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UAE Aid Agency holds roundtable on future of international aid

ABU DHABI, 4th November, 2025 (WAM) — In collaboration with Eurasia Group, the UAE Aid Agency organised a high-level roundtable discussion titled “The Future of International Aid,” bringing together senior representatives from leading UAE humanitarian and donor institutions, as well as charitable organisations. The roundtable aimed to explore global best practices, address emerging challenges in […]

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Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, Advanced Technology Research Council launch Nature X Abu Dhabi initiative to accelerate ecosystem conservation, restoration

ABU DHABI,13th October, 2025 (WAM) – The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), in collaboration with the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), launched Nature X Abu Dhabi, an initiative aimed at doubling and accelerating efforts to conserve, monitor and restore ecosystems using cutting-edge technologies, innovations and artificial intelligence tools, with the participation of a group […]

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Abu Dhabi Environment Agency partners with Archireef to advance marine ecosystem restoration efforts

ABU DHABI, 11th October, 2025 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Archireef to collaborate on cutting-edge research and projects aimed at restoring coral reef habitats and protecting marine biodiversity in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The partnership was announced during the International Union for […]

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Abu Dhabi Environment Agency wins gold at Green World Awards 2025

ABU DHABI, 8th October, 2025 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has been awarded the Gold Award in Environmental Policy at the 2025 Green World Awards, held in Auckland, New Zealand. The award recognises EAD’s Abu Dhabi Environmental Policies and Regulations Framework, which has set a benchmark for sustainable environmental governance, innovation […]

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Chairman of UAE Aid Agency: UAE’s charitable initiatives promote culture of shared responsibility in giving, generosity

ABU DHABI, 5th September, 2025 (WAM) – Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, has emphasised that the UAE’s charitable initiatives promote a culture of shared responsibility in giving and generosity, and actively contribute to improving the lives of millions of people around the world. The UAE continues its leading global […]

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Saudi Space Agency marks milestone as ‘Madak Space’ experiments safely return from ISS

RIYADH, 16th July, 2025 (WAM) — The Saudi Space Agency announced yesterday the successful execution and safe return to Earth of experiments conducted in microgravity by ten student winners from Saudi Arabia and various Arab countries as part of the “Madak Space” competition. These experiments were carried out aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and […]

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Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi wins LEED Gold Award for Energy Design, Sustainable Buildings

ABU DHABI,3rd July, 2025 (WAM) – The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has been awarded the prestigious LEED Gold certificate for sustainable buildings by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the world’s most widely used green building rating system. This recognition highlights EAD’s outstanding efforts in implementing energy efficiency systems, environmental stewardship and its […]

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Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi becomes first UAE regulator to achieve Carbon Neutrality Certification for second time

ABU DHABI, 30th June, 2025 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has received its second Carbon Neutrality Certification from Applus+, a verification agency accredited by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This achievement means EAD has become the first regulatory body in the UAE to receive this certification twice, […]

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency selects UAEU engineering student project for Asian Try Zero-G 2025

AL AIN, 16th June, 2025 (WAM) – The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has selected a student team from the Mechanical Engineering Department at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) after the nomination by Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, to participate in the prestigious Asian Try Zero-G 2025 (ATZ-G 2025) program. The experiment will be conducted […]

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WAM explores strengthening media cooperation with Maghreb Arabe Press Agency

RABAT, 18th April, 2025 (WAM) — Mohamed Al Hammadi, Acting Director-General of the Emirates News Agency (WAM), met today in Rabat with Fouad Arif, Director-General of the Maghreb Arab Press Agency (MAP), to explore avenues for strengthening cooperation and sharing expertise in the media sector. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed various aspects of […]