Sharjah: Expo Centre Sharjah is preparing to host the 55th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show from May 28 to June 1, 2025. Organized by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), this edition will feature participation from over 500 exhibitors and more than 1,800 industry professionals, along with numerous renowned brands in gold, diamonds, and luxury watches. According to Emirates News Agency, the 30,000-square-metre exhibition will showcase a prestigious group of leading jewellery and watchmakers from both local and international markets. Key exhibiting countries include the UAE, India, Italy,

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, met with the Venerable Phraphawanathammaphinan Seesuk, Chief Monk of Nah Luang Temple from Udon Thani Province, Thailand, at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi. This meeting underscores the UAE’s ongoing dedication to fostering tolerance, cultural openness, and interfaith dialogue. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting took place in the presence of Sorayut Chasombat, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the United Arab Emirates. The ambassador highlighted the importance of this visit as a significant step in enhancing cultural and spiritual cooperation, especially as both

Saint Petersburg: Spring unfolded in vivid colour this weekend as the 13th Tulip Festival officially opened on Yelagin Island in Saint Petersburg, welcoming visitors to a dazzling display of more than 250,000 blooming tulips. According to Emirates News Agency, footage from Kirov Central Park captured scenes of guests strolling through vibrant flowerbeds, capturing photos, and enjoying live music performed by a military band, adding a festive rhythm to the atmosphere. This year’s edition highlights two symbolic tulip varieties: the deep red ‘Muzhestvo’ (Courage) and the golden-yellow ‘Zolotye Rossypi’ (Golden Abundance), chosen for their cultural and aesthetic significance. The festival will

Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) is actively participating in the Make it in the Emirates Forum 2025, hosted at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from May 19 to 22. The forum serves as a pivotal national platform in the UAE for industrial advancement, gathering government stakeholders, industry leaders, and innovators to shape the future of the country’s manufacturing sector, accelerate localisation, and explore new opportunities for investment and entrepreneurship. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheraa aims to spotlight a diverse range of startups advancing innovative industrial solutions. This initiative highlights startups that are producing market-ready products

Abu Dhabi: As the 2025 edition of Make it in the Emirates got underway today, PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, announced that its total investment in locally sourced goods and services has now reached AED2.25 billion. According to Emirates News Agency, in 2024 alone, the group directed AED 1 billion into the national economy – a 38% increase compared to 2023 – directly supporting the UAE’s goals to localise supply chains, promote national businesses, and accelerate economic diversification. A committed member of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) led National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme

Aden: The UAE’s ‘Make-A-Wish’ Foundation has announced the resumption of its humanitarian efforts in Yemen by granting wishes to five children with cancer at Al-Sadaqah Hospital in Aden. This initiative underscores the Foundation’s commitment to continuing its mission amidst ongoing challenges in the region. According to Emirates News Agency, the children’s wishes included receiving the latest electronic devices, such as smartphones, providing them moments of joy and alleviating some of the burdens of their illness. This effort marks a significant step in the Foundation’s ongoing work in the region. Hani Al-Zubaidi, CEO of the ‘Make-A-Wish’ Foundation, stated, “With every wish

Dubai: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Press Club (DPC) will host the award ceremony to honour winners of the 24th edition of the Arab Media Award on 27 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This prestigious event is scheduled for the second day of the Arab Media Summit and will coincide with the opening of the Arab Media Forum, attracting media leaders, journalists, and professionals from across the Arab region. According to Emirates News Agency, the Board of Directors of the Arab

Astana: The Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation (ZayedCHF) announced today the launch of three sustainable projects related to the rehabilitation of people of determination, and the sports and social sectors in the Republic of Kazakhstan. This comes under the guidance and supervision of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy, a platform dedicated to preserving the legacy of giving established by the late founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. According to Emirates News Agency, during a field visit to Astana, a ZayedCHF delegation, in the presence of the Deputy Mayor of Astana, laid the foundation stone for a project to establish