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ABU DHABI, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt over the victims of a road collision in Ismailia Governorate, in eastern Egypt, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the Arab Republic of Egypt and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured. Source: Emirates News Agency

SHARJAH, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by SCCI Youth Council, organised a forum to mark International Youth Day, focusing on the role of youth in driving economic transformation and harnessing emerging opportunities in innovation and digitalisation. Held in cooperation with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) Youth Council under the theme “Partners in Shaping the Future Economy”, the forum highlighted the strategic role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming the economic landscape and explored ways to equip young people to leverage AI-driven opportunities in entrepreneurship and innovation. Discussions also addressed the importance…

More than 8,000 workers across Dubai have undergone free health screenings at their workplaces as part of efforts to reduce health risks linked to high summer temperatures and direct exposure to the sun. A total of 8,350 on-site health screenings were carried out with the support of around 28 specialised healthcare professionals. Workers also attended awareness sessions on heat stress, sun exposure and preventive measures they can follow while working in hot weather. The screenings were carried out in areas with large concentrations of workers, including Muhaisnah, Al Mankhool, Al Jaddaf, Al Qusais and Al Muraqqabat. Muhaisnah was covered in…

ABU DHABI, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority (NMA), has said that the UAE views sport as an investment in people and society and as an integral part of enhancing quality of life and promoting a culture of health and physical activity. Al Hamed noted that the wise leadership has made sports a national approach that instills positive values, teamwork, and a sense of belonging and challenge. His remarks came during his participation in Abu Dhabi Summer Sports, organised by ADNEC Group and Abu Dhabi Sports Council, sponsored…

ABU DHABI, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE is solidifying its position as a leading global hub for Islamic finance and the Halal industry through an integrated strategic ecosystem comprising legal, Shari’ah, and regulatory frameworks, as well as governance systems led by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). This approach enhances legal and Shari’ah certainty within Islamic banking and finance, supports the sector’s growth within a legislative framework, and bolsters its competitiveness and sustainable growth. The UAE Cabinet’s approved in May 2025 “The UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy 2025 – 2031”, aimed at diversifying the economy…

The UAE plans to expand its organ transplant programme to include procedures involving the face, hands, arms, uterus and intestine, as part of the next phase of the country’s transplant services. The Ministry of Health and Prevention said future plans under the National Programme for Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues, known as Hayat, include widening the types of organs and tissues that can be donated and transplanted. Among the planned procedures are intestine and uterus transplants, as well as what are known as vascularised composite tissue transplants. These can involve complex body parts such as the face,…

ABU DHABI, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Customs has been honoured with two prestigious awards at the GovMedia Conference 2026 in recognition of its excellence in advancing governance frameworks, accelerating modernisation and digital transformation, and leveraging intelligent automation across its institutional operations. The international recognition reflects Abu Dhabi Customs’ progress in building advanced digital institutional systems powered by cutting-edge technologies and artificial intelligence. These efforts have enhanced operational efficiency, strengthened digital integration, and enabled data-driven decision-making, in line with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s vision of building a more agile, proactive, and future-ready government ecosystem. Specifically, Abu Dhabi…

BTS members V and Jungkook have opened up about serious health and injury struggles they are facing while continuing the group’s ‘Arirang’ World Tour, sharing details about V’s progressive hearing loss and Jungkook’s shin injury during a Weverse livestream on August 12.V, whose real name is Kim Tae-hyung, revealed that he has been dealing with progressive hearing loss for 2.5 years. He said the condition has worsened over time, with his right ear currently functioning at only about 30 per cent of the capacity of his left ear.According to V, the problem became worse during his mandatory military service in…

Travis Kelce has opened up about his wedding to pop superstar Taylor Swift, describing the celebration as “the best night of my life”, according to Reuters.Speaking during Kansas City Chiefs training camp, Kelce reflected on the July 3 wedding at New York’s Madison Square Garden, which brought together around 1,000 guests.“It was the best night of my life,” Kelce said, according to Reuters, as he thanked those who attended and helped make the celebration possible.The guest list included several major names from entertainment and sport, including Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Lopez and Tom Brady, as well as a number…

SHARJAH, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) announced several achievements within its sustainable development plan to develop infrastructure in various areas of Sharjah during the first half of 2026. The authority completed the electricity connection plan for 2,497 new projects, and extended its medium- and low-voltage network by more than 167.6 kilometres. It also approved 1,072 electrical distribution panels in accordance with approved technical specifications and carried out 3,399 technical inspections of buildings and projects. SEWA issued 807 preliminary electricity inspection certificates to facilitate electricity connection procedures for customers. It also carried out…