Dubai: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, inaugurated the 10th edition of the Knowledge Summit at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The Summit, organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will continue until 20 November under the theme ‘Knowledge Markets: Developing Sustainable Communities’. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikha Latifa expressed pride in the Summit’s ongoing

Ras al khaimah: H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today welcomed 17 graduates from the Higher Colleges of Technology in Ras Al Khaimah (HCT-Ras Al Khaimah) who achieved honours in various specialisations, at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City. According to Emirates News Agency, the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah congratulated the graduates for their achievements and praised their academic performance, which he said reflects their commitment and determination. He affirmed that the UAE’s people are fundamental to the nation’s development and future, highlighting the country’s focus on investing

Sharjah: Sheikh Dr Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Ruler’s Office, inaugurated the 26th edition of the Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival, themed ‘Siraj,’ at the Sharjah Art Museum. Dr Salem Al Qasimi toured the festival halls, viewing contemporary artworks by Arab and Islamic artists, including sculptures, installations, manuscripts, and architecture-inspired pieces that interpret modern Islamic arts. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr Salem Al Qasimi engaged with participating artists, exploring their creative concepts and highlighting the festival’s role in showcasing Islamic arts alongside other fine arts. The festival features over 150 artists from various countries and hosts 114

Abu dhabi: His Excellency Lee Jae-myung, President of the Republic of Korea, departed from Abu Dhabi today at the conclusion of his state visit to the UAE. As his aircraft left UAE airspace, it was joined by a formation of UAE Air Force jets, whose squadron leader requested the Korean President’s permission to escort his plane as a gesture of respect. According to Emirates News Agency, His Excellency was bid farewell at the Presidential Airport by Dr. Maitha bint Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State; Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State; Abdullah Saif Al Nuaimi, UAE Ambassador to

Dubai: The UAE Media Council, in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council, organized a specialized workshop titled “Engineering the New Media Era with Artificial Intelligence” on November 17th and 18th. The event took place at the New Media Academy at Creators HQ in Emirates Towers. According to Emirates News Agency, the workshop featured participation from experts and specialists across media, news, and marketing departments in GCC countries. Participants received extensive training on various artificial intelligence tools tailored for the media sector, aiming to empower Gulf media professionals by enhancing their leadership capabilities and professional readiness. The

Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Police Academy, attended the graduation ceremony of the Academy’s third cohort of PhD students and seventh cohort of Master’s students. The ceremony featured the UAE national anthem, Qur’an recitation, and a video highlighting the graduates’ academic journey and the Academy’s research achievements. According to Emirates News Agency, Brigadier Dr. Mohammed Khamis Al Othmani, Director of the Academy, expressed gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for his leadership,

Dubai: Creator HQ, in a pioneering partnership with BytePlus, successfully hosted the AI Creative Hackathon, marking a significant milestone in the realm of AI-driven creativity. The event brought together a diverse group of AI creators and influencers from over 20 countries, making it the first of its kind in the UAE and the Middle East. According to Emirates News Agency, the hackathon showcased the future of storytelling through the use of BytePlus’ advanced creative platforms, Seedream and Seedance. These tools enabled participants to develop intricate visuals and cinematic narratives, pushing the boundaries of AI-assisted content creation. Competitors vied for US$50,000

Dubai: EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and the Federation of Italian Aerospace, Defence and Security Companies (AIAD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Dubai Airshow 2025 to pursue new avenues of industrial cooperation. The signing brought together Enzo Benigni, Vice Chairman of AIAD, and Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of EDGE. According to Emirates News Agency, EDGE is currently engaged with several major Italian defence companies, including Fincantieri through an established joint venture in the UAE, as well as strong industrial partnerships with both Leonardo and ELT Group.