Author: Editorial Team

STOCKHOLM, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) took part in World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm, reinforcing the emirate’s role as a trusted global partner and a leader in advancing water resilience and integrated water and energy governance. Led by Dr. Abdullah Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Department of Energy, the delegation brought together senior energy-sector leaders from the UAE. Throughout the week, the delegation met with governments, regulators, international organisations, academic institutions and industry leaders to explore practical partnerships that strengthen the resilience of water and energy systems and support sustainable economic…

ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria over the victims of wildfires in the northeast of the country, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured. Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, met yesterday with the President of the Republic of Chile, José Antonio Kast in Santiago, reinforcing the strong relationship between the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and the Chilean Government. During the visit, they discussed their shared priorities across mobility and motorsport, including improving road safety, supporting sustainable transport, and creating further opportunities for the development of motorsport in Chile. This meeting comes at a key moment for South America as the continent is about to play host to the FIA World Rally Championship in Paraguay, and…

DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati artist and sculptor Mattar bin Lahej and internationally renowned artist and sculptor eL Seed will take part in a session titled ‘The Power of Art in Storytelling’ at the Arab Youth Media Forum, to be held during the Arab Media Summit 2026. Organised by the Dubai Press Club, the Summit will take place from 15th to 17th September at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The session will highlight the growing role of art in storytelling and in expressing human experiences, as well as its ability to transcend cultural and linguistic boundaries and build…

Dubai, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE National Golf Team delegation will depart for Beijing, China, in the early hours of Saturday, 29 August, to compete in the Nomura Cup, the Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Team Championship, which takes place from 1st to 4th September and brings together some of the region’s leading national teams and amateur golfers. The UAE team will be represented by Mohammad Skaik, Sayed Rayan Ahmed and Sam Mullane. The delegation will be led by Khalid Mubarak Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the Emirates Golf Federation, and will also include coach Faycal Serghini. The three players…

ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives 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), the agency has issued an administrative decision extending the season for fishing with fixed-gear, known locally as Al Hadhra, across the waters of Abu Dhabi until 31st October 2026. The decision extends the season by a month beyond its scheduled close on 30th September, and applies to over 40 licensed Al Hadhra fishermen operating along the emirate’s coastline and islands, from…

DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments Summit, affirmed that strengthening frameworks for cooperation between governments and international organisations, and advancing partnerships that reinforce their positive role in shaping the future, are central to the World Governments Summit’s vision. He emphasised that this is a key objective the Summit seeks to achieve in partnership with governments, organisations, leaders, experts, and decision-makers around the world. Addressing the dialogue of the World Governments Summit that brought together seven candidates for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mohammad…

ABU DHABI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Emirati women continue to make valuable contributions to humanitarian and relief efforts through Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supporting the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Working across various areas of the operation, they have contributed to healthcare and relief efforts, supported Palestinian children, women and families, and participated in initiatives aimed at alleviating the suffering of Gaza’s population. Emirati women have embodied the UAE’s deeply rooted values of compassion, giving and solidarity, demonstrating their ability to play an active role in the most challenging humanitarian circumstances alongside the teams of Operation Chivalrous Knight…

AMMAN, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Major General Staff Saleh Mohammed bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard, and his accompanying delegation visited the Gendarmerie and Civil Defence forces of Jordan’s Public Security Directorate, as part of his official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. During the visit, Al Ameri reviewed the duties and responsibilities of the Gendarmerie and Civil Defence forces, their operational capabilities and equipment, as well as their training and qualification programmes. In the presence of Public Security Directorate (PSD) Director Maj. Gen. Obeidallah Maaytah, Al Ameri attended a field demonstration conducted by PSD…

SHARJAH, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Executive Committee of the “Sharjah Healthy Emirate” Programme held its second meeting of 2026, chaired by Dr Abdulaziz Al Muhairi, Chairman of the Sharjah Health Authority and Executive Committee of the Programme. The meeting was attended by representatives of relevant government and private entities responsible for implementing World Health Organisation standards across the Emirate. The meeting reviewed the latest developments in the expansion phase of the Global Healthy Cities Programme for 2026–2028 and followed up on requirements and steps related to the new phase across the various cities and regions of Sharjah. The…