SHARJAH: The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has launched key projects to upgrade electricity networks in the central region, with an investment of AED 20,409,404 during the year’s first half. These upgrades include the installation of 97.740 km of high-voltage cables and 5.540 km of low-voltage cables, along with the removal of 35 […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Museum of the Future has launched a groundbreaking exhibition, ‘Earth Dreams’, offering a transformative journey through art, technology, and nature. The exhibition, debuted during the Dubai Future Forum on the museum’s ‘Tomorrow, Today’ floor, was unveiled by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. A collaboration between […]
ABU DHABI: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, highlighted UAE tolerance model commitment to tolerance and human fraternity under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This approach has positioned the UAE as a global model of understanding and coexistence. Speaking after receiving the […]
The Sharjah Classic Car Festival is set to captivate vintage car enthusiasts once again with its second edition from February 13 to 17. This five-day event, organised by the Sharjah Old Car Club (SOCC), will showcase rare automobiles while celebrating heritage, innovation, and community spirit. With a lineup of curated pavilions, the festival offers visitors […]
DUBAI: The 1 Billion Followers Summit has received an overwhelming response, with over 10,000 content creators from 190 countries applying for the million-dollar One Billion Award in just ten days. This prestigious award, the largest and most valuable for content creators globally, recognises excellence in creating positive, impactful content that promotes meaningful change. The award […]
DUBAI: Dubai Airports is fully prepared for the rainy season and an expected surge in passenger traffic numbers. Strategic planning and advanced data analysis are in place to ensure smooth operations during this busy period. Coordination with government agencies and partners is ongoing, with regular meetings to address potential challenges and maintain readiness. This quarter […]
GENEVA: The year 2024 has become the deadliest on record for humanitarian personnel, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said, citing data from the Aid Worker Security Database. This grim milestone was reached with the recorded death of 281 aid workers globally, surpassing previous records. “Humanitarian workers are being killed […]
DUBAI: In a tribute to the nation’s Founding Fathers, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Dubai Airports and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) are welcoming travellers arriving in the emirate with a special stamp featuring the ‘Zayed and Rashid’ logo. […]
DUBAI: Mariam Almheiri, Head of the International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court, recently welcomed Bill Gates, Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to the UAE. The visit marked the one-year update of the Gates Foundation-UAE partnership on agricultural innovation and food system transformation, announced during COP28. The partnership, which involved a US$200 […]
Dubai: The world’s greatest book sale Big Bad Wolf, is back in Dubai for a sixth season, promising an exceptional experience for book lovers from 29th November to 9th December 2024. This year’s event not only boasts a record-breaking collection of both Arabic and English books, also highlights its global mission of “changing the world […]
SHARJAH: The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) recently hosted the Sharjah-Pakistan Business Roundtable in partnership with the Pakistan Business Council in Sharjah (PBC Sharjah). Over 200 investors and entrepreneurs gathered to explore opportunities in sectors like manufacturing, trade, green tech, and the creative industries. The event aimed to highlight the support and investment opportunities […]
