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Sharjah Literature Festival celebrates Emirati storytelling and creativity

SHARJAH: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi inaugurated the Sharjah Literature Festival, celebrating Emirati storytelling under the theme ‘Emirati Tales Inspire the Future.’ Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the festival highlights the UAE’s literary and cultural vibrancy. Running until January 21, it brings together local publishers, authors, […]

Coca-Cola unveils Diet Coke presidential bottle, marking a playful nod to Trump’s favourite drink

Coca-Cola has launched a special Diet Coke bottle to commemorate the upcoming presidential inauguration, continuing a tradition it began in 2005 with limited-edition bottles for presidential events. This is the first time a Diet Coke version has been created, and it’s closely linked to former President Donald Trump’s famous love for the drink. During his […]

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival introduces new zones to strengthen its global innovation hub

SHARJAH: The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2025 has unveiled three new zones designed to elevate its status as a global centre for innovation and entrepreneurship. These zones aim to empower local talent, foster networking opportunities, and promote skill development. The Made in Sharjah Zone, powered by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), Bank of Sharjah, […]

Nationwide competition ‘My School… My Identity’ celebrates Emirati cultural heritage

ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched the nationwide competition ‘My School… My Identity’, inviting students and teachers to creatively transform schools into vibrant hubs celebrating Emirati cultural heritage. Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education, highlighted the competition’s goal of inspiring creativity among students and teachers to design school decorations that embody the […]

Ras Al Khaimah celebrates record-breaking tourism year in 2024

RAS AL KHAIMAH: The Emirate marked a historic year in 2024, with Ras Al Khaimah tourism achieving record-breaking milestones. The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) reported 1.28 million overnight arrivals, a 12% increase in revenue, and a 15% surge in MICE visitors. This growth aligns with the Emirate’s vision to welcome 3.5 million […]

Shams Creative Fest returns with cultural and entrepreneurial highlights

SHARJAH: Sharjah Media City (Shams) has announced the third edition of the Shams Creative Fest, set to take place from 6–9 February 2025 at the Shams Business Centre. This exciting festival aims to celebrate entrepreneurship, innovation, and cultural richness by bringing together small and medium enterprises, creative talents, and industry experts. One of the event’s […]

Dubai honours Simon Squibb with $1M ‘One Billion Award’ for social impact

DUBAI: H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, awarded British content creator Simon Squibb the prestigious ‘One Billion Award’ during the 1 Billion Followers Summit. The award, valued at US$1 million, recognises impactful content creators inspiring positive social change. Held from January 11 to 13, the […]

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