Abu Dhabi / WAM In an unprecedented, civilised and legislative gesture for the region, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued the first-ever National Law of Reading, that sets legislative frameworks, executive programmes and specific government responsibilities to establish the value of reading in the UAE. The law aims to support human resources development and contribute to …

  Dubai / Emirates Business The Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) has joined national, regional and international players at Seatrade Maritime Middle East 2016, the leading maritime event being held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. The event is running from October 31 to November 2 at the Dubai …

  Sharjah / WAM The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) will distribute various books highlighting the importance of wildlife conservation, especially its Sharjah Cat and Dog Shelter, SCDS, organisation, at the 35th Sharjah International Book Fair from November 2-12 at Expo Centre Sharjah. The SCDS, a non-profit organisation, provides protection, comfort and safety for abandoned and stray animals …