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DUBAI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced the launch of the 47th Planting Week, which begins tomorrow and runs until 8 November under the theme ‘Together, Let’s Plant the UAE’, in collaboration with the relevant authorities across the country. The Planting Week encourages individuals, families and institutions across the UAE to plant and nurture trees, fostering greater community engagement in environmental protection and contributing to a better quality of life. The initiative builds on the legacy of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and reflects…

DUBAI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Further expanding the ambit of the City Makers programme launched in 2014 on the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, Dubai Health has announced the launch of ‘Yumnak,’ an initiative integrating a range of health, social support, transportation and housing services for senior citizens in Dubai. Developed based on direct feedback from senior citizens, the initiative makes it easier for them to access the care and services…

ABU DHABI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Community Empowerment, in collaboration with Emirates Foundation, convened the “Tamkeen 360°” meeting at Nabdh Al Falah Community Hub in Abu Dhabi bringing together around 200 leaders, officials, representatives of government entities, the private sector and non-profit organizations, as well as volunteers and community members. The meeting served as a platform for strategic dialogue and collective engagement, aimed at advancing volunteer participation, creating impactful opportunities that draw on the skills and expertise of community members, and fostering a sustainable culture of giving with lasting social impact. The meeting was attended by…

BANGKOK, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi’s men’s ice hockey team claimed silver at the Land of Smiles international tournament in Bangkok after losing 8-0 to Batavia in Saturday’s final. The team reached the final with a 4-1 semi-final victory over Dark Horses, having earlier defeated Poseidon 4-3 and Canstar Rangers 6-0. Abu Dhabi Winter Games Club said the men’s silver and the women’s gold demonstrated their ability to compete internationally, reflecting the club’s efforts to develop players, expand international participation and advance ice hockey in the UAE. Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, 2nd November, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack targeting the liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker Al Mayeda, owned by Qatar Gas Transport Company, in the Arabian Gulf. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this attack constitutes a grave threat to the safety of maritime navigation and global energy supplies, carries serious environmental repercussions, and represents a dangerous escalation aimed at undermining the security and stability of critical waterways. The UAE expressed its solidarity with the State of Qatar, stressing the need to uphold international…

DUBAI, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Ride presented by DP World marked the first flagship event of the landmark 10th edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) this morning, as 41,836 cyclists took to Sheikh Zayed Road for the region’s largest community cycling event. Uniting people of all ages, the event set the pace for a month dedicated to active lifestyles, wellbeing, and community spirit across Dubai. Coinciding with the UAE’s Year of Family, this year’s edition celebrated the power of movement to bring generations together, with parents, grandparents and children cycling side by side. Together, participants brought DFC’s 2026…

AL AIN, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Al Ain Zoo has strengthened its position as a specialised scientific institution through applied research and international partnerships supporting the UAE’s efforts to protect wildlife, conserve biodiversity and advance environmental sustainability at regional and global levels. Founded in 1968 by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the zoo houses more than 4,000 animals and conducts research focusing on species native to the desert and semi-desert environments of the Arabian Peninsula and Northeast Africa. Among its key initiatives is a genetic studies programme that uses DNA analysis to identify and classify animals,…

FUJAIRAH, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, today received Leonid Mikhelson, Chairman of Russian company Novatek, and his accompanying delegation at Al Rumailah Palace. During the meeting, the two sides discussed a number of development projects in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ), as well as future plans aimed at continuing the zone’s development and enhancing its operational and investment capabilities. These efforts seek to keep pace with the rapid growth of the energy sector and strengthen the efficiency of its infrastructure and related services. H.H. Sheikh…

CAIRO, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — Egypt has signed a $1 billion financing agreement with the World Bank for the second phase of its Development Policy Financing (DPF) programme, which supports structural reforms aimed at improving the business environment, strengthening economic resilience, and accelerating the country’s green transition. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, also Egypt’s governor at the World Bank, signed the agreement, as did Alwaleed Alatabani, the World Bank’s Division Director for Egypt. The programme, titled “Building Resilience, Creating Opportunities and Enhancing Wealth for Egypt’s Prosperity and Stability”, is designed to support reforms that improve the competitiveness of the…

SHARJAH, 1st November, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), said: “In Sharjah, we have always believed that our industry’s true resilience lies in cross-border solidarity. A challenge keeping a publisher awake in one corner of the world has often found a creative answer in another.” Addressing the guests and attendees of the 16th annual Sharjah International Publishers Conference, she further noted that while publishing operates within an accelerating age, she looks ahead with steady optimism because, “every time this industry has been challenged, publishers have not simply survived. They…