Sharjah: The Sharjah Noble Quran and Sunnah Establishment recently celebrated the achievements of 95 dedicated Quran memorisers during the closing ceremony of the Holy Quran Memorisation Award, marking the second edition of the ceremony. The event, which took place in the presence of esteemed guests and family members, highlighted the accomplishments of participants in the Establishment’s Quran Memorisation circles. According to Emirates News Agency, the event was graced by the presence of Sultan Matar bin Dalmouk Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Establishment’s Board of Directors, alongside other distinguished guests including Omar Ali Al Shamsi, Director of the Establishment, and Dr.

Coimbra: Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), recently announced the opening of the Centre for Arabic Studies at the University of Coimbra in Portugal. This event, which was inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, reflects his vision of making the Arabic language and culture an important part of global education and culture. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Ameri pointed out that the opening of the Arab Cultural Institute in Milan is another significant step in promoting Arabic literature and language in Europe.

Abu dhabi: AD Ports Group has entered into a land sale agreement with Mira Developments LLC to develop one of the largest mixed-use communities in Abu Dhabi’s Al Mamoura district. The land, part of AD Ports Group’s 16 square-kilometre Town Centre Area, is strategically located along the Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement, valued at AED2.47 billion, involves the development of a large-scale, fully integrated community over the next decade. Construction is set to begin within 12 months, with completion expected by September 29, 2025. This project underscores a strong commitment to the timeline and emphasizes

Sidoarjo: The death toll from the collapse of a school in Indonesia last week has climbed to at least 50 people as rescuers have cleared nearly all of the debris, rescue authorities said on Monday. According to Emirates News Agency, piles of concrete caved in on hundreds of mostly teenage boys after the collapse of the Al Khoziny Islamic boarding school in the Indonesian town of Sidoarjo, in East Java province, trapping and later killing them. Using excavators, rescuers late on Sunday cleared 80% of the debris and found bodies and body parts of the mostly teenage victims, the disaster

Hanoi: Vietnam’s economy expanded by 7.85 percent in the first nine months of 2025, according to the National Statistics Office of Vietnam under the Ministry of Finance. According to Emirates News Agency, this nine-month growth rate represents the second-highest performance recorded between 2011 and 2025, surpassed only by the 9.44 percent increase during the same period in 2022, reported the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). The agro-forestry-fishery sector grew steadily, with crop production up 3.46 percent, forestry 6.46 percent, and fisheries 4.48 percent. Industry and construction remained key growth drivers, with industrial output rising 8.55 percent, manufacturing and processing 9.92 percent,

Rabat: The Fujairah Natural Resources Corporation (FNRC) and the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) have signed separate cooperation agreements with Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) to enhance collaboration in the energy, mining, and petroleum industries. The agreements were concluded on the sidelines of the Crans Montana Forum in Rabat. According to Emirates News Agency, the FNRC-ONHYM agreement focuses on scientific and technical cooperation in mineral exploration, geological data exchange, specialist training, and joint research projects to promote sustainable management of natural resources. Engineer Ali Mohammed Qasem, Director General of FNRC, stated that the partnership aligns with Fujairah’s

Paris: French Prime Minister S©bastien Lecornu unveiled key members of his new government on Sunday. Former Industry Minister Roland Lescure will take over from Eric Lombard as finance and economy minister. According to Emirates News Agency, many ministers from Macron’s centrist camp retained their positions, including Education Minister Elisabeth Borne and Overseas Territory Minister Manuel Valls, both former prime ministers. Foreign Minister Jean-No«l Barrot, Justice Minister G©rald Darmanin, and Budget Minister Am©lie de Montchalin also remained in their posts.