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Annual meetings of Cybersecurity: Cooperation, partnerships vital to address existing challenges

DUBAI, 14th October, 2025 (WAM) — Participants and experts at the 2025 Annual Cybersecurity Meeting, held in conjunction with the Global Future Councils 2025, affirmed the strategic importance of cybersecurity and the need to enhance international cooperation and partnerships between the public and private sectors in line with the evolving global landscape. They stressed the […]

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‏Ajman Municipality 9th Community Majlis highlights vital role of media in strengthening community engagement

AJMAN, 3rd October, 2025 (WAM) –The Municipality and Planning Department – Ajman (MPDA) hosted the 9th Community Majlis session titled “Media and society: an impact that speaks”. The session was attended by Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director General of the MPDA, and Mohammed Al Kaabi, CEO of the Ajman Government Media Office, along with senior […]

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IGCF: Investment in digital skills vital for future-ready youth

SHARJAH, 11th September, 2025 (WAM) — Celina Lee, CEO and Co-founder of Zindi platform, said that artificial intelligence is no longer merely a futuristic technology, but has become an essential tool to empower young people in the Middle East and Africa by applying their skills to develop innovative solutions to real challenges facing governments and […]

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UAE’s maritime-medical venture DOCKTOUR extends vital support to Angola with donation of 800,000 essential medicines

LUANDA, 25th August, 2025 (WAM) — DOCKTOUR, the joint maritime-medical venture between AD Ports Group and Burjeel Holdings, has extended vital support to Angola’s healthcare sector with the donation of 800,000 essential medicine. The consignment, which included critical antibiotics, pain relief medicines, and treatments for chronic conditions, was formally handed over through the Ministry of […]

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UAE plays vital role in OPEC, OPEC+: Al Mazrouei

VIENNA, 9th July 2025 (WAM) – Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, emphasised the importance of the UAE’s role in the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+. He affirmed the UAE’s support for all decisions made by the OPEC+ with the aim of achieving balance and stability […]

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Brazilian President visits INTERPOL headquarters in Lyon, commends vital role it plays under leadership of UAE’s Ahmed Al-Raisi

LYON, 9th June, 2025 (WAM) – President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil today underscored Brazil’s commitment to combating transnational organised crime during his visit to INTERPOL, the world’s largest policing organisation. Welcomed by INTERPOL President Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, the Brazilian President was briefed on INTERPOL’s critical work in supporting member countries to protect […]

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Latifa bint Mohammed highlights vital role of museums in preserving heritage, fostering creativity, promoting cultural exchange

DUBAI, 17th May, 2025 (WAM) – H.H.Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), highlighted the vital role of museums as dynamic spaces that preserve heritage, foster creativity, and promote cultural exchange. Speaking on the occasion of International Museum Day 2025, she said: “Museums are living […]

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UAE, Turkmenistan discuss strengthening bilateral relations in vital sectors

ASHGABAT, 14th May, 2025 (WAM) — Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, along with Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, and Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State, paid a working visit to Turkmenistan. The delegation included several representatives […]

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Hamdan bin Zayed visits Dalma Island, tours various development projects, vital service facilities

AL DHAFRA, 2nd May, 2025 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has visited Dalma Island and inspected various underway development projects and vital service facilities aimed at improving service quality and ensuring a stable life for citizens, in line with Abu Dhabi’s comprehensive development. H.H. Sheikh […]

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TRENDS highlights vital role of scientific innovation in healthcare during visit to Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation

WASHINGTON, 20th April, 2025 (WAM) – As part of its U.S. research tour and in line with the “Year of Community”, a delegation from TRENDS Research & Advisory visited the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, affiliated with Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. The delegation included several of the centre’s leaders and researchers, […]

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Latifa bint Mohammed: Culture a driving force for building vital societies, sustainable economies

DAVOS, 22nd January, 2025 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), participated in a session titled “Mass Events: Massive Gains” during the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The session examined the transformative potential of the creative […]

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International migrants vital force in global labour market: ILO

GENEVA, 16th December, 2024 (WAM)– International migrants continue to play a vital role in the global labour market, accounting for 4.7 percent of the labour force in 2022, according to the latest report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The ILO Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers, indicates that 167.7 million migrants were part of […]