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Sharjah organises 3rd Arab Poetry Forum in Guinea
The Republic of Guinea hosted the third edition of the Arab Poetry Forum, organised by the Cultural Affairs Administration in the Sharjah Culture Department, in collaboration with the Doctorate Programme in Language and Civilisation at Lansana Conté U…
Death toll from Israeli strike on Beirut rises to 31, 68 wounded
BEIRUT: The death toll from the Israeli attack on the southern suburbs of Beirut has risen to 31 dead and 68 injured.
In a press conference, Lebanese Minister of Health Firas Abiad stated that the current toll stands at 31 martyrs, including 3 childr…
Israeli airstrike in Gaza results in 22 fatalities, including women and children
GAZA: A series of Israeli airstrikes on the Al-Zeitoun neighbourhood in southern Gaza has led to the deaths of 22 civilians, with many others injured. Local sources reported that the airstrikes specifically targeted areas housing displaced persons, WA…
Saudi Arabia achieves 73 percent increase in international tourist arrivals
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia achieved a 73 per cent increase in the number of international tourists arrivals, while international tourism revenues increased by 207 percent, according to the World Tourism Barometer by UN Tourism.
According to the Saudi Press…
Muslim Council of Elders participates in preparatory meeting for UN’s Summit of Future in New York
NEW YORK: The Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, highlighted the pivotal role religious leaders have played throughout history as moral guides, steering humanity toward peaceful coexistence.
He noted that the…
Fourth edition of Dubai Metro Music Festival kicks off
DUBAI: The fourth edition of the Dubai Metro Music Festival, organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has officially launched today.
The …
Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank partner to facilitate housing loans for UAE nationals
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) have partnered to offer top-up loans on existing housing loans, with interest and Murabaha options, supported by the Abu Dhabi government, to beneficiaries of ADHA’s Ho…
DMT expanding Abu Dhabi Canvas initiative to showcase UAE’s heritage, local artists in public spaces
ABU DHABI: In a collaborative effort aimed at further enriching the capital’s public spaces, the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has partnered with Mubadala, through the Mubadala Foundation and its partnership with the Authority of So…
Mexican embassy marks National Day
ABU DHABI: Luis Alfonso de Alba Góngora, Ambassador of United Mexican States to the UAE, hosted today a reception to mark his country’s National Day.
The event was attended by diplomats from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a number of officials, sev…
Sharjah Ruler attends launching 2nd edition of SICALE
SHARJAH: H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, announced the completion of the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language, consisting of 127 volumes.
This unique achievement adds to the series o…
