CAIRO, 18th January, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE chaired the 22nd session of the Arab Electronic Media Committee, which commenced on Sunday, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo. The UAE delegation was headed by Somaya Al Ali, Director of Partnerships and International Cooperation at the National […]
CAIRO, 15th January, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament, welcomed the announcement of the completion of the formation of the Palestinian technocratic committee to administer the Gaza Strip. He reaffirmed that this step represents an important development on the path towards restoring stability, improving humanitarian conditions, and creating […]
CAIRO, 15th January, 2026 (WAM) — The Arab League strongly condemned the incursion into Al Aqsa Mosque by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and settlers under the protection of Israeli forces, describing it as a grave violation of the historical and legal status quo and a dangerous escalation in occupied Jerusalem. In a […]
SHARJAH, 12th January, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, the eighth edition of the Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST 2026) will host 63 teams from 16 Arab nations from February 2 to […]
SHARJAH, 7th January, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qasir, Director of the Cultural Affairs Department at the Sharjah Department of Culture and Secretary-General of the Sharjah Award for Arab Creativity (first edition), announced the winners of the 29th edition of the award, which is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan […]
ADDIS ABABA, 7th January, 2026 (WAM) — On 6th January 2026, the United Arab Emirates and the African Union Commission (AUC) held a high-level meeting in Addis Ababa between Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AUC, and Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State. The meeting built on the first round of […]
ABU DHABI, 6th January, 2026 (WAM) — On 6th January 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the African Union Commission (AUC) held a high-level meeting in Addis Ababa between Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State, and Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AUC. The meeting built on the first round […]
DUBAI, 2nd January, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated Professor Charbel Dagher on winning the Great Arab Minds 2025 Award in the Literature and Arts category. His Highness highlighted the central role that literature and the arts have played in shaping […]
CAIRO, 28th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Council of the League of Arab States, at the level of permanent representatives, held an extraordinary session today under the chairmanship of Ambassador Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirates to the League of Arab States, to consider condemnation of Israel’s recognition of the […]
KUWAIT, 28th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman) revealed that the Arab region’s food and beverage sector attracted 516 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with Capex of US$22 billion and 93000 jobs between January 2003 and December 2024. In its third sectoral report for 2025 on the Arab […]
CAIRO, 27th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Arab League’s General Secretariat Saturday said that it will convene an emergency meeting of the Arab League Council at the level of permanent representatives Sunday to discuss developments following Israel’s recognition of the so-called “Somaliland.” The permanent delegate-level meeting, to be held upon a request from Somalia, is […]
DOHA. 26th December, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE national weightlifting team secured a total of 31 medals at the conclusion of their participation in the Qatar International Cup, Arab and West Asian Weightlifting Championships held today in here, across junior, youth and senior categories. The medal haul comprised 10 gold, six silver and 15 bronze. […]
