Emirates News Agency

Bridge collapses in Brazilian Amazon, 3 killed and up to 15 missing

2022 Sep 29 Thu, 08:23:43 am

MANAUS, 29th September, 2022 (WAM) -- Up to 15 people are missing and three are confirmed dead after a bridge collapsed in the northern Brazilian state of Amazonas on Wednesday, firefighters and local media said. The Amazonas Fire Department said it was looking for as many as 15 people after the collapse of a bridge on the BR-319 highway in the city of Careiro, about 100 kilometres (62 miles) from the capital Manaus, Reuters reported It added that another 14 people were injured in the...

NCM warns of fog formation and poor visibility

2022 Sep 29 Thu, 07:32:38 am

ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2022 (WAM) -- The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) urged motorists to follow the traffic regulations due a chance of fog formation. In a statement on Thursday, NCM said horizontal visibility may drop even further at times over some coastal and internal areas until 09:30 Thursday, 29th September.

Local Press: From Etihad Rail to diplomacy, the UAE and Oman are strong friends

2022 Sep 29 Thu, 07:29:01 am

ABU DHABI, 29th September, 2022 (WAM) -- The UAE and Oman not only share long borders, but also deep historical and cultural ties. This was on show during President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's state visit to the country, which began on Tuesday, said a local English-language newspaper. "The gifts the two sides exchanged reflect these bonds. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, the Sultan of Oman, presented His Highness Sheikh Mohamed with a traditional Omani sword. He also awarded him the...

Dubai Press Club announces partners of 20th Arab Media Forum

2022 Sep 29 Thu, 01:41:02 am

DUBAI, 28th September, 2022 (WAM) -- Dubai Press Club (DPC) today announced Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) as the Sustainability Partner and ENOC as the Energy Partner of the 20th edition of the Arab Media Forum (AMF). Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, this year’s AMF is being organised from 4th-5th October at Madinat Jumeira. The region’s largest media gathering, AMF 2022 is expected to draw the participation of...

DP World Women’s Cycling Challenge welcomes back cyclists on 8th October

2022 Sep 29 Thu, 01:31:26 am

DUBAI, 28th September, 2022 (WAM) -- The DP World Women’s Cycling Challenge, the region’s only cycle race dedicated to women, is back for its 3rd year and will take place Saturday 8th October on the Al Qudra cycling track inside the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve. Held under the umbrella of Dubai Sports Council Women’s Sports Committee, supported by RTA, Dubai Police and the UAE Cycling Federation as well as all the leading cycling clubs and teams, the DP World Women’s Cycling Challenge has grown...

World’s first "Parenthood: The Unconference" to kick off in Abu Dhabi this November

2022 Sep 29 Thu, 01:26:37 am

ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2022 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) will launch the world’s first Parenthood: The Unconference at Yas Island’s Etihad Arena from 2nd to 4th November 2022. Ground-breaking in format and content, the event will help redefine and elevate the crucial role parents and the wider family unit play in raising healthy and thriving children. Parenthood: The Unconference forms part of ADEK’s broader mission to prioritise and enhance parental engagement and involvement for child success. The event aims...

DMCC looks to grow $23 billion UAE-US trade corridor

2022 Sep 29 Thu, 01:23:58 am

DUBAI, 28th September, 2022 (WAM) -- Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has successfully concluded Made For Trade Live events in Miami and New York as it seeks to attract more companies from the US to the UAE. DMCC sees significant opportunities for growth in the UAE–US trade corridor, which was worth US$23 billion in 2021, not least because of the recently signed codeshare agreement between Emirates and United Airlines. DMCC is home to more than a third of the approximately 1,500 US businesses in the...

IGCF 2022's AI workshops challenge bright minds to explore tech-driven innovations in government communication

2022 Sep 29 Thu, 01:21:00 am

SHARJAH, 28th September, 2022 (WAM) -- Led by thought leaders and digital communication specialists, the two-day 11th annual International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), which began in Expo Centre Sharjah on Wednesday, is staging an exciting workshop series to challenge media students, communication specialists, and representatives of several government agencies, to explore new innovations and possibilities in the sector. Leading one of the workshops was Dr. Mona Magdy, Associate Professor in the faculty of Mass Communication at Cairo University, and certified trainer from the Chartered Institute...

5th Dubai Women’s Triathlon kicks off 2nd October

2022 Sep 29 Thu, 01:02:24 am

DUBAI, 28th September, 2022 (WAM) -- Dubai Ladies Club (DLC) today announced that preparations are underway to host the fifth edition of the Dubai Women’s Triathlon on 2nd October at the Club’s headquarters in Jumeirah. Organised in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), the region’s first-of-its-kind female-only competition will feature a combination of three disciplines – swimming, running, and cycling – over 40km. All contestants will receive complimentary entry cards to the DLC to train and build their stamina ahead of the event. Participants...

Indian minister lauds joint initiatives with UAE to fight climate change

2022 Sep 29 Thu, 01:00:37 am

By Krishnan Nayar. NEW DELHI, 28th September 2022 (WAM) – India’s Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, has praised the UAE’s climate actions and highlighted global initiatives spearheaded jointly by the UAE and India for combating climate change. The Minister is in Dubai to attend the World Green Economy Summit (WGES), which began today. He attended a Ministerial Roundtable for Green Economy as part of the Summit, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said in a press release. "Speaking at...

Microsoft for Startups’ welcomes third cohort of B2B tech startups to GrowthX Accelerator

2022 Sep 29 Thu, 12:39:56 am

DUBAI, 28th September, 2022 (WAM) -- Microsoft for Startups Middle East have announced the third cohort of B2B tech startups for its engaging GrowthX Accelerator programme today. Run as part of a strategic partnership between the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Microsoft, the GrowthX Accelerator offers unmatched training opportunities to growth-stage startups ranging primarily from the Seed to Series A spectrum. Launched in 2021, a total of 36 B2B tech startups have graduated from the virtual accelerator programme to date, enabling the founders of...

UAQ Ruler congratulates Mohammed bin Salman on becoming Saudi Prime Minister

2022 Sep 29 Thu, 12:39:00 am

UMM AL QUWAIN, 28th September, 2022 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has sent a message of congratulations to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain, sent a similar message to the Saudi Crown Prince on the occasion.

WHO and ILO call for new measures to tackle mental health issues at work

2022 Sep 28 Wed, 11:15:33 pm

GENEVA, 28th September, 2022 (WAM) -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have called for concrete actions to address mental health concerns in the working population. An estimated 12 billion workdays are lost annually due to depression and anxiety costing the global economy nearly US$1 trillion. Two new publications which aim to address this issue are published today - WHO Guidelines on mental health at work and a derivative WHO/ILO policy brief. WHO’s global guidelines on mental health at work...

UAE leaders congratulate Giorgia Meloni on winning Italy's general elections

2022 Sep 28 Wed, 11:06:36 pm

ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Giorgia Meloni on winning Italy's general elections. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, also sent a similar message to Meloni congratulating her on the victory.

FANR, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute sign MoU

2022 Sep 28 Wed, 10:56:12 pm

ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2022 (WAM) -- The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI), during the 66th General Conference held at the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria. The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation among the two parties in research and development in the field of nuclear safety. The areas of cooperation include the development of advanced models for the simulation of nuclear reactors among...