DUBAI, 5th February, 2026 (WAM) — Eugene Kaspersky, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Kaspersky, identified technologies, education and investment in people, and regulation as the three major challenges governments will face in the coming years. In an interview with Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2026, Kaspersky […]
DUBAI, 5th February, 2026 (WAM) — Majda Adžović, Minister of Public Works of Montenegro, described Montenegro’s partnership with the United Arab Emirates as strong and expressed confidence that it will grow further in the coming period. In an interview with Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of WGS 2026, Adžović pointed to the agreements […]
DUBAI, 5th February, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), stated that the world is undergoing a major transformation in the energy sector, a key pillar in building more sustainable and resilient systems. This transformation is being driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) […]
SHARJAH, 1st February, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is reinforcing the emirate’s status as a leading Arab hub for knowledge and publishing through its participation in the 57th Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF 2026), which runs until 3rd February. At its pavilion, the Authority is highlighting its cultural initiatives and programmes, underlining […]
SHARJAH, 29th January, 2026 (WAM) — The Xposure International Photography Festival (Xposure 2026) highlighted the impact of climate change on West Africa’s coastline during a session presented by documentary photographer Matilde Gattoni on the opening day of the festival’s 10th edition at Aljada in Sharjah. Gattoni said that more than 7,000 kilometres of coastline across […]
SHARJAH, 18th January, 2026 (WAM) — The 2026 Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL) hosted a panel titled “Feminist Writing and Preserving Memory,” featuring Emirati writer Nadia Al Najjar and Rwandan writer Scholastique Mukasonga, moderated by journalist Alya Al Mansouri, as part of the cultural programme organised by the Sharjah Book Authority at University City, […]
ABU DHABI, 17th January, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE continues to make concerted efforts to achieve sustainability in the agricultural sector and enhance its contribution to national food security by adopting farming models based on innovative technologies and solutions, alongside initiatives, facilities and incentives provided to support farmers. The Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence […]
DUBAI, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) — During its participation in the World Future Energy Summit 2026, hosted by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is highlighting its key projects and pioneering initiatives in clean and renewable energy, sustainability and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. DEWA’s participation reflects its commitment to […]
DUBAI, 10th January, 2026 (WAM) — In a fireside chat on the second day of the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026, Lara Trump, political figure, media personality and artist, praised Dubai for combining culture, elegance, and safety, noting that the city serves as a key attraction of westerners to the Middle East. “Dubai is the […]
DUBAI, 10th January, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, highlighted Dubai’s advantages as a global destination for content creators and a leading hub for companies specialising in the production and development of digital content during its participation in the 1 Billion […]
DUBAI, 9th January, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of UAE Cabinet Affairs, reaffirmed the 1 Billion Followers Summit’s status as the largest global annual gathering of content creators, and a key platform for advancing the content economy. Growing its audience from 1 billion followers in its inaugural edition to 3.5 billion in its […]
ABU DHABI, 9th January, 2026 (WAM) –The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has concluded the Child Digital Safety Forum, held under the theme “Towards a Safe and Sustainable Digital Environment for Future Generations”, with discussions focusing on institutional and societal approaches to protecting children online. The forum highlighted efforts to strengthen coordination among institutions and raise […]
