Tokyo: Authorities in Japan issued a tsunami warning for Iwate Prefecture in the north of the country today, while the Philippines announced the evacuation of nearly one million people from high-risk areas as powerful Typhoon Fung-Wong swept across the main island of Luzon. According to Emirates News Agency, officials in both countries urged residents to … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Al Wathba Food Festival has opened to large crowds and enthusiastic participation from productive families and food enthusiasts across the UAE. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) as part of the 4th Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award, the festival aims to promote sustainable food security, … Read more
Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the Sharjah Arabic Language Academy, attended the closing ceremony of the Third Sharjah International Conference on Arabic Language Studies in Europe (SICALE) 2025. The event, held under the theme ‘Contributions of Orientalists to the Arabic … Read more
Abu dhabi: Rabdan Academy has concluded the Rabdan Future Leaders Fair, a three-day event hosted at the Academy’s campus in Abu Dhabi. This event brought together over 900 students from eight Charter Schools for an immersive learning experience that connected academic aspirations with real-world career pathways across security, defence, emergency preparedness, and crisis management. According … Read more
Sharjah: The Irtiqa CEO Majlis, hosted by NAMA Women Advancement in partnership with the Pearl Initiative, convened at The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah, bringing together senior executives from leading UAE and international companies to advance gender equality and inclusive leadership in the workplace. According to Emirates News Agency, building on the success of previous editions, … Read more
Sharjah: The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has reinforced its position as a leader in sustainable and experiential tourism, with its flagship hospitality brand, Sharjah Collection, winning eight prestigious titles at the 2025 World Luxury Awards across regional and global categories. According to Emirates News Agency, the awards recognized Kingfisher Retreat, Al Badayer Retreat, … Read more
Abu dhabi: Feleti Penitala Teo, Prime Minister of Tuvalu, has visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by his wife Madame Tausaga Teo, and Dr. Tauisi M Taupo, Ambassador of Tuvalu to the UAE, along with an accompanying delegation. According to Emirates News Agency, the Prime Minister of Tuvalu and his delegation … Read more
Sharjah: The 12th Sharjah International Library Conference (SILC), organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA), convened over 400 library professionals, educators, and technology experts from 30 countries for its 2025 edition. According to Emirates News Agency, the conference took place as part of the 44th Sharjah International … Read more