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Abu Dhabi: A group of students from the College of Business at Zayed University attended the first-ever Global Financial Management Association Conference in the Middle East. The prestigious event, hosted in association with Zayed University, provided a forum for international experts to present new research and discuss current issues in financial management. Dr. Rwan El-Khatib, Associate Professor in the College of Business at Zayed University, worked as programme chair alongside her colleagues Dr. Thorsten Bec from the European University Institute, and Dr. Marc Lipson from the University of Virginia. The keynote address was presented by Professor Manju Puri, the J.…

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) will conduct the third edition of the Abu Dhabi Manuscripts Conference at Manarat Al Saadiyat in the emirate. Representatives from the Italian and Spanish embassies will attend the conference, which will also feature scholars, specialists, and experts in the field of Arabic manuscripts from the two European countries and various parts of the Arab world. Today, more than ever, we need to highlight cultural exchange as the driving engine for growth and progress. As such, we have chosen ‘Arabic Manuscripts from East to West’ to be the…

Abu Dhabi: The first edition of the Abu Dhabi Space Debate has kicked off in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The event is held at ADNOC Business Centre where ministers, heads of state and senior public and private sector officials within and outside the UAE will join the conference. The two day event organized by the UAE Space Agency, is expected to have an attendance of 300 decision-makers and representatives from 47 international space institutions and agencies along with the participation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, According…

Abu Dhabi: According to a recent study, climate change is behind an increase in the number of multi-day fog events in the UAE. The study also discovered that urbanisation has actually decreased the amount of airborne particulate matter, which may explain why the fog that forms tends to be less dense. Fog significantly disrupts travel plans, especially during the winter, and poses serious safety risks on the highways in the UAE. The latest study, which was published in the journal Atmospheric Research, was conducted by researchers from Khalifa University’s Environmental and Geophysical Sciences (ENGEOS) lab in Abu Dhabi. According to…

Qatar: France and England have easily advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals in Qatar with a flurry of goals that saw them convincingly end the tournament runs of Poland and Senegal. England’s first goal was scored by Jordan Henderson. Before Bukayo Saka scored the third in the 58th minute, Harry Kane scored the second and is now just one goal away from matching Wayne Rooney’s record for England. The victory leads to an anticipated Anglo-Franco clash at Al Bayt Stadium. In their opening knockout round games in Qatar, France and England showcased exciting games. Didier Dechamps’ team easily defeated Poland…

Sharjah: Expo Khorfakkan is ready to host the first edition of the Jewels of Emirates exhibition, from 8th to 11th December with the support of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the supervision of Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS). Renowned Emirati companies and designers along with some of the brightest local brands in the realms of gold, silver, diamonds, pearls, precious gems and classy watches will be present at the event. The event will be notable for showcasing a range of the most luxurious and distinctive golden designs that reflect the aesthetics of the Emirati past and merge sophistication, creativity,…

Abu Dhabi: The 51st UAE National Day celebrations at Sheikh Zayed Festival began at Al Wathba with various cultural attractions and entertainment activities that reflect the great achievements of the country. The festival features the founding of the nation to the present day when it has become one of the most prominent and advanced countries in the world. The stunning fireworks display lit up the skies over Al Wathba to the delight of a large number of visitors. The fireworks show continues along with a remarkable drone show with the theme “Together for the Future,” which emphasises the story of…

Qatar: Lionel Messi scored his 1,000th career goal with Argentina’s first goal in the World Cup elimination round, leading the team to a 2-1 victory over Australia. The 35-year-old gave Argentina the lead with his third goal of the 2022 World Cup and ninth goal overall in his total World Cup matches, topping late Argentina star Diego Maradona by one. In the 34th minute, Messi scored Argentina’s first goal of the game with a flourish of his legendary left foot to take the lead. Aziz Behich was challenged by Messi when he was closing in on the opposing defence. The…

Saudi Arabia: The automobile brand EXEED is getting noticed as the only official auto sponsor of the 10th PR Arabia National Auto Award. The National Auto Award is a non-profit award which is established in 2012 and launched by PR Arabia, an organization focusing on automobile industry marketing and media communication. The award is managed by global standards and is supervised by various experts in automotive and mechanical engineering, as well as racing champions. With the successful holding for 9 consecutive years, the National Auto Award has become the most influential industry award in Saudi Arabia. According to the Head…

Paris, France: UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has inscribed 47 elements submitted by 60 countries on the Intangible Cultural Heritage lists.UAE’s traditional embroidery skills, Al Talli, was also included in the list of elements inscribed by UNESCO. The 17th session of the intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of this heritage, chaired by the Kingdom of Morocco, led to the inscription by States sitting on the Committee of 47 elements including: four on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, 39 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and…