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LISBON, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — Al Shira’aa rider Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi claimed a landmark international victory on Sunday evening, winning the Lisbon Grand Prix presented by Visit Portugal aboard Chacco Bay after producing one of only two double clear performances over Bernardo Costa Cabral’s technical 1.55m course. Held at the historic Sociedade Hípica Portuguesa in the heart of Lisbon, the Grand Prix brought together a world-class field of international combinations as part of the revitalised CSIO Lisbon, a show supported by Al Shira’aa following the organisation’s commitment to restoring the prestigious Nations Cup to the Portuguese capital…
ABU DHABI, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — Experience Abu Dhabi will launch a poetry activation at Zayed National Museum on Thursday 28th May. Brought to life in both Arabic and English, the activation invites visitors to take part in intimate one-to-one exchanges with poets, transforming personal reflections into original poetry inspired by the city and its people. Through these conversations, original poems are crafted in response to the reflections shared, creating a personal and meaningful dialogue between the poets and participants. Everyone is welcome; from UAE nationals to residents and tourists, all stories and perspectives are important. The experience is…
Schools across the UAE are becoming more flexible with tuition fee payment plans as parents increasingly opt for monthly instalments instead of large upfront payments. The shift comes as institutions explore partnerships with fintech platforms such as Tabby to improve school fee collection while offering parents greater financial flexibility. The partnership aims to integrate payment flexibility into existing infrastructure and improve fee collection. This is likely to reduce delays and provide institutions with more predictable cash flow. For parents, the goal is to shift from large upfront payments to structured plans that fit monthly budgets. Explaining the approach, Zarik Nabi,…
SHARJAH, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — NAMA Women Advancement (NAMA) has concluded the first edition of its five-week “Digital Economy and Freelancing Skills Programme”, equipping women with practical skills to build careers in the growing digital and freelance economy. Held at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK), the programme culminated in a final showcase where participants presented business concepts and digital projects before a jury panel. Delivered over five weeks of intensive training and hands-on application, the programme focused on strengthening participants’ readiness for freelance and digital work by combining technical, marketing and entrepreneurial skills. Participants were guided…
Consumers in the UAE are becoming increasingly selective about the origins and production standards of chicken products, and scrutinising if they meet higher standards for quality and food safety, according to retailers and producers backing Abu Dhabi’s new Premium Food Mark initiative. The government-backed “Premium Mark” certification, which will appear directly on chilled chicken packaging from June, is designed to help shoppers instantly identify locally produced poultry that exceeds baseline regulatory standards while strengthening the competitiveness of UAE-made products against imported premium brands. “We believe consumers today are becoming far more conscious about the quality, origin, freshness, and overall standards…
ABU DHABI, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Javier Milei, President of the Argentine Republic, on the occasion of Revolution Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also dispatched similar messages to President Javier Milei and Manuel Adorni, Chief of the Ministerial Cabinet of the Argentine Republic. Source: Emirates News Agency
Children should not be allowed to open the door for deliveries without adult permission or supervision, a Sharjah child safety authority has said as it urged parents to set clear rules for the use of delivery and online shopping apps at home. The Child Safety Organisation, affiliated with the Sharjah Family and Community Council, said in a message on Monday that children may not always be able to assess a situation or know when adult intervention is needed. The organisation urged parents to ensure children do not place online orders, make payments or share home addresses through delivery and shopping…
Amid soaring temperatures and emotional reunions, thousands of UAE pilgrims arriving in Makkah for this year’s Hajj say the spiritual experience has already outweighed the physical exhaustion of the journey. With pilgrims preparing to head to the holy sites in the coming hours, many described their first moments in the holy city as overwhelming, emotional, and deeply moving, especially those traveling with family. For Emirati pilgrims Fatima Al Mansoori and Maryam Al Mansoori, the journey to Hajj began long before arriving in Makkah on May 20, ahead of the annual pilgrimage season. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
ABU DHABI, 26th May, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent congratulatory cables to Matthew Wale, Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, on the occasion of taking the constitutional oath. Source: Emirates News Agency
PRAGUE, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) – The United Arab Emirates participated in the GLOBSEC Forum 2026, held in Prague, Czech Republic, from 21 to 23 May 2026, as part of a high-level delegation led by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State, took part in high-level discussions at the Forum on global security, defense, technology, and the changing international order, reflecting the UAE’s continued engagement with key international forums and its commitment to multilateral dialogue. On the sidelines of the Forum, Nusseibeh held a series…