TIBF is hosting 850 exhibitors, more than 1,500 Greek and foreign authors, speakers and book professionals from 40 countries Emirati culture has taken centre stage at the ongoing 20th Thessaloniki International Book Fair (TIBF) in Greece, with Sharjah serving as the first Arab Guest of Honour. “Sharjah is not just participating as an honouree, but…
The Arab League on Thursday called for a United Nations peacekeeping force in the Palestinian territories at a summit dominated by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The “Manama Declaration” issued by the 22-member bloc called for “international protection and peacekeeping forces of the United Nations in the occupied Palestinian territories” until a two-state solution…
The UAE has become an international pioneer in developing a clean and renewable energy sector. It has developed many techniques and practices to enhance the efficiency of the energy sector while preserving national resources and finding alternative solutions to conventional energy. This supports the sustainable development of the country. The UAE Energy Strategy 2050 was…
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, denounced statements made by the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, suggesting that the UAE could participate in the civil administration of the Gaza Strip, under Israeli occupation. In a statement, His Highness underscored that the Israeli Prime Minister lacks legitimate authority to implement…
H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and Chairman of Etihad Rail, said the agreements signed during the recent state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the UAE were in line with the wise directives of the leadership…
An organisation helping Palestinian tech talent secure remote jobs, a sustainable fish leather producer in Morocco, a provider of solar-powered medical kiosks in Chad and a Peruvian company narrowing the education gap through WhatsApp learning are just four of 16 new innovative solutions from around the world that have joined the Expo Live Innovation Programme….
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, attended a celebration held to mark the 48th anniversary of the unification of the armed forces.The event, held in the Abu Mureikha area in Abu Dhabi, was also attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor…
A 9.4kg tumour was removed during a four-hour procedure in Dubai, making it the world’s largest adrenal tumour to be surgically removed. The 69-year-old patient, previously in good health, was referred to the hospital’s emergency unit due to a massive abdominal mass discovered during a scan. This record-breaking surgical procedure was conducted at Dubai Hospital,…
Students in the UAE who took the CBSE board exams, now have the option to review their answer sheets online and verify the marks assigned to them. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently announced that candidates will receive a link to check the marks awarded to them in the answer sheets. By paying…
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, affirmed that the unification of the armed forces has contributed to consolidating the pillars of the union and preserving its security, sovereignty, and achievements. He emphasised that the decision to unify the armed forces was a…
