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‘Working Utopia: A Chronicle in Portraits’ shines spotlight on unsung heroes

To mark its 17th anniversary, FN Designs presents “Working Utopia: A Chronicle in Portraits,” a photography exhibition by Sheikha Wafa Hasher Al Maktoum celebrating the individuals who have contributed to and helped shape Alserkal Avenue’s creative community. The exhibition, which opened on June 2, 2026…

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Sharjah has a solid bond with ‘books, knowledge, learning’

Sharjah has secured the exclusive rights to operate BookXcess bookstores across the Middle East and Africa, expanding its global role in publishing and strengthening its status as a leading centre for books, reading and knowledge.The agreement grants Sharjah responsibility for developing, operating and managing the…

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ADX lists 6 new Single Stock Futures, deepens Bloomberg collaboration

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group on Monday listed six new Single Stock Futures — on Adnoc Gas, Adnoc Drilling, Adnoc Logistics & Services, Presight AI, Sharjah Islamic Bank, and Two Point Zero Group — expanding its derivatives suite to 17 futures and 50…

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Diamond trade through Dubai reaches $41.7b: DMCC

DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, announced that Dubai’s total diamond trade reached an all-time high of $41.7 billion in 2025, according to data from Dubai Customs.The figure surpasses the previous record of $40.9 billion, set…

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'Sharjah Deserves the Best' campaign to cut single-use products use

The Department of Municipal Affairs in Sharjah has launched the “Sharjah Deserves the Best” campaign, which will run until Dec.31, 2026, to encourage the use of environmentally friendly alternatives and reduce reliance on single-use products.The campaign is part of Sharjah’s strategic plan to reinforce environmental…

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Dubai Mallathon

The Dubai Mallathon is the city’s creative approach to promoting health and community wellbeing. The idea of holding a marathon inside a shopping mall may seem unusual, but given the country’s scorching temperature, it is an innovative solution.This initiative encourages and motivates people of all…

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Sheikh Mansour chairs Emirates Investment Authority Board of Directors meeting

His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Investment Authority (EIA), attended by Board members and the Authority’s executive management.The Board reviewed a…

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