DUBAI, 21st January, 2026 (WAM) — Ambassador Professor Abdulsalam Al Madani has become the first Emirati to be appointed as a professor at New York University in the United States, in recognition of his distinguished academic, scientific and professional contributions. Dr Al Madani holds the position of the Roving Ambassador for the GCC Region at […]
DUBAI, 6th January, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, presided over the swearing-in of 35 Emirati judges appointed to Dubai Courts during a ceremony held at Zabeel Palace in Dubai. The judges took oath in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin […]
ABU DHABI, 5th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Consultative Advisory Group (CAG) of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has appointed Amna Hassan Al Shamsi, Director of Financial Policies and Government Accounting Standards at the Ministry of Finance, as a member of the Group for a renewable three-year term, extendable up to nine […]
SHARJAH, 28th October, 2025 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has been named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture, in recognition of her global efforts to promote publishing, and educational development. As President of the American University of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority, H.H. Sheikha Bodour has […]
PARIS, 5th October, 2025 (WAM) — French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled key members of his new government on Sunday. Former Industry Minister Roland Lescure will take over from Eric Lombard as finance and economy minister. Many ministers from Macron’s centrist camp kept their posts, including Education Minister Elisabeth Borne and Overseas Territory Minister Manuel […]
LONDON, 6th September 2025 (WAM) — Britain’s Yvette Cooper was named foreign minister on Friday, replacing David Lammy who will become deputy prime minister and justice minister, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office said in a statement. According to Reuters, the appointment is the most significant of a cabinet reshuffle carried out by Starmer following the […]
ABU DHABI, 2nd July, 2025 (WAM) – Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has appointed Peng Xiao, Group CEO of G42 and member of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC), as Chairman of its Board of Directors. The move signals the hospital’s next phase of growth, focused on harnessing artificial intelligence and precision medicine to […]
ASUNCIÓN, 15th May, 2025 (WAM) — The FIFA Congress, during its 75th session held today in Asunción, Paraguay, elected Counsellor Mohammed Al Kamali as Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). The session was chaired by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and attended by representatives of FIFA’s member associations. The […]
SHARJAH, 17th March, 2025 (WAM) — World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) has appointed Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, as a member of its Conferences and Exhibitions Advisory Council, in a significant achievement reaffirming Expo Sharjah’s global leadership in the exhibition industry. The prestigious council comprises leading executives and industry experts, selected […]
SHARJAH, 5th January, 2025 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, has issued a decree appointing Sheikha Jawaher bint Abdullah Al Qasimi as the Director-General of Rubu’ Qarn. This move reflects Sharjah’s ongoing […]
ABU DHABI, 13th December, 2024 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Executive Council has issued a resolution appointing Professor Nathalie Martial-Braz as Chancellor of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. This content was originally posted at Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the Source link . Always refer to the original source for updates and more details.
GENEVA, 18th November, 2024 (WAM) — The United Nations announced the appointment of Tom Fletcher as Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. The organisation noted in a statement today in Geneva that Fletcher, the former British Ambassador to Lebanon, is the twelfth official to hold this position since the establishment of the United […]
