Sharjah: Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education and Book Culture, has launched her new book, “Let Them Know She Is Here: Searching for the Queen of Mleiha,” at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025). The book is published by Rewayat, the literary imprint of Kalimat Group. According to Emirates News Agency, the book’s foreword, written by Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, describes it as a blend of memory and myth, reflecting her connection to her ancestral roots. The narrative is split into two parts: the first part

Abu dhabi: Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, visited the UAE Cybersecurity Council’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. He was received by Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Government Cybersecurity Council, to discuss enhancing cooperation among the Cybersecurity Council, the National Media Office, and the UAE Media Council to support national efforts in establishing a secure digital ecosystem. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting also involved Dr. Jamal Al Kaabi, Director-General of the National Media Office, and focused on the ongoing cooperation between

Doha: Sheikh Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi, Minister of Culture, visited the second edition of the Fareej Art and Design Festival at Darb Al Saai in Doha, reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to enhancing cultural cooperation and exchange with Qatar. During his visit, Sheikh Salem was joined by Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al Thani, the Qatari Minister of Culture. Together, they toured various sections and pavilions of the festival, exploring the latest artistic creations and innovative designs, and attended several events and activities. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Salem commended the festival’s success in establishing its position as a pivotal

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced that the 66 higher education institutions (HEIs) in the UAE that are reporting enrolment data admitted 57,035 new students from the UAE and abroad for the 2024-2025 academic year. This marks a 13% increase on the previous year and the highest number of enrolled students in the past decade. According to Emirates News Agency, MoHESR data shows that female students accounted for 54% of the new enrolments at 30,756, which shows a 10% increase compared to 2023-2024 and reflects the gender balance in higher education opportunities in

Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, attended the opening ceremony of the 6th Arab Scout Youth Forum in Abu Dhabi. The event was organized by the Emirates Scout Association in collaboration with the Arab Scout Region and the Arab Scout Organisation and saw participation from over 16 Arab nations. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Theyab also witnessed the signing of two pivotal agreements. These agreements, involving the Arab Youth Centre, Arab Scout Organisation, and Emirates Scout Association, aim to bolster Arab

Abu dhabi: The 17th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship kicked off today at the Mubadala Arena in the UAE capital under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. The championship runs until November 22, bringing together more than 10,000 male and female athletes from over 130 countries. According to Emirates News Agency, the opening day saw competitions in the Adult Amateur category (above 18 years) and the Masters Amateur category (above 30 years) for white and blue belts.

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, attended the wedding reception hosted by Saeed Omeir Yousef Al Mheiri for his son, Omeir, who married the daughter of Mohamed Khadem bin Butti Al Hamed. According to Emirates News Agency, the reception took place at the Marina Hall in the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. H.H. Sheikh Khaled extended his congratulations to the newlyweds and wished them a prosperous married life. The event was graced by the presence of Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al

Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, hosted prominent legislative council speakers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) at Al Riffa Palace. Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council, along with other speakers from the Shura, Representative, National, and National Assembly councils of the GCC states, participated in their 19th periodic meeting in Manama. According to Emirates News Agency, Prince Salman reiterated Bahrain’s dedication to enhancing Gulf cooperation and backing initiatives that bolster the GCC’s collaborative efforts. He highlighted the necessity of building on previous successes to expand partnerships