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KRASNOYARSK, Russia, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), led by its President, Hamid Saif Al Zaabi, participated in the sixth International Olympiad on Financial Security, held in the Russian city of Krasnoyarsk. Organised by Russia’s Federal Financial Monitoring Service from 27 September to 2 October, the event brought together 700 students from 45 countries and marked MENAFATF’s first participation in the Olympiad. MENAFATF’s participation forms part of its efforts to strengthen cooperation with the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG), support capacity building and the…
ROME, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has announced the allocation of €1.55 billion to fund 59 water infrastructure development projects across 17 Italian regions, as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. In a statement reported by the Italian news agency ANSAmed, the ministry explained that, in collaboration with the company Invitalia, it has finalised the funding procedures for these projects using resources from the Water Fund. Southern Italy accounts for approximately €830 million—or 53% of the total funding—thereby exceeding the 40% minimum threshold stipulated in the recovery plan. Source: Emirates News…
ABU DHABI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Pavilion takes part in Marrakech Airshow 2026, showcasing the UAE’s advanced manufacturing and technological capabilities at the four-day event, held from October 7 to 10 at the Royal Moroccan Air Force Base in Marrakech under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The Pavilion is supported by the UAE Ministry of Defence and the Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company. The Pavilion’s participation forms part of its wider programme for engagement in international defence and specialised exhibitions, overseen by the Tawazun Council for…
UMM AL QAIWAIN, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain, witnessed the foundation stone laying ceremony for the new Anantara Resort and Residences on Al Siniya Island in a new move reflecting the emirate’s continued progress in tourism and real estate development, and reinforcing its position as a distinguished coastal and tourism destination in the UAE. The groundbreaking ceremony followed the announcement of a strategic partnership between Sobha Al Siniya Island and Minor Hotels to introduce the Anantara Hotels & Resorts brand to the Emirate of Umm…
SHANGHAI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — Rashed Al Mulla, Team Abu Dhabi star, has taken the overall lead in the UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship Freestyle category with 50 points following an outstanding performance at the Shanghai Grand Prix in China, the opening round of the 2026 World Championship. Al Mulla completed his Shanghai campaign with maximum points, continuing his impressive form in a category where he has established himself as one of the leading names over recent years, putting himself in a strong position in the title race ahead of the final round of the season. The Team Abu Dhabi…
ABU DHABI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and Bank Al-Maghrib (the Central Bank of the Kingdom of Morocco) have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation in banking supervision and Islamic finance, and interlink payment and financial messaging systems. The MoUs contribute to stronger bilateral cooperation and enhance the efficiency of cross-border financial transactions between the two brotherly countries. The MoUs were signed by Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE, and Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, at the CBUAE headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Under the first MoU,…
NAGOYA, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE’s show jumping riders delivered the standout performances of the delegation’s campaign today, Saturday, at the Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026, with all four advancing to the second round of the individual final tomorrow. Humaid Abdulla Khalifa Al Muhairi, riding “Mentos”, finished third after a clear round in 76.21 seconds, while Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi, aboard “Hudson de Vains”, also went clear to finish fifth in 78.68 seconds over fences ranging from 1.45m to 1.50m. Over fences reaching 1.55m, Sheikha Latifah Bint Ahmed Al Maktoum produced a clear round aboard “Cornet XL” to finish…
DUBAI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The 7th Emirates Oncology Society Annual Conference (EOS 2026), a member of the Emirates Medical Association, opened today, Saturday, in Dubai. The two-day conference is bringing together more than 800 doctors, specialists and researchers from 20 countries, along with 60 speakers from the UAE and various countries around the world. The conference brings together leading local, regional and international oncology experts across a wide range of specialties as part of a scientific programme featuring seven main scientific sessions, more than 40 specialised lectures and discussions, and five workshops. The programme aims to highlight the…
ABU DHABI, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Interior (MOI) and the Fujairah Environment Authority have signed an MoU to step up cooperation and coordination in preventing and combating environmental crimes. The MoU was signed by Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Undersecretary of the Ministry, and Asila Abdullah Al Mualla Al Hashemi, Director-General of the Authority. Areas of cooperation include the exchange of information, coordination and integration of monitoring and surveillance efforts, as well as the exchange of expertise and the training and qualification of personnel. The agreement also provides for raising community awareness of environmental issues,…
SHARJAH, 3rd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) completed scheduled maintenance on 138 33kV substations during the first half of 2026, and reviewed and approved 367 engineering plans for new substation projects and electricity network development in line with approved technical standards and specifications. The Authority also completed 25 technical studies for new consumers and nine studies related to the electricity transmission network. Engineer Hamad Al Teneiji, Director of the Energy Transmission Department at SEWA, said the work forms part of the Authority’s efforts to enhance the reliability of the electricity network and improve…