The 43rd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2024) concluded after receiving 1.82 million visitors from over 200 countries, cementing its status as a global cultural hub. Held from November 6-17 under the theme “It Starts with a Book”, the event hosted over 2,500 publishers and exhibitors from 108 countries, maintaining its position as the world’s top book fair in publishing rights transactions for the fourth consecutive year, registering 3,000 meetings in 48 hours.
Hamdan bin Zayed chairs Abu Dhabi University Board of Trustees meeting
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and President of Abu Dhabi University’s Board of Trustees, has chaired Abu Dhabi University’s board of trustees meeting.
Dubai Future Forum 2024 kicks off tomorrow
Al Gergawi said: “Dubai and the UAE have become a global hub for futurists passionate about shaping the future to explore transformative shifts, identify priorities, and raise recommendations to support decision-makers to ensure global readiness for future changes.”
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi delivers UAE’s address at opening session of 19th G20 summit in Brazil
On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended the opening session of the 19th G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where the UAE is participating as a guest country.
DXB welcomes 68.6 million guests in 9 months
Dubai International (DXB) is on track for record-breaking annual traffic following an impressive performance in the first nine months of the year. By the end of September, DXB had welcomed 68.6 million guests, a growth of 6.3% compared to the same period in 2023.
TAQA to develop two new power plants in Saudi Arabia
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) together with JERA Co., Inc, Japan's largest power generation company and Al Bawani Capital, a subsidiary of AlBawani Holding, announced that they have entered into two 25-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) on a build, own and operate basis, to develop two new greenfield combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power projects with a total power generation capacity of over 3.6 GW in Saudi Arabia.
UAE to face Qatar tomorrow in AFC Asian Qualifiers
The UAE national football team will take on Qatar tomorrow, Tuesday, at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi at 20:00 UAE time, in the sixth round of Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26.
Ras Al Khaimah to showcase developmental growth at Global Media Congress
Ras Al Khaimah is set to highlight its cross-sector development and livability agenda through Ras Al Khaimah Government Media Office’s (RAKGMO) participation at Global Media Congress (GMC), to be held in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.
DCT Abu Dhabi, National Library and Archives to enhance knowledge exchange
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and the National Library and Archives, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will support greater cultural collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Rabdan Academy launches programme in Specialised Defence, Security Translation
Rabdan Academy has launched the Specialised Translation in Defence and Security programme. The programme aims to qualify national translators with expertise in simultaneous and consecutive translation, specifically for field training within the security and defence sectors.