Milan: The ninth edition of the International Festival of the Arabic Language and Culture concluded in Milan, examining the role of Arabic in shaping European literature. Held under the patronage of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), in collaboration w…

Brussels: The European Union’s trade surplus with the rest of the world contracted by 60% this past February. This follows a sharp decline in exports to the United States by more than a quarter, as 15% US tariffs remained in effect on most European go…

Abu dhabi: The Zayed Authority for People of Determination launched an interactive awareness experience at Yas Mall as part of World Autism Month, transforming traditional messaging into an immersive public engagement initiative.

According to Emirat…

Bologna: The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has concluded its participation at the 63rd Bologna Children’s Book Fair, held from 13th to 16th April, with Norway as Guest of Honour. Among nearly 1,500 exhibitors from 90 countries, it reaffirmed Sharjah’s …

Abu dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witnessed the swearing-in of a number of newly appointed UAE ambassadors. During the ceremony, His Highness wished the ambassadors success in carrying out their duties and in str…

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates welcomes the decision of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Legal Committee, adopted during its 113th session, strongly condemning the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, as well as its a…

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates welcomes the decision of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Legal Committee, adopted during its 113th session, strongly condemning the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, as well as its a…

Jakarta: A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck western Indonesia today. A statement from Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said the quake occurred 48 kilometres northwest of the Nias area off Sumatra island, at a depth of 10 kilom…