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SHARJAH, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Media Office of the Sharjah Family and Community Council has launched “Impact Rooted in Values”, a digital educational initiative designed to instill social and human values in children through storytelling, music and animation. The first episode of “Impact Rooted in Values” will be released on Monday, 7 September 2026. The initiative presents values through engaging, memorable content that children can relate to and apply in their daily lives, moving away from direct instruction and instead using creative formats that reflect the way children naturally learn and interact with digital media. The initiative comes…

SHARJAH, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) announced that it installed 9,129 new smart water metres and replaced 9,734 metres across various areas of the Emirate of Sharjah from January to the end of July 2026. The total number of smart water metres in the emirate has now exceeded 380,000. During the seven-month period, 39,746 metres were also tested at water metre laboratories to ensure their proper operation, as part of SEWA’s strategic plan to advance digital transformation and develop the water sector’s infrastructure. Engineer Faisal Al Serkal, Director of the Water Department…

DUBAI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) is uniting industry leaders, innovators, policymakers and students across the UAE under the global campaign #BuildItReady for the 18th annual World Green Building Week (7–11 September 2026). Designed to turn high-level climate ambitions into practical execution, this year’s Dubai programme connects key pillars of the built environment into a single, cohesive narrative. The week opens by spotlighting female leadership with ‘Women in Sustainability: Building It Ready’ celebrating the vital role of women driving sustainable project delivery across design, engineering and construction. That momentum carries directly into youth empowerment with…

SHARJAH, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — Institutional communication systems are evolving at an accelerating pace. Their effectiveness is no longer measured solely by the number of channels or the scale of their digital presence, but by their ability to bring together strategy, technology, data and teams within a communication structure that responds to audiences, keeps pace with change and supports institutional objectives. Building on this concept, the Innovation in Integrated Communication System category, part of the 13th edition of the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA), highlights the experiences of government entities, international organisations, and public and semi-government institutions that have…

DUBAI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — Salik Company PJSC, the exclusive operator of Dubai’s road toll gates, announced the renewal of its five-year contract with TransCore, a leading US-based tolling company, strengthening the continued strategic partnership between the two parties and supporting the ongoing efficiency and technological development of Dubai’s tolling system. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Salik, witnessed the renewal of the partnership, which was signed by Ibrahim Al Haddad, Chief Executive Officer of Salik, and Whitt Hall, Chief Executive Officer of TransCore, alongside several officials from both sides. The contract builds on the…

More than 700 students at a Dubai school were given the chance to learn from international cricketers as the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Trophy Tour arrived on campus. Arcadia Global School in Al Furjan welcomed women’s national team players from the UAE, Hong Kong and Thailand on September 4, giving pupils in Years 5, 6 and 7 a closer look at the sport and the work required to compete professionally. The visit included an interactive question-and-answer session with the players, a cricket quiz and games. Students also joined the athletes for batting, bowling and fielding sessions using the school’s cricket…

GAZA, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — Five UAE aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 66 trucks carrying 533 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, as part of ”Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” and the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their basic needs. The convoys included food supplies, food parcels, as well as shelter materials, helping to meet the basic needs of Palestinians and strengthen the humanitarian response inside the Gaza Strip. The Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 team continues to prepare aid convoys through the UAE Humanitarian Aid Logistics Centre in the city of Al…

ABU DHABI, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent cables of condolences to Massoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, expressing their sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Abdulwahid Ibrahim Sheikh Abdul Salam Barzani, the eldest brother of the Barzani family. The UAE leaders also dispatched similar cables to Nechirvan Barzani, President…

Tucker Budzyn, the golden retriever who won over millions of followers with his playful videos and expressive reactions, has died at the age of eight.His owner, content creator Courtney Budzyn, announced the news in an emotional video shared on social media on September 5. She said Tucker died unexpectedly on September 2, shortly after being diagnosed with lymphoma.“I thought that was the last sad video I was going to make, but it’s not. Tucker passed away Wednesday unexpectedly,” she said.According to Budzyn, Tucker had initially responded well to chemotherapy and appeared to be entering partial remission. However, the family later…

AJMAN, 6th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, affirmed that the impact of the 45 years since H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, assumed the reins of government in the emirate cannot be measured solely by what Ajman has achieved. ”Rather, it is reflected in the confidence that has become firmly rooted in people’s lives, the sense of responsibility embedded within its institutions, and the approach to work and future planning that has become an integral part…