ABU DHABI, 21st October, 2025 (WAM) — The Zayed Authority for People of Determination continues its efforts to empower its members through the Accredited Vocational Programme, which grants participants a Level 2 Certificate in General Employability Skills, in collaboration with the National Qualifications Centre and the Ministries of Higher Education and Family Development. The move […]
BRUSSELS, 21st October, 2025 (WAM) – Last year, 19,940 people lost their lives in road crashes across the EU, according to latest statistics released by the European Commission. This represents a 2% decrease compared to 2023 and marks continued, but slow, progress toward the EU’s Vision Zero goal of halving road deaths and serious injuries […]
DUBAI, 18th October, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE national chess team for People of Determination will participate in the World Chess Olympiad in Kazakhstan, taking place from 19th to 25th October, with wide international participation from 34 countries. The participation comes as part of the strategic plan to prepare the team ahead of the “Abu […]
ABU DHABI, 14th October, 2025 (WAM) — Zayed Authority for People of Determination announced the launch of an innovative project – the first of its kind in the UAE – featuring an intelligent robot powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to approve People of Determination cards, as part of its ongoing and distinguished participation in GITEX, […]
ABU DHABI, 13th October, 2025 (WAM) – Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), convened governments, Indigenous leaders, UN System representatives, grassroots advocates, scientists, youth representatives, and partners from across the global conservation community — including Surangel Whipps Jr., President of Palau — for Nature’s Promise for Climate […]
DUBAI, 9th October, 2025 (WAM) — The Dubai Charity Association has signed a cooperation and strategic partnership agreement with the Emirates Down Syndrome Association on the sidelines of the 7th edition of the Access Abilities Expo. The agreement aims to consolidate efforts and establish a joint framework to enhance the exchange of expertise and resources […]
DUBAI, 9th October, 2025 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with AI Smart on the sidelines of its participation in AccessAbilities Expo 2025, to enhance the quality of life and provide innovative solutions that empower People of Determination. As part of the partnership, AI Smart will […]
YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK, 2nd October, 2025 (WAM) — Artificial intelligence, ecology, robotics and building a successful career became the main themes for 100 young participants at the educational platform in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. These forward-looking areas formed the basis of the programme of the All-Russian Youth Forum “OstroVa”, which brought together 620 participants, volunteers, and experts from various regions […]
DUBAI, 25th September, 2025 (WAM) — The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched a comprehensive national plan to support the health of the elderly, featuring a one-month national awareness campaign under the theme “Your presence…. brings health and wellness”. As part of the plan, MoHAP also launched the National Framework for Healthy Ageing […]
DUBAI, 12th September, 2025 (WAM) — Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, affirmed that investing in human capital is a strategic priority for Dubai Police. He noted that the General Department of Human Resources is the backbone of the policing system, responsible for attracting, developing, and empowering personnel and ensuring their […]
DUBAI, 11th September, 2025 (WAM) – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has organised an awareness event to champion greater inclusion of People of Determination within the private sector. The session explored ways to ensure suitable working environments across diverse industries. Organised by the chamber’s […]
GENEVA, 9th September, 2025 (WAM) — United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, Monday condemned Israel for mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza and hindering of sufficient lifesaving aid. At the 60th session of the Human Rights Council, Turk criticised the international community’s failure to prevent the horrific crimes in Gaza. “Israel’s […]
