ABU DHABI/WAM The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has released the longlists for the Literature, Young Author, Children’s Literature and Editing of Arabic Manuscripts categories for its 20th edition (2025-2026), selected by the judging panels and now under evaluation. The award received more than 4,000 submissions from 74 countries, including 21 Arab …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 2,937 inmates from correctional institutions in the UAE. His Highness has also pledged to cover the financial penalties incurred by the inmates as part of their sentences. Coinciding with the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, the directive reflects His Highness’ commitment to …

GULF TIME In these days, the United Arab Emirates is hosting the first Italian–Emirati cinema event, “La Dolce Via Festival,” conceived to empower the Emirati creatives and talents by providing training delivered by Italian excellence in the sector. The Embassy of Italy in the UAE and the Consulate General of Italy in Dubai are actively participating in the initiative, attended …