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Brent Crude Oil Prices Dip to $97.67 per Barrel
Abu Dhabi Launches Campaign to Enhance Child Protection Awareness
Indonesia Intensifies Aerial Firefighting Efforts in East Kalimantan
Rain and Strong Winds Forecasted Across UAE on Tuesday
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EU Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decline as Clean Energy Advances
Brussels:The European Commission has released the 2026 EU Climate Action Progress Report and Carbon Market Report, highlighting a continued decline in EU greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the expansion of clean technologies. The reports indicate incr…
Global Demand for GCC Crude Oil Grows at 3.1% Annually, Reports GCC-STAT
Erbil:Gulf Cooperation Council The 2025 energy sector indicators for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reveal a steady increase in global demand for GCC crude oil, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.1% from 2021 to 2025.
According to Wam, c…
EKTIFA Highlights Organic Wheat Success at Sdback 2026 in Stuttgart
Stuttgart:Sharjah Agriculture and Livestock Production EST (EKTIFA) showcased its Saba Sanabel brand’s success in organic wheat cultivation at Sdback 2026, a prominent trade fair for the bakery and confectionery industries held in Stuttgart, Germany, …
Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Academy Awards Top Sailors in Concluding Race
Abu Dhabi:The Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club Academy has successfully concluded the third round of its Internal Sailing Race, featuring over 40 sailors from its Abu Dhabi and Al Mirfa branches. The participants competed across seven categories in the Op…
Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative Launches ‘Water Pioneers’ Program with 15 Emirati Youths
Abu Dhabi:The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative has announced the selection of 15 young Emiratis for the first cohort of its ‘Water Pioneers’ Youth Program, aimed at equipping participants with essential skills to address water scarcity challenges.
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UAE-Syria Programme Launches Third Phase to Train 20,000 Medical Personnel
Damascus:”Jahiziyat Suriya,” the Syrian-Emirati Medical Readiness and Response Programme, has commenced its third phase at the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Field Hospital in the Damascus countryside. This initiative aims to train and qualify 20,000 medica…
Noura Al Kaabi Meets Suriname’s Foreign Minister to Discuss Bilateral Relations
Abu Dhabi:Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State, recently held a meeting with Melvin Bouva, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and Cooperation of the Republic of Suriname.
According to Wam, Al Kaabi conveyed the greeti…
DMCC Sees 6.5% Growth in American Business Community, Now Hosting 740 Companies
Dubai:The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has reported a 6.5% increase in the number of American companies joining its business district over the past year, bringing the total to 740 companies. This growth reinforces DMCC’s role as a significant…
Gold Prices Surge Over 1% Amid Continued Gains
Erbil:Gold prices rose more than 1% on Monday, continuing their upward trajectory after a significant increase the previous week.
According to Wam, spot gold increased by 1.4%, reaching $4,123.46 per ounce by 0428 GMT. Similarly, U.S. gold futures f…
IAEA Recognizes UAE’s Progress in Nuclear Safety After Barakah Operations
Abu Dhabi:The United Arab Emirates has achieved a significant milestone in its peaceful nuclear energy program, as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has acknowledged the advancements made by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FA…
Egypt and Cheiron Ink $42 Million Gas Exploration Deal in East Alexandria
Alexandria:Cairo Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has announced a new agreement to explore natural gas in the East Alexandria Offshore area of the Mediterranean. This agreement is between the state-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding…
Arab-China Health Cooperation Forum Focuses on AI and Healthcare Collaboration
Cairo:The third Arab-China Health Cooperation Forum commenced at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, addressing key issues such as health security, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), and the advancement of medical and pharmaceuti…
Austria Reports Record 1,008 Heat-Related Deaths During Summer 2026
Vienna:Austria experienced a record-breaking number of heat-related deaths last summer, with an estimated 1,008 fatalities. This marks the highest figure since the country began tracking such data in 2017.
According to Wam, the Austrian Agency for H…