into force, marking a significant advancement in bilateral economic relations. The agreement will facilitate greater market access for services exports, strengthen protections for investors and create new opportunities for private sector collaboration across high-growth services sectors. The TISIA was signed on 8 August 2025 in Moscow on the sidelines of the visit of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Russia, by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister…
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JAIPUR, India,22nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE participated in the BRICS Tourism Ministers ’Meeting under India’s Chairship which held in Jaipur on Friday under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability” and adopted the Jaipur Declaration (Ministers’ Communique). The declaration followed preparatory discussions in Jaipur on 19 and 20 August 2026 under the BRICS Tourism Working Group. The Jaipur Declaration reflects the work undertaken through the BRICS Tourism Working Group during India’s Chairship around four thematic priorities — Artificial Intelligence and Tourism; Sustainability and Responsible Tourism; Tourism Skilling and Capacity Building; and Tourism Exchanges and Seamless Travel…
ABU DHABI, 22nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The sports sector in the UAE is witnessing rapid growth in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications and advanced technologies, with these tools moving beyond experimentation and innovation to become practical solutions supporting planning, physical preparation and training. They also provide accurate indicators that help technical and administrative teams assess and improve performance, strengthening efforts to identify talent and develop elite athletes. Digital technologies have become a key component of modern sports preparation. Assessments of athletes are no longer based solely on direct observation and competition results but increasingly draw on the…
ABU DHABI, 22nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), opening on 13 September 2026, has selected Al Khalil ibn Ahmad Al Farahidi as the events’s Focus Personality. This choice reflects a profound cultural vision that positions heritage as a productive force for the future, reviving an inspiring and historic intellectual legacy. As a foundational figure of Arab-Islamic civilisation, Al Farahidi reorganised the Arabic language through a rigorous scientific approach. He authored Kitab Al-Ayn, the first Arabic dictionary organised phonetically; founded the science of Arabic prosody; and contributed to linguistic and methodological thought, which have…
WASHINGTON, 22nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The United States imposed 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada immediately said it would retaliate, after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in already tense relations between the historic allies. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a statement, “The retaliation escalates the trade conflict and calls into question the future of a North American trade pact between the United States, Canada and Mexico that is crucial to industry in all three countries.” Carney blamed Washington for the breakdown, saying “last-minute changes in the…
DUBAI, 22nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) has announced the partners of the second edition of the Emirati Women’s Forum 2026, which will take place on 27th August at Madinat Jumeirah under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council (UAE GBC), President of the Dubai Women Establishment (DWE), and wife of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. The Forum coincides with the UAE’s celebrations of Emirati Women’s Day, held this year…
SAN JOSE, California, 22nd August, 2026 (WAM) — US technology company Apple has disclosed for the first time the amount of profit it made and taxes it paid in each European Union country, in compliance with new transparency rules. Data for the fiscal year ending in September 2025 showed exceptional tax payments of US$17.1 billion in Ireland, which the company attributed to the release of funds that had been frozen following its loss of a long-running legal battle with the European Commission. The ruling required Apple to pay billions of dollars in back taxes and interest relating to previous tax…
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Public Prosecution hosted a delegation from the Ministry of Interior on Friday to exchange expertise on digital transformation and the integration of assistive artificial intelligence across judicial and administrative workflows. Officials discussed deploying AI applications and modern digital tools to accelerate casework turnaround, optimise operational performance, and improve government service delivery. The talks reflect broader initiatives across UAE state entities to coordinate tech adoption and modernise public sector infrastructure. Source: Emirates News Agency