Author: Editorial Team
SANTIAGO, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Chilean rider Alisa Rios, aboard “Hli Facina Rosa”, won the fourth round of the Emirates International Endurance Village 160-km Series during the main event held yesterday evening in the suburb of Llaillay, Chile, featuring top endurance riders across five stages. The main event was held in partnership between the Emirates International Endurance Village, EIEV PULSE, and the Chilean Equestrian Federation under the supervision of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). It coincided with four races ranging between 100 km and 120 km, alongside seven races covering distances between 20 km and 80 km. Alisa secured…
SHARJAH, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has built 1,699 educational facilities across Asia and Africa over the past decade, where 67,960 students are now beginning the new school year under the association’s “Let’s Learn” project. The facilities were funded through donations from benefactors as part of the association’s humanitarian mission to widen access to education in some of the world’s neediest regions. Mohammed Rashid bin Bayat, Vice Chairman of SCI’s Board of Directors, said the new academic year marks a tangible return on donors’ generosity. He noted that the schools built in remote areas and villages…
BEIRUT, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Vice Chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), participated in the UAE-Lebanon Business Forum, held in Beirut, Lebanon, as part of the UAE’s official delegation. During the forum, he stressed the importance of strengthening the UAE–Lebanon economic partnership and expanding business-to-business cooperation between the two markets, with a focus on boosting trade and investment flows and unlocking new investment opportunities for the private sector. The UAE’s business delegation also included Waleed AbdelRahman BuKhatir, Second Vice…
ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), EAD has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Nature Academy to launch an integrated training programme that strengthens rangers’ capabilities in the Sheikh Zayed Protected Areas Network and supports the effective and sustainable management of protected areas. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2026). The MoU…
GAZA, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 organised the ‘Palestine Loves the UAE’ event in the Gaza Strip, with broad participation from dignitaries and prominent community figures, in an atmosphere combining Palestinian heritage, art, music and entertainment. The event expressed feelings of affection and gratitude towards the United Arab Emirates in appreciation of its continued humanitarian support for the people of Gaza. The programme included a heritage exhibition and Palestinian bazaar featuring traditional foods, Palestinian dresses and embroidery, handicrafts, tents and a traditional Bedouin majlis, alongside a Palestinian henna corner, giving visitors an opportunity to explore different…
DUBAI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club topped the No-Gi standings in the third Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship as Round 6 concluded on Sunday at Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex in Dubai. ADMA finished second, while PALMS SPORTS took third place following two days of competition across age groups from Under-12 to Adults and Masters, with the results deciding the final No-Gi standings for the season. The final day featured the Under-18, Adults and Masters categories, following Saturday’s competitions for Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16 athletes. Sharjah Self-Defence Sports Club maintained its strong record in…
CAIRO, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Economic and Social Council of the League of Arab States will hold its 118th regular session at the ministerial level on Thursday at the headquarters of the League’s General Secretariat. The meeting will discuss the completion of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area, developments related to the Arab Customs Union, food security and a number of issues concerning joint Arab development. The ministerial session will be preceded by a series of preparatory meetings organised by the Secretariat of the Economic and Social Council. The meetings began on Sunday with the Social Committee, while…
ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced that the interchange connecting Khalifa City and Zayed City over the E20 has reopened in time for the school year. A significant portion of the highway from and to Abu Dhabi City will have two additional lanes accessible to motorists, bringing the total to five in both directions. With works on most of the western segment now complete, the E20’s eastern part will also feature a new interchange and additional lanes due to open in Q1 2027. Previously, the DMT announced that the arterial…
SHARJAH, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, visited the 13th edition of the Al Maleh and Fishing Festival held at Al Hisn Island in Dibba Al Hisn, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Dibba Al Hisn City Municipality. During the visit, Al Zeyoudi was accompanied by Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, and Mohammed Saeed Al Nuaimi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). Also present were Ahmed Abdullah bin Ya’rouf Al Naqbi, Chairman of the Dibba Al Hisn Municipal Council; Waleed…
AL ARISH, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 74 trucks carrying 903 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their basic needs. The convoys included food supplies, educational materials and shelter items, helping meet the basic needs of the Palestinian people and strengthen the humanitarian response inside the Gaza Strip. The Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 team continues to prepare aid convoys through the UAE humanitarian aid logistics centre in Al Arish under…