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SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has wrapped up its participation at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2025, reinforcing the emirate’s growing stature as a global publishing and cultural exchange centre. The authority was joined by prominent cultural bodies and publishing professionals, presenting a united front in promoting Arabic literature to an international audience. Sharjah’s presence formed part ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The “Authors from the UAE” — a joint initiative between the UAE Media Council and ELF Publishing — concluded its inaugural participation in the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. The initiative aimed to support the UAE publishing industry, empower national talent in the field of children’s literature, and enhance the global presence of Emirati content by producing ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Finance has announced amendments to Ministerial Decision No 82 of 2023 on Audited Financial Statements for Corporate Tax Purposes. The ministry has issued an updated ministerial decision clarifying the requirements for the preparation and maintenance of audited financial statements in accordance with Federal Decree-Law No 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS) is participating in the Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW) 2025, hosted by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, underscoring its contributions to life sciences and translational medicine. The university will highlight a suite of advanced research initiatives and national health programmes aligned with ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Brice Oligui Nguema on the occasion of winning the presidential elections in Gabon. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Abbas Araghchi. The two top diplomats discussed the latest developments regarding the talks between the United States and Iran, hosted by the sisterly Sultanate of Oman. In ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The inaugural Al Shifaa Summit for Integrative Medicine, a global platform dedicated to advancing Integrative Medicine (IM) and raising awareness of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) through evidence-based practices, policy-driven dialogue, and international collaboration, will officially take place from April 15 to 17 2025 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The summit is part of Abu ...

OSAKA/WAM The United Arab Emirates on Sunday marked the opening of its national pavilion at Expo 2025, Osaka, welcoming the world to an experience that brings together heritage, innovation and interdisciplinary global collaboration. The Pavilion was inaugurated in the presence of Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy of the United Arab ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination for tourism investment, supported by an attractive investment environment, advanced infrastructure, and policies that foster sectoral growth. The UAE’s tourism sector is witnessing a surge in investment opportunities across all areas — from infrastructure development to hotels, resorts, entertainment projects, and sustainable tourism initiatives aligned with the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks on Sunday with His Excellency Ahmad Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, on the fraternal relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen cooperation for the benefit of both peoples. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, where His Highness ...