ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Reaching its 32nd edition, the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival has consolidated its position as a global tournament, attracting over 2,400 players from across the world, including nearly 300 Emirati competitors. The event gains added momentum as the UAE prepares to host the World Chess Olympiad 2028 in […]
DUBAI, 8th February, 2026 (WAM) — Under the patronage and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Arqoub Al Sadeera, the final race of the 10th edition of the Al Salam Cycling Championship, was held on Sunday. Organised by the Private Office of His […]
DUBAI, 28th January, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Media City is marking its 25th anniversary of pioneering innovation and growth in the creative industries. One of TECOM Group PJSC’s 10 vibrant business districts, Dubai Media City has played an instrumental role in transforming Dubai into a global media hub and an international destination for talent, investment, […]
ABU DHABI, 16th January, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates on Saturday will mark the fourth anniversary of the “Day of Resolve “, an occasion hat honours the spirit of Emirati gallantry and the unbreakable bond between the leadership and the people. This occasion serves as a powerful testament to the nation’s resilience and […]
DUBAI, 7th January, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), is marking five years since the launch of its official online Dubai Tour Guide Programme – a pioneering initiative that has seen more than 2,400 licenced guides from over 50 nationalities trained to lead […]
DUBAI, 28th December, 2025 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attended key stages of the opening race of the 10th edition of the Al Salam Cycling Championship organised by the Private Office of H.H. the Ruler of Dubai. The Championship, being held under […]
ABU DHABI, 28th December, 2025 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates concluded 2025 with a record-breaking series of athletic achievements, securing unprecedented medal hauls across regional, continental, and global competitions. The year marked the country’s most successful historical performances in multi-sport events, including record tallies at the GCC Beach Games – Muscat 2025, the 3rd […]
ABU DHABI, 25th December, 2025 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has secured leading positions across several major global competitiveness indices in 2025, underscoring a period of rapid institutional and economic growth that has placed the nation among the world’s most influential economies. The country ranked among the global top five in the IMD World […]
ABU DHABI, 22nd December, 2025 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates solidified its position as a global digital infrastructure hub in 2025, recording a world-leading 97 percent utilisation rate of artificial intelligence tools across government entities, while the number of programmers in the country exceeded 450,000. The year was defined by high-stakes international partnerships, most […]
LONDON, 5th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children (ZCR), a partnership between Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), University College London (UCL), and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, today celebrated its sixth anniversary, recognising groundbreaking progress in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of children with rare and […]
ABU DHABI, 3rd December, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE, under its wise leadership, is celebrating the 54th Eid Al Etihad with continued momentum towards a prosperous future, reinforced by a range of national and international milestones that have characterised 2025, the Year of Community, under its wise leadership. The UAE bolstered its active presence internationally, […]
ABU DHABI, 2nd December, 2025 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates is celebrating its 54th Eid Al Etihad as it continues its steady journey towards a bright future, reinforced by a series of domestic and global achievements that distinguished 2025, the Year of Community, under its wise leadership. The UAE has strengthened its active presence […]
