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The American Library Association annual conference in Chicago this year was for the first time addressed by a non-American, and this fell to Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) CEO Ahmed Bin Rakkad Al Ameri.The privilege was accorded to Sharjah in recognition of its programme, “Library for…
The inaugural flight departed on July 4
Dubai to introduce QR tickets, digital wallets under nol system upgrade
UAE apartment and villa sales surge 174% to $23 bln, analysis shows
The Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) will launch the eighth edition of its “Ithmar” media training programme on Monday (July 6). Organised by the Sharjah Press Club (SPC), the month-long programme will bring together students aged 10 to 17 through a series of interactive workshops…
A 7-year-old Emirati child Jassim Mohammed Abdullah Ali Zaid Al Shehhi, died in a hit-and-run accident in Tunisia on Saturday afternoon while on summer vacation with his mother, tragically ending their trip and annual holiday.The child passed away far from his father, who remained in…
Egypt and Morocco are carrying the African and Arab hopes with their never-say-die attitude at the FIFA World Cup 2026.After Egypt defeated Australia on Friday, Morocco joined them a day later in celebration with their win over Canada in their own den.They are the only…
Engineer Hassan Al Ali, Projects Manager at Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA), has revealed a set of instructions and guidelines that road users must abide by during the implementation of the new traffic diversions due to the partial closure of Al Taawun Square.Avoiding peak…
The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai, have launched an online portal to book appointments for passport, attestation and other consular services. The Indian mission announced this on Sunday afternoon. Applicants can book an appointment at the portal, book.passportindiauae.com,…
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced an emergency humanitarian response worth $30 million to support civilians affected by the deteriorating situation in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan.The assistance will be delivered through the UAE…