MBRF’s Dubai International Programme for Writing Launches ‘Book Criticism’ Workshop in Jordan

Amman: The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) launched a training workshop titled ‘Book Criticism Workshop,’ which will be held in Jordan under the Dubai International Programme for Writing (DIPW), one of MBRF’s flagship initiatives. The workshop aligns with DIPW’s objective to nurture Arab talents, refine their skills, and prepare them to actively develop and disseminate knowledge. According to Emirates News Agency, the key goal of the workshop is to develop participants’ capabilities, further enhancing their reading and writing proficiency in literary narration and criticism. The workshop has been designed to equip talents with tools to master four

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Nahyan bin Mubarak Inaugurates Inclusive Library at Future Rehabilitation Centre in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Honorary President of the Future Rehabilitation Centre, officially inaugurated the new Inclusive Library at the Centre’s campus in Abu Dhabi. The event highlighted a national commitment to inclusive education and community empowerment. According to Emirates News Agency, the inauguration was attended by Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Managing Director and Group CEO of Mubadala Investment Group, Mohammed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim, Chairman of the Future Rehabilitation Centre, and various dignitaries, educators, and staff. During the ceremony, Sheikh Nahyan emphasized that the library represents a collective commitment to building

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Dubai Chamber Hosts Strategic Meeting for 2025 Business Groups and Councils

Dubai: Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully hosted the second quarterly roundtable meeting for Business Groups and Business Councils of 2025. The event brought together members of sector-specific Business Groups and country-specific Business Councils overseen by the chamber, representing a broad spectrum of private sector enterprises from Dubai’s business community. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting provided a strategic platform to discuss opportunities for economic growth and highlight key developments shaping the local business environment. Attendees were updated on the latest initiatives, programmes, and future plans aimed at

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Strong Community Turnout Marks Dubai Police’s 69th Anniversary Celebration

Dubai: Dubai Police, represented by Naif Police Station and the Positive Spirit Council, organised a community parade through the residential and commercial areas of Naif to mark the 69th anniversary of the force’s founding on 1st June 1956. According to Emirates News Agency, the event was attended by Expert Major General Dr Muhammad Isa Al Adhab, Director of the Mounted Police Station and Chairman of the Police Stations Board of Directors; Expert Brigadier Omar Ashour, Deputy Director of Naif Police Station; Ms Fatima Buhjair, Chair of the Positive Spirit Council; First Lieutenant Saeed Ghadir, Vice Chair of the Council; along

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Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed Witnesses Sponsorship Agreement for Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee for the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, witnessed the signing of a sponsorship agreement between the games and ADNOC. Under the agreement, ADNOC will become the official Presenting Sponsor of the first-ever edition of the event to be held in the Middle East. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement was signed in the presence of Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Managing

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MoFA Celebrates Al Nowais’ Election as UNWTO Secretary-General

Abu Dhabi: Afra Mahash Al Hameli, Director of the Strategic Communications Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), expressed her pride in the election of Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais as the first woman to hold the role of Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) in the history of the organisation. Al Hameli emphasised that this achievement highlights the UAE’s leading position on the global stage and reflects the wise leadership’s vision of empowering women and promoting their participation in leading international organisations. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Hameli affirmed that this historic win is not

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Tadweer Group Achieves 10 Million Man-Hours Without Lost Time Injury Across Operations

Abu Dhabi: Tadweer Group has announced a major Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) milestone: Achievement of 10,000,000 man-hours worked without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) across its core operations and facilities. According to Emirates News Agency, this includes the Abu Dhabi Waste to Energy project (WtE) (Albihouth) in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi, in which Tadweer Group is a majority shareholder, and which recently completed 1,000,000 man-hours worked without an LTI. Hussain Al Hammadi, Executive Director, Crisis Management, Tadweer Group, stated that achieving 10 million man-hours without a Lost Time Injury across Tadweer Group’s core operations highlights their culture of safety.

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SAA Showcases Its Logistics Services at Air Cargo Europe 2025

Munich: Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) is participating in the 10th edition of Air Cargo Europe 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for air cargo and logistics, taking place in Munich, Germany, from 2nd to 5th June. The event brings together top global companies and institutions specialising in logistics, supply chain management, and air freight. According to Emirates News Agency, the SAA’s delegation is led by Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, accompanied by Sheikh Faisal bin Saoud Al Qassimi, Director of Sharjah Airport Authority, along with several SAA representatives. Ali Salim Al Midfa affirmed that this participation

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