Women Chair 15.8% of Board Positions in UAE’s Financial Sector

Dubai: A report published today by Heriot-Watt University, in cooperation with Grant Thornton, revealed that women occupy 85 board seats in the UAE’s financial services sector, representing 15.8 percent, exceeding the national average of 14.8 percent according to the 2025 GCC Board Gender Index. This reflects the notable progress of the financial sector compared to … Read more

Sharjah Ruler Declares Emirate as ‘Baby and Family Friendly’ City

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially declared the emirate of Sharjah a “Baby and Family Friendly” emirate. This announcement marks an important milestone in Sharjah’s ongoing journey to strengthen a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for children and families. According to Emirates News … Read more

Nahyan Bin Mubarak Visits Al Ain Book Festival 2025

Al ain: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, visited today the 16th edition of the Al Ain Book Festival 2025, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, and organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre of the Department … Read more

Umm Al Emarat Park and Tadweer Group Aim to Set Guinness World Record with Recycled Mosaic Wall

Abu dhabi: Umm Al Emarat Park and Tadweer Group are inviting the community to help break a Guinness World Record, promoting sustainability and creativity. Taking place from 8-12 December, the attempt will focus on creating a 25-square metre mosaic wall made entirely from recycled plastic bottle caps. Members of the public will stick the bottle … Read more

Serbia Honours Ahmed Naser Al Raisi with ‘Jakov Nenadovic Star’

Marrakesh: The Republic of Serbia has awarded Major General Dr. Ahmed Naser Al Raisi, President of the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), the ‘Jakov Nenadovic Star,’ the highest security honour granted by the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs. According to Emirates News Agency, the award was presented by Ivica Dacic, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister … Read more

Moscow Hosts Closing of CIS Theatre Schools Festival

Moscow: Moscow hosted the closing of the VIII International Festival of Theatre Schools of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) “GITIS – Master Class”, TV BRICS reported. The festival gathered young performers and students from creative universities across Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. TTV BRICS played a role as the festival’s international … Read more

Sharjah Ruler Approves Largest Unified Government Media Hub

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved a package of major media projects in Sharjah Media City ‘Shams’. These projects represent a qualitative leap in developing the media infrastructure in the emirate and establish an advanced model for integrating government entities operating under … Read more

Ajman Finance Department Streamlines Tax Reporting with Unified Digital System

Ajman: The Department of Finance in Ajman has announced the complete removal of unnecessary procedures in the extraction and delivery of tax reports across the emirate. According to Emirates News Agency, the new mechanism relies on linking local government systems with the Mawarid System through advanced technical integration that enables seamless data exchange. It also … Read more