Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has welcomed five new distinguished cultural and intellectual figures to the Higher Committee of the Sard Al Thahab Award in the lead-up to its third edition. The decision reflects the Centre’s ongoing commitment to developing the narrative arts scene locally and across the Arab world, while cementing the Award’s position as a leading platform that celebrates storytelling and folk narrative arts and supports studies and visual productions related to Arab and Emirati cultural heritage. According to Emirates

Abu Dhabi: Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), has met with Malick Ndiaye, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, at the FNC headquarters in Abu Dhabi to explore ways to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two nations. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions focused on boosting coordination, increasing mutual consultations, and enhancing bilateral relations through official visits and joint initiatives on issues of shared interest. The meeting was attended by several FNC members. During the meeting, Saqr Ghobash welcomed the Senegalese delegation, highlighting the historical and fraternal ties between the UAE and Senegal. He emphasised the bilateral

Abu Dhabi: Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced it will host the eighth edition of the RoboCup Asia-Pacific (RCAP 2025) in Abu Dhabi from 10 to 15 November 2025, marking a significant moment for the UAE’s burgeoning robotics ecosystem. According to Emirates News Agency, the event will be organized in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau. Khalifa University will showcase a range of technologies through eight leagues, including RoboCupSoccer, RoboCupRescue, RoboCup@Home, RoboCupJunior, RCAP Industry-Sponsored League, and RoboCupIndustrial, with 15 sub-leagues. The event will also feature RCAP Challenges and RCAP Demonstrations. The RCAP 2025 will include

Dubai: The Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI), in partnership with the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), has launched the Government Technology 5.0 report on MBRCGI’s digital platform, Ibtekr. The report features 11 international models of emerging technology applications in the public sector, aligning with MBRCGI’s mission to prepare government entities for the future. According to Emirates News Agency, the report aims to empower government entities with knowledge to embrace agile and innovative operating models. Huda Al Hashimi, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs, emphasized that this report is a testament to the UAE

Sharjah: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has announced Greece as the Guest of Honour for the 44th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). She emphasised that Greece, with its significant historical legacy and global cultural impact, remains an essential pillar in the continuing narrative of human creativity. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition and Congress Centre in Greece. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was formalised by Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of SBA, and Yasonas Varthalitis, Deputy Minister of Culture

Abu Dhabi: TRENDS Research and Advisory recently hosted a symposium titled ‘Cooperation between China and the Middle East and North Africa Region under the Global Security Initiative,’ in collaboration with the China Centre for Europe and Africa of the China International Communications Group (CICG) and Foreign Languages Press. The event was attended by diplomats, thinkers, and researchers from the region and China. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Mohamed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS, opened the symposium with a welcoming address. He reviewed China’s Global Security Initiative (GSI), introduced in April 2022, highlighting its core principles aimed at ensuring security

Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, presided over the council’s inaugural meeting. This meeting followed the issuance of Decree No. (24) of 2025 by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting focused on evaluating key initiatives that are pivotal for the growth of Dubai’s media landscape. The session saw the participation of Mona Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the council, Nehal Badri, Secretary-General, and other notable

Sharjah: Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, and Major General Staff Saleh bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard, attended the joint field exercise titled ‘Deterrence 2’. The exercise took place at the Applied City within Al Khudaira Camp, with senior officers from both sides and representatives of strategic partners present. According to Emirates News Agency, the exercise included participation from Sharjah Police, the National Guard Command, the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, and the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Air Wing Department. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to reinforce security integration