Emirates

WAM participates in 48th FANA conference in Riyadh

RIYADH, 11th January, 2022 (WAM) — The Emirates News Agency (WAM) is currently participating in the 48th General Assembly conference of the Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA), which kicked off today in Riyadh and will run for two days, with the participation of board chairmen, editors-in-chief and directors of FANA member agencies.

The WAM delegation was headed by Ahmed Al Hammadi, Executive Director of the Support Services Sector at WAM.

During the conference, which is hosted Saudi Press Agency (SPA) under the theme "The Role of a News Agency in Addressing Fake News", Al Hammadi highlighted WAM’s keenness to enhance cooperation between FANA members and drive the development of Arab media content to achieve their shared goals.

He explained that this is especially vital during current events around the world, which necessitate enhancing media awareness and aligning efforts in facing current and future challenges through credible media sources capable of quashing rumours and false news and showcasing Arab achievements globally.

The first day of the conference saw the SPA President elected as the FANA President for its new term.

Participants in the conference will discuss prospects of boosting the media performance of FANA member agencies and enhancing their presence on the global media scene, as well as review the Federation’s activities in 2021 and its 2022 plans.

Emirates

Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah receives Ramadan well-wishers

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, Friday received Ramadan well-wishers at Al Dhiyafa Majlis in Khozam area here.

He received the greetings of Sheikhs, senior officials and heads of local government departments as well as dignitaries and Emiratis, who prayed to Allah Almighty to revisit the fasting month with more goodness, progress, security, safety and prosperity for the UAE and its people.

The reception was attended by several top officials of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

Emirates

Fujairah Ruler receives Ramadan well-wishers

FUJAIRAH, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, Friday received Ramadan well-wishers on the second day of the holy month, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah.

Sheikh Hamad accepted the greetings of Sheikhs, senior officials and heads of local government departments, as well as dignitaries, Emiratis and members of the Arab and foreign communities in the UAE who prayed to Allah Almighty to revisit the fasting month with more goodness, progress, security, safety and prosperity for the UAE and its people.

The reception was attended by several top officials of the Emirate of Fujairah.

Emirates

Muslim Council of Elders announces opening of registrations for 2nd edition of Emerging Peacemakers Forum

ABU DHABI, 24th March, 2023 (WAM) – The Muslim Council of Elders has announced the opening of registrations for the second edition of the Emerging Peacemakers Forum which will be held in Geneva, Switzerland from the 6th until the 14th of July 2023 in partnership with the Rose Castle Foundation and the World Council of Churches.

Commenting on the opening of registrations, the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam said, “This initiatives intends to train future leaders in the fields of promoting peace and the coexistence of different societies. The second edition of the Emerging Peacemakers Forum is also slated to focus on refining the skills of its participants while strengthening and developing their talents in the sectors of peacemaking, interfaith dialogue, coexistence and disseminating the values of human fraternity.”

Registration is open from March 19 through to April 9 2023 via the following link: https://bit.ly/Epfapplynow-en.

The second edition of the Emerging Peacemakers Forum is held in partnership between the Muslim Council of Elders, the Rose Castle Foundation and the World Council of Churches.