SEOUL, 14th December, 2025 (WAM) — South Korea will implement a new set of artificial intelligence (AI) regulations next month amid concerns among startups and other businesses that the comprehensive rules could stymie industry growth and burden smaller firms, industry sources said Sunday. The AI framework act is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 22, […]
ABU DHABI, 5th November, 2025 (WAM) –The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed its full support for regional and international efforts aimed at implementing an immediate humanitarian truce, and achieving a comprehensive ceasefire in Sudan, to enable the delivery of humanitarian aid to those impacted and end the ongoing suffering of civilians since the outbreak of the […]
VIENNA, 5th October, 2025 (WAM) — The eight OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, met virtually on 5 October 2025, to review global market conditions and outlook, the international organisation said in a statement today. “In view […]
DUBAI, 17th June 2025 (WAM) — The Ministry of Health and Prevention held a workshop titled “Launching the National Policy for Combating Health Risks in the UAE.” The workshop was attended by broad participation from relevant stakeholders, including health authorities and other entities. The aim was to introduce its pillars following its approval by the […]
VIENNA, 13th February, 2025 (WAM) — The European Commission has filed a complaint against Austria and six other EU Member States with the European Court of Justice (ECJ) for failing to transposing the EU Non-Performing Loans (NPL) Directive into national law on time. The EU directive should have been transposed into national law by the […]
ABU DHABI, 25th December, 2024 (WAM) — The UAE Permanent Human Rights Committee (PHRC) – in collaboration with the Regional Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) – organised a five-day workshop, titled “The System for Tracking, Implementation, Reporting, and Follow-up, and Mechanisms for Developing National Action Plans to Implement Recommendations […]
ABU DHABI, 24th November, 2024 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, (EAD) has announced that Abu Dhabi will be the first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to implement the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) on a subnational level, following last year’s national level launch by the Ministry of Climate Change […]
SHARJAH, 17th August, 2024 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA), under the directives of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, continues its efforts to complete the project to connect natural gas service to the city of Dibba Al Hisn.Ibrahim Al Balgouni, Director […]
DUBAI, 31st July, 2024 (WAM) — Digital Dubai, in cooperation with its partners in the government and private sectors, has begun taking practical measures to implement the Strategic Vision for the Data Centre Economy in Dubai. The vision was approved by The Executive Council earlier to consolidate the emirate’s position as a leading example of […]
AJMAN, 10th July, 2024 (WAM) — The Transportation Authority in Ajman and Visa, a global leader in digital payments, have signed an agreement to enable the acceptance of open contactless payments on public transport buses in Ajman, in line with the emirate’s smart mobility goals. The agreement allows bus passengers in Ajman to pay for […]
ABU DHABI, 5th April, 2024 (WAM) — The Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Initiative will allocate AED20 billion (US$5.45 billion) over 10 years in support of institutions and projects working to deliver aid, address inequality, and advance sustainable development solutions, the International Humanitarian and Philanthropy Council said today. The Council, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed […]
AMDJARASS, 31st March, 2024 (WAM) – The UAE humanitarian team is carrying out its Ramadan programme in the Chadian city of Amdjarass. They are distributing Ramadan rations to Sudanese refugees and the local community. Additionally, they are visiting villages and towns near the city to evaluate residents’ needs and offer humanitarian aid. This comes in […]
