SHARJAH, 1st July, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) welcomed a delegation from the UAE National Orchestra, led by Managing Director Sheikha Alia bint Khalid Al Qasimi, as the two institutions look to deepen ties between the country’s heritage and music sectors. Egyptian composer Hisham Nazih joined the visiting group along with […]
ABU DHABI, 10th February, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa University of Science and Technology and the Institute of Energy Economics Japan (IEEJ) have hosted the 2026 UAE-Japan Industry-Academia Collaboration Steering Board meeting in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the growing strategic partnership between the UAE and Japan in science, technology, and innovation. Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of […]
SHARJAH, 8th February, 2026 (WAM) — The Second International Conference on Applied Research in Humanities and Social Sciences, titled “The Future of Society in the Age of AI,” will open next Wednesday at the University of Sharjah (UOS) under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and President […]
DUBAI, 5th February, 2026 (WAM) — The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity hosted a high-level dialogue session for global influencers and content creators during the World Governments Summit (WGS 2026), reinforcing its mission to translate universal human values into tangible global impact and build a strong international narrative around peace and coexistence. The session aimed […]
DUBAI, 29th January, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) convened the Multaqa ISR Officers, bringing together Information Security Regulation (ISR) Officers from across Dubai government and semi-government entities. The forum served as a strategic platform to align cybersecurity leaders on Dubai’s evolving cyber security landscape, with a focus on regulatory advancements, emerging technologies, […]
DUBAI, 22nd January, 2026 (WAM) — The 1st International Conference on Green AI, under the patronage of Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, will be held January 24-25 at Dubai Police Academy. Organised by the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment with Dubai Police Academy and Curtin University Dubai, the event […]
ABU DHABI, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) — The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) hosted a dialogue session with Maria Theresa P. Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, to discuss the Philippines’ strategic priorities during its Chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026, under the theme “Navigating […]
ABU DHABI, 12th January, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE-France High-Level Business Council convened its fourth plenary meeting in Abu Dhabi today. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, and Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies. Held on the sidelines […]
DUBAI, 11th January, 2026 (WAM) — TikTok hosted an impressive lineup of 15 expert-led conversations and workshops as part of the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest event dedicated to shaping the content creator economy. These events, hosted at the dedicated TikTok House space, were meticulously designed to empower content […]
SHARJAH, 9th January, 2026 (WAM) — A seminar on “The Emotional Trend in Arabic Poetry and Its Transformations” was held at the House of Poetry in Sharjah as part of the 22nd Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival, bringing together academics and critics in two sessions. The seminar was attended by Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Owais, Chairman […]
ABU DHABI, 7th January, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026, hosted by Masdar, begins next week, convening Heads of State, ministers and government officials, alongside business leaders, investors, and innovators, to address the most critical sustainability challenges and deliver […]
DUBAI, 22nd December, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE Billiards Federation has announced the opening of registration for two sanctioned tournaments of the Middle East Q Tour, which serve as qualifiers for the World Snooker Tour (WST). The two events are scheduled to be held in Dubai in January 2026. Dubai previously hosted two tournaments of […]
