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NMO, UAE Cybersecurity Council partner to enhance media awareness, digital protection

ABU DHABI, 11th December, 2025 (WAM) — The National Media Office (NMO) and the UAE Cybersecurity Council have signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening institutional partnership and developing an integrated framework that aligns national media capabilities with cybersecurity requirements amid the growing scale and complexity of cyber threats. The initiative seeks to bolster […]

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BRIDGE Summit 2025: UNESCO advocates for media information literacy amongst young digital creators

ABU DHABI, 10th December, 2025 (WAM) — In an era of rapid technological change, as young creators move towards becoming digital storytellers, providing them an environment where they can express themselves while thriving online, is fast becoming the need of the hour. During the ‘Safe Digital Spaces and Powering Youth’s Rise in Global Media’ session […]

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Bitcoin MENA conference closes with leading experts charting future of digital finance

ABU DHABI, 10th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Bitcoin MENA conference concluded in Abu Dhabi after two days of discussions featuring 234 local and international speakers. Co-organised by ADNEC Group and BTC Inc, the event brought together industry leaders to examine the future of Bitcoin and decentralised finance. Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of […]

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TRENDS organises symposium on deconstructing extremist narratives amid AI, digital media

ABU DHABI, 9th December, 2025 (WAM) — TRENDS Research & Advisory, in collaboration with IMI Media Group, organised an international symposium titled “Deconstructing Extremist Narratives in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Media,” as part of its participation in BRIDGE Summit 2025. The symposium opened with remarks by Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of […]

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Sharjah Digital Department launches revamped package of rental services on Aqari platform

SHARJAH, 9th December, 2025 (WAM) — Sharjah Digital Department, in collaboration with Sharjah Municipality, has launched a revamped package of rental services on the Aqari platform, under the umbrella of the Digital Sharjah Platform. This strategic step establishes a unified and integrated real estate ecosystem, positioning Aqari as the one-stop digital destination for the real […]

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Digital Dubai receives high-level Six-Star Accreditation from Global Innovation Institute

DUBAI, 9th December, 2025 (WAM) — Digital Dubai has announced that it had received the prestigious Six-Star accreditation from the Global Innovation Institute (GInI), joining a select group of leading global institutions in innovation. This achievement will contribute to strengthening Dubai’s position as an international reference for digital transformation and government innovation. This milestone is […]

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Arab Federation for Digital Economy participates in Digital Governance Forum, World Bank meetings in Geneva

GENEVA, 5th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Arab Federation for Digital Economy participated in a series of high-level international events in Geneva, including the Global Forum for Digital Governance Solutions “GovTech Deep-Dive” and the “Trust Valley Day 2025” events, in addition to in-depth meetings with the World Bank to discuss strengthening cooperation on digital economy […]

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University of Sharjah, Ajman Digital Department sign strategic MoU to power Sharjah’s digital future

SHARJAH, 3rd December, 2025 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UoS) and the Ajman Digital Department have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen institutional cooperation in education, research, innovation, and digital transformation. The agreement was signed at the University of Sharjah by Prof. Esameldin Agamy, Chancellor of the University, and Dr. Ohoud […]

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King of Bahrain calls for expanding GCC partnerships in food & water security, digital economy, renewable energy

MANAMA, 3rd December, 2025 (WAM) — His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa stressed the importance of completing the GCC customs union and the GCC common market, and to expanding GCC partnerships in food and water security, the digital economy, renewable energy, and other vital sectors. Regarding the security of the Arabian Gulf and […]

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Sharjah Digital Department honours 15 graduates of ‘Data and AI Mastery Programme’

SHARJAH, 27th November, 2025 (WAM) — Sharjah Digital Department celebrated today the graduation of 15 participants from the “Data and AI Mastery Programme,” launched last September in collaboration with PwC Academy. The initiative aims to equip government employees with advanced data and AI capabilities, preparing them to lead a data-driven, technology-enabled future for Sharjah. The […]

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Digital Dubai celebrates graduation of AI Skills Programme participants

DUBAI, 25th November, 2025 (WAM) — Digital Dubai celebrated the graduation of participants in the AI Skills Programme, developed in collaboration with Microsoft. The year-long programme was designed to train Dubai Government employees and enhance their capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI) through specialised training courses and hands-on workshops, supporting the goals of Dubai’s AI Strategy. […]