GAZA, 10th January, 2025 (WAM) — The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the hunger crisis across the Gaza Strip continues to worsen amid critical supply shortages and severe access restrictions. In its daily report, OCHA stated that as of Sunday, humanitarian partners in central and southern Gaza had […]
ABU DHABI, 28th December, 2024 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the diplomatic efforts of the brotherly Republic of Türkiye to resolve the ongoing crisis in Sudan, which also represents a priority for the UAE. The UAE emphasised that these efforts reflect Türkiye’s steadfast commitment to promoting regional peace and stability, and contributing […]
BRUSSELS, 26th October, 2024 (WAM) – The EU has successfully concluded the EU Integrated Resolve 2024, a joint exercise co-led by the Council of the EU, the European Commission, as well as the European External Action Service. Over the past 6 months, the EU has planned and tested its overall preparedness and capacity to manage […]
BRUSSELS, 25th October, 2024 (WAM) — Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, highlighted the severity of the situation in Lebanon and stressed the urgent need for widespread efforts to end the military confrontation between Hezbollah and Israel, which has inflicted substantial suffering on civilians and damaged Lebanon’s […]
GENEVA, 5th October, 2024 (WAM) — The ALPS Group has issued the following joint statement on progress in addressing the crisis in Sudan: “On October 2, the ALPS Group continued its regular coordination on expanding emergency humanitarian access across Sudan and pressing the warring parties to adopt immediate local humanitarian pauses and negotiate a comprehensive […]
ABU DHABI, 4th October, 2024 (WAM) — National Ambulance, in the presence of Staff Major General Hamdan Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Commander of the National Guard, has launched a new set of ambulances, expanding its existing fleet and strengthening its capacity to respond to emergencies. These new vehicles are equipped with the latest technologies and emergency […]
GENEVA,15th September, 2024 (WAM) — The ALPS Group has issued the following joint statement on the progress in addressing the crisis in Sudan: "The ALPS Group held another weekly virtual meeting on September 12 to coordinate efforts to expand emergency humanitarian access and protections for Sudanese civilians, of whom over 25 million are facing famine […]
GENEVA, 12th September, 2024 (WAM) — UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released a comprehensive report detailing the profound economic destruction that has gripped the Occupied Palestinian Territory in the aftermath of the Israeli military operation in Gaza, which followed the 7th October 2023 attacks by Hamas. The report highlights the staggering scale of economic […]
ABU DHABI, 7th September, 2024 (WAM) – The Aligned for Advancing Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan (ALPS) Group continued its weekly virtual sessions on 5th September, focusing on the expansion of emergency humanitarian access and respect for international humanitarian law. Last week, an estimated 3,114 metric tons of supplies reached approximately 300,000 people in Darfur […]
ABU DHABI, 24th August, 2024 (WAM) — The UAE participated in talks regarding Sudan in Switzerland from 14th – 23rd August 2024. The meetings were convened by the United States of America, and co-hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Swiss Federation, under the newly established ALPS group– Aligned to Advance Lifesaving and […]
ABU DHABI, 2nd August, 2024 (WAM) — The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has held a training workshop to launch the National Programme for Developing Specialised Volunteer Cadres for Emergency Response. The programme, held in coordination with Emirates Foundation, aims to enhance the country’s readiness and response to emergencies and disasters and […]
RIO DE JANEIRO, 21st July, 2024 (WAM) – The G20 Brasil capital will host deputy ministers, finance ministers, vice-presidents and central bank presidents from the world’s largest economies for crucial Finance Track discussions ahead of the Leaders’ Summit to be held in November. The unprecedented meeting (From July 22 to 26) between representatives of 13 […]
