Sharjah: Taking place from November 8 to 10 at Expo Centre Sharjah, the 12th Sharjah International Library Conference (SILC) will bring together leading figures in the library and knowledge sectors to discuss the future of libraries in the digital age. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA), the three-day event will examine library innovation, policymaking, and their role in promoting community awareness and sustainable development. According to Emirates News Agency, the 2025 edition features an expanded programme with panel discussions featuring international experts in information and knowledge management, specialised workshops, and an

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has obtained intellectual property recognition from the Global Benchmarking Network for its Dubai Traffix programme in traffic engineering, following its accreditation and classification within the seven-star category as one of the world’s most innovative best practices in this field. This achievement consolidates Dubai’s global standing among leading engineering practices and experiences, adding a new milestone to RTA’s record that reaffirms its ability to share its successful practices to cities worldwide. According to Emirates News Agency, Hussain Al Banna, CEO of RTA’s Traffic and Roads Agency, stated that the Dubai Traffix programme marks a

Sharjah: Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) achieved notable financial and operational performance across all its activities during the first nine months of 2025, with a net profit after tax of AED 1.1 billion, representing a 24% increase compared to AED 891.3 million for the same period in 2024. Remarkably, the profit earned in just nine months already exceeds the total net profit recorded for the entire year of 2024 (AED 1.05 billion after tax). According to Emirates News Agency, core income continued to strengthen, with income from investments in Islamic financing and sukuk growing by AED 158.3 million, or 5.8%, reaching

Sharjah: H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of the Sharjah Family and Community Council, attended the second edition of the Sharjah Cultural Forum, which commenced on Tuesday morning at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. The forum underscores Sharjah’s commitment to supporting the cultural movement and strengthening its role as a center of thought and creativity through initiatives that enhance literature and knowledge in societal development. According to Emirates News Agency, the event featured dialogue sessions and artistic and cultural performances that examined the role of the written

Al ain: In the presence of Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the UAE President and Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), the United Arab Emirates University organised the first International Conference on Climate Action and Sustainability (ICCAS 2025), a landmark global event running from 7th to 10th October 2025, at the UAEU campus in Al Ain. According to Emirates News Agency, the four-day event is bringing together more than 200 experts, policymakers, researchers, and students from around the world to share insights, present research findings, and develop innovative solutions to address the urgent challenges of climate change and

Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today engaged in discussions with Ben Lamm, the Co-Founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, a pioneering US-based biotechnology and genetic engineering company focused on the de-extinction of animal species. According to Emirates News Agency, during the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan reiterated Dubai’s commitment to collaborating with leading global companies in scientific and technological arenas. He expressed the city’s support for innovative projects that utilize advanced technologies to further scientific progress and benefit

Dubai: Under the patronage and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Supreme Organising Committee of the Al Salam Cycling Championship today announced the 10th edition of the event, touted as the world’s largest community cycling race in terms of diversity and prize value. The championship is organised by The Private Office of H.H. the Ruler of Dubai. According to Emirates News Agency, the announcement was made during a meeting of the Supreme Organising Committee, chaired by Omair bin Juma Al Falasi, Director-General of The Private Office of

Dubai: Oracle today announced expansion in Dubai Internet City, the region’s leading tech hub and part of TECOM Group PJSC, with the opening of a state-of-the-art Customer Experience Centre, designed to showcase latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and innovations. According to Emirates News Agency, the Customer Experience Centre was inaugurated by Abdulla Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of TECOM Group, and Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President of Commercial at TECOM Group PJSC and Managing Director of Dubai Internet City. The new customer experience centre introduces a reimagined Zayed Innovation Hub, one of the first AI dedicated hubs launched in the