Al ain: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan has inaugurated the 16th edition of the Al Ain Book Festival. The festival, organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) under the theme “All Eyes on Al Ain,” will run until 30th November at Al Ain Square and several key venues across the city. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan toured the festival site and reviewed cultural programs and events hosted this year, as well as the latest

Sharjah: The Sharjah International Award for Cultural Heritage’s (SIACH) Board of Trustees announced the start of the award’s sixth cycle on Monday, at a press conference held at the International Cultural Heritage Organisations Centre Theatre. The event was attended by Dr. Abdulaziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the SIACH; Abu Bakr Al Kindi, Director of the Institute; board members; and a distinguished group of researchers and cultural heritage specialists, as well as a large media presence. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Al Musallam stated in his speech

Sharjah: Mohamed Ibrahim Al Qaseer, Director of Cultural Affairs at the Sharjah Department of Culture and Festival Director of the Islamic Arts Festival, inaugurated the Light Beacons exhibition. Organised in collaboration with the Emirates Photography Society, the exhibition forms part of the 26th edition of the festival and is held at Al Zahia Shopping Centre, attended by international photographers, participating artists, and photography enthusiasts. According to Emirates News Agency, the exhibition features 30 photographers from around the world, presenting over 30 works that highlight the beauty of Islamic art. The artists emphasised the festival’s ‘Siraj’ theme by using light as

Abu dhabi: Pakistan is participating in Big 5 Global 2025, the region’s leading event for the construction industry, showcasing the country’s focus on sustainability and innovation in the construction and building materials sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, this year’s edition features nine exhibitors from Pakistan participating under the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), presenting a wide range of products including electric cables, lighting solutions, PVC pipes, U-PVC windows and doors, aluminium structures, and laminated boards. During a visit to the Pakistan pavilion, Consul-General of Pakistan in Dubai Hussain Muhammad highlighted the importance of the platform in promoting innovation,

Abu dhabi: The 2025 Impact Summit, organised by Majra – the National CSR Fund – is set to convene on 27th November, serving as a national platform that brings together leaders from government, business, and civil society to redefine corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the impact economy in the UAE. The summit, themed ‘Unifying Collective Good for the UAE,’ aims to bolster partnerships aligning private-sector contributions with UAE national priorities and the Year of Community to drive measurable and sustainable social impact. According to Emirates News Agency, the summit will feature 25 speakers, four main sessions, 25 interactive talks at

Dubai: Dubai Internet City has strengthened its cybersecurity ecosystem with the expansion of Forcepoint. As a global leader in data security, Forcepoint brings AI-native protection to enterprises and government agencies across the region, unifying risk visibility and adaptive enforcement for today’s complex IT and distributed data environments. According to Emirates News Agency, Forcepoint’s Data Security Everywhere platform combines AI-powered discovery and classification, behavioural analytics, and adaptive risk scoring in a single solution. At the recent AWARE conference, the company announced expanded protection for structured data, which is often at the centre of major breaches. Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has added seven higher education institutions (HEIs) to the National Unified Registration System network, raising the total number of UAE-based registered institutions to 65 nationwide. According to Emirates News Agency, the new update includes the addition of 42 Abu Dhabi Academy, Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi – Abu Dhabi, SAE University College, Curtin University Dubai, Middlesex University Dubai, and the Esmod French Fashion Institute. This expansion reflects the ministry’s ongoing efforts to broaden the system’s reach and unify admission procedures

Abu dhabi: The Sheikh Zayed Festival 2025-2026 continues to strengthen its status as an integrated cultural and entertainment platform that combines heritage and innovation through a series of exceptional experiences blending world cuisines with the authenticity of Emirati hospitality, in a lively atmosphere that reflects cultural diversity and culinary richness. According to Emirates News Agency, the Global Restaurants Corner in ‘Al Wathba Courtyard’ is one of the festival’s key attractions this year, bringing together a wide range of Asian, local, Arabic, European, and international cuisines under one roof. The area features a curated selection of fine restaurants and caf©s offering