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ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Police urged motorists to come to a complete stop when the side-mounted “STOP” arm on school buses is extended, and to maintain a distance of at least five metres. Abu Dhabi Police said this ensures that students can cross safely and protects their safety while boarding and alighting from the bus. Abu Dhabi Police confirmed that motorists who fail to stop when they see the “STOP” sign displayed by school buses transporting students will be subject to a fine of AED 1,000 and 10 traffic black points. Abu Dhabi Police stressed…
AL AIN, 31st August, 2026 (WAM) –Al Ain is hosting the International Junior Volleyball Championship from August 30 to September 4 at the Khalifa bin Zayed Sports Hall. Organised by Al Ain Club, the tournament is held under the patronage of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, with support from the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and in cooperation with the UAE Volleyball Federation. The organising committee confirmed the participation of six local and GCC clubs: UAE’s Al Ain, Kuwait’s Al Qadsia and Burgan, Qatar’s Al Rayyan and Al Arabi, and Bahrain’s Al Nasr. Three matches will be…
SHARJAH, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — The 13th edition of the Al Maleh and Fishing Festival is drawing strong visitor turnout, offering a lively window into the UAE’s maritime heritage and traditional crafts. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Dibba Al Hisn City Municipality, the festival features marine heritage displays and hands-on experiences showcasing the traditions, livelihoods, and professional practices that have shaped the culture of Emirati coastal communities across generations. The festival, which concludes on Sunday, provides an immersive showcase of the Al Maleh (salted fish) industry and the UAE’s maritime heritage, highlighting traditional…
ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates participated this week in World Water Week 2026 in Stockholm, as part of preparations for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, which will be held in Abu Dhabi this December. The UAE participated with an official delegation led by Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability. The delegation joined international leaders, executives from the financial and business sectors, policymakers, researchers, and representatives of civil society to take part in one of the world’s foremost gatherings on water, sustainability, and development. Held under the theme “Water…
DUBAI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, stated that the UAE’s higher education system continues its qualitative growth, with total university enrolment reaching 218,241 students. Furthermore, 64,859 new students enrolled during the past academic year, marking the highest registration rate in five years. In an address to students, academic staff, and administrative personnel on the start of the 2026–2027 academic year, Al Awar stated that higher education extends beyond gaining knowledge and qualifications to building capabilities, refining skills, and instilling values of…
SANTIAGO, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Chilean rider Alisa Rios, aboard “Hli Facina Rosa”, won the fourth round of the Emirates International Endurance Village 160-km Series during the main event held yesterday evening in the suburb of Llaillay, Chile, featuring top endurance riders across five stages. The main event was held in partnership between the Emirates International Endurance Village, EIEV PULSE, and the Chilean Equestrian Federation under the supervision of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). It coincided with four races ranging between 100 km and 120 km, alongside seven races covering distances between 20 km and 80 km. Alisa secured…
SHARJAH, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has built 1,699 educational facilities across Asia and Africa over the past decade, where 67,960 students are now beginning the new school year under the association’s “Let’s Learn” project. The facilities were funded through donations from benefactors as part of the association’s humanitarian mission to widen access to education in some of the world’s neediest regions. Mohammed Rashid bin Bayat, Vice Chairman of SCI’s Board of Directors, said the new academic year marks a tangible return on donors’ generosity. He noted that the schools built in remote areas and villages…
BEIRUT, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Vice Chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), participated in the UAE-Lebanon Business Forum, held in Beirut, Lebanon, as part of the UAE’s official delegation. During the forum, he stressed the importance of strengthening the UAE–Lebanon economic partnership and expanding business-to-business cooperation between the two markets, with a focus on boosting trade and investment flows and unlocking new investment opportunities for the private sector. The UAE’s business delegation also included Waleed AbdelRahman BuKhatir, Second Vice…
ABU DHABI, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), EAD has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Nature Academy to launch an integrated training programme that strengthens rangers’ capabilities in the Sheikh Zayed Protected Areas Network and supports the effective and sustainable management of protected areas. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2026). The MoU…
GAZA, 30th August, 2026 (WAM) — Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 organised the ‘Palestine Loves the UAE’ event in the Gaza Strip, with broad participation from dignitaries and prominent community figures, in an atmosphere combining Palestinian heritage, art, music and entertainment. The event expressed feelings of affection and gratitude towards the United Arab Emirates in appreciation of its continued humanitarian support for the people of Gaza. The programme included a heritage exhibition and Palestinian bazaar featuring traditional foods, Palestinian dresses and embroidery, handicrafts, tents and a traditional Bedouin majlis, alongside a Palestinian henna corner, giving visitors an opportunity to explore different…