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ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has attended part of the proceedings of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026, hosted by the UAE at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, from 26th September until 1st October 2026. The congress brings together ministers, senior officials and experts, alongside representatives of governments and international organisations from around the world. The first day of the event was attended by a number of ministers of justice and interior, including Abdullah…

ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Her Excellency Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. During the meeting, Her Excellency conveyed the greetings of Uzbekistan’s President, His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and his best wishes for the UAE’s continued progress and prosperity. His Highness asked her to convey his greetings to President Mirziyoyev and his best wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of Uzbekistan and its people. The meeting also discussed opportunities to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in support of…

DUBAI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received condolences from His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the sisterly State of Qatar, over the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, during a telephone call on Saturday. During the call, H.H. Sheikh Tamim expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, praying to Allah Almighty to bestow His mercy and forgiveness upon the deceased, grant him a place in Paradise, and grant the Al Maktoum family patience…

ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — Cultural and heritage activities organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have attracted visitors and guests attending the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026, hosted by the UAE at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 1st October. Visitors explored Emirati heritage through displays and activities featuring Arabic coffee and dates, falconry, pearl diving traditions, henna, Al Sadu and Talli, two deeply treasured traditional Emirati textile crafts, Emirati food and Arabic calligraphy. Yousef Ahmed Al Ali, a researcher in Arab…

NEW YORK, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) –H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted an official reception on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The reception, held at the UAE Mission in New York, was attended by a number of heads of state and government, foreign ministers from Gulf, Arab and friendly countries, senior officials from international organisations, and members of the UAE’s official delegation to the UN General Assembly. The UAE top diplomat welcomed the attendees, reaffirming the UAE’s steadfast approach to…

SHARJAH, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) announced that it is continuing efforts to implement and complete natural gas network projects in the Central Region. These projects are designed to meet the growing needs of local residents, upgrade service quality across the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, and deliver safe, sustainable, and affordable energy that enhances overall quality of life. To support this, SEWA is currently rolling out four major projects to expand and modernize the natural gas network in the Central Region, with a total investment of over AED18.838 million. Engineer Ibrahim Al…

SHARJAH, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — For the first time, cinema has joined the programme of the Sharjah International Narrator Forum through a dedicated screening hall offering visitors a selection of films, mainly classic works that celebrate the value and importance of friendship. The new addition provides a different cultural and heritage experience, combining entertainment with a revival of memories from the history of cinema, while complementing the forum’s theme. The event began last Wednesday and runs until 27 September, bringing together 120 narrators and researchers from 30 countries. Upon entering the cinema hall, visitors are greeted by a large…

ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo following a plane crash in the southwest of the country, which resulted in a number of deaths. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its people over this tragedy. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD) and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) celebrated the graduation of the fourth cohort of the Capacity Building Programme for Social Care Professionals, comprising 98 graduates. The ceremony, held at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, was attended by Mazen Al Dahmani, Executive Director of Corporate Shared Services at the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi, and Prof. Mohamed Bin Huwaidin, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University, alongside officials from both entities and representatives of participating organisations…

DUBAI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — To honour the memory of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) today organised the ‘Ahmed Bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge’ event in collaboration with Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. More than 10 million meals were prepared in support of the people of Gaza during this community initiative, which served as a humanitarian tribute honouring the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s legacy of generosity. The event was attended by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of…