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SABAUDIA, Italy, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Interior (MOI), in collaboration with Italian police, concluded a two-week training programme titled “Transnational Environmental Crime: A Security Challenge” in Sabaudia, Italy, on Friday. Held from 19th to 30th October at the Centre of Excellence for Environmental Protection, part of the Carabinieri Forestry School, the programme aimed to strengthen participants’ capabilities in combating transnational environmental crime and enhance international police cooperation. The programme aimed to strengthen participants’ capabilities in combating transnational environmental crime and enhance international police coordination through exposure to advanced expertise and specialised practices in the field. The…
ABU DHABI, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), has congratulated the newly elected members of the Emirati Children’s Parliament for its second legislative chapter (2026-2028), affirming that the UAE attaches great importance to empowering children and involving them in shaping the future. In her message, H.H. said, “My sons and daughters, members of the Emirati Children’s Parliament, I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart on…
ABU DHABI, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of India over the victims of a helicopter crash in the state of Uttarakhand in the Himalayas, 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 Republic of India and its people over this tragedy. Source: Emirates News Agency
DUBAI, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Grandiose Supermarket to strengthen public-private sector cooperation and explore the provision of retail services, consumer goods and essential supplies to residents of MBRHE’s residential communities, supporting the integration of services available to them and enhancing their quality of life. The MoU was signed at MBRHE’s headquarters in Dubai, in the presence of Mohammed Hassan Al Shehhi, Chief Executive Officer of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment, and Mr. Ghassan Aboud, Chairman of Ghassan Aboud Holding. It was signed on behalf of…
ABU DHABI, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — Strategic Development Fund (SDF), an Abu Dhabi-based investment entity wholly owned by EDGE Group, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Sovereign Global Solutions Limited (SGS) to increase its ownership in MARIX to a majority stake. MARIX, previously known as Sovereign Global Solution Middle East (SGSME), is a UAE-based maritime technology company specialising in the design, production and operation of uncrewed/autonomous surface vessels. SGS will remain a shareholder in the company with a minority stake. SDF initially invested in a minority stake in MARIX in 2022 to support the development…
LONDON, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — Chelsea returned to winning ways in the English Premier League after defeating Manchester United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in the opening matches of the ninth round. The victory lifted Chelsea to 16 points in fourth place, while Manchester United remained on seven points in 18th. In another match, Brighton defeated Manchester City 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium, moving into third place with 19 points, while City remained top of the table with 21 points, level with second-placed Arsenal, who face Liverpool on Sunday. Elsewhere, Bournemouth beat Leeds United 2-0, Coventry City defeated…
DUBAI, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — “Hashim 153” has officially been crowned the champion of the 43ft Dubai Harbour Traditional Dhow Sailing Race. Owned by Abdullah Mohammad Al Marzouqi and skippered by Noukhada Omer Abdullah Al Marzouqi, the traditional dhow claimed victory in the second round of the 2026–2027 marine sports season organised by the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) on Saturday. A total of 35 dhows took part in the race, all of which successfully completed the competition and crossed the finish line. This reflects the participants’ high technical standards and the experience of the skippers and sailors in…
NEWMARKET, UK, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — Aegean Prince maintained his upward curve as he comfortably defeated a strong field in the G3 St Simon Stakes at Newmarket, UK, on Friday, 30 October. Making his first Group race appearance on the back of a dominant handicap success at Haydock Park, the Charlie Appleby-trained four-year-old soon tracked Al Qareem in a clear second of the six runners. Aegean Prince stayed on after being switched towards the far rail by Kieran Shoemark over four furlongs out and established a clear lead after taking up the running passing the three-furlong pole. Royal Playwright…
MOSCOW, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — The Russian government is preparing to extend its diesel export ban until the end of January 2027, with certain exceptions for global markets, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told reporters. “Yes, a government decree is currently being drafted to extend the ban on diesel shipments until the end of January next year – effectively for three months. However, as before, specific exceptions will be made for supplies to global markets,” Novak said. Earlier, the Russian government extended a temporary export ban on diesel, marine fuel, and gas oils for direct producers until the end…
SHARJAH, 31st October, 2026 (WAM) — International and regional publishing experts have identified opportunities for publishers to expand the reach of Arabic content, grow their audiobook businesses and attract new audiences at the 15th edition of the Sharjah NYU SPS Executive Publishing Programme, held, on Saturday, at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) in collaboration with the Centre for Publishing, Writing, and Media at the NYU School of Professional Studies (SPS), the programme brought together 200 publishers, for sessions led by 7 speakers focusing on key areas, including audio publishing, video and social media marketing, international…