Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Mamady Doumbouya of the Republic of Guinea on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also dispatched similar messages. Their messages extended congratulations to both President Doumbouya and Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah. The messages from the UAE leaders underscore the

Abu dhabi: The International Charity Organisation has launched its 2025 Mosques and Wells Campaign under the slogan “A Lasting Gift, an Ongoing Impact.” The campaign aims to build, maintain, and furnish mosques, dig and repair wells, and provide clean water in impoverished areas worldwide, enhancing its developmental role in serving vulnerable communities. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Khalid Al Khaja, Secretary-General of the Organisation, highlighted that the campaign addresses the urgent needs of remote villages, where residents struggle to access clean water and lack suitable places of worship. He emphasized that the Organisation is focused on creating sustainable solutions

Astana: Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, and Lt. Gen. Dauren Kossanov, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held discussions on enhancing bilateral cooperation in defence and military fields. The meeting aimed at exploring avenues to strengthen regional security and stability, reiterating the robust relationship between the two nations. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions occurred during Al Mazrouei’s official visit to Astana. Both ministers emphasized their commitment to expanding military cooperation, focusing on sharing expertise in training, capacity-building, and defence technologies. These efforts are directed towards achieving common strategic

Seoul: Under the theme ‘Resolving Contentions around the Hadith of al-Bukhari and Muslim,’ the University of Sharjah has announced the winners of its prestigious Award for Excellence in Islamic Studies for the academic year 2024/2025. According to Emirates News Agency, this year’s prize was awarded jointly to Professor Mohamed Odeh Ahmed Al-Houri from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Professor Mohamed Sayed Ahmed Shehata from the Arab Republic of Egypt. The award ceremony was organised by the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies and held under the patronage of Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education in Scotland. The Award for Excellence

Seoul: The Republic of Korea posted a record current account surplus for any August, driven by declining imports and increased equity income, the central bank said Thursday. The country’s current account surplus reached US$9.15 billion in August, extending its surplus streak to the 28th consecutive month. According to Emirates News Agency, the Republic of Korea has reported a current account surplus every month since May 2023. It also marked the highest figure on record for any August, though the surplus narrowed from $10.78 billion posted in July, reported Yonhap News Agency. During the first eight months of this year, the

New york: The UAE and India have initiated discussions to enhance cooperation in developing integrated child development service models, with a particular emphasis on early childhood education, nutrition, and child participation initiatives. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Reem Abdullah Al Falasi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, met with Shri Anil Malik, Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child Development in India, during the first-ever International Financing Summit for Early Childhood. This summit was hosted by UNICEF in New York as part of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. The discussions aimed at

Sharjah: The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced that the upcoming Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will take place from 5 to 16 November 2025, at Expo Centre Sharjah. This year’s theme is ‘Between You and a Book.’ The 44th edition of the fair is expected to attract thousands of visitors, alongside renowned local and international publishers, authors, and translators, fostering a global dialogue about the deep connection between readers and books. The event will also serve as a platform to explore this relationship through the insights of prominent thinkers and creatives from around the world. According to Emirates News

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Zayed Authority for People of Determination and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Abu Dhabi Excellence Award for People of Determination Inclusion – Damj, chaired the inaugural meeting of the award’s Board of Trustees. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting was attended by board members, including Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili as Vice Chairman, Sana Mohamad Suhail, Sara Awadh Musallam, His Excellency Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, His Excellency Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori, Ahmed Tamim Al Kuttab, Dr. Victor Santiago Pineda, and Her Excellency