SHARJAH/ WAM Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) has been a cornerstone in the emirate’s cultural and intellectual renaissance for decades, catalysing knowledge, literature, and scientific progress. As they mark their centenary, cultural and heritage leaders recognise their enduring role in shaping an informed society and elevating Sharjah’s status as a global cultural hub. Sharjah’s cultural institutions have aligned with the UAE’s ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dubai Municipality to enrich Dubai’s visual identity and enhance artistic experiences in public spaces and residential neighbourhoods. This aligns with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which aims to achieve sustainable urban development centred around people. The agreement reflects Dubai Culture’s social and cultural ...

DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Culture announced that key entities across the UAE will organise a diverse range of cultural and knowledge programmes during the UAE Reading Month in March 2025. This initiative aligns with the ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance reading habits and individuals’ skills. The initiative reflects the UAE’s long-term vision and the wise leadership’s commitment to fostering a ...

DUBAI/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today received Ramadan well-wishers including Directors-General and senior officials of government entities at his Majlis in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan exchanged Ramadan greetings with attendees and reflected on ...

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Excellency Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, who is on a working visit to the UAE. The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, as well ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi City Municipality, through the Sub-Municipalities Operations Sector – City Municipality Centre, has completed the comprehensive redevelopment works of Bainuna Park in Abu Dhabi, enhancing the park’s amenities to cater to visitors of various age groups. The park’s modern facilities include children’s play areas, green spaces and barbecue zones, with thorough consideration for the needs ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The inaugural Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial commences its second phase with seven new unveilings and installations at iconic locations across the emirate. Taking place until April 30 2025, the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial aims to celebrate art, culture and community. The exhibition features site-specific installations by more than 70 artists from the UAE and ...

DUBAI/WAM Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that Dubai’s energy demand increased by 5.4 percent in 2024 compared to 2023. Al Tayer said that energy demand in 2024 was 59,594 gigawatt hours (GWh), compared to 56,516 GWh in 2023. He further noted that DEWA continues to increase the capacity of transmission ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has partnered with Taaleem Holdings PJSC (Taaleem), a leading K-12 premium education provider in the UAE with a portfolio of 34 schools, to develop a Harrow International School site on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, the first based in the GCC Region, as well as the first boarding school in the emirate. ...

SHARJAH/WAM The Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), a UAE-based non-profit organisation, has launched its annual Zakat campaign to collect funds and donations aimed at providing financial and emotional support to cancer patients. Under the theme “Togetherness Conquers,” the campaign seeks to alleviate the financial burdens of various cancer treatment programmes for patients and their families, making a real impact on ...