Doha: Strengthening its role as a driver of regional cultural initiatives, a House of Wisdom (HoW) delegation visited Qatar to explore collaborative opportunities and knowledge exchange with leading local institutions. These included the Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar National Library, as well as M7, Qatar’s centre for innovation and entrepreneurship in design, fashion, and technology. According to Emirates News Agency, the visit focused on developing joint cultural programmes and sharing best practices in managing museums, libraries, and community-based projects. This effort aligns with Sharjah’s vision of embracing pioneering experiences and promoting openness at local, regional, and international levels. Commenting on

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates continues to consolidate its global leadership in artificial intelligence, relying on advanced national strategies aimed at integrating the latest technologies across various economic and service sectors. This contributes to enhancing its competitiveness on the global map among the most advanced nations in modern technologies. According to Emirates News Agency, the G42 Group and its subsidiaries have played a pivotal role in this momentum by developing smart and innovative solutions during the first half of this year. These efforts have reinforced the UAE’s capabilities in localising technology and enabling sustainability. Collectively, the companies are active

Abu dhabi: As part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Burjeel Cancer Institute (BCI) at Burjeel Medical City (BMC) in Abu Dhabi hosted a special community event that brought together young cancer patients, survivors, and their families. The gathering created an atmosphere of joy and optimism while underscoring Burjeel’s commitment to supporting children through initiatives that spread happiness and emphasize the importance of psychological and social care in the healing journey. According to Emirates News Agency, the celebration was attended by Dr. Mujtaba Ali Khan, CEO of BMC, along with senior hospital leadership. Children and their families enjoyed a variety

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Finance has signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Automatic Exchange of Information under the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), following its announcement last November of its intention to implement the framework. CARF implementation in the UAE is scheduled to go-live in 2027, with the first exchanges of information expected in 2028. According to Emirates News Agency, the framework establishes a mechanism for the automatic exchange of tax-related information on crypto-asset activities, ensuring that the UAE provides certainty and clarity to the crypto-asset sector while upholding the principles of global tax transparency. The Ministry of

Doha: The UAE men’s padel team was crowned champion of the fourth Gulf Padel Championship, which concluded yesterday in the Qatari capital, Doha. The team retained the title it won in the previous edition. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE national team achieved a perfect score after defeating its Kuwaiti counterpart 3-0 in its final match in the fifth and final round, achieving five consecutive victories. This success allowed the team to top the men’s category, winning the tournament cup and gold medals. The Qatari team came in second, while the Kuwaiti team secured third place. In the women’s

Ajman: Ajman will host tomorrow, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, the International Surgeons Conference of Thumbay Healthcare Group at Thumbay Medical City in the Al Jurf area, with the participation of a distinguished group of surgeons, academics, and healthcare professionals. According to Emirates News Agency, the conference, titled ‘Excellence in Surgery: Advancing Surgical Innovation and Patient Outcomes’, offers participants eight hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) through practical sessions and discussions based on real-life case studies. The aim is to strengthen collaboration, exchange expertise,

Al ain: Global badminton stars are set to take centre stage at the Al Ain Masters 2025, starting from 30 September to 5 October in Al Ain. The Super 100 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour event will feature nearly 300 players from 38 countries, including five Arab nations, making it a key stop on the international circuit. According to Emirates News Agency, the event organising committee announced that former World No.1 Kidambi Srikanth will lead India’s challenge in men’s singles. He will be joined by Malaysia’s exciting young prospect Justin Hoh and Indonesia’s dynamic Prahdiska Bagas Shujiwo, both hungry

Arish: Over the past two weeks, eight convoys carrying Emirati humanitarian aid crossed into the Gaza Strip via the Egyptian Rafah Border Crossing. This initiative is part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to support and assist the Palestinian people during the current circumstances, within the framework of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.” According to Emirates News Agency, the convoys consisted of 128 trucks transporting more than 2,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including food supplies and shelter materials. This brings the total amount of aid that has entered the Gaza Strip through the Rafah Border Crossing to more than 12,000 tonnes since