DIFC Records Best Ever Performance for H1 2025

Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, today announced its best-ever performance for the first half of a year, reinforcing its pivotal role in driving the future of finance and contributing to the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. In the first six months of … Read more

China Reports First Major River Flood of 2025 Amid Heavy Rain

Beijing: China’s water conservancy authorities have announced the No. 1 flood of major rivers for 2025, occurring in the Luanhe River situated in North China’s Haihe River Basin. According to Emirates News Agency, the heavy rainfall has resulted in increased water levels in the Luanhe River. The Panjiakou Reservoir, located on the main stream of … Read more

Wadi Al Helo, Mleiha to Join Sharjah’s World Heritage Map

Wadi al helo: Issa Yousif, Director-General of the Sharjah Antiquities Authority, affirmed that the authority’s work continues beyond the international achievement of inscribing the Jebel Faya site on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. He revealed future plans to highlight the outstanding value of other prominent sites, including Wadi Al Helo in the Eastern Region and the … Read more

‘Sharjah Children’ Launches Summer Programme Filled with Creativity

Sharjah: Sharjah Children, an affiliate of Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, has launched its summer programme ‘Summer with Us’, which takes children on a unique journey combining adventure, creativity, and learning. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme runs until 21st August and targets children aged 6 to 12 years across … Read more

New Wearable Device Alerts Users to Dehydration Risk

Austin: A research team at the University of Texas at Austin unveiled a non-invasive device that continuously measures hydration levels in real time and wirelessly transmits the data to a smartphone. “Dehydration is a silent threat that affects millions of people every day,” said Professor Nanshu Lu, who led the research at UT Austin’s Cockrell … Read more

Sharjah Institute for Heritage Explores Cultural Cooperation with Zanzibar

Sharjah: An official delegation from the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) visited Zanzibar Island to strengthen cooperation in the fields of cultural heritage and tourism, and exchange expertise in preserving and protecting intangible cultural heritage. The delegation was headed by Dr. Abdul Aziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage. According to Emirates … Read more

New Youth-Led Initiative Launched at Al Dhaid Dates Festival

Al dhaid: A new initiative aimed at empowering youth in the agricultural sector was launched during the 9th edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival. The Sharjah Youth Council (SYC), in collaboration with the UAE Youth Entrepreneurship Council, hosted an interactive youth session under the theme ‘At the Heart of Sharjah Central Region .. Our … Read more

UAE Leaders Congratulate President of Peru on Independence Day

Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Dina Boluarte of the Republic of Peru on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, … Read more