As the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) gears up for its 7th edition on 3rd-4th February 2024, it brings with it an exclusive lineup of more than 30 workshops designed to provide experiences curated to equip attendees with practical skills, knowledge, and inspiration.
Dubai to benefit from record 349 business event wins in 2023
Dubai further consolidated its status as a central hub for international business events in 2023, with the city winning a record 349 bids to host international conferences, congresses, meetings, and incentive travel programmes.
Driven by Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city's official convention bureau, the wins reflected a robust 49% increase in successful bids compared to 2022. These events captured in 2023 are set to attract over 191,000 international delegates.
In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, UAE President issues law establishing Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority
In his capacity as the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a law establishing the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority.
The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority will replace the Emirates Heritage Club and the Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee – Abu Dhabi.
SEWA organises 15 programmes on safety, health and environment
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the culture of occupational health and safety among its employees, and its keenness to provide a healthy and safe work environment, in accordance with the best international standards, Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) organised 15 training programmes in the fields of health, safety and environment during the year 2023.
DCT Abu Dhabi launches Modern Heritage Building Plaque Programme
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has recognised modern heritage sites in Abu Dhabi with honorary plaques to recognise their cultural and historical significance.
UAE’s vision for longevity in focus at Arab Health’s Future Health Summit
With business intelligence firm Grand View Research anticipating that the global longevity and anti-ageing market will reach $183 billion by 2028, the scientific and medical community is now focusing on a new paradigm in human health and a new market in life sciences with almost limitless potential.
Sharjah Consultative Council to hold third session on Thursday
The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) will convene its third session on Thursday, 25th January, as part of its work for the first ordinary session of the 11th legislative chapter.
The session, to be held at the SCC headquarters in Sharjah, will be presided over by Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Council.
President of Peru confers ‘Order of the Sun of Peru’ on UAE Ambassador
Dina Ercilia Boluarte, President of the Republic of Peru, conferred the “Order of the Sun of Peru”, with the rank of "Grand Cross", on Mohammed Abdullah Al Shamsi, in appreciation of his efforts during his tenure as the UAE Ambassador to the Republic of Peru.
25th Sharjah Islamic Arts Festival concludes
The Sharjah Islamic Festival, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and organised by the Department of Culture for 40 days with the participation of artists from different countries of the world, concluded the 25th edition.
Mohammed Ibrahim Al Qaseer, Director of the Department of Cultural Affairs at the Department of Culture, said that the festival reached an exceptional global appeal, thanks to the patronage of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, and His Highness’s vision of the importance of the arts as a cultural aspect.
What changes on which Dubai roads cut travel time by how much
Dubai: If you are a daily commuter and have been taking the free right exit from Dubai’s Al Asayel Street to Financial Centre Street towards Al Khail Road, you would probably feel the difference that the exit has made with its capacity increasing from one lane to two. No doubt, the traffic flow has also increased, but the travel time from the Business Bay area to the Financial Centre Street has also decreased: From a good five minutes to just one minute.