DUBAI/GULF TIME Hermis Haridas, a Dubai-based renowned nature and wildlife photographer, has clinched four international photography awards for a single captivating image captured at the scenic Al Qudra Lakes in Dubai. The accolades were bestowed upon Hermis for his exceptional talent in photographing a Hoopoe, a mesmerising bird native to the region. The winning image, taken with Hermis’s new Nikon …

SHARJAH/WAM Ajyaal Publishers, a member of the Emirates Publishers Association, emerged victorious in the seventh edition of the Mohammed bin Rashid Arabic Language Award, receiving an accolade in the “Best Initiative for Teaching and Learning Arabic in Early Education” category in recognition of the publishing house’s pioneering “One Book for You and One Day of Study for Us” initiative. The …

DUBAI/WAM Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, visited the final day of the 18th edition of the Dubai Airshow, held at Al Maktoum International Airport. Al Bowardi viewed the pavilions of several local and international entities, including those of the UAE Space Agency, Sendan International Company, and the Russian pavilion. During his tour, he also …