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SEOUL, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — As part of an official visit to the brotherly Republic of Korea, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, and Special Envoy to the brotherly Republic of Korea, met today with Lee Jae-myung, President of the Republic of Korea, during which he conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with His Highness’ wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of the brotherly Republic of Korea and its people. During the visit, Al Mubarak also met with Kang Hoon-sik, Presidential Chief of Staff and Special…
DUBAI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The 9th UAE International Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance opened today in Dubai, organised by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in cooperation with Emirates Health Services (EHS), bringing together leading experts to discuss the latest scientific and therapeutic developments and advance sustainable solutions to antimicrobial resistance. The conference was attended by Hussain Alrand, Assistant Undersecretary for the Public Health Sector at MoHAP; Najiba Abdulrazzaq, Consultant in Internal Medicine, Head of the Internal Medicine Department at Kuwait Hospital in Dubai and Chair of the National Committee for Antimicrobial Resistance; and leading specialists from the…
DUBAI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has announced the completion of 25 podcast episodes documenting key moments in the 25-year journey of the Arab Media Award. The special series, launched to mark the Award’s silver jubilee, was recorded over the three days of the Arab Media Summit 2026, which concluded in Dubai on Thursday. The episodes feature current and former members of the Arab Media Award’s Board, past winners across various categories, as well as prominent writers, thinkers and media figures. Through their conversations, guests reflect on defining moments, experiences and perspectives from the Award’s…
NUKUS, Uzbekistan, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) marked the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation with the graduation of 207 participants from its Farmers’ and Agro-Entrepreneurs Accelerator in Nukus, highlighting how climate-resilient agricultural solutions into products, enterprises and livelihood opportunities. Supported by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the accelerator was implemented by ICBA in partnership with Uzbekistan’s Agency for Innovative Development (AID) under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation. Women represented nearly 59% of the graduates, with 122 participants. Over four weeks, participants undertook 16 training modules covering agricultural processing,…
BEIJING, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the General Civil Aviation Authority, affirmed that artificial intelligence holds significant potential to drive comprehensive transformation across the civil aviation ecosystem, noting that harnessing these technologies requires clear governance and regulatory frameworks to ensure their safe, responsible and transparent use. The remarks were made during the UAE’s participation in the 4th China Air Transport Association Conference, held in Beijing from 17th to 19th September 2026 under the theme “Integration and Development of Artificial Intelligence and Civil Aviation”, where Saif Al Suwaidi delivered an address as part of the…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE continues to strengthen an integrated ecosystem linking domestic production with quality, innovation, technology, supply chains and global markets, enhancing the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of the national economy. The approach spans the production cycle, from agriculture and food production to advanced manufacturing, product identity, marketing and exports, while directing government and institutional demand towards priority national products. In April, the Cabinet approved the National Project for the Protection of Geographically Defined Products to identify and protect agricultural, industrial and traditional products whose quality, characteristics or reputation are associated with specific areas…
ABU DHABI, 19th September, 2026 (WAM) — Olympiacos Piraeus of Greece and Spain’s Real Madrid have advanced to the final of the inaugural Euroleague Basketball SuperCup, which got under way on Friday at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Olympiacos booked their place in the final with a 92-90 victory over Türkiye’s Fenerbahce, while Real Madrid defeated Dubai Basketball 98-95 after overtime in the two semi-final encounters. The tournament, which brings together some of European basketball’s leading clubs, further highlights Abu Dhabi’s capabilities in hosting major international sporting events and reinforces the emirate’s growing position on the global sports…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Global Food Week 2026 has officially opened registration for visitors to the Global Food Week exhibition and attendees of the highly anticipated second edition of the Global Food Security Summit (GFSS). Organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company in partnership with Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), Global Food Week 2026 will take place at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 6 to 8 October. The event will bring the entire global food ecosystem together under one roof, featuring an expansive exhibition, impactful thought leadership sessions at the GFSS, and a…
ABU DHABI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club took the lead on the opening day of Round 7 of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship at Mubadala Arena on Friday. Al Jazira Jiu-Jitsu Club finished second, with M.O.D UAE third after a day of competition across the Under-18, Adults and Masters categories. The opening day featured closely contested matches across all three categories in Gi division, with clubs and academies fielding some of their top athletes as they looked to collect valuable points and strengthen their positions in the standings. The competitions were attended by Mohamed…
DUBAI, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 September 2026: Dubai Media has launched a new cohort of its Media Pioneer Programme, dedicated this year to preparing and developing Emirati journalists as part of its ongoing commitment to investing in national talent and building a new generation of media professionals equipped to shape the future of journalism. Building on the success of the programme’s first edition, which focused on developing Emirati photographers, this year’s cohort is designed to prepare aspiring Emirati journalists through an immersive newsroom experience within Al Bayan and Emarat Al Youm, providing participants with…