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The 13th Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) featured 71 films from 38 countries across its official competition categories, alongside eight out-of-competition screenings SHARJAH / Gulf Time The 13th Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) concluded on 1 November 2026, with an awards ceremony at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, attended by …

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, announced Emaar Properties as the recipient of the Dubai-it Award for Institutions in the Field of Real Estate, in recognition of the company’s success in embedding the Dubai-it philosophy across project development, …

Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time As Abu Dhabi hosts ADIPEC 2026 from 2 to 5 November, bringing together leaders from across the global energy industry, Al Shoumoukh Group continues to build on its established presence in the oil and gas sector. Founded in Abu Dhabi in 1989, the group has developed a broad range of industrial and engineering capabilities, supported …

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Rodney Williams, Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy …

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Ride presented by DP World marked the first flagship event of the landmark 10th edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) this morning, as 41,836 cyclists took to Sheikh Zayed Road for the region’s largest community cycling event. Uniting people of all ages, the event set the pace for a month dedicated to active lifestyles, wellbeing, and community spirit …

DUBAI/WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced the launch of the 47th Planting Week, which begins tomorrow and runs until 8 November under the theme ‘Together, Let’s Plant the UAE’, in collaboration with the relevant authorities across the country. The Planting Week encourages individuals, families and institutions across the UAE to plant and nurture trees, fostering …

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) will take part in World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026 for the 23rd consecutive year, from 3rd to 5th November at ExCeL London in the United Kingdom. At the Emirate of Sharjah Pavilion, “Visit Sharjah”, SCTDA will be joined by more than 20 government and private-sector entities from the …

ABU DHABI / WAM Participants at the First Emirates Hematology Forum, which concluded in Abu Dhabi, called for the expanded use of molecular, genetic and biological testing to guide individualised treatment decisions. Specialists also recommended enhanced patient monitoring protocols to proactively manage potential complications and side effects associated with advanced cellular and targeted treatments. Additionally, attendees underscored the importance of …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Finance (DOF) will participate in Dubai FinTech Summit 2026 under the theme Artificial Intelligence for Financial Innovation, showcasing initiatives and solutions that advance public finance and digital payments. The event takes place on 2–3 November at Madinat Jumeirah. At the fourth edition of the annual summit, DOF will explore the future of Dubai’s cashless payments ecosystem, …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Rodney Williams, Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, …