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Sharjah: The Jewels of Emirates Show is witnessing strong visitor turnout at Expo Centre Sharjah, highlighting its established position as a leading regional and international platform for the jewellery and gemstone industry. Organised with support fr…

Washington: The US government was headed toward a partial shutdown on Friday, as Congress appeared unlikely to approve a deal that would keep a wide swath of operations funded past a midnight deadline. After hours of delay, the US Senate passed the sp…

Washington: US space company Blue Origin announced on Friday that it will pause its space tourism operations for at least two years to concentrate on enhancing its human lunar capabilities. This strategic decision comes as the company aims to contribu…

Rubaya: More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials said. The collapse occurred on Wednesday, and the precise toll was still unclear as of Friday evening. …

Istanbul: The United Arab Emirates has officially reopened the Sheikh Zayed Child Care Complex in Istanbul following its comprehensive renovation, reaffirming the UAE’s enduring humanitarian approach inspired by the late founding father Sheikh Zayed b…

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates is set to host a series of high-level international summits and exhibitions throughout February, reinforcing its position as a global hub for policy dialogue, digital trade, and innovation. The packed agenda leverag…

Lisbon: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has launched the Portuguese edition of his historical work, “The Portuguese in the Sea of Oman: Annals of History 1497CE – 1757CE,” during a cer…

Abu dhabi: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre received 6,846,723 guests in 2025, representing a 4 percent increase compared to 2024, and recording the highest annual figure in its history. The number of worshippers reached 1,531,192, including 257,8…