SHARJAH, 3rd October, 2024 (WAM) — The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is participating in the Riyadh International Book Fair 2024, organised by the General Authority for Literature, Publishing and Translation under the theme “Riyadh Reads,” held at King Saud University until 5th October. Fadel Hussein Bussaim, Deputy Director of the Sharjah International Book Fair and […]
ROME, 28th September, 2024 (WAM) — The prestigious Italian Salerno Medical School (Schola Medica Salernitana) has recognised Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO), Chairman of the UAE Media Council and former Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, with the Schola Salernitana Lumen et […]
ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2024 (WAM) — A delegation of senior officers from the Ministry of Defence, headed by Matar Salem Al Dhaheri, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, paid their condolences to the families of the martyrs of the nation. During their visit to the mourning council today, the delegation expressed their heartfelt […]
HANGZHOU, China, 22nd September, 2024 (WAM) — UAE Karate National Team Fatima Khasif won the silver medal in the women’s kumite -68 kg competition at the ongoing Asian Championships for men and women in Hangzhou, China. Khasif secured her medal after defeating Saudi Arabia’s Lama Kifi 6-0 in the first match, followed by a 10-3 […]
BRUSSELS, 21st September, 2024 (WAM) — Omar Al Marzouqi, the UAE’s equestrian show jumper, added a new feather in the UAE’s endurance cap by winning the World Show Jumping Championship for Stallions as part of the World Championship for 5-, 6- and 7-year-old showjumpers in Lanaken, Belgium. Ridding Enjoy de la Mure, owned by Sheikha […]
ABU DHABI, 21st September, 2024 (WAM) — In a collaborative effort aimed at further enriching the capital’s public spaces, the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has partnered with Mubadala, through the Mubadala Foundation and its partnership with the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, and Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), to […]
SHARJAH, 18th September, 2024 (WAM) — Experts at the 7th Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2024), taking place on 18th-19th September, discussed the importance of smart solutions and their role in ensuring food security, highlighting that innovative agricultural technologies can transform production and reduce dependency on imports. This discussion took place during a session titled ‘Enhancing […]
NEW WORK, 17th September, 2024 (WAM) — The UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, Sigrid Kaag, said that “the recent medical evacuation of 252 patients and family members from Gaza to the United Arab Emirates – the largest so far – is a good development.” The international official made the statements during her […]
ABU DHABI, 16th September, 2024 (WAM) — The Frontline Heroes Office (FHO) has emphasised that the UAE’s observance of World Patient Safety Day, held annually on 17th September, showcases the nation’s unwavering dedication to elevating healthcare standards for all. It serves as a testament to the UAE’s determination to safeguard the health and well-being of […]
ABU DHABI, 13th September, 2024 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Preparatory Committee for the UAE’s Participation in COP29, has stressed the importance of following up on the implementation of the historic UAE Consensus to keep global temperature rise below 1.5 […]
DUBAI, 11th September, 2024 (WAM) — Abdallah Abu Al Sheikh, Founder of Astra Tech, and CEO of Botim, said that AI is projected to have a transformative impact on the UAE’s economy, contributing up to 14% of its GDP by 2030, which is equivalent to approximately $100 billion (AED367 billion). Abu Al Sheikh said in […]
SHARJAH, 9th September, 2024 (WAM) — The Sharjah-based Crescent Petroleum has successfully deployed an Oil & Gas industry-specific solution for its operations from global technology company SAP. The implementation is an extension of Crescent Petroleum’s solutions roadmap, which commenced in 2020 with Phase 1 implementation, representing the first global implementation of SAP S/4HANA Oil & […]
