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 […]
SHARJAH: The 11th Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) continues to impress, with its captivating films, engaging workshops, and insightful discussions and Palestine lit up Day 3. This year, the festival celebrates Palestine as the Guest of Honour, running until October 12. Attendees are treated to a special focus on Palestinian cinema, […]
Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is gearing up for the release of her much-awaited film Jigra with Vedang Raina. She recently visited Hyderabad for the film’s promotion and actors Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Rana Daggubati were also a part of the event. Several pictures and and videos from the pre-release event have been doing the rounds […]
COPENHAGEN: The UN World Health Organisation (WHO) said that humanity’s “collective amnesia” about the gravity of the COVID-19 pandemic “should not prevent us from protecting ourselves and our loved ones from the ongoing spread of respiratory diseases”. Coronaviruses like COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) “must be taken seriously” as they are particularly dangerous […]
STOCKHOLM: U.S. scientists David Baker and John Jumper, along with Britain’s Demis Hassabis, won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on proteins. Also read: Keanu Reeves excites fans with his first Professional Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Baker received half the prize for his work in “computational protein design.” The other […]
SHARJAH: The 20th International Education Show began today at Expo Centre Sharjah, featuring over 125 universities and institutions from more than 20 countries. Organised by Expo Sharjah and supported by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the four-day event is a major higher education exhibition in the UAE. Also read: dnata to launch premium […]
Hollywood star Keanu Reeves made his exciting professional race debut on Saturday at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway. During the race, the Matrix star spun off the track into the grass at turn nine, but luckily, he didn’t crash. It happened a little over halfway through the 45-minute race, and he quickly got back on […]
DUBAI: dnata, a top air and travel services provider, is teaming up with beOnd, the world’s first premium leisure airline, to enhance travel between Dubai and popular holiday destinations. This partnership aims to promote beOnd’s unique offerings and provide excellent services to travelers from the UAE. Currently, beOnd operates flights from Al Maktoum – Dubai […]
Streaming now on ZEE5 Global, “The Signature” is a poignant Hindi-language drama led by the iconic Anupam Kher and Mahima Chaudhry, marking her return to the screen. Directed by Gajendra Ahire, the film draws comparisons to Kher’s celebrated 1984 film “Saaransh”, bringing a new era of emotional storytelling. It explores universal themes of dignity, loss, […]
DUBAI: Global Village, the region’s premier multicultural family destination for entertainment, dining, shopping, features and attractions, returns for its highly anticipated Season 29 opening on Wednesday 16 October with remarkable additions and enhancements across the destination. Committed to making every visit memorable and continually elevating the guest experience, Global Village introduces a stunning Restaurant Plaza […]
SHARJAH: The 2024 Al Dhaid Date Festival, held from 3rd to 6th October at Expo Al Dhaid, concluded successfully, attracting thousands of visitors and generating AED 1 million in sales. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the festival brought together UAE date producers, palm farmers, and key government and private sector […]
