Dubai: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation (Awqaf Dubai) organised the Waqifaat Forum at the Zabeel Ladies Club. The forum … Read more
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Culture has launched the 19th edition of ‘Al Burda Award’, which this year is centred around the theme of ‘Social Cohesion and Unity.’ This aligns with the UAE’s declaration of the ‘Year of the Community’ and reinforces the noble values of the Prophet’s teachings, aiming to build a cohesive society … Read more
Rio de Janeiro: The Sharjah Literary Agency engaged in a series of strategic meetings with prominent publishers and cultural institutions from Latin America during its participation at the 2025 Rio International Book Fair, held from June 13-22. These meetings aimed at exploring opportunities to translate Arab literature into Portuguese, expanding rights sales, and creating strategic … Read more
Sharjah: In the rolling desert landscapes of Sharjah, a remarkable discovery is helping rewrite what we know about early human history. A groundbreaking study, recently published in Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, a leading peer-reviewed journal by Springer Nature, has confirmed that early humans once lived in the Jebel Faya region around 80,000 years ago – … Read more
Sharjah: Sharjah Taxi, a subsidiary of Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, participated in the UITP Global Public Transport Summit hosted in Hamburg, Germany. The summit, themed ‘Public Transport as a Driver of Urban Prosperity,’ aimed to update participants on the latest global trends in the public transport sector and … Read more
Dubai: Dubai Design District (d3), a global creative ecosystem part of TECOM Group PJSC, has introduced a white paper titled ‘Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai’. This document delves into emerging commercial and creative opportunities for fashion and luxury businesses aiming to optimize and expand their presence in Dubai and the region. According to Emirates … Read more
Sharjah: The Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority has started a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of heat stress for workers during the hot summer months, especially for those working outdoors in direct sunlight. According to Emirates News Agency, the authority has created important guidelines and recommended practices to keep workers safe, such as … Read more
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has received the Global Influencer in Fire and Life Safety 2025 award from the US National Fire Protection Association. According to Emirates News Agency, the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority was awarded the accolade in recognition of its efforts to develop a comprehensive safety system to enhance … Read more