International Defence Conference 2025 to Kick Off February 16

Abu Dhabi: The International Defence Conference (IDC) 2025 will take place on 16th February under the theme “Defence Reimagined: Innovation, Integration and Resilience.” The event coincides with the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) and Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, the conference is organized by ADNEC Group … Read more

Khorfakkan Marine Festival Attracts Over 70,000 Visitors

Khorfakkan: The Sharjah International Marine Sports Club (SIMSC) concluded the second edition of the Khorfakkan Marine Festival on January 5, 2025, following ten days of activities from December 27, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Khalid Jassim Al Midfa, Chairman of SIMSC, honored partners from government and private sectors who supported, sponsored, and participated in the … Read more

Expo Khorfakkan Attracted Over 900,000 Visitors in 2024

Khorfakkan: Expo Khorfakkan marked major achievements and milestones in 2024, fostering enhanced growth for the exhibition industry in Sharjah’s Eastern Region. The centre successfully organised and hosted over 15 exhibitions and events, which range from cultural and heritage to commercial and economic activities, marking a 30 percent growth compared to 2023. These events drew an … Read more

Rulers of Emirates Convey Condolences to Jordanian King Over Princess Majda Ra’ad’s Passing

Abu Dhabi: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent messages of condolences to His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, over the passing of Princess Majda Ra’ad. According to Emirates News Agency, Their Highnesses the Rulers, Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi … Read more

Sharjah Literature Festival’s Inaugural Edition to Launch on January 17

Sharjah: Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and with the support and guidance of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority and Founder and Honorary President of the Emirates Publishers Association, the inaugural edition of … Read more

Sharjah Ruler Inaugurates Sayyida Khadija Mosque and Inspects Cemetery Readiness

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Sayyida Khadija Mosque in the Al-Waha area of the Al-Ruwaidat suburb on Al Dhaid Road. Alongside the mosque’s opening, His Highness also inspected the readiness of the adjacent Al-Ruwaidat Cemetery. According to Emirates News … Read more

Sharjah Ruler Inaugurates 21st Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 21st edition of the Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival on Monday evening. The festival, scheduled from January 6 to 12, brings together more than 70 poets, critics, and media professionals from various parts of the Arab world. … Read more