SHARJAH: H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued a directive for the allocation of a new site on Emirates Road, opposite Sharjah Mosque, to host the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). This landmark decision was made public during the ‘Direct Line’ program, which was […]
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Government Media Bureau has announced the much-anticipated fourth edition of the Sharjah Events Festival, set to take place from December 12 to 15 at Al Majaz Amphitheatre. Running under the slogan “Shining with Events,” the festival promises an exciting blend of entertainment, education, and culture for all age groups. Also read: UAE […]
Researchers at Zayed National Museum have uncovered concealed text beneath gold leaf on a page of the Blue Qur’an, a renowned Islamic manuscript. Using advanced multi-spectral imaging, the research revealed verses from Surah al-Nisa’, shedding new light on the production of this significant artifact. Dating back to 800-900 CE, the Blue Qur’an is celebrated for […]
Exciting News for Indian Students in UAE: IIM Ahmedabad and IIFT Set to Open UAE Campuses Dubai: Dubai is soon set to become a hub for top-notch Indian education, offering amazing opportunities for students, especially NRIs (Non-Resident Indians). After the successful launch of IIT Delhi’s campus in Abu Dhabi, two more prestigious institutions, IIM Ahmedabad […]
His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan honours leading members of the Indian community for their outstanding achievements. Celebration hosted in Zabeel Park, attracted more than 60,000 people. Dubai: His Excellency Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; His Excellency Sunjay Sudhir, India’s Ambassador to the UAE and a host of diplomats and dignitaries from […]
DUBAI: The inaugural Dubai International Library Conference (DILC) has officially begun, highlighting the evolution of libraries under the theme ‘Our Libraries: Past, Present, and Future.’ Organised by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, the event runs from November 15 to 17, featuring over 70 speakers from 27 countries and drawing nearly 2,000 participants. His Excellency Mohammed […]
The siblings, Jainam & Jivika, bought the domain name JioHotstar.com from a techie for IRS 1 CR (AED 2.8 million) and are ready to give it away to Reliance Jio for FREE! What was their intention to buy the controversial domain?Why are they giving it away for free even though they could make money? Were […]
Etihad Airways marks its first anniversary at Terminal A, Zayed International Airport, celebrating a year of remarkable growth and innovation. Since transitioning in November 2023, the airline has expanded its weekly flights from 1,336 to 1,732, connecting Abu Dhabi to over 80 global destinations. Terminal A, a world-class facility capable of handling up to 45 […]
SHARJAH: The University of Sharjah (UoS) and the UAE Space Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance space science, research, and technology, supporting the UAE Space Strategy. The MoU was signed at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Science, and Technology (SAASST) by Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor of UoS and […]
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) proudly announced that its state-of-the-art marine research vessel, Jaywun, has won the prestigious Work Boat World Award for Best Large Research Vessel for 2023. This marks the first time a Middle Eastern vessel has achieved such recognition from Baird Maritime, a leading maritime publishing authority. The Work Boat […]
DUBAI: The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has announced the third edition of the Dubai Festival for Youth Music, an exciting platform aimed at discovering, nurturing, and empowering young talent in the musical arts. Set for November 20 at the Etihad Museum, the festival will bring together over 85 skilled young artists from across the […]
