Day: July 17, 2025

Sharjah: Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), recently visited Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a key Arab knowledge institution, to discuss potential collaborations in documentation, heritage preservation, and academic publishing. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Al Musallam’s visit was marked by a tour of the library’s diverse facilities and specialty museums, … Read more

Sharjah: The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) is actively accepting submissions for the 2025 Creative Writing Competition, an initiative under the ‘Read, Dream, Create’ campaign. The contest invites children and young people aged 6 to 18 from across the UAE to express their creativity through storytelling in Arabic, aiming to develop their … Read more

Nouakchott: The Spanish government has unveiled a £200 million financial package aimed at enhancing its investment footprint in Mauritania. This announcement coincided with the launch of ‘Kantara,’ a digital platform designed to facilitate direct engagement between economic stakeholders from both countries. According to Emirates News Agency, this development followed the conclusion of the inaugural high-level … Read more

Abu dhabi: Fifty people were killed in a fire in a hypermarket in al-Kut city in eastern Iraq, the state news agency (INA) reported, citing Wasit province governor, Mohammed al-Miyahi. Videos on social media showed flames engulfing a five-story building in al-Kut, with firefighters attempting to contain the blaze. According to Emirates News Agency, the … Read more

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an administrative decision regarding the formation of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Charity International (SCI). According to Emirates News Agency, the decision outlines that Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Qasimi will head … Read more

Dubai: Dubai South has announced the launch of state-of-the-art multiuser facilities at the Logistics District. Spanning a built-up area of approximately 215,278 sq. ft., the new facilities comprise combinable units that offer flexible solutions to accommodate the diverse needs of businesses, fostering growth and enhancing competitiveness in the regional market. According to Emirates News Agency, … Read more

Paris: Saudi Arabia is advancing its efforts to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies, and to empower its research and innovation ecosystem. According to Emirates News Agency, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of meetings in Paris with prominent research institutions and global firms specialising in … Read more

Ras al khaimah: A report issued by the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Ras Al Khaimah revealed a 17.6 percent growth in the number of new business licences issued during the first half of the current year, with a total of 1,219 licences compared to 1,037 licences during the same period last year. According … Read more