Abu Dhabi – Erth Abu Dhabi has been awarded the prestigious Emiratisation Award by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, in recognition of its continued commitment to advancing national talent. The accolade was presented during a ceremony at the Zayed National Museum, celebrating hotels that exceeded their Emiratisation targets for 2025 and […]
ABU DHABI, 27th January, 2026 (WAM) — Amélia Lakrafi, Secretary-General of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) and Member of Parliament representing French citizens living abroad, said that the UAE has established a leading model in empowering women, enhancing their participation in parliamentary work, and strengthening their effective contribution to decision-making. In statements to […]
DUBAI, 25th January, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, affirmed that the UAE is a country dedicated to education and human empowerment, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who leads a nation that has become a leading educational beacon in […]
SHARJAH, 24th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) marked 2025 as a year of greater scale and deeper impact, reinforcing its role as an integrated entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports women entrepreneurs from early-stage ideation through to global market access. Commenting on the Council’s achievements, Maryam Bin Al Shaikh, Director of SBWC, […]
ABU DHABI, 16th December, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE Council for Fatwa honoured H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), in appreciation of her generous patronage of the […]
DUBAI, 28th November, 2025 (WAM) — DIFC and Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), have unveiled The Space in Between, a powerful new sculpture that stands as a symbol of transformation, potential, and collective action. Created by acclaimed UAE-based artists and architects Sawsan and Bahar Al Bahar, represented by […]
ABU DHABI, 16th November, 2025 (WAM) — The Chinese community in the UAE—now exceeding 300,000 residents—stands as a vivid example of the country’s model of tolerance, social cohesion and economic opportunity. Beyond simple residency, the community has achieved deep integration and shared prosperity, supported by a robust legal and regulatory environment. Chinese residents play an […]
DUBAI, 9th November, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has been recognised as the Best Government Entity in Youth Empowerment at the 2025 GCC GOV HR Awards, one of the region’s most prestigious platforms for excellence in governance, human capital development, and youth-focused innovation. The award underscores Dubai Municipality’s strategic commitment to empowering the next generation […]
DUBAI, 6th November, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced its sponsorship of the ‘Mind Empowerment’ initiative launched by the Dubai Club for People of Determination. The initiative aims to empower club members with different disabilities through specialised training and rehabilitation programmes focused on digital and technological skills. As part of […]
SHARJAH, 2nd November, 2025 (WAM) — The Ministry of Community Empowerment, in cooperation with Emirates Foundation through the Volunteers.ae platform and several local partners in Sharjah, launched the first volunteering event under the ‘Community-Inspired Schools’ initiative. The event, held at Al Ahlia Charity Private School in Samnan, Sharjah, forms part of the ‘7 Over 7’ […]
GLION, Switzerland, 28th October, 2025 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates co-hosted the 11th Glion Human Rights Dialogue (Glion XI) alongside China, Spain, Morocco, and the Universal Rights Group, which was held in 2025 in Glion, Switzerland. This year’s theme, “Beijing at 30: Mobilising the UN Human Rights System to Accelerate Progress Toward Gender Equality […]
ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2025 (WAM) — The Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Ministry of Community Empowerment have launched an initiative to train and qualify 1,000 entrepreneurs from Emirati families across the country in entrepreneurship, business establishment, and project management. The move is part of “The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World” […]
