Sharjah: The Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council is celebrating its 10th anniversary since its establishment in 2015 under the patronage and directives of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council. According to Emirates News Agency, the council marks this milestone with a series of events and initiatives throughout the year, reaffirming its commitment to empowering women artisans, as well as reviving traditional handcrafts and introducing them to the world through a contemporary vision that preserves their cultural essence while enhancing their economic presence. Since its

Sharjah: During its meeting on Tuesday, the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Council, issued a decision to form the Police Judicial Council in the Emirate of Sharjah, to be chaired by Brigadier General Omar Ahmed Sultan Bu Alzoud. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Vice Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC). According to Emirates News Agency, the Council discussed a number of topics related to monitoring the

Abu dhabi: Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, met with Dmytro Senik, the Ambassador of Ukraine to the UAE, marking the conclusion of Senik’s diplomatic assignment in the country. The meeting highlighted the ongoing diplomatic efforts to fortify the relationship between the UAE and Ukraine. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Gargash underscored the importance of the bilateral relations between the UAE and Ukraine, expressing a mutual commitment to enhancing cooperation across various sectors. The dialogue aimed at fostering shared interests and promoting prosperity for the peoples of both nations. Dr. Gargash praised the contributions made by

Abu dhabi: The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination has announced a new expansion of its flagship national initiative, the ‘Al-Wathiqa Programme,’ to include children and youth of determination as both authors and presenters. This launch falls under the UAE’s 2025 ‘Year of Community’ initiatives, themed ‘Hand in Hand.’ According to Emirates News Agency, the expansion represents a shift in the Organisation’s empowerment philosophy, evolving from merely documenting history into a platform for nurturing a new generation of national storytellers. These individuals articulate the national identity and craft collective memory in a contemporary voice. The enhanced ‘Al-Wathiqa for Children’

Dubai: Dubai Airshow 2025 has announced the agenda for its extensive conference programme, aimed at stimulating ideas, addressing industry transformations, and accelerating progress in the aviation, space, and defence sectors. The event will occur from 17th to 21st November at the Dubai Airshow Site within Dubai World Central, featuring over 350 expert speakers who will deliver more than 90 hours of live content across 12 dedicated tracks. According to Emirates News Agency, the 2025 edition introduces six new tracks to meet the pace of transformation, covering smarter maintenance and turnaround strategies, digital breakthroughs in airline and airport operations, emerging cybersecurity