ABU DHABI, 17th August, 2026 (WAM) — The National Space Science and Technology Centre (NSSTC) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) announced the successful launch of the SEO satellite aboard A Long March 2C carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in China. The achievement is part of the centre’s efforts to develop […]
DUBAI, 15th July, 2026 (WAM) — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in partnership with the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and with financial support from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), has launched the MURUNA (resilience in Arabic) project to strengthen Iraq’s climate resilience. Implemented in partnership with the Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources, […]
Official Launch of the Arabic Edition of Medemer Mengist Authored by H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi witnessed a landmark moment in Ethiopian-Arab cultural and intellectual diplomacy on 14 May 2026, as the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia hosted the official launch of the Arabic edition of […]
ADCB INTRODUCES MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS FOR OFF-PLAN PROPERTIESfrom leading developers in the UAE, contributing to the continuousgrowth of the real estate sector Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has launched an off‑plan mortgage solution designed to enhance access to home financing and support a seamless property purchase journey for UAE homebuyers. The initiative reinforces ADCB’s […]
SHARJAH, 2nd February, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended on Monday the launch of the 20th edition of the Sharjah Nabati Poetry Festival, which runs from 2 to 9 February, with the participation of more than 70 poets, alongside a select group […]
FUJAIRAH, 27th January, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, the Fujairah Media Forum will be held on 10th and 11th February, organised by the Fujairah Government Media Office. The forum’s Higher Organising Committee held a press conference attended by Mohammed Saeed Al Dhanhani, Director […]
SHARJAH, 24th January, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Regional Office of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO), in collaboration with Microsoft, has launched a new knowledge series entitled “Digital Mindsets.” Targeting university students from various disciplines, the series aims to enhance their awareness of artificial intelligence and build a deep understanding of […]
DUBAI, 23rd January, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer (FTHB) Programme is accelerating the path to home ownership for residents across the emirate, having already enabled over 2,000 residents to purchase their first home in the last 6 months and driving more than AED3.25 billion in residential property sales, according to the latest figures […]
SHARJAH, 20th January, 2026 (WAM) — In a significant strategic move to boost international collaboration across scientific research, innovation, and education, the University of Sharjah (UoS) has signed a landmark agreement to establish the Global Centre for Future Technologies (GCFT) in partnership with Russia’s Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech). The centre will be […]
WASHINGTON, 18th January, 2026 (WAM) — The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced on Saturday the start of transferring its new giant rocket to the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Centre, in preparation for a high-stakes mission scheduled for early February that aims to send astronauts around the Moon and return them […]
ABU DHABI, 17th January, 2026 (WAM) — Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has welcomed the announcement of the launch of the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan, as well as the formal establishment of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a temporary transitional body established […]
XICHANG, 17th January, 2026 (WAM) — The launch of the Shijian-32 satellite in China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre using a Long March-3B carrier rocket failed on Saturday. The rocket blasted off at 12:55 am (Beijing Time) at the launch centre in southwestern Sichuan Province, but an anomaly occurred during its flight. The cause of the […]
