Author: News Desk

Abu Dhabi: A record number of worshipers entered the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on the 27th night of Ramadan. A total of 70,000 individuals attended prayers, with 33,500 people receiving Iftar meals from the mosque and 11,589 participating in Taraweeh and 59,091 in Tahajjud. The imam of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Idris Abkar, conducted the prayers. He asked for pardon for the Founding Fathers, for the UAE’s leaders to lead wisely, and for continued stability and prosperity. Worshippers from various walks of life packed the mosque’s halls, hallways, and courtyards, fostering a serene atmosphere. Numerous…

Al Dhafra: The 5th Al Dhafra Grand Kingfish Championship final leg for men and women is set to take place from April 11–13, under the patronage of Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The tournament, which the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority is organizing, will be held on the shoreline of Al Mugheirah City in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi. The championship, which is an essential component of Abu Dhabi’s kingfish fishing season, aims to protect traditional heritage competitions reflecting UAE’s sea heritage, prevent overfishing, revive local maritime traditions, and highlight Al Dhafra’s stunning coastline. The…

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) announced the creation of 54 working groups as part of the Advocacy Hub initiative. This is part of the effort to support the growth and prosperity of the private sector by giving businesses in Abu Dhabi a perfect platform to discuss the issues facing different industries and look into creative solutions to address them and advance their own growth. This is on top of taking part in the formulation of laws and making decisions that promote the expansion and well-being of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s business community. The…

Dubai: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library has announced a varied schedule of activities, workshops, and events for April to fulfill the interests and ambitions of different public segments and to promote knowledge and culture. The library will commence its activities by organizing a panel discussion for the book ‘Human After Update’ by Sherif Arafa, in cooperation with the “Read and Enjoy” Book Club, managed by Dr. Jihan Mahmoud. It will also organize a Stop Motion Animation Workshop for children, with director Zeinab Jabr. The workshop will cover script writing, preparing scenes, character design, animation, photography, and post-production. On World Heritage…

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Community Development (DCD) – Abu Dhabi has teamed up with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) to license social workers employed by private schools in Abu Dhabi. About important collaborative programs between the social and educational sectors, the partnership seeks to coordinate and integrate duties between the two departments. Additionally, it will organize and specify duties regarding the licensing of social workers employed by private schools and other establishments regulated by the ADEK. Through the sharing of knowledge and experiences in the field, the changing demands of the job, and new advancements,…

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is keeping up its efforts to expand its infrastructure by demand projections for the ensuing years given Dubai’s rapid population and economic expansion. By doing this, Dubai hopes to strengthen its standing as a major world metropolis and a top spot to live, work, travel, and do business. DEWA can now produce 495 million imperial gallons of desalinated water per day (MIGD). DEWA is striving to enhance the automation and efficiency of operations, as well as the dependability of water supplies, and to raise the visibility and management of the water distribution network.…

Abu Dhabi: The 15th group of wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients arrived in the UAE following President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s directives to treat 1,000 injured children and 1,000 cancer patients from the Gaza Strip at UAE hospitals. The aircraft, carrying 27 patients in urgent need of medical attention and 60 family members, took off from Al Arish International Airport in the Arab Republic of Egypt and arrived at Zayed International Airport. As soon as the medical teams touched down, they sent injured patients and those requiring emergency care to hospitals, sending other patients and their partners…

Sharjah: The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has developed a strategy to provide secure passenger transportation services during everyday excursions between cities during the Eid Al Fitr holiday. The plan entails increasing the number of passenger journeys per day; from April 9 to April 12, 6,330 excursions are anticipated to be run on all transit routes connecting cities. The Sharjah RTA Chairman, Yousef Khamis Al Othmani, said that the emirate’s geographic position has made it a center for several Arab and other nations. Therefore, by creating plans and implementing policies that improve transportation services, the Authority is attempting to…

Sharjah: The Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) has revealed its initial artist lineup for the sixteenth edition of the Sharjah Biennial (SB16). The exhibition will be curated by Alia Swastika (Director of the Biennale Jogja Foundation, Yogyakarta), Amal Khalaf (Director, Cubitt, London, and Curator at Large, Public Practice, Serpentine Galleries, London), Megan Tamati-Quennell (curator of modern and contemporary Māori and Indigenous art, New Zealand), Natasha Ginwala (Artistic Director, COLOMBOSCOPE, curator and writer, Colombo and Berlin) and Zeynep Öz (independent curator, Istanbul and New York). Additionally, the curators have shared their curatorial frameworks, which engage in conversation with one another and the…

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has started an inspection campaign targeting food establishments across Abu Dhabi in preparation for Eid al-Fitr. The campaign’s goal is to ensure consumer food safety over the Eid holiday season by holding food businesses to the highest standards of health and safety. The campaign, which runs until 10 April 2023, encompasses all food establishments within the food chain, with a particular focus on those experiencing increased demand from consumers during Eid. These include confectionery shops, roasteries, bakeries, sweets and chocolate factories, and popular kitchens. The campaign will verify that…