Fujairah: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the emirate is preparing to host the second edition of the Fujairah Children’s Book Fair in 2025. The event will take place from 26th October to 2nd November at the Dibba Exhibition Centre in Dibba Al Fujairah. According to Emirates News Agency, the fair is organized by the Office of the Crown Prince of Fujairah in collaboration with the Fujairah Culture and Media Authority. This year, it will feature participation from 52 publishing houses across eight countries, including Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, the

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the Sharjah Academy of Performing Arts (SAPA), met with students of the Academy’s College of Music at its headquarters. H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan praised the efforts of the College of Music’s academic and administrative staff, affirming that today’s achievements are the result of support and dedication that nurtured young talents. He highlighted that the academy’s curriculum prepares students to reach international levels in music and performance. According to Emirates News Agency, the Ruler of Sharjah noted that SAPA’s various colleges

Dubai: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority has concluded the second edition of its Talent Atelier Programme, held in partnership with L’‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬°COLE Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts, and supported by Van Cleef and Arpels. The initiative empowers emerging designers by refining their skills and advancing their expertise in jewellery arts. According to Emirates News Agency, the Programme operates under the Dubai Cultural Grant and reflects Dubai Culture’s mission to position the emirate as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent. This year’s winning Emirati designers-Kamla AlOlama, Sara Alkhayyal, Noura Alshamsi, Hessa Al

Dubai: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has reported a low-pressure system over the northern Arabian Sea near the Indian coasts. According to Emirates News Agency, numerical models indicate that the system is expected to deepen within the next 24 hours into a tropical depression and move west-southwest towards the central Arabian Sea. The centre confirmed that there is no impact on the UAE at present. It added that the accuracy of information on the system’s intensity and track will become clearer once its formation is complete.

Abu dhabi: Tadweer Group has launched the ‘Our Sustainable Farms’ campaign to raise awareness among farmers and barn owners on proper waste disposal and to promote sustainable practices. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative will run until 31st October across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra, and is organized in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, Department of Municipalities and Transport, and Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre. The campaign includes field visits in all three regions, where Tadweer Group’s Community Engagement team and inspectors from the operations department

Abu dhabi: Khalifa University of Science and Technology and Ducab Group, a leading provider of energy solutions and manufacturer of power and industrial products in the UAE, have entered into a strategic partnership to promote research and industrial applications of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials. According to Emirates News Agency, the collaboration, backed by ADQ’s R and D Fund, aims to drive projects and initiatives that bolster the UAE’s position in advanced manufacturing and industrial innovation. The initial focus of this partnership is the development of next-generation fire-retardant cable solutions. This will involve the integration of nanomaterials like graphene and hexagonal boron

Berlin: A specialised symposium on the development of news agency journalism is scheduled to take place in Berlin, Germany, on 6th October, featuring participation from several Arab news agencies alongside the German Press Agency (dpa). Organised by the General Secretariat of the Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA), this event aims to explore avenues for improving agency performance and enhancing staff expertise in light of current advancements in communications and artificial intelligence. According to Emirates News Agency, the symposium will also focus on strategies to combat the spread of false news on social media, which can have detrimental impacts on

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree to convene the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) for its upcoming session. The decree is set to bring together the council for its third regular session of the eleventh legislative term. According to Emirates News Agency, the decree specifies that the SCC will gather for its session on Thursday, 17 Rabi’ Al-Thani 1447 AH, which corresponds to 9th October 2025. The announcement underscores the ongoing legislative activities within the Emirate of Sharjah, as directed by its ruler.