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SHARJAH, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — For the first time, cinema has joined the programme of the Sharjah International Narrator Forum through a dedicated screening hall offering visitors a selection of films, mainly classic works that celebrate the value and importance of friendship. The new addition provides a different cultural and heritage experience, combining entertainment with a revival of memories from the history of cinema, while complementing the forum’s theme. The event began last Wednesday and runs until 27 September, bringing together 120 narrators and researchers from 30 countries. Upon entering the cinema hall, visitors are greeted by a large…
ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo following a plane crash in the southwest of the country, which resulted in a number of deaths. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its people over this tragedy. Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD) and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) celebrated the graduation of the fourth cohort of the Capacity Building Programme for Social Care Professionals, comprising 98 graduates. The ceremony, held at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, was attended by Mazen Al Dahmani, Executive Director of Corporate Shared Services at the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi, and Prof. Mohamed Bin Huwaidin, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University, alongside officials from both entities and representatives of participating organisations…
DUBAI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — To honour the memory of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) today organised the ‘Ahmed Bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge’ event in collaboration with Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. More than 10 million meals were prepared in support of the people of Gaza during this community initiative, which served as a humanitarian tribute honouring the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s legacy of generosity. The event was attended by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of…
NEW YORK, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — At the directive of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE, through the UAE Aid Agency, has allocated US$10 million to support international efforts to curb the spread of the Ebola outbreak in Africa and strengthen healthcare systems in affected areas. The announcement was made during the UAE’s participation in an international meeting convened by the United States on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, to discuss the Ebola outbreak and ways to strengthen the international response. Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid…
ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — Burjeel Cancer Institute (BCI) at Burjeel Medical City marked Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a community event that brought together children undergoing cancer treatment, childhood cancer survivors, and their families. Held under the theme “Hope Begins with Family,” and in connection with the Year of Family, the initiative highlighted the important role of family, psychological, and social support alongside medical care throughout a child’s cancer journey. Children and their families took part in interactive, creative, and entertainment activities designed to provide moments of joy and connection. Medical and administrative teams from BCI also…
ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed affirmed that the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026 provides ”an opportunity to renew our shared commitment to justice and the rule of law, and to translate that commitment into action. ”It has worked together to end in humanity, to deliver justice for all, and build safer, fairer, and more enrusive societies,” Amina Mohammed told the opening session of the Congress, which the UAE is hosting at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from 26 September to 1 October. She said that justice…
WARSAW, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — Warsaw’s Służewiec Racecourse hosts the fifteenth leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses tomorrow, Sunday 27 September, as the 33rd edition brings its European tour to a close with a field of 11 runners on the Polish turf. Held under the patronage of the UAE’s leadersip, the series continues to reflect its commitment to developing the Arabian horse racing industry and supporting owners and breeders around the world. The Polish leg holds particular significance this season, staged as part of the Central European Arabian Derby. The pairing unites the finale of…
DUBAI, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police General Headquarters have announced that truck movement restrictions will take effect on roads across the Emirate of Dubai from 1st October 2026, in line with the traffic restrictions applicable during peak periods. Emirates Road will be exempt from the decision. This step falls within joint efforts to improve traffic flow across Dubai’s road network and enhance road safety, while considering the needs of the commercial transport and logistics sector and ensuring the sustainable flow of goods across the emirate. The decision also forms part of…
DUSHANBE, 26th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Parliamentary Division of the Federal National Council (FNC) participated in a meeting of the Assembly’s Standing Committee on Social and Cultural Affairs of the of Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA), which was held over two days in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan. The meeting discussed draft resolutions on issues addressed by the Committee at the Asian level, including Asian integration through information and communications technology, cooperation in health justice, women parliamentarians in the Assembly, promoting dialogue and harmony among followers of the world’s religions, legal and legislative cooperation in combating the trafficking of cultural…