Sarajevo: The International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), along with its Regional Centre in Sharjah, has announced its active participation with the International Forum Bosnia (IFB) in launching the 20th International Summer School for Youth and Heritage (ISSYH20). According to Emirates News Agency, the summer school will be held from 24th July to 9th August 2025, across various locations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including Sarajevo, Mostar, and Stolac. ICCROM is set to deliver a detailed training course titled ‘Risk Management and Documentation of Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis’. This initiative aims

Al dhaid: The 9th edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), continues to welcome visitors at Expo Al Dhaid until Sunday, July 27. This year’s event aligns with the UAE’s ‘Year of Community’, placing a special focus on productive families and home-based businesses. According to Emirates News Agency, productive families are showcasing a range of innovative, heritage-inspired products, celebrating Emirati culture and entrepreneurship. Their participation highlights the festival’s commitment to empowering communities economically and socially, while promoting the cultural and commercial value of date palms. The productive families’ pavilion has

Abu dhabi: The Muslim Council of Elders, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, welcomed the announcement by French President Emmanuel Macron regarding France’s intention to recognise the State of Palestine. According to Emirates News Agency, the council expressed its appreciation for this decision, which is poised to bolster international efforts toward achieving a just and comprehensive resolution to the Palestinian issue. It supports the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among them the establishment of an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international resolutions. The Muslim Council of