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ABU DHABI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) welcomed Alex Davies-Jones MP, UK Minister for Victims, Violence Against Women and Girls and International Justice, alongside Geraldine McCafferty, His Majesty’s Ambassador to the UAE, for a discussion with students enrolled in the Academy’s Postgraduate Diploma programme. Moderated by Dr Rikard Jalkebro, Associate Professor at AGDA, the session explored support for victims of crime, efforts to combat violence against women and girls, and the role of international cooperation in advancing justice. The discussion was followed by an interactive question-and-answer session, giving students the opportunity to engage directly with…

MUSCAT, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The report on Strategic Tourism Ambition in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries, issued by the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat), indicated that the direct and indirect economic value of tourism in the GCC countries rose to approximately US$254.7 billion in 2025, compared with US$11.7 trillion globally. The number of tourism-related jobs in the GCC countries reached approximately 4.5 million, compared with around 371 million globally, while tourism’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) and employment, as well as the sector’s growth rates in the GCC, stood at competitive levels compared with global averages. The…

WASHINGTON, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — OpenAI, developer of the ChatGPT chatbot, said its artificial intelligence agents had posted 53 images provided by users online. The company said the images were posted to image-hosting sites through links that were not publicly listed, adding that it had worked with hosting providers to remove most of the content, while efforts were continuing to remove the remaining images. OpenAI said the incident occurred while AI agents were operating in a research environment, where they transmitted training and evaluation data while using third-party services. The company said using the data in this way was…

BRUSSELS, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — Industrial producer prices in the European Union increased in July 2026, according to data from Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical office. The domestic producer price index for total industry, excluding construction, stood at 133.4 points in July, based on 2021=100 and without seasonal adjustment. Industrial producer prices in the EU rose 1.4 percent in July compared with June 2026 and increased 5.6 percent compared with July 2025. The figures track changes in domestic producer prices across industrial activities in the EU and provide an indication of price pressures at the producer level across the…

NEW YORK, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi convened Ministers, senior government representatives, and global health leaders in New York on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81). The high-level dialogue set out practical priorities for moving health systems from reactive treatment towards prediction, prevention, and earlier intervention. Chaired by Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of Health and Prevention, the dialogue brought together participants from the United Arab Emirates, Angola, Brazil, Ethiopia, Finland, Guyana, Indonesia, Madagascar, Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the…

A ring tucked away in a drawer or a bangle inherited years ago could leave its owner wondering what it is worth. A newly launched UAE startup is offering residents a way to find out without taking their jewellery to a shop. SellYourGold.ae offers free home gold valuations across the country, with no minimum quantity and no obligation to sell. Residents who accept an offer can receive payment in cash or by bank transfer during the visit, according to the company. Co-founders Rishi Vaya and Jash Vaya said the service grew out of their family’s experience in the UAE jewellery…

AJMAN, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Muwaiji, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ajman Chamber, launched the Chamber’s newly redesigned website, with the aim of enhancing customer experience through a clearer, more organised interface, easily accessible content, and a smart assistant that facilitates quick and efficient access to services and information. The launch event, held at the Thara Entrepreneurship Centre, was attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, along with members of the Board of Directors. The redesigned website provides an integrated and interconnected digital platform…

WASHINGTON, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Basel Action Network (BAN), an organisation that monitors the global trade in toxic waste, has warned that the rapid growth of artificial intelligence could sharply worsen the electronic waste crisis, with a first-of-its-kind analysis projecting that up to 617 million tonnes of AI-driven electronic equipment could be retired between 2025 and 2050. BAN said the upper estimate would fill about 23 million 40-foot shipping containers, enough to circle the Earth around six times if placed end to end. The projected waste includes computer servers, graphics processing units (GPUs), networking and cooling equipment, power…

Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a French appeals court after being convicted of aggravated rape in a case dating back to 2016. The 41-year-old singer was sentenced on Saturday by an appeals court in Créteil, southeast of Paris. The ruling increases the six-year prison sentence handed down to him by a Paris court in 2023 in the same case. The court also ordered Lamjarred to be taken into custody immediately. French prosecutors had sought an eight-year prison term during the appeal. The case dates back to October 2016, when Lamjarred met a…

ABU DHABI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Group is participating in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026, hosted by the United Arab Emirates at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) Abu Dhabi until 1st October, 2026, as Chair of the Congress’ Scientific Content Committee. TRENDS is also participating with an interactive pavilion showcasing its specialised publications, alongside a prominent presence by its Youth Council. Dr. Mohammed Abdulla Al Ali, Chairman of TRENDS Group, emphasised that the Group’s participation in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal…