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ABU DHABI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — Jaagii of Mongolia, the two time World Sumo Championship silver medalist with extensive international competition experience, won the All-Star Sumo Elite Competition, which took place at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, September 26, 2026, marking the first international professional sumo exhibition ever staged in the UAE. The event was hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. Nine elite wrestlers competed in 36 dynamic bouts on a competition platform prepared specifically for the event, combining elite athletic contest with the ceremonial traditions that define the sport. The lineup…
JEDDAH, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE advanced to the semi-finals of the Arabian Gulf Cup “Gulf Cup 27” after defeating Bahrain 3-0 at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Sunday, in the second round of Group B. The UAE moved to six points from two matches to top the group on goal difference ahead of Qatar, who also have six points. Both teams secured their places in the semi-finals ahead of their meeting in the third and final round on Wednesday, while Bahrain and Yemen were eliminated after losing their opening two matches. The…
ABU DHABI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Interior held a high-level event titled “Overcoming Environmental Crime: From Promises to Tangible Results” on the sidelines of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (Abu Dhabi 2026). The event was organised in cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), INTERPOL, France and Azerbaijan. The session was moderated by Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), who stressed the need to unite international efforts and strengthen partnerships among governments, law enforcement agencies and international organisations…
DUBAI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced the successful US$2.70 billion refinancing of Noor Energy 1, the fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The refinancing was completed well ahead of the target date, Al Tayer said during an event at Al Sheraa, DEWA’s headquarters, attended by representatives of lenders, sponsors, partners and the Noor Energy 1 refinancing team. Noor Energy 1 has a capacity of 950 megawatts and combines concentrated solar power (CSP), parabolic trough and photovoltaic technologies, with…
DUBAI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The CEOs Consultative Council of UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, held its second regular meeting in 2026. The meeting was chaired by Mohammed Omran Al Shamsi, Vice Chairman of UBF and Chairman of the Board of Directors of RAKBANK, focusing on key developments and challenges and their impact on the banking and financial sector. The CEOs Consultative Council affirmed the strength and resilience of the UAE’s banking and financial industry, supported by the forward-looking vision and proactive policies of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).…
SHARJAH, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Sports Council held its Sharjah Summer Run on Sunday, 27th September, at University City, drawing a strong turnout of sports enthusiasts of all ages and both genders. The event forms part of this year’s series of community sporting activities and was staged in partnership with a number of contributing and sponsoring bodies. Runners competed across a range of distances amid lively crowds and a strong atmosphere. Winners were presented with their medals on the podium by Ibrahim Saif bin Ghafan, Head of the Sports Events Organisation and Management Section within the Council’s…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), hosted an awareness event on the eInvoicing System in Ras Al Khaimah. It was attended by Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance; Mohammed Musabbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Ahmed Obaid Ibrahim Al Ali, Director General of the Umm Al Quwain Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Mohamed Hassan Al Sabab, Deputy Director General of the Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event drew broad participation…
NEW YORK, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — As part of its participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) convened a High-Level Ministerial Majlis and Resilience Dialogue titled ‘From Shock to Resilience: Safeguarding Food Security and Critical Supply Chains Amid Regional Disruptions’. The Majlis was chaired by Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. Held at the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations, the Majlis brought together senior government officials and representatives of international organisations…
DUBAI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Arab world’s financial sector will turn its attention to Abu Dhabi tomorrow (Monday) with the launch of the official Golden Jubilee celebration marking five decades since the establishment of the Arab Monetary Fund, alongside the opening of the 17th Ordinary Session of the Council of Arab Finance Ministers. Both events will be held under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Organised by the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Arab Monetary Fund under the theme “Fifty Years of Arab Financial Cooperation… Together Towards a More Integrated…
ABU DHABI, 27th September, 2026 (WAM) — The second day of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026, currently underway at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, featured high-level discussions focused on advancing practical responses to emerging criminal threats and strengthening criminal justice systems. Discussions addressed crimes that affect the environment, expanding access to justice, organised and cyber-enabled fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing and corruption, as well as the responsible use of digital solutions and artificial intelligence. The second day presented a comprehensive programme of high-level discussions, including the continuation of the high-level segment,…