DUBAI, 4th January, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with current and former ministers who have served with him over the past two […]
ROME, 16th November, 2025 (WAM) — Disasters have inflicted an estimated $3.26 trillion in agricultural losses worldwide over the past 33 years – an average of $99 billion annually, roughly 4% of global agricultural GDP – according to a new report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO). The Impact of […]
ABU DHABI, 12th November, 2025 (WAM) — The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced that the 66 higher education institutions (HEIs) in the UAE that are reporting enrolment data admitted 57,035 new students from the UAE and abroad for the 2024-2025 academic year. This marks a 13% increase on the previous […]
NEW YORK, 9th October, 2025 (WAM) – Gold isn’t the only precious metal on a record-breaking rally. Silver prices have soared nearly 75% this year, driven by a combination of safe-haven demand, strong industrial consumption, and persistent supply shortages. On Thursday, spot silver prices reached a record high of $51 per troy ounce, surpassing the […]
GENEVA, 6th May, 2025 (WAM) — A global report published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) highlights that the underlying causes of ill health often stem from factors beyond the health sector, such as lack of quality housing, education and job opportunities. The new World report on social determinants of health equity shows that such […]
DUBAI, 5th May, 2025 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, highlighted the role of the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) as a vital pillar in Dubai’s development journey and a pioneering model […]
ABU DHABI, 26th April 2025 (WAM) — With the opening of its 34th edition today, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair has successfully reinforced its status as a leading cultural and intellectual destination. Over the decades, it has firmly established the concept of knowledge and cultural sustainability, while promoting the Arabic language’s presence within the […]
DUBAI, 12th February, 2025 (WAM) — Boris Johnson, the UK’s former prime minister, said the Palestinians in Gaza “deserve to have the state they’ve been promised for decades,” calling the crisis in the enclave “a failure of governance.” His comments came during a keynote session at the World Governments Summit (WGS) where Johnson tackled key […]
ABU DHABI, 23rd January, 2025 (WAM) – Mohammed Al Shehhi, Chief Projects Officer at Etihad Rail, highlighted the pivotal role of the high-speed train, unveiled today, in bolstering the UAE’s economic growth. Over the next five decades, this ambitious project is anticipated to contribute significantly to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with an estimated […]
KUALA LUMPUR, 30th November, 2024 (WAM) – The death toll from the worst floods in decades in southern Thailand and northern Malaysia climbed to at least 12 on Saturday, relevant authorities in both countries said, as tens of thousands of people were evacuated due to rising water levels in the past three days. In southern […]
GENEVA, 7th October, 2024 (WAM) — The year 2023 marked the driest year for global rivers in over three decades, according to a new report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), which signalled critical changes in water availability in an era of growing demand. The last five consecutive years have recorded widespread below-normal conditions […]
ABU DHABI, 19th September, 2024 (WAM) — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating 20 years of flying to India this month. Etihad launched flights to the commercial capital of India, Mumbai, on 26th September 2004, quickly followed by New Delhi on 1st December 2004. Etihad’s network significantly expanded over the subsequent […]
