Sharjah: Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) inaugurated the interactive exhibition ‘From Oyster to Crown,’ marking the 30th anniversary of Bait Al Naboodah, one of Sharjah’s most prominent heritage landmarks that reflects the emirate’s deep-rooted history with the pearl diving and trading profession. According to Emirates News Agency, the opening was attended by Maissa Saif Al Suwaidi, Director of the Sharjah Museums Authority, Dr. Hanadi Al Suwaidi, Director of Sharjah Center for Learning Difficulties, along with Khawla Sharif Al Hawi, Director of Sharjah Children’s Centers, and Noura Ali Al Shamsi, Deputy Director of Sharjah Children’s Centers, in addition to representatives from educational

London: Expo Centre Sharjah participated in the 45th World Travel Market (WTM), one of the world’s most influential travel and tourism events, held in London from 4th to 6th November 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, marking the largest edition in its 45-year history, WTM London 2025 brought together more than 4,000 exhibitors representing 180 countries and attracted over 46,000 global industry professionals and visitors. Headed by Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, the Centre’s delegation joined the event under the Sharjah Pavilion as part of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) delegation, comprising 19

Abu dhabi: Speaking at the ‘National Anti-Narcotics Efforts’ session during the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, outlined the UAE’s major anti-drug efforts and achievements on the local and international levels. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad noted that the Authority will launch several strategic initiatives focused on drug prevention and community awareness. Such campaigns will target all age groups with a special emphasis on youth. A flagship initiative, he added, will be the integration of ‘Security and Safety’ as a subject into

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced its sponsorship of the ‘Mind Empowerment’ initiative launched by the Dubai Club for People of Determination. The initiative aims to empower club members with different disabilities through specialised training and rehabilitation programmes focused on digital and technological skills. According to Emirates News Agency, as part of the initiative, a smart room will be established at the club’s headquarters, equipped with the latest computer and artificial intelligence technologies. This facility is intended to provide beneficiaries with the knowledge and capabilities to integrate effectively into society and thrive in the digital job market.

Sharjah: Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) inaugurated the interactive exhibition ‘From Oyster to Crown,’ marking the 30th anniversary of Bait Al Naboodah, one of Sharjah’s most prominent heritage landmarks that reflects the emirate’s deep-rooted history with the pearl diving and trading profession. According to Emirates News Agency, the opening was attended by Maissa Saif Al Suwaidi, Director of the Sharjah Museums Authority, Dr. Hanadi Al Suwaidi, Director of Sharjah Center for Learning Difficulties, along with Khawla Sharif Al Hawi, Director of Sharjah Children’s Centers, and Noura Ali Al Shamsi, Deputy Director of Sharjah Children’s Centers, in addition to representatives from educational

Sarajevo: The Consulate of the United Arab Emirates in Bosnia and Herzegovina has expressed its solidarity with Bosnia and Herzegovina over the victims of a fire that broke out at a retirement home in Tuzla in northern Bosnia, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. According to Emirates News Agency, the Consulate expressed the UAE’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of Bosnia and Herzegovina over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.