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ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates demonstrated exceptional leadership in hosting the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (Abu Dhabi 2026), bringing together UN Member States in Abu Dhabi, according to a UN official. Alexandra Souza Martins of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the Abu Dhabi Declaration, adopted by consensus on the first day of the Congress, provides a framework for cooperation over the next five years to strengthen crime prevention, reform criminal justice systems and enhance international cooperation. She…
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — UAE Attorney General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi discussed strengthening judicial cooperation, exchanging expertise and enhancing coordination on cross-border cases during separate meetings with Stefan Blättler, Attorney General of Switzerland, and Zhumagali Askhat Zhumagaliuly, Deputy Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The meetings were held on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi. Al Shamsi and Blättler discussed ways to expand judicial cooperation and exchange expertise in addressing evolving forms of crime, while his meeting with Zhumagali focused on strengthening coordination between…
DUBAI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — Al Masraf (Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade), in collaboration with the UAE Banks Federation (UBF), will organise the inaugural conference on the role of financial institutions in implementing the UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy 2025–2031 on Wednesday, 30th September, in Dubai. Held under the theme “From Legislation to Growth and Innovation”, the conference will be opened by Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, in the presence of Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Masraf, alongside…
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Public Prosecution highlighted the importance of an integrated approach to tackling drug-related risks, combining prevention, awareness, and treatment with supply reduction and law enforcement to strengthen public safety. Dr. Saeed Al Ahbabi, a prosecutor at the Federal Drug Prosecution, made the remarks during a panel organised by the National Anti-Narcotics Authority on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi. The Public Prosecution stressed the importance of understanding factors influencing drug demand when developing policies and prevention programmes, as well as strengthening…
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice provides a five-year roadmap for strengthening efforts to combat financial crime, according to Judge Hatem Ali, UNODC Regional Representative for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Region. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Ali said a key outcome of the Congress is the commitment to strengthening the capacity of people and communities to support governments, law enforcement and criminal justice authorities in preventing and combating crime, including through community engagement and the use of tools such…
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — Nodira Khakimova, Deputy Head of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, praised the UAE’s successful hosting of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (Abu Dhabi 2026), highlighting its role in promoting the exchange of expertise. “We congratulate the United Arab Emirates on hosting the Congress in Abu Dhabi and on the outstanding organisation of the various events throughout the Congress,” she told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). Khakimova noted that Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Head of…
BUENOS AIRES, 28th September, 2026 (WAM)– Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, held three bilateral meetings in Argentina with Luis Caputo, Minister of Economy; Daniel Scioli, Secretary of Tourism, Environment, and Sports; and Pablo Quirno Magrane, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, to discuss strengthening the economic partnership between the UAE and Argentina in areas of shared interest. The meetings took place as Bin Touq led the UAE delegation participating in the 30th edition of the International Tourism Fair (FIT 2026), being held in Buenos Aires from 26th to 29th September. During the meetings,…
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), one of the fastest-growing exchange groups in the Middle East, today launched an updated and expanded “Investor Relations Guide”, a practical operational manual designed for management teams and boards to create long-term value and deepen investor trust. Ghannam Al Mazouei, Chairman of the ADX Group; Abdulla Salem AlNuaimi, Group Chief Executive Officer of the ADX; dignitaries from ADX-listed companies; and CEOs from regional exchanges attended the launch. The updated publication addresses the evolving global market expectations by establishing a clear roadmap from baseline compliance to strategic engagement.…
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, honoured the Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 team in recognition of their dedicated humanitarian efforts and continued contributions, carrying the UAE’s name and humanitarian message to the world. H.H. Sheikh Saif said that the members of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 work quietly, but their impact speaks for them, from relief convoys to the provision of care and treatment, always putting people first and embodying the UAE’s values through tangible action that brings hope and support to people’s…
ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have discovered that a single cancer-causing gene can trigger different responses in cells, with some helping to prevent tumors while others may contribute to their development. The study, published in EMBO Reports, found that the gene can trigger several forms of cellular senescence, a natural defense in which damaged cells stop dividing to help prevent cancer, a so-called tumor-suppressive function inherent to all cells. Using a zebrafish model of liver cancer, the researchers investigated the initial response to a cancer-causing gene and found that some of these precancerous…