SHARJAH: H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has committed AED 4.5 million to expand Sharjah’s public and government library collections with the latest works from Arab and international publishers showcased at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024). With over 2,500 publishers and exhibitors, SIBF […]
NEW YORK: The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the escalating threat of ransomware attacks targeting global healthcare institutions, which are placing vital healthcare services and patient safety at severe risk. Addressing the United Nations Security Council on Friday, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, underscored the urgency of confronting […]
SHARJAH: The Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah recently unveiled a monumental achievement during a press conference at the 2024 Sharjah International Book Fair: the completion of the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language. This pioneering project, the first of its kind in the Arab world, consists of 127 volumes, documenting the evolution of Arabic vocabulary […]
DUBAI: The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) has announced the second Special Award winner of their Thirteenth Season themed ‘Sustainability’ and Emirati photographer Salma Ali Al Suwaidi has been honoured with the ‘Photography Content Creator’ Award, a category that includes a US $50,000 prize. This award celebrates editors, publishers, […]
RAS AL KHAIMAH: Under the patronage of Sheikh Saqr bin Saud Al Qasimi, Chairman of RAK Ceramics, the Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office (RAKGMO) officially launched Heart of RAK, a comprehensive online platform dedicated to promoting the Emirate’s livability. The event took place at the InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & […]
DUBAI: Dubai has firmly established itself as a top choice for international media and film productions, thanks to its advanced infrastructure, diverse filming sites, and comprehensive support services. One of the city’s latest projects involves the filming of Silver Spoon in Dubai, the third installment in the “Silver Spoon” series by Plus Studio. Filming is […]
DUBAI: H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), inaugurated the 10th edition of Dubai Design Week at Dubai’s creative hub, Dubai Design District (d3). Organised in strategic partnership with d3, part of TECOM Group, and supported by Dubai Culture, this edition marks a significant […]
SHARJAH: H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) at Expo Centre Sharjah, running until November 17. Themed “It Starts with a Book” and organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), this year’s fair celebrates Morocco as its guest of honour, marking a key […]
Yek Number, Starring Dhairya Gholap and Sayli Patil, ‘Yek Number’ is directed by Rajesh Mapuskar and produced by Tejaswini Pandit and Warda Nadiawala. Global: ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, announced the world digital premiere of the recently released Marathi film ‘Yek Number’ on 8th November. Directed by the visionary […]
DUBAI: H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, officially inaugurated the 10th edition of Gulfood Manufacturing at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Running from November 5 to 7, this globally recognised food manufacturing event takes place alongside Gulfhost, the MENA region’s leading hospitality […]
ABU DHABI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended part of the ‘National Identity Retreat’, held on Day 0 of the UAE Government’s Annual Meetings 2024 in Abu Dhabi. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed reviewed the agenda of the retreat, jointly organised […]
