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ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, met with Lucas Filip, President of the INTERPOL, during the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. The meeting focused on the UAE’s role in advancing international security cooperation and building stronger partnerships between countries and law enforcement institutions. The discussions also touched on the importance of collective efforts to address security challenges and protect societies against crime. The two sides discussed mechanisms for closer cooperation between law enforcement agencies and international police and…
CAPITALS, 29th September, 2026 (WAM) — Gold steadied near a more than seven-week low on Tuesday. Spot gold was little changed at $4,124.57 per ounce, as of 01:40 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since 5th August in the previous session. US gold futures fell 0.3 percent to $4,156.70. Among other metals, spot silver fell 0.6 percent to $60.62, platinum slipped 1 percent at $1,699.86 and palladium lost 0.5 percent to $1,209.08. Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, President of the International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing, and President of the UAE Falcons Federation, affirmed that the Emirates Falcon Racing International Cup, launched in line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Chairman of the Presidential Court, represents a sporting platform with noble objectives, distinguished by its commitment to promoting the authentic traditions and rich heritage of falconry in line with best…
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, will travel to the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia tomorrow on a fraternal visit. The visit comes at the invitation of His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has chaired the agency’s third board meeting of 2026, during which H.H. Sheikh Hamdan reviewed EAD’s key performance indicators and achievements, as well as its plans and initiatives to conserve natural resources and biodiversity and enhance environmental quality across the emirate of Abu Dhabi. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan affirmed that protecting the environment and natural resources is a shared responsibility that brings together the efforts of government…
SHARJAH, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — ASAS Real Estate, the real estate arm of Sharjah Islamic Bank, has announced a new selection of residential and commercial plots at the Muhadhab project in Sharjah. Located directly on Emirates Road, one of the main routes connecting Sharjah with other emirates, the project offers convenient access and a range of options for residential development and investment. Residential plots allow buyers to build private villas, while commercial plots provide opportunities for commercial, office and residential developments. The plots are available as freehold properties to buyers of all nationalities, with flexible payment plans and financing…
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates demonstrated exceptional leadership in hosting the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (Abu Dhabi 2026), bringing together UN Member States in Abu Dhabi, according to a UN official. Alexandra Souza Martins of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the Abu Dhabi Declaration, adopted by consensus on the first day of the Congress, provides a framework for cooperation over the next five years to strengthen crime prevention, reform criminal justice systems and enhance international cooperation. She…
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE Attorney General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi discussed strengthening judicial cooperation, exchanging expertise and enhancing coordination on cross-border cases during separate meetings with Stefan Blättler, Attorney General of Switzerland, and Zhumagali Askhat Zhumagaliuly, Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi. Al Shamsi and Blättler discussed ways to expand judicial cooperation and exchange expertise in addressing evolving forms of crime, while his meeting with Zhumagali focused on strengthening coordination between…
DUBAI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — Al Masraf (Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade), in collaboration with the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), will organise the inaugural conference on the role of financial institutions in implementing the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy 2025–2031 on Wednesday, 30th September, in Dubai. Held under the theme “From Legislation to Growth and Innovation”, the conference will be opened by Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, in the presence of Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Masraf, alongside…
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Public Prosecution highlighted the importance of an integrated approach to tackling drug-related risks, combining prevention, awareness, and treatment with supply reduction and law enforcement to strengthen public safety. Dr. Saeed Al Ahbabi, a prosecutor at the Federal Drug Prosecution, made the remarks during a panel organised by the National Anti-Narcotics Authority on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi. The Public Prosecution stressed the importance of understanding factors influencing drug demand when developing policies and prevention programmes, as well as strengthening…