KUPANG: Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, located in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted again on Thursday, sending volcanic ash as high as 5,000 meters above its crater. The eruption, reported by agencies, was confirmed by Yohanes Kolli Sorywutun, a monitoring officer for the volcano. Also read: Emirati photographer Salma Al Suwaidi wins ‘Photographic Content Creator’ Award […]
Sharjah: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), honoured the winners of the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024) Awards, alongside the 7th edition of the Sharjah Translation Award (Turjuman). The ceremony took place on the inaugural day of SIBF 2024, which runs until November 17 at Expo […]
The Indian Musical Festival marks Neha Kakkar’s return to Dubai after three years and is set to be one of the biggest music carnivals in the country with over 10,000 tickets on sale. Dubai: The Indian Musical Festival (IMF), Dubai’s biggest music festival, is set to debut with an unforgettable performance by Bollywood’s Pop Queen, […]
Part of the 1,357 activities at SIBF 2024, the workshop helped to kindle their imagination through play and illustration. Sharjah: There was not a dull moment for the primary school children who gathered around storyteller Alla Fedorets during the workshop “Bring your Stories to Life” at the 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024) which […]
Sharjah: The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) opened its doors in dazzling fashion, inviting young minds into a world of wonder through the immersive narrative show, “Dreams of Morocco.” This captivating performance, part of Morocco’s Guest of Honour programme, brought together comedy, engaging characters, and immersive storytelling to entertain and inspire […]
DUBAI: Dubai has been ranked as the top city in the Middle East and North Africa in the ‘Global City Index 2024’ by Brand Finance, securing this position for the second consecutive year. Dubai’s strong performance across various indicators underscores its leadership in the region and its growing reputation globally. In a major leap, Dubai […]
Dubai: The Emirate of Dubai is hosting the Arab Classic Tournament; the first Baseball Tournament in the Middle East, taking place from 7th to 10th Nov. 2024 at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai with participation of eight national teams; these are: UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Palestine, Bangladesh & Afghanistan. The Tournament is organized by […]
BAKU: Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace said that the role of religious leaders is fundamental for promoting dialogue, tolerance, and peace and to achieving sustainability, environmental protection. “Religions advocate for peace, and when religious leaders unite their voices, they contribute to achieving sustainability and protecting the […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE has launched a polar research project as part of its strategy to strengthen its role in global polar research and presence. Announced during the UAE Government’s Annual Meetings 2024, the initiative aims to enhance the country’s standing in scientific, technological, and environmental fields. The project, developed through collaboration among various government […]
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 & […]
