Sharjah: As part of its centennial celebrations, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) will roll out a comprehensive cultural programme from May to July 2025. The agenda features a curated lineup of seminars, literary discussions, and expert-led activities, organised in collaboration with leading cultural institutions across the emirate. According to Emirates News Agency, the events form part of SPL’s flagship initiatives, ‘Institutional Collaboration’ and ‘Authors Spotlight’, aimed at enriching the public’s engagement with knowledge, heritage, and the written word. The opening event in the “Institutional Collaboration” series, ‘Reviving Forgotten Pages’, will be held on 29th May at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum. Organised

Sharjah: The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has launched a set of smart traffic signals integrated into an advanced system designed to implement the “Green Traffic” initiative. This system aims to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and boost road safety, aligning with SRTA’s ongoing infrastructure development efforts across the emirate. According to Emirates News Agency, Engineer Yousef Khamis Al Othmani, Chairman of SRTA, stated that this initiative is part of a larger package of smart projects to enhance the emirate’s transport sector. By adopting the latest global technologies, SRTA seeks to elevate road infrastructure efficiency and provide innovative solutions

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination, today underscored the strategic importance of Make it in the Emirates 2025, describing it as a key platform for supporting and developing 12 of the UAE’s most vital industrial sectors. During his visit to the event, he stated that this leading industrial platform is instrumental in strengthening the UAE’s position as a global destination for investment and capital, helping to bolster the competitiveness of Emirati industries both locally and internationally. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Khalid highlighted

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the annual gala dinner hosted by the American University of Beirut (AUB) at the InterContinental Hotel in the capital, Abu Dhabi. The event was held in celebration of AUB alumni residing in the United Arab Emirates and in recognition of the deep academic and cultural ties between the two brotherly nations. According to Emirates News Agency, the dinner was attended by Dr. Paul Morcos, Minister of Information of the Republic of Lebanon; Dr. Raymond Sawaya, Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of Faculty of Medicine;

Muscat: H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, today conveyed the condolences of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, on the passing of the mother of H.H. Sayyida Ahad bint Abdullah Al Busaidi, wife of HM the Sultan. According to Emirates News Agency, the condolences were delivered during a meeting with H.H. Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth in the Sultanate of Oman, who received H.H. Sheikh Theyab and the

Abu Dhabi: Tadweer Group hosted the first edition of its ‘Empowering Youth Platform’, an event that underscored the crucial role of young people in advancing sustainability within both public and private sectors. The event aimed to foster their active involvement in developing practical and impactful initiatives aligned with national goals. It also reinforced the message that waste is a valuable resource to be harnessed and transformed for a more sustainable future. According to Emirates News Agency, the event was attended by over 50 participants, including 37 youth council members from leading organisations such as ADNOC, Mubadala, the Environment Agency –

Abu Dhabi: The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child strongly condemned Israel’s ongoing obstruction of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Committee expressed grave concern over reports indicating that more than 14,000 babies could die within hours if life-saving supplies are not allowed into the besieged Strip. According to Emirates News Agency, the Committee urged the international community to exert immediate pressure on the Israeli occupation authorities to ensure the sustained and unimpeded delivery of essential food and medical aid. Citing data from UNICEF and the World Health Organisation, the

Paris: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the signing of a $6 million agreement aimed at digitising UNESCO’s global archive. The agreement, supported by a grant from the Sharjah Book Authority, is set to enhance the preservation of global heritage through digital means. According to Emirates News Agency, the signing ceremony took place at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, with notable attendees including H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, and Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi,