DUBAI: The Arab Reading Challenge, one of the initiatives of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, is the largest cultural and knowledge-based initiative of its kind, aimed at instilling the habit of reading among Arab students. The initiative seeks to enhance awareness of the importance of reading and cultivate a creative generation capable […]
DUBAI: Dubai Design District (d3) and Isola Design Group are launching a forward-thinking exhibition focusing on the circular economy, expanding Dubai Design Week’s 10th-anniversary programming with a glimpse into the future of sustainable design thinking. Titled “Design Next”, the new exhibition will be the first joint initiative between d3 and the innovative Isola Design Group. […]
In the world of job hunting, rejection letters are about as welcome as a monsoon without an umbrella. However, one Indian Google software engineer, Anu Sharma from Delhi, has turned the tables by sharing her rejection letter from a startup that has set the internet abuzz. The letter, which Sharma posted on social media, included […]
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person with a net worth of $242 billion, recently reiterated his belief that “college is overrated.” He made the statement while sharing a video on X (formerly Twitter), where he expressed his long-standing views on the diminishing value of traditional education. 🚨ELON MUSK: "I think the value of a college […]
DUBAI: Following the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, to document the key milestones of the life of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation […]
SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inspected several cultural projects in the Heart of Sharjah on Wednesday. His Highness visited Bait Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, known as “Al Gharbi House,” where His Highness explored its library and the various publications and books […]
SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, urged individuals to consistently remembrance and glorification of God Almighty, sharing that he often expresses his faith in his poetry, starting with verses like “Glory be to He who raised the sky without pillars.” During a phone intervention […]
ZHENGZHOU, China: A royal tomb dating back approximately 5,000 years, presumed to be the grave of a prehistoric king, has been discovered at a ruins site in central China’s Henan Province, with over 350 artefacts unearthed to date. Located in the Wangzhuang ruins in the city of Yongcheng, the tomb covers a total area of […]
SHARJAH: In celebration of Arab Document Day on October 17, the Sharjah Documents House has launched the “Documents are a Trust” campaign. This initiative highlights the importance of various documents in preserving the histories of nations and communities. It aims to enhance understanding of the Archives’ role in safeguarding government documents by implementing a comprehensive […]
CAIRO: Egypt has successfully recovered three ancient artefacts from Germany as part of the Egyptian government’s ongoing efforts to retrieve stolen or illegally smuggled artefacts. According to Ahram Online, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities recovered the artefacts in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A delegation from Germany’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, in collaboration with the Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, has launched the “Localization of Imams” programme. This initiative aims to train and qualify Emirati imams and preachers, focusing on developing citizens in various Sharia fields. Running for four months, the programme includes 25 participants and […]
