Author: Desk Reporter

Sharjah: Artists and Talents from across the globe will now converge at the Sharjah Art Museum as the 24th Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival. The event, organized by the Department of Culture was inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. During his visit, the Crown Prince of Sharjah explored the festival venues, which bears the slogan “Tadaroj” (Gradate). Artists narrated about their latest works, based on the festival’s slogan to the Crown Prince. The works reflected history, heritage, and other emotional and spatial contexts, all while striving to translate the…

Dubai: The ‘Clean Up UAE’ initiative, a nationwide campaign organized by non-governmental professional working group Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) received a much-needed boost as the officials, volunteers and employees of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE) or Awqaf offered their services for the cause. GAIAE’s participation was led by its Chairman and Director-General, Dr. Mohammed Matar Salem Al Kaabi. During the drive, GAIAE voiced its deep gratitude to Emirates Environmental Group, the organizing body, reiterating that such initiatives help cement the lofty national values in the minds and souls of people and prove that the nation is…

Abu Dhabi: In line with His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s, President of the United Arab Emirates, the Emir of Abu Dhabi and the Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, executive orders to implement the law governing non-Muslim personal status matters in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Mr. Youssef Saeed Al Abri, Under-Secretary of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has unveiled a specialized court for handling cases related personal matters of non-Muslim foreigners. The new court will offer a flexible and comprehensive judicial mechanism to resolve personal disputes for non-Muslims, enhancing Abu Dhabi’s position and global competitiveness…

Abu Dhabi: Low-cost Emirati airline Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will soon directly fly Travelers to Southern Russian City of Krasnodar after recently adding Moscow to its comprehensive list of serviceable destinations. The airline is all set to begin its maiden flight to Krasnodar from 7th February 2022. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi will make two trips to the Russian City which is one the most important historical and cultural centers of Southern Russian and the Northern Caucasus region. Krasnodar is known to have one of the only surviving hyperboloid towers designed by Vladimir Shukhov, who was one of Russia’s most important…

Dubai: Appreciating the UAE’s efforts towards government modernization across the globe, the United Nations (UN) has honored the country with a special award during its United Nations Public Service Awards ceremony, the most prestigious global award in the field of public service. The honor recognizes the UAE’s accomplishments in the field of government modernization, building new models of future governments, and its global efforts in exchanging knowledge in the field of government modernization with countries regionally and worldwide. Mr. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Ms. Catherine Pollard, Under-Secretary-General for Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance…

Dubai: With a view to support the global health sector, the World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered with the UAE Government to adopt the country’s government accelerators model to speed up the achievement of its strategic goals and initiatives, and to ensure providing of healthy lifestyles and prosperity at all ages. Mr. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) leading to the association. Ms. Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, Minister of State for Government Development and The Future, Mr. Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Director-General…

Abu Dhabi: UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth is all set to organize the second edition of Al Burda Festival at Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo 2020 Dubai from 19th to 21st December. The 3-day festival with the theme ‘Transcending spaces, discovering the World’, coincides with the UAE’s 50th anniversary and carries the message of openness, coexistence, and tolerance. Commenting on the critical nature of the festival, Ms. Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, the UAE Minister of Culture and Youth remarked that, “Al Burda Festival honors Islamic arts, and the greatness of Islamic civilization. The festival aspires to promote tolerance…

Al Ain: In an excellent example of bilateral collaboration among academic institutions across the globe, researchers at the United Arab ‎Emirates University (UAEU) and Akita University in ‎Japan have collectively developed a new innovative technology for Ceramic Membrane-based Produced Water ‎Treatment (CMPWT)‎. The team comprising ‎researchers and innovators in the joint ‎laboratory among the Department of ‎Geosciences, College of Science, UAEU – and ‎Akita University in Japan used a ‎new water treatment technology based on ‎ceramic membranes along with an advanced ‎technological device that separates water from ‎oil, to remove solid impurities and particles ‎known as Ceramic Membrane-based Produced Water…

Cairo, Egypt: With an ambition to offer a considerable shift in the joint action and cooperation and exchange of expertise between the higher education institutions in the UAE and Egypt, Mr. Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, the Minister of Education opened the UAE Attaché for Education and Technology Sciences in the transcontinental country. The UAE Minister of Education remarked that the new entity will also offer high-quality services and follow up academic paths of Emirati students studying in Egypt and meet their needs. The attaché will serve as an effective point of liaison and incubator for our students studying in…

Sharjah: A Marine Awareness Campaign was organized by Sharjah’s Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) Al Hamriyah Beach. EPAA partnered with Al Hamriyah City Municipality for the Campaign event which witnessed the esteemed presence of several dignitaries including Ms. Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of the EPAA, Mr. Humaid Saif Khalifa bin Samha Al Shamsi, Chairman of Al Hamriyah Municipal Council and Mr. Mubarak Rashid Al Shamsi, Director of Al Hamriyah Municipality, and Al Hamriyah Cultural and Sports Club. An awareness exhibition was organized as part of the Campaign which focused on the most important marine laws related to fishing,…