DUBAI, 9th February, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Drug Establishment, today officially launched the Emirates Drug Establishment at the World Health Expo 2026 (WHX 2026). The event was attended by Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention; […]
WASHINGTON, 24th January, 2026 (WAM) — More than 9,000 flights across the United States set to take off over the weekend have been cancelled as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country bears down, threatening to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways. More than 3,300 flights were […]
FUJAIRAH, 19th January, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Tennis and Padel Federation, in cooperation with Fujairah Tennis Club, has announced the organisation of three major international tennis tournaments in Fujairah, with total prize money of $200,000, supported by the Fujairah Government and held in collaboration with the International Tennis Federation and the Association of Tennis […]
ABU DHABI, 17th January, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates reported significant growth across its energy, infrastructure, maritime transport, housing and digital transformation sectors in 2025, underscoring its ability to pair long-term planning with execution on the ground. The achievements reflect a government approach built on innovation, operational efficiency and improving quality of life, […]
DUBAI, 23rd December, 2025 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, today visited Dubai Health’s headquarters. Accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, […]
DUBAI, 23rd December, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) announces the line-up of major retail promotions launching across the city from 26th December, including the start of the DSF Sale Season, new Scan & Win campaigns, mall-exclusive rewards, and the return of the highly anticipated DSF 12-Hour Sale. With more than 1,000 participating brands […]
DUBAI, 20th December, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai continues to solidify its standing as a premier global sports destination this December, hosting a dense calendar of continental and international championships, elite competitions, and high-level training camps. These events consistently draw top-tier athletes and prominent sports figures from across the globe. Regarded as the peak of Dubai’s […]
WASHINGTON, 18th December, 2025 (WAM) — The US Senate on Wednesday approved a sweeping policy measure authorising the Department of Defence to spend $900.6 billion in fiscal year 2026. The 2026 National Defence Authorisation Act, which was passed by the House of Representatives on 10 December, will now be sent to President Donald Trump, who […]
MANAMA, 13th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) and the Ministry of Electricity of the Republic of Iraq have discussed the final preparations for launching the electricity interconnection project between the two entities. The discussions took place during a recent meeting in the Kingdom of Bahrain. During the meeting, both […]
TOKYO, 6th December, 2025 (WAM) — A powerful earthquake that has a high chance of occurring beneath Tokyo and nearby areas within the next few decades could kill 18,000 people and cause 83 trillion yen ($535 billion) in economic damage in the worst-case scenario, a draft government estimate showed. The estimate, made under the scenario […]
ABU DHABI, 30th November, 2025 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi International Major Incidents Conference has officially commenced in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, bringing together leaders, experts, and specialists in emergency and disaster management from across the world. The event coincides with the official launch of the Unified National Training Programme for Major Incident Management […]
DUBAI, 28th November, 2025 (WAM) — The Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033, launched by H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, aims to develop the sports sector and enhance its competitiveness and global appeal. It also aims to increase the number of major sporting events hosted […]
