BRUSSELS, 7th February, 2026 (WAM) — The European Commission has released new guidelines to ensure that professional journalism is recognised and protected across the world’s largest digital platforms. These guidelines will help Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) – as defined by the Digital Services Act – and media service providers implement the relevant provisions of […]
SHARJAH, 5th February, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabian Biodiversity (SICFAB) is advancing discussions on specialised environmental challenges and practical applications in its 25th edition. Organised by the Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority at Sharjah Safari and continuing until 5 February, the sessions are fostering knowledge exchange and elevating professional […]
BRUSSELS, 16th December, 2025 (WAM) — The European Parliament today approved a package of enhanced safeguard measures aimed at protecting European farmers in the context of the free trade agreement between the European Union and the MERCOSUR bloc, which includes Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. The measures include tighter monitoring mechanisms for products classified as […]
ABU DHABI, 8th December, 2025 (WAM) — International leaders, philanthropists, and global health partners announced on Monday in Abu Dhabi a collective US$1.9 billion to advance polio eradication. This includes approximately $1.2 billion in newly pledged funds that will reduce the remaining resource gap for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative’s (GPEI) 2022-2029 Strategy to $440 […]
ROTTERDAM, 30th October, 2025 (WAM) — Scientists have developed a proof-of-concept vaccine that could offer broad protection against all known and emerging variants of highly pathogenic avian influenza (A5) viruses, including those that have yet to evolve. The one-shot vaccine, described in the journal Nature, could significantly strengthen defences against the threat of a future […]
ABU DHABI, 12th October, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE Cybersecurity Council has warned that neglecting to secure smartphones and other smart devices, or engaging in unsafe digital practices, can expose users to cyberattacks. The council noted that these devices have become essential tools for banking, government services and everyday communications. The council said that 60 […]
SHARJAH, 18th September, 2025 (WAM) — The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and the Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSQF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance global efforts to safeguard children vulnerable to exploitation in communities facing exceptional challenges. This partnership aligns with the mission of the Foundation, established under […]
GENEVA, 11th July, 2025 (WAM) – The world comes together at the United Nations, taking bold actions to protect consumers and promote fair competition in an increasingly digital and globalised economy.The 9th United Nations Conference on Competition and Consumer Protection concluded on 11 July with a clarion call to safeguard fair, open and competitive markets […]
BRUSSELS, 3rd April, 2025 (WAM) – Rising EU-US trade tensions raise concerns for European automakers over jobs, investment, and economic growth. “We are deeply concerned about the escalation of trade tensions in the world. European automakers are committed to being active in the US, making an important contribution to the US economy, accounting for around […]
ABU DHABI, 23rd March, 2025 (WAM) — Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, Director-General of the National Centre of Meteorology President of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), affirmed that this year’s World Meteorological Day theme, “Closing the Early Warning Gap Together,” reflects a growing global commitment to strengthening early warning capabilities—especially in the face of increasing extreme […]
DUBAI,15th February, 2025 (WAM) – In alignment with the UAE’s “Year of Community” goals, which focus on skill development, talent nurturing, and fostering innovation across various fields, and as part of its commitment to promoting a culture of creativity and innovation while raising awareness about the protection of intellectual property rights and combating infringements, Dubai […]
ABU DHABI, 16th January, 2025 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; HRH Prince Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah, Regent of Pahang; and H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court […]
