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AL AIN, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — Bahraini Al-Nassr opened the second round of the International Youth Volleyball Tournament by securing their second consecutive victory, defeating Qatari Al-Rayyan 3–0. The tournament, organised by Al Ain Club under the patronage of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, in strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, and in technical cooperation with the UAE Volleyball Federation, is being held at Khalifa bin Zayed Sports Hall in Al Ain. In the “Kuwaiti clash,” Al-Qadsia defeated Burgan 3–0, securing their first victory in the tournament after losing in the opening round…
ABU DHABI, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of the Republic of Iraq, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. During the meeting, His Highness and His Excellency Masrour Barzani discussed the longstanding ties between the UAE and the Republic of Iraq, particularly the Kurdistan Region, and ways to further strengthen cooperation for the mutual benefit of their peoples. The two sides also exchanged views on…
SHARJAH, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), in cooperation with the Shams AI Club of Sharjah Media City (Shams), organised a specialised workshop titled “Artificial Intelligence and Digital Media. This comes as part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to develop the skills of its employees and keep pace with the rapid developments in the fields of artificial intelligence and digital transformation, in order to enhance performance efficiency and improve the quality of outputs. The workshop covered a range of topics related to artificial intelligence applications in digital media, including an introduction to AI concepts and their…
ABU DHABI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Pro League has announced the nominees for the Best Monthly Awards for August 2026 in the Best Player, Best Goalkeeper and Best Coach categories, following the opening three matchweeks of the 2026-27 ADNOC Pro League season. The Best Player award features six nominees, led by Al Ain’s Argentine midfielder Matias Palacios, alongside Bani Yas’ Youssoufou Niakate, Shabab Al Ahli’s Guilherme Da Silva (Bala), Al Wasl’s Nicolas Gimenez, United’s Willy Semedo and Al Jazira’s Milson. Three players are in contention for the Best Goalkeeper award: Shabab Al Ahli’s Hamad Almeqbaali, Al Jazira’s…
DUBAI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Culture has launched an open call for participation in the Arabic Typography Programme, organised in partnership with Visual Synonyms. The programme aims to open new creative horizons for talented practitioners in contemporary design, enabling them to explore the artistic potential of Arabic letterforms and reinterpret them through an educational experience that combines academic knowledge with practical application. Led by Dr Antoine Abi Aad, Associate Professor at the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises at Zayed University, the programme is aimed at working professionals with between three and ten years of experience, a solid…
SHARJAH, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth, under the umbrella of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, has officially launched its seventh cycle, continuing its mission to help youth discover their potential and develop their capabilities through meaningful experiences beyond the academic setting. Registration opened on 1 September to youth aged 13 to 18, including UAE citizens and residents of all nationalities, and will close on 1 May 2027. Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth is the first of its kind in the region and…
DUBAI, 2nd September, 2026 (WAM) — Ducab Metals Business (DMB), a leading global provider of high-quality copper and aluminium solutions and a subsidiary of Ducab, is showcasing its advanced conductor solutions at the 50th edition of Middle East Energy (MEE) 2026, taking place from September 1-3 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As a provider of advanced overhead conductor technologies, DMB is helping utilities enhance transmission efficiency, increase grid capacity and support the transition towards cleaner energy. As energy systems globally adapt to growing power transmission demands and increasing shares of renewable power, grid constraints and network bottlenecks are increasingly…
ABU DHABI, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) concluded its participation in the Fourth G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting and the Second G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, held in Asheville, North Carolina, United States, from 29th August to 1st September 2026, under the United States’ G20 Presidency for 2026. The CBUAE delegation was led by Ebrahim Obaid Al Zaabi, Assistant Governor for Monetary Policy and Financial Stability, and included Mohamed Hussain Al Marzooqi, Head of International Relations, and Maryam Abdulla Alzaabi, Manager, Multilateral Affairs. In his interventions, Ebrahim Obaid…
ABU DHABI, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, UAE Minister of State, received a copy of the credentials of Marie Audouard, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of France to the United Arab Emirates. Nusseibeh wished the new Ambassador success in the performance of her duties and affirmed the UAE’s commitment to expanding cooperation with the Republic of France in a manner that advances the shared interests of both countries and their friendly peoples. For her part, Marie Audouard commended the UAE’s distinguished regional and international standing under the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed…
SHARJAH, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) not to collect any fees from Sudanese pupils at Sudan Private School and to refund every nominal fee already taken from parents. His Highness said he had established the school for members of Sharjah’s Sudanese community who could not afford to enrol their children elsewhere in the emirate, intending it to be entirely free of charge, and that he follows the school’s affairs directly and continuously. He also urged Sharjah…