Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Al Dhaid, reviewed the expansion plans for the university’s projects during a Board of Trustees meeting at the university’s headquarters. H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed expressed appreciation for the Board of Trustees’ efforts and accomplishments in the previous period, noting the challenges faced by institutions in agricultural science and food security projects due to inadequate facilities. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting highlighted the university’s commitment to providing resources for both theoretical and practical education

Ras Al Khaimah: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the Emirates National Schools (ENS) – Ras Al Khaimah Campus celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025 in a ceremony held yesterday. Sheikh Arhama bin Saud bin Khaled Al Qasimi, Director of the Office of H.H. the Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah at the Emiri Court, attended the event, which marked the graduation of 117 male and female Grade 12 students. According to Emirates News Agency, Ahmed Mohammed Al Hamiri, Secretary-General of

Dubai: Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a construction contract worth more than AED450 million to Naresco Contracting LLC for the main construction works of a high-end residential development called Central Park Plaza. This latest addition to City Walk, Dubai’s prominent lifestyle destination, is slated to be handed over in Q3 2027. According to Emirates News Agency, the project includes residential complex towers A and B, with 23 and 20 floors respectively, comprising 212 apartments. Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate, stated, ‘Central Park Plaza at City Walk is an ideal

Nouakchott: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Mauritanian capital, Nouakchott, hosted a cultural celebration highlighting the achievements of four key figures in Mauritanian literature. This event underscored the values of loyalty to creative individuals and acknowledged their significant contributions to cultural life. According to Emirates News Agency, the event was part of the 23rd Sharjah Cultural Honouring Forum, organised by the Sharjah Department of Culture in collaboration with the Mauritanian Ministry of Culture, Arts, Communication and Relations with Parliament. The forum recognised poet Mohamed Fall

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has announced the completion of a sewerage and rainwater drainage network development project in Nad Al Sheba 3, at a total cost of AED277 million. Serving an area of 340 hectares and encompassing up to 300 plots of land, the project forms part of the Municipality’s strategic plans to upgrade and future-proof Dubai’s infrastructure, supporting the emirate’s vision of becoming a global model for sustainable, smart urban development. According to Emirates News Agency, Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, stated that this project is part of Dubai Municipality’s strategic efforts to develop and deliver

Abu Dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, today received Emilio Pin Godos, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to the UAE, at the Emiri Court. Sheikh Ammar welcomed the Spanish Ambassador and wished him success in his duties, expressing hope that his efforts would contribute to further strengthening the friendly and cooperative relations between the UAE and Spain across various fields. According to Emirates News Agency, the two sides discussed the distinguished bilateral ties between the UAE and Spain and explored ways to boost cooperation, particularly in the

Beijing: The United Arab Emirates is participating in the 31st Beijing International Book Fair, taking place at the China National Convention Centre from 18th to 22nd June. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE’s distinguished presence features a national pavilion, reflecting the richness and diversity of the country’s cultural scene. The pavilion is organised by the UAE Embassy in Beijing, with the participation of the Ministry of Culture. Through its presence at this international cultural event, the UAE aims to introduce the Chinese public to the key elements of Emirati culture and heritage, as well as the prominent contributors to

Abu Dhabi: The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) and GLOBSEC Forum have formalized a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, appointing AGDA as the Main Institutional Partner from 2025 to 2027. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed by AGDA’s Director-General Nickolay Mladenov and GLOBSEC’s Founder and President R³bert Vass. The GLOBSEC Forum, an annual European platform, gathers global leaders, policymakers, and experts to deliberate on pressing issues such as security, economic development, climate change, and technology. The 2025 forum is set to take place from June 12th to 14th in Prague, Czech Republic, offering a venue