WASHINGTON, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — Google has announced the expansion of its age assurance technology to Android app developers worldwide, as part of efforts to strengthen the protection of children and teenagers and provide a safer digital environment, amid tighter online child protection regulations in a number of countries. The company said that the […]
LONDON, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has recorded the strongest long-term rise of any country on the Henley Passport Index, climbing an unprecedented 57 places over the past two decades to rank 5th globally in 2026. According to the latest Henley Passport Index – which marks its 20th anniversary this year […]
DUBAI, 12th January, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulhakim Elwaer, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), said that the organisation views the UAE as a strategic international partner in supporting food security at both the regional and global levels. In statements to the Emirates […]
DUBAI, 5th January, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) said effective water and asset management, along with improved automation and process efficiency, have helped Dubai record the world’s lowest water transmission and distribution losses at 4.5 percent. DEWA said it has expanded real-time monitoring of Dubai’s water network by adding 205 flow-measurement […]
SHARJAH, 15th December, 2025 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah rose 29 places to rank 38th globally in the 2025 edition of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. It also secured first place in the UAE for the ninth consecutive year, as well as in the GCC countries and the wider Arab world. The UI […]
ABU DHABI, 9th December, 2025 (WAM) — The world of gaming is set to level up as ChinaJoy, Asia’s largest gaming and digital entertainment expo, makes its international debut at BRIDGE Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi. The landmark event marks ChinaJoy’s first-ever international edition, bringing the energy and innovation of its Shanghai showcase to the […]
SHARJAH, 23rd October, 2025 (WAM) — The Sharjah Police have received a prestigious award at the 2025 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Leadership Awards in California, USA. They were recognised for their outstanding work in supporting victims of crime. Colonel Dr. Sameh Al Halyan, who leads the Strategy and Institutional Leadership Department, expressed […]
DUBAI, 7th September 2025 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates, represented by its official postal service provider Emirates Post, has secured the top position globally in the Customer Service category for outstanding express mail services. It has also been honoured with the Gold Performance Award for 2024, a prestigious recognition presented by the Universal Postal […]
ABU DHABI, 19th August, 2025 (WAM) — Alef Education, a global leader in education technology based in the United Arab Emirates, today announced a collaboration with Liquid AI, a leading efficient foundation models company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This collaboration will deploy Liquid AI’s private, on-device generative models across Alef Education’s AI driven solutions, which […]
DUBAI, 18th August 2025 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has achieved another landmark milestone in its record of global leadership, advancing to 16th place worldwide in the 2025 Government Support Index, one of the key indicators featured in the International Institute for Management Development’s (IMD) World Competitiveness Yearbook. This marks a remarkable jump of […]
ABU DHABI, 8th August, 2025 (WAM) — Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (SZGM) in Abu Dhabi has achieved a new global milestone by advancing to higher ranks on the list of the world’s most prominent landmarks, according to leading travel and tourism platform TripAdvisor’s 2025 global report. In the Top Attractions category, the SZGM ranked eighth […]
SHARJAH, 5th August, 2025 (WAM) — The Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council is celebrating its 10th anniversary since its establishment in 2015 under the patronage and directives of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council. The council marks this milestone […]
