Dubai: Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society. Despite steady progress made across the world, literacy challenges persist with at least […]
Dubai: On Sunday, July 30, a wax replica of the late Benazir Bhutto, the former prime minister of Pakistan, will be unveiled at Madame Tussauds in Dubai. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Benazir’s son and Pakistan’s foreign minister, will attend the unveiling ceremony along with other dignitaries and diplomats. It’s Madame Tussauds’ first wax representation of a […]
Sharjah: Applications are now being accepted for the famous Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Awards, which will be presented in 2023. The Sharjah Translation ‘Turjuman’ Award, The Sharjah Award for an Emirati Book, The Sharjah Award for the Best Arabic Novel, The Sharjah Award for the Best International Book, and The Sharjah Publisher Recognition Award […]
Dubai: On July 3rd, the Evergreen Bollywood actress Rekha marked her first appearance in Vogue Arabia. After almost 2 decades, she sits down for an interview with the renowned publication setting the internet on fire with excitement. But what really caught the attention of millions was the emergence of the surreal viral photoshoot the diva […]
Dubai: According to a media release issued by the destination on Thursday, Global Village is expected to open one week earlier the next season due to an ‘overwhelming demand’ for an extension. The attraction, which had previously disclosed its Season 28 opening dates, now plans to open on October 18. The new opening date is […]
The Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse key image represents traditional Chinese paintings and a timeless narrative. Miles Morales is portrayed as the Monkey King (Sun Wukong), while his Spider-Verse contemporaries are envisaged as the Four Heavenly Kings in this stunning poster that weaves contemporary mythology into folklore, notably the well-known Chinese novel Journey to the West. […]
London: The bedchamber sword of Tipu Sultan, a legendary 18th-century king known for his leadership in conflicts in southern India, was sold at an auction in London for £14 million ($17.4 million). According to a statement from auction house Bonhams, the price of the item sold at auction on Tuesday was seven times the estimate, […]
Sharjah: The King Sejong Institute, South Korea’s leading language and culture institute, officially opened its doors in Sharjah. The Department of Government Relations (DGR) revealed on Tuesday that the King Sejong Institute — the official Institute for learning Korean language and culture — has established its new base in Sharjah. A formal ceremony was observed […]
Abu Dhabi: SeaWorld Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the region’s first Marine Life Theme Park, has officially opened its doors to the public, offering exciting activities and immersive excursions for customers of all ages. The extravagant opening ceremony included performances by Emirati superstar Hussain Al Jassmi and Scottish recording artist Red, accompanied by an outstanding […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has begun a trial period for the ‘First Autonomous Electric Abra,’ built with the intent to carry eight passengers. It was constructed locally at RTA’s Al Garhoud Marine Maintenance Centre, with a design that honors the abras history. This abra’s first journey was from Al Jaddaf Station to the […]
Young heartthrob enthralls the audience with brother Abu Bakr in the highly acclaimed comedy production Akbar the Great Nahi Rahe (Akbar is no more ‘The Great’) Sharjah: Pakistan’s young heartthrob Ahmed Shah and his brother Abu Bakr, who have garnered millions of followers and views online for their viral videos, made their much-awaited stage debut […]
