The Higher Organising Committee of the Sheikh Zayed Festival, currently taking place at Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba showgrounds, has announced its fun New Year’s special programme, including events, shows, folkloric performances and international art shows arranged to celebrate the season and New Year’s Eve, in a cultural and entertaining setting that will attract millions of visitors, residents and tourists from around the world.
Year: 2023
Sharjah Finance Department signs MoU with FTA
The Sharjah Finance Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regarding the disclosure of information in the possession of the authority or its employees, determining the cases, in which it is permitted to disclose information and the associated procedures for monitoring, security, subsequent disclosure, and accuracy of information.
Ajman University transitions to non-profit status under new Emiri Decree
Ajman: His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Emiri Decree No. 14 of 2023, redefining the structure and mission of Ajman University.
The decree aims to bolster the university’s educational and research prowess, ensuring its financial autonomy and offering unparalleled educational opportunities to students worldwide.
Dubai Expo’s Firdaus Orchestra to perform its first full-length Arabic concert
Expo City Dubai’s all-female Firdaus Orchestra will perform its first full-length Arabic concert on Thursday to celebrate Bollywood legend A R Rahman's "year of firsts".
The orchestra, which is mentored by the Oscar-winning composer, is made up of 55 musicians from 25 countries and features string instruments from the Middle East such as the qanun and oud.
Sharjah’s ruler announces education, jobs, and grant reforms
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah has unveiled a new, cutting-edge plan to upgrade Kalba's road system. While he was a guest on Tuesday's "Direct Line" show on Sharjah Radio and Television.
Al Qasimia University sparks diabetes awareness abroad
As part of initiatives to raise health awareness and combat the spread of diabetes, two students from Al Qasimia University, Mohammed Yunus Ghazi from Bangladesh and Ensar Abazi from the Republic of Albania, actively participated in the Diabetes Ambassadors programme organised by the Friends for Diabetes under the Supreme Council for Family Affairs.
After Abu Dhabi’s Bayanat-Yahsat merger, ‘Space42’ will be the outcome
Dubai: 'Space42' - that's the new name for the entity emerging from the merger between Bayanat and Yahsat, the two heavyweights on Abu Dhabi's ADX.
Abdullah bin Zayed commends sustainable partnership between UAE and G20
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has commended the invitation extended from the Federative Republic of Brazil to the United Arab Emirates to participate in the G20 process in 2024. His Highness emphasized that participating in the G20 for the third consecutive year and the fifth time since the establishment of the Group reflects the sustainable partnership between the UAE and the G20, and embodies the developing relations and strategic ties between the UAE and Brazil across various fields.
68% growth in trade volume between Ajman and Qatar in 2023
Mohamed Ali Al Janahi, Executive Director of the Member Support Services Sector at the Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Sharjah Economic Development Department promotes B2B
Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) has organised a Business-to-business (B2B) meeting to consolidate relations between business partners and provide all forms of support necessary to develop the entrepreneurship sector in the Emirate of Sharjah.