Arab Poetry Forum Launches in South Sudan

Juba: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Republic of South Sudan hosted the fourth edition of the Arab Poetry Forum under the theme “Excellence and creativity, leadership and advancement”. Organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs at the Sharjah Department … Read more

UAE’s Commando Group Crowned Champions as Abu Dhabi World Grappling Championship Wraps Up in Al Ain

Al ain: The curtain came down today on the inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi World Grappling Championship 2025, held over three days at ADNEC Centre Al Ain. Emirati clubs delivered a powerful statement, sweeping the top three positions in the championship. Organised by International Vision Sports Management (IVSM), the championship featured thrilling matches and … Read more

ISAM Praises UAE President’s Decree-Law Establishing National Anti-Narcotics Authority

Abu dhabi: The International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) has praised the federal decree-law issued by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan establishing the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, describing it as a vital and effective tool that enhances the UAE’s quality of efforts in combating narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and eliminating their … Read more

SEWA Begins Al Dhaid Natural Gas Network Connection Project

Sharjah: In implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has embarked on the first phase of the natural gas network connection project for Al Dhaid City. The project aims to enhance the region’s … Read more

UAE Conducts 61st Airdrop of Aid Under ‘Birds of Goodness’ Operation, Delivers 20 Food Trucks into Gaza

Gaza: The United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates continues its humanitarian mission to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Today, the UAE conducted its 61st airdrop of relief supplies as part of “Birds of Goodness’ operation under the framework of the Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. According to Emirates News Agency, the airdrop … Read more

Abu Dhabi’s Non-Oil Foreign Trade Grows 34.7% in First Half of 2025

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade continued its growth trajectory, recording a strong performance during the first half of current year (from January to June 2025), soaring 34.7% to AED195.4 billion compared to AED145 billion during the corresponding period in 2024, according to statistics released today by Abu Dhabi Customs. According to Emirates … Read more

Dubai Municipality Parks, Facilities Attract Over 16.7 Million Visitors in H1 2025

Dubai: Dubai Municipality’s parks and recreational facilities attracted more than 16.7 million visitors in the first half of 2025, marking an increase of more than 250,000 compared to the same period in 2024. According to Emirates News Agency, the growing footfall underscores the popularity of these spaces as key destinations for leisure, relaxation, and tourism, … Read more