OSLO, 2nd January, 2026 (WAM) — Norway has effectively met its 2025 target of phasing out new fossil-fuel cars, with year-end figures showing that almost all new passenger vehicles sold were electric or plug-in models. According to data released by the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV), a total of 179,549 new passenger cars were registered in […]
OSLO, 21st August, 2025 (WAM) — Norway’s monthly oil production reached its highest level in over a decade last month, boosted by the ramp-up of Equinor’s new Johan Castberg field. According to a Wednesday statement from the Norwegian Offshore Directorate, the country’s output jumped 17% from June to 1.96 million barrels a day. This content […]
OSLO, 19th August, 2025 (WAM) — Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam Fairooz, driver for Team Mubadala, achieved a new personal best time of 48.34 seconds during her participation in the opening round of the Scandinavian Formula 4 Powerboat Championship in Norway. She delivered an impressive performance in free practice and the time trial despite a technical […]
ABU DHABI, 17th May, 2025 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Harald V of Norway on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness […]
OSLO, 7th October, 2024 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with His Royal Highness Haakon Magnus, Crown Prince of Norway, at the Royal Palace in Oslo. The Crown Prince of Norway welcomed the visit of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al […]
TØNSBERG, Norway, 3rd August, 2024 (WAM) — Team Abu Dhabi’s Rashed Al Qemzi reproduced the form which has taken him to four UIM F2 World Championship titles as he snatched pole position for tomorrow’s Grand Prix of Norway in Tønsberg. The defending champion followed up his victory in Friday night’s match race event with another […]
