SHARJAH, 1st January, 2026 (WAM) — During 2025, the Sharjah Consultative Council continued to perform its parliamentary, legislative, and oversight roles within the framework of the emirate’s institutional work system. The year 2025 witnessed the convening of 17 parliamentary sessions, during which the Council discussed a range of vital issues related to public policy, services, […]
CAIRO, 27th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Arab League’s General Secretariat Saturday said that it will convene an emergency meeting of the Arab League Council at the level of permanent representatives Sunday to discuss developments following Israel’s recognition of the so-called “Somaliland.” The permanent delegate-level meeting, to be held upon a request from Somalia, is […]
DUBAI, 26th December, 2025 (WAM) — The National Media Office (NMO) held in Dubai the closing meeting of the Media Pioneers Council, attended by Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Media Council; Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Secretary […]
ABU DHABI, 24th December, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE-EU Dialogue on Human Rights held its 13th meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The session underscored key developments, ongoing efforts, and the exchange of information, expertise, and best practices in the field of human rights across the UAE and the European […]
ABU DHABI, 4th November, 2025 (WAM) — In collaboration with Eurasia Group, the UAE Aid Agency organised a high-level roundtable discussion titled “The Future of International Aid,” bringing together senior representatives from leading UAE humanitarian and donor institutions, as well as charitable organisations. The roundtable aimed to explore global best practices, address emerging challenges in […]
DUBAI, 2nd November, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE Council for Infrastructure and Housing held its third regular meeting for 2025, chaired by Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure The meeting reviewed the implementation progress of strategic initiatives and projects aimed at advancing the transport and urban planning sectors, and discussed future […]
DUBAI, 31st October, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance, held the second UAE–Russia Strategic Financial Dialogue today at the Ministry’s headquarters in Dubai. The meeting was co-chaired by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and Anton Siluanov, Minister of Finance of Russia. The dialogue aimed […]
NEW YORK, 29th October, 2025 (WAM) — The UN human rights chief Volker Turk on Wednesday said he was “appalled” by reports that more than 100 Palestinians were killed overnight in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip. “The laws of war are very clear on the paramount importance of protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure,” Volker […]
DUBAI, 21st October, 2025 (WAM) – The Dubai Civility Committee held its inaugural meeting, chaired by Mohammad Al Gergawi, Chairman of The Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Chairman of the Committee, with the attendance of Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Supreme Committee of Urban Planning and Deputy […]
DUBAI, 13th October, 2025 (WAM) — Samer Al Jayyusi, Specialty AI & GenAI Regional Lead – Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at Dell Technologies, said that the UAE has established itself as one of the world’s leading models in developing artificial intelligence technologies and applying sound governance principles in this vital sector. […]
ABU DHABI,25th September, 2025 (WAM) – In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the Abu Dhabi Investment […]
NEW YORK, 24th September, 2025 (WAM) — The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in cooperation with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), hosted the inaugural Nature Guardians Majlis in New York on Monday on the sidelines of the 80th edition of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Introducing the Emirati majlis […]
