ABU DHABI, 19th January, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Kingdom of Spain following a collision between two trains in southern Spain, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the […]
SEOUL, 17th January, 2026 (WAM) — The total number of the Republic of Korea’s railway passengers hit a record high last year, driven by growing demand for high-speed train services, the transport ministry said. A total of 172.2 million people travelled by train in 2025, up 0.6 percent from a year earlier, Yonhap News Agency […]
MEXICO CITY, 29th December, 2025 (WAM) — Mexican authorities said on Sunday that at least 13 people were killed after an Interoceanic train derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca. The Mexican Navy said the train was carrying 250 people, including nine crew members and 241 passengers. Of those on board, 193 were reported to […]
RIYADH, 23rd December, 2025 (WAM) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia chaired the Cabinet session held today in Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency reported. The Saudi Cabinet lauded the high-speed electric train project linking the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar, which will […]
DUBAI, 18th December, 2025 (WAM) — Expo City Dubai’s Real Estate and Development division has launched Exposure, a two-year programme designed to equip Emirati graduates with the skills and experience needed to lead the future of real estate and sustainable urban development in the UAE. The programme aims to develop future leaders capable of managing […]
ABU DHABI, 22nd November, 2025 (WAM) — In support of the UAE’s Year of Community and its vision of building a more inclusive society, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) marked the successful completion of its ‘Inclusion Advocates of Tomorrow’ programme, organised by ADU Innovate in partnership with the Zayed Authority for People of Determination, the Authority […]
BEIJING, 9th November, 2025 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, viewed the advanced technologies of the high-speed Shanghai Maglev Train (SMT) during his visit to the People’s Republic of China. H.H. toured aboard the train, which is currently […]
GENEVA, 8th November, 2025 (WAM) — DIHAD Sustainable Organisation announced a major pledge to support the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ (IFRC) Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) yesterday, committing to train and empower 10 million national society members and humanitarians through programmes valued at USD 1 billion by 2030. The announcement, […]
ABU DHABI, 22nd October, 2025 (WAM) — The Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Ministry of Community Empowerment have launched an initiative to train and qualify 1,000 entrepreneurs from Emirati families across the country in entrepreneurship, business establishment, and project management. The move is part of “The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World” […]
ABU DHABI, 20th September, 2025 (WAM) – The Ministry of Culture – in collaboration with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (Nafis), the General Women’s Union (GWU), and UAE Media Council – is set to launch ‘Path of Creativity’ programme, aimed at supporting citizens seeking employment in the cultural and creative industries. The programme will be […]
ABU DHABI, 31st August, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE expressed its solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt following a train derailment in Matrouh Governorate, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of people. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families […]
DUBAI, 2nd August 2025 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, reviewed the progress of Etihad Rail and embarked on a passenger train journey between Dubai and Fujairah. The visit reflects his commitment to personally overseeing strategic infrastructure projects that serve all regions of […]
