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 […]
ABU DHABI: The state visit of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the State of Kuwait tomorrow, Sunday, November 10, constitutes a significant and new milestone in enhancing the fraternal and historical relations between the two brotherly countries, pushing them towards new horizons of constructive cooperation in all fields, thereby […]
Sharjah: The 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) turned into an exciting playground for curious young inventors on Friday as they learnt all about combining art and science to build their own prototypes of LED-lit mini robots. Guided through the basics of electrical circuits and LEDs, young participants explored creative engineering in a fun, interactive […]
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 […]
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 […]
