SHARJAH / WAM The 22nd edition of the Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival will commence on 5th January 2026, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. Organised by Sharjah’s Department of Culture, the seven-day festival will bring together more than 80 poets, critics and media professionals from …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, on Monday announced that the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (APIAC) will establish an affiliated entity in ADGM and open an office within the ADGM Dispute Resolution Hearing Centre (DRHC). APIAC’s decision to establish in ADGM marks a significant step in the institution’s international expansion and reflects Abu …

MUSCAT / WAM Data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) said social protection systems in Gulf states have become an advanced model regionally and internationally, combining social inclusion with economic capacity to sustain extensive welfare networks. In its report, “The State and Policies of Social Protection in the Gulf …