Author: Editorial Team
SHARJAH, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed on Monday morning the swearing-in ceremony of 31 members of the Judiciary and Public Prosecution in the Emirate of Sharjah, held at His Highness’s office. The swearing-in ceremony included six judges of the Court of Cassation, 19 senior appeal judges, one advocate general, and five assistant chief prosecutors. The Deputy Ruler of Sharjah congratulated the judges and consultants, emphasising their pivotal role in the judicial and legal system. He highlighted their contributions to promoting the rule of law, safeguarding public…
WELLINGTON, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — The New Zealand government on Monday announced plans to ban social media for children under 16. The bill would require social media platforms the government deemed “high risk” to take reasonable steps to check that users are over 16 by using existing account information, facial age estimation, digital ID services and formal ID. The law would cover platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and X. Education Minister Erica Stanford said the government was “taking action to protect young people online, backing parents and holding Big Tech” accountable. Source: Emirates News Agency
LONDON, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, has strengthened its commitment to UK energy security with its second battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the country starting commercial operations. The opening of the facility in Rochdale is the latest milestone in Masdar’s planned £1 billion investment program in BESS projects in the UK. The 35-megawatt (MW)/70-megawatt-hours (MWh) Rochdale plant will provide enough clean power for 35,000 homes per day, based upon two charging and discharging cycles per day. The facility will also provide critical grid balancing services,…
DUBAI, 24th August, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Global, part of TRENDS Group, and the Observer Research Foundation Middle East (ORFME) launched the research outcomes and policy recommendations of the Second TRENDS Global-ORFME Economic Dialogue, held at ORFME’s office at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The research outcomes, titled Balancing Connectivity and Economic Security: Post-Conflict Strategies for the Global South and MENA Region, included a redefinition of risk in the geopolitical era. Risks have shifted from peripheral concerns to existential challenges, with geopolitical tensions now directly affecting supply chains, energy markets and global trade. Economic security can therefore no longer be…
DUBAI, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, paid an inspection visit to Naif Police Station as part of the annual inspection programme for general departments and police stations. The visit focused on reviewing workflow, performance indicators, security readiness levels, and the station’s key achievements in 2025, along with examining plans and initiatives aimed at enhancing security, improving emergency response, and elevating services provided to community members. The Commander-in-Chief reviewed the station’s departmental performance indicators, along with the outcomes of security, criminal, and traffic operations over the past year and the extent…
OTTAWA, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will impose tariffs on certain US imports in response to new 50 percent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, following the collapse of trade talks between the two neighbouring countries. The new US tariffs target a wide range of sectors, including furniture, dairy products, cement, clothing, fishing equipment and hockey gear, covering around US$20 billion worth of Canadian exports across the southern border. Carney said at a press conference that Canada would respond to Washington’s new tariffs on a dollar-for-dollar basis to protect Canadian workers,…
AACHEN, GERMANY, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — UAE rising star Mabkhout Owaida Alkirbi celebrated his first victory at Aachen on Saturday, helping his international team claim gold in the Prize of Sparkasse inside the iconic Main Stadium. The 17-year-old and Diabla PS produced their second clear round in as many days, completing the course fault-free in 63.38 seconds. Mabkhout joined USA’s JJ Torano, Canada’s Fares Azouni and Great Britain’s Olivia Sponer in Team 2, with the international quartet finishing on a winning score of zero faults and a combined time of 190.53 seconds. The result follows Mabkhout’s seventh-place finish in…
ABU DHABI, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has firmly established itself as an international hub for hosting the headquarters of regional, continental, and international sports federations. Supported by world-class infrastructure, exceptional organisational expertise, and a secure, multicultural environment, the country has become a preferred destination for governing global sports and managing major events across modern and traditional disciplines. This positioning underscores growing international confidence in the UAE, expanding its role from a premier host of world-class events into an active partner shaping the future of global sports governance. The nation hosts a diverse array of major…
AJMAN, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — Ajman Chamber recorded 21,324 memberships during the first half of the current year, including 2,681 new memberships. The value of certificates of origin issued exceeded AED3.9 billion across a total of 22,422 certificates, reflecting the growing economic activity, investment and trade in the Emirate. The membership indicators and increase in the value of certificates of origin affirm the business community’s confidence in Ajman Chamber’s services and its role in supporting the private sector and enhancing the Emirate’s competitiveness and investment attractiveness. This supports the objectives of Ajman Vision 2030 and its directions towards providing…
SHARJAH, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Police General Command (SPGC) concluded its summer programmes under the “Little Policeman” programme, with the participation of 2,164 children and youth. The programme included a series of high-quality activities aimed at utilising the summer break to develop young people’s skills, enhance security and community awareness, and instill values of responsibility and belonging. This aligns with the strategic objectives aimed at enhancing quality of life, community partnership, and building a conscious and responsible generation. The Sharjah Police Academy’s summer programmes were led by the “Police Friends” and “Police Girlfriends” courses. The 39th edition…