ABU DHABI: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, met a United States Congress delegation yesterday in Abu Dhabi to enhance UAE US relations. The delegation included Senator Vicente Gonzalez, Senator Adriano Espaillat, and Representatives Lorena Saenz and Viany Cabrera. The discussions focused on strengthening the long-standing strategic partnership between the […]
DUBAI: The KHDA hosted over 200 educators, parents, students, and policymakers gathered for Dubai’s inaugural E33 CoLabs session to accelerate the rollout of Education 33 (E33), the emirate’s groundbreaking education strategy. This collaborative event highlighted the strategy’s progress and marked the beginning of a series of workshops designed to refine and implement E33’s transformative initiatives. […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE has introduced a Federal Decree-Law to regulate and empower the arts sector, fostering creativity and innovation. This legislation governs non-profit art institutions and provides numerous benefits to artists, arts professionals, and the creative economy. Aiming to enhance the UAE’s artistic environment, the law encourages artistic creation, attracts talent, and promotes the […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Museum of the Future has launched a groundbreaking exhibition, ‘Earth Dreams’, offering a transformative journey through art, technology, and nature. The exhibition, debuted during the Dubai Future Forum on the museum’s ‘Tomorrow, Today’ floor, was unveiled by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. A collaboration between […]
DUBAI: The 1 Billion Followers Summit has received an overwhelming response, with over 10,000 content creators from 190 countries applying for the million-dollar One Billion Award in just ten days. This prestigious award, the largest and most valuable for content creators globally, recognises excellence in creating positive, impactful content that promotes meaningful change. The award […]
DUBAI: In a tribute to the nation’s Founding Fathers, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Dubai Airports and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) are welcoming travellers arriving in the emirate with a special stamp featuring the ‘Zayed and Rashid’ logo. […]
Dubai: The much-anticipated Tahbib Festival 2024 returns this December, following its outstanding success last year. Set to be a cultural extravaganza, this year’s festival unfolds across two venues: Al Safa Art and Design Library, Jumeirah on December 1, and India Club, Oud Metha on December 2, with India Club serving as the official venue partner. […]
SHARJAH: The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024) concluded on a high note after attracting 1.82 million visitors from over 200 countries. Held from November 6-17, under the theme “It Starts with a Book”, the event reaffirmed its status as a global cultural hub. The fair hosted over 2,500 publishers and […]
SHARJAH: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, inaugurated the “Rumi: 750 Years of Absence… Eight Centuries of Presence” exhibition, which will run until 14th February 2025, at the House of Wisdom (HoW) in Sharjah. Upon arrival, Sheikh Sultan was received by Sheikha Bodour […]
SHARJAH: H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued a directive for the allocation of a new site on Emirates Road, opposite Sharjah Mosque, to host the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). This landmark decision was made public during the ‘Direct Line’ program, which was […]
Researchers at Zayed National Museum have uncovered concealed text beneath gold leaf on a page of the Blue Qur’an, a renowned Islamic manuscript. Using advanced multi-spectral imaging, the research revealed verses from Surah al-Nisa’, shedding new light on the production of this significant artifact. Dating back to 800-900 CE, the Blue Qur’an is celebrated for […]
