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ABU DHABI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack that targeted the Saudi carrier “Sidr” as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the deaths of a number of crew members. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this attack constitutes a grave threat to the safety and security of international navigation and represents a dangerous escalation aimed at undermining the security and stability of one of the most critical waterways in the world. The UAE expressed its solidarity with the Kingdom…
CAIRO, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (AWQAF), and Vice Chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council, affirmed that the 11th International Conference of the Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta, which opened today in Cairo under the theme “Family Challenges amid Major Transformations: A Fatwa-Based Approach to Protecting the Family, Anticipating Its Future, and Safeguarding Identity”, holds particular significance within the national context of the United Arab Emirates. This comes in light of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, declaring 2026 the “Year of the…
ABU DHABI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority Wednesday announced the commencement of the booking and sales process for 1,500 residential units in the West Baniyas Housing Project, marking a strategic shift in how citizens acquire housing benefits in the emirate by allowing beneficiaries to directly select their preferred homes within the development. Developed by Modon Properties, the West Baniyas Housing Project offers an integrated community ecosystem designed to meet the long-term needs of UAE nationals, with overall construction scheduled for completion during the second quarter of 2027. All housing units in the development have been…
DUBAI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — Artificial intelligence is transforming the global cybersecurity landscape, strengthening cyber defences while simultaneously enabling faster, more sophisticated attacks. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, 94% of organisations expect AI to be the biggest driver of cybersecurity change over the coming year, while 87% identify AI-related vulnerabilities as the fastest-growing cyber risk. Against this backdrop, GISEC Global 2026, organised by inD, a joint venture between the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Informa, enters a new chapter at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, from 16–18 September 2026 under the theme…
IMOLA, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) is preparing to make its debut outside the capital, Abu Dhabi, this Saturday at Italy’s Imola Circuit, one of the world’s most famous and challenging racing tracks. Five autonomous race cars based on the Dallara Super Formula platform will compete, including Kinetiz, a team from the United Arab Emirates. CEO of ASPIRE, the innovation acceleration arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council of Abu Dhabi (ATRC), told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of preparations for the race that holding an A2RL autonomous racing competition…
ABU DHABI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, following the overturning of a bus in South Sinai Governorate, which resulted in a number 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 governments and peoples of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all those…
LONDON, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — On stage 1 of the Lloyds Tour of Britain, UAE Team Emirates-XRG began the race in strong fashion, placing Tim Wellens in third and Florian Vermeersch in seventh. The pair now sit handily in the general classification ahead of the four remaining stages to come. Held in and around Lincoln, stage 1 of the 22nd Tour of Britain already came to define this year’s race. With five ascents of the cobbled Michaelgate climb on the parcours, the peloton exploded into countless fragments on Wednesday afternoon. For UAE Team Emirates-XRG, both Wellens and Vermeersch tracked…
SHARJAH, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), in collaboration with PwC Middle East, has launched a new report examining what enables Emirati women to build, sustain and advance their careers in Sharjah’s private sector, while identifying practical steps employers can take to strengthen the conditions for long-term retention, career progression and the overall workplace experience. Titled Understanding the Perspectives of Emirati Women of Sharjah on the Emirate’s Private Sector, the report draws on a survey of 691 Emirati women, supported by focus groups and discussions with policymakers, employers, HR leaders and government stakeholders. As Emirati women’s…
ABU DHABI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement (Tawazun) has signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with TRENDS Global, part of the TRENDS Group, to establish a sustainable scientific, research, and knowledge partnership that supports decision-making and employs international research and advisory expertise. It aims to serve intellectual security and address digital challenges through in-depth research and innovative strategies to combat misleading thought, thereby enhancing community awareness. The memorandum, signed by Dr. Nasser Humaid Al Nauimi, Secertary General of Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement and Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al Ali, Chairman of TRENDS Group, aims to provide…
DUBAI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The second day of Middle East Energy’s 50th edition centered on the technologies and capital shaping the next phase of the region’s energy transition. Today’s event opened with a Leadership Summit keynote from Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs, UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure (MoEI). “Today, of course, energy has never been more important. Demand continues to grow, technology is advancing at an exponential rate, and artificial intelligence is reshaping how we produce, manage, and consume energy. These are not separate challenges; they are part of the same equation. The…