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UN warns of growing, more complex Daesh threat worldwide

NEW YORK, 5th February, 2026 (WAM) — Acting Under-Secretary-General of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism Alexander Zueiev warned that the threat posed by ISIS continues to grow and has become more complex and multifaceted, noting that Daesh and its affiliates remain resilient despite sustained international pressure. Briefing the UN Security Council on Wednesday, he said […]

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FROM ABU DHABI TO MIAMI THE ZAYED CHARITY RUN CONTINUES TO EMBODY THE VALUES OF GIVING WORLDWIDE

 First-ever UAE runners’ delegation traveling to the United States, reinforcing the global humanitarian reach of the Zayed Charity Run Prominent Emirati presence as 100 male and 50 female runners to represent the UAE in Miami Final field and organizational visits are underway as the delegation prepares for its journey and participation in the run Abu […]

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MBRGI pledges support to UNHCR worldwide healthcare projects

DAVOS, 22nd January, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) has pledged support to healthcare projects carried out by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) around the world. This support forms part of the proceeds of the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid […]

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Twenty global content creators to lead worldwide social movement as part of ‘1 Billion Acts of Kindness’ campaign

DUBAI, 9th January, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Secretary General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), and Sunny Varkey, Founder of the Varkey Foundation, and global content creator James Stephen Donaldson, widely known as MrBeast, the names of 20 global content […]

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Global leaders pledge $1.9 billion in Abu Dhabi to end polio, protect children worldwide

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 […]

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Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children marks six years of transforming children’s health worldwide

LONDON, 5th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children (ZCR), a partnership between Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), University College London (UCL), and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, today celebrated its sixth anniversary, recognising groundbreaking progress in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of children with rare and […]

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Ukrainian Ambassador: Relations with the UAE are a Global Model of Friendship and Constructive Partnership

Abu Dhabi– His Excellency Dr. Oleksandr Balanutsa, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Arab Emirates, affirmed that relations between the two countries are witnessing rapid development and comprehensive growth across various political, economic, humanitarian, and cultural fields. He noted that these ties represent an inspiring model of partnership built on trust, shared vision, and mutual […]

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Closing of the 2025 Huairou Great Wall Marathon & the Zayed Charity Run with nearly 17,000 Participants from Around the World

Event Receives Widespread Praise for Upholding Zayed’s Humanitarian Legacy and Promoting Sports and Cultural Exchange Beijing – The 2025 Huairou Great Wall Marathon and the Zayed Charity Run concluded yesterday in Beijing, China’s capital. Held over four days from 19 to 22 September, the event attracted a large crowd, welcoming nearly 17,000 participants from 26 […]

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Malaysia Summit: Bin Bayyah calls for worldwide synergy to overcome existential challenges faced by humanity

KUALA LUMPUR, 31st August, 2025 (WAM) –Shaykh Abdullah bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Council for Fatwa, and Head of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, has stated that humanity today faces existential challenges that require urgent action and comprehensive cooperation, stressing that the world is in great need of years of peace and tranquillity. […]