ABU DHABI, 11th November, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE is cementing its position among the world’s leading nations in shaping regulatory frameworks for advanced aerial mobility (AAM) through a joint initiative led by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and ASPIRE, both under the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), in collaboration with the General Civil Aviation […]
DUBAI, 29th September, 2025 (WAM) — DWTC Hospitality, the award-winning catering division of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), and Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), have announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding that brings together two of the region’s leading forces in event catering and hospitality services. By combining their respective capabilities, the partnership […]
SHARJAH, 27th September, 2025 (WAM) — The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) announced the launch of nine new buses that comply with Euro 5 exhaust emissions standards. This new fleet joins the emirate’s public transport network, bringing the total number of buses in operation to 138. This step comes as part of the authority’s […]
ABU DHABI, 17th August, 2025 (WAM) – The Emirate of Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its system of quality and regulatory oversight for products and services circulating in local markets, reinforcing its position as one of the leading destinations in ensuring consumer safety and protecting their rights. This is achieved by applying the highest technical […]
DUBAI, 6th August, 2025 (WAM) — The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has hosted a workshop to raise awareness of Ministerial Resolution No. 25 of 2025, which mandates the creation of multidisciplinary teams to evaluate cancer cases across hospitals in the UAE. The resolution aims to bring cancer care in line with international best […]
NEW YORK, 13th July 2025 (WAM) — FIFA says players’ representatives and the sport’s governing body have reached a consensus on the need for a period of rest of 72 hours between matches, and agreed that players should enjoy a minimum of 21 days of holidays at the end of each season. The discussions took […]
DUBAI, 27th June, 2025 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today approved an array of key strategic policies and projects during a meeting of The Executive Council. The initiatives spanning areas such […]
ABU DHABI, 14th March, 2025 (WAM) — On the occasion of Emirati Children’s Day, the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) is announcing that it is designing an assessment system for the quality of offerings to young children, beyond nurseries and schools. Examples of these offerings include camps, after-school programmes, children’s libraries, parks, playgrounds, children’s […]
DUBAI, 17th December, 2024 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has added three new international standards certificates to its impressive list of achievements, including the world’s first certificate in the field of wastewater sludge treatment. The Municipality has also been awarded two additional certificates, marking the first time these have been granted in the Middle East, recognising […]
DUBAI, 12th November, 2024 (WAM) — The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has announced an update to its technical specifications by adopting the latest version of the standards set by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). This initiative aims to enhance indoor air quality for the infrastructure projects implemented nationwide. […]
BEIJING, 7th August, 2024 (WAM) — China has fully implemented the first batch of measures to align its pilot free trade zones (FTZs) with high international standards, Xinhua News Agency reported, citing the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday. In June 2023, China’s State Council issued a circular on deepening reforms in eligible FTZs in Shanghai, […]
PARIS,21st July, 2024 (WAM) – The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 have established new, and elevated existing, international standards in economic, social and environmental sustainability, which look set to transform the future of global sporting events. In collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and international bodies, such as the International Organisation for Standardisation […]
