Sharjah: As the Xposure International Photography Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary, the Xposure International Photography and Film Awards 2025-2026 have garnered significant global interest. A remarkable 14,359 photography submissions from 109 countries advanced past the initial round of curation out of an initial 29,000 entries, along with 634 film entries from over 60 nations. According to Emirates News Agency, the festival, organized by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), honors innovation, creativity, and technical expertise in the fields of photography and film. Over the years, Xposure has evolved into a prominent platform for visual storytellers to exhibit their work, share

Abu dhabi: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate messages of condolences to H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar, on the death of Sheikha Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah. According to Emirates News Agency, the messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi of Ajman, Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi of Fujairah, Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla of Umm Al Qaiwain, and Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah. Their

Dubai: HSBC has been mandated to finance six Airbus A350-900 aircraft for Emirates Group (Emirates) and has successfully completed the financing of five through a Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO), marking the airline’s return to the JOLCO market after six years, and demonstrating HSBC’s expertise in asset financing programmes. Financing for the remaining aircraft is currently in progress. According to Emirates News Agency, the transaction provides attractive pricing and efficient terms, while affording Emirates the opportunity to diversify its funding sources and liquidity base beyond traditional financing sources. It reflects HSBC’s ability to connect global capital with regional

Abu dhabi: Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) and ICEYE have successfully launched three Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites, Foresight-3, Foresight-4, and Foresight-5, into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) as part of their Earth Observation (EO) constellation, Foresight. This expansion was achieved via Exolaunch’s Bandwagon-4 rideshare mission with SpaceX from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, USA. The satellites have established communication, and early operational routines have commenced. According to Emirates News Agency, the Foresight Constellation, which began with launches in August 2024 and January 2025, integrates SAR imagery with Space42’s AI platform, GIQ. This combination accelerates the delivery of geospatial intelligence to

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, met with global leaders in the fields of energy, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced technology, sustainability, and investment. The meeting took place during the ENACT Majlis, held at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, under the theme “Energy and AI: Expanding Global Growth.” According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. welcomed the sector leaders and reaffirmed the commitment of the UAE and Abu Dhabi to fostering collaboration and partnerships. The aim is to harness innovative solutions that drive economic

Sharjah: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has officially opened the 15th Sharjah International Publishers Conference, which features 1,258 publishers from 116 countries. The event is being held at Expo Centre Sharjah from November 2-4, preceding the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi emphasized the importance of making stories more accessible, diverse, and human during her opening remarks. She highlighted that the Sharjah Publishers Conference and other initiatives aim to build bridges connecting publishers, empower creators, and strengthen the shared future of the publishing business.

Dubai: Dubai will host the 2025 IEEE UAE Women in Engineering Leadership Summit, organised by the UAE Section of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), from November 5-6 at Raffles Hotel, Dubai. This year’s Summit is expected to bring together over 200 members and women leaders representing more than 10 countries. According to Emirates News Agency, the Summit aims to enhance impactful regional opportunities in professional mentorship, expand networking, develop leadership skills, and strengthen collaboration among participants in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The summit plays a key role in bridging academia and industry, creating

Chongqing: The 7th China-Arab States Broadcasting and Television Cooperation Forum is set to take place in Chongqing from November 4 to 6, 2025. The event will operate under the theme ‘Mutual Learning Between Chinese and Arab Civilisations, Shared Success in Audiovisual Innovation.’ According to Emirates News Agency, the forum is jointly organised by the National Radio and Television Administration of China, the Chongqing Municipal People’s Government, the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States, and the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU). Ahmed Rashid Khattabi, Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Media and Communication Sector at the League of Arab