Tag: World
Abu Dhabi to host 2nd WorldSkills Asia competition in November
ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The 2nd WorldSkills Asia Competition is set to take place in Abu Dhabi from 27th-29th November 2023, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of...
UAE expresses solidarity with Morocco and offers condolences over victims of bus accident
ABU DHABI, 6th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco over the victims of the bus accident in the Azilal Province, which resulted in multiple deaths.In a statement, the Ministry of Fo...
UAE expresses solidarity with Slovenia and offers condolences over victims of floods
ABU DHABI, 6th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Slovenia over the victims of the heavy rains and floods, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, and caused extensive damage.In...
UK supports UAE, looks forward for a strong participation and engagement with UAE at COP28, UK Ambassador tells WAM
ABU DHABI, 6th August, 2023 (WAM) -- Edward Hobart, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the UAE, affirmed his country’s support for the UAE hosting of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Fram...
UAE finish IMMAF Youth World Championships Campaign with historic 12 Medals
ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The fourth IMMAF Youth World Championships, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, came to a stunning conc...
JETRO President looks forward to strengthening trade, investment relations with UAE
TOKYO, 5th August, 2023 (WAM) -- ISHIGURO Norihiko, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), says his country is aiming to strengthen trade and investment relations with the United Arab Emirates.In an interview...
UAE meets 37.4% of Japan’s crude oil needs in June
TOKYO, 5th August, 2023 (WAM) -- Japan's crude oil imports from the United Arab Emirates amounted to 25.63 million barrels in June 2023, or 37.4 percent of total imports, the Natural Resources and Energy Agency of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and In...
Abu Dhabi Police scoops 18 medals on Days 5, 6 of 2023 World Police & Fire Games
OTTAWA, 5th August, 2023 (WAM) -- The Abu Dhabi Police team scooped 18 medals on the fifth and sixth days of the 2023 World Police & Fire Games, which is taking place in Ottawa, Canada. The team won 8 golds, as well as 5 silver and 5 bronze medals, ac...
United Arab Emirates to release ‘Barbie’ movie after delay over content issues
The movie features several actors as “Barbies” and “Kens,” including Hari Nef, a transgender actress who plays one of the Barbies.
New phase of Empowering Future Leaders Program launched in Switzerland
BERN, 4th August, 2023 (WAM) – Within the framework of the UAE wise leadership’s keenness to support the country’s youth, improve their abilities and skills, and provide them with knowledge and practical skills that enable them to face various challenges...
Abu Dhabi to host 2028 UCI Road World Championships and 2029 UCI Track World Championships
ABU DHABI, 3rd August, 2023 (WAM) -- Following a successful bid from Abu Dhabi Sport Council, Abu Dhabi will host the UCI Road World Championships in 2028 and UCI Track World Championships in 2029, reaffirming the emirate’s status as a global capital of s...
WAM is main media partner for International Council on Archives Congress Abu Dhabi 2023
ABU DHABI, 3rd August, 2023 (WAM) -- The Emirates News Agency (WAM) has signed a cooperation agreement with the National Library and Archives, officially making WAM the primary media partner for the 19th International Council on Archives Congress (ICA)....
Abu Dhabi Police win 19 gold medals in World Police and Fire Games 2023 in Canada
ABU DHABI, 2nd August, 2023 (WAM) – Abu Dhabi Police teams have harvested 49 coloureful medals since the launch of the 2023 World Police and Fire Games (WPFG 2023) on 28th July in the Canadian Province of Manitoba.Brigadier Essam Abdullah Al Ali, Director...
Louvre Abu Dhabi to host ‘A Call From Space’ with Sultan Al Neyadi
ABU DHABI, 2nd August, 2023 (WAM) -- The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), in partnership with Louvre Abu Dhabi, will hold the next edition of 'A Call from Space' in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi.The event, set to take place on 3rd August, promises...
Muslim Council of Elders, UAE Office of Special Envoy for Climate Change sign agreement to organise Faith Pavilion at COP28
ABU DHABI, 1st August, 2023 (WAM) -- The Muslim Council of Elders and the Office of the Special Envoy for Climate Change of the United Arab Emirates have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a strong and ongoing partnership focused on p...