Doha: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, in Doha to discuss the relations between the two countries and explore ways to strengthen them for the benefit of both nations and their peoples. The leaders also reviewed developments in the Middle East and efforts to promote peace and stability in the region, aiming to advance prosperity and progress. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani welcomed the UAE President, who is visiting Qatar to reinforce ties between the

Dubai: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation (Awqaf Dubai) organised the Waqifaat Forum at the Zabeel Ladies Club. The forum highlighted the growing role of female endowers (Waqifaat in Arabic) in supporting and developing the endowment sector in Dubai and the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, the event was attended by Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority, and Hamda

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Culture has launched the 19th edition of ‘Al Burda Award’, which this year is centred around the theme of ‘Social Cohesion and Unity.’ This aligns with the UAE’s declaration of the ‘Year of the Community’ and reinforces the noble values of the Prophet’s teachings, aiming to build a cohesive society grounded in tolerance and coexistence. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Burda Award is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, who emphasised that the award reflects the UAE’s leading role in

Rio de Janeiro: The Sharjah Literary Agency engaged in a series of strategic meetings with prominent publishers and cultural institutions from Latin America during its participation at the 2025 Rio International Book Fair, held from June 13-22. These meetings aimed at exploring opportunities to translate Arab literature into Portuguese, expanding rights sales, and creating strategic partnerships to bolster Arab literature’s presence in emerging markets. According to Emirates News Agency, the event, recognized as Latin America’s leading book industry gathering, aligned with Rio’s designation as UNESCO World Book Capital, providing the Sharjah Literary Agency with a unique platform to interact with

Sharjah: In the rolling desert landscapes of Sharjah, a remarkable discovery is helping rewrite what we know about early human history. A groundbreaking study, recently published in Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, a leading peer-reviewed journal by Springer Nature, has confirmed that early humans once lived in the Jebel Faya region around 80,000 years ago – adding a vital new layer to a much older story stretching back 210,000 years. According to Emirates News Agency, these new findings go far beyond a timestamp. They reveal how early Homo sapiens didn’t just pass through Arabia – they adapted to its unpredictable climate,

Sharjah: Sharjah Taxi, a subsidiary of Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, participated in the UITP Global Public Transport Summit hosted in Hamburg, Germany. The summit, themed ‘Public Transport as a Driver of Urban Prosperity,’ aimed to update participants on the latest global trends in the public transport sector and explore smart technologies and solutions to enhance the quality of services provided to the community. According to Emirates News Agency, the delegation from Sharjah Taxi included Khalid Al Kindi, General Manager, Mustafa Shalaby, Director of the Operations Department, and Ifad Kabbani, Head of the Fleet

Dubai: Dubai Design District (d3), a global creative ecosystem part of TECOM Group PJSC, has introduced a white paper titled ‘Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai’. This document delves into emerging commercial and creative opportunities for fashion and luxury businesses aiming to optimize and expand their presence in Dubai and the region. According to Emirates News Agency, ‘Inside the Fashion Opportunity in Dubai’ is designed to provide the international fashion industry with strategic insights and advice. It offers context on the city’s socio-economic standing in the global fashion market, alongside trends propelling growth and opportunity across the region. The paper

Sharjah: The Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority has started a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of heat stress for workers during the hot summer months, especially for those working outdoors in direct sunlight. According to Emirates News Agency, the authority has created important guidelines and recommended practices to keep workers safe, such as providing comfortable workspaces and ensuring safety when temperatures are high. They are also working closely with other organizations, like the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, to make sure that workers in Sharjah have the safest working conditions possible. The authority urges all businesses and