Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) recently announced the winners of its inaugural Sharjah Film Platform (SFP) Feature Fund. The Dhs500,000 grant is split …
Wealthy Chinese sidestep Singapore for Dubai
Private bankers and advisers report rise in interest in the Gulf as Asian city-state tightens scrutiny of applicants …
Sharjah Book Fair’s vintage stall allows visitors to ‘live a thousand years in one lifetime’
The Arab Archive for Heritage Foundation is a sliver of Soor Al-Azbakeya, Cairo’s famous used-books market. It is a trove of history amid the fair’s glossy displays. Its story stretches back 125 years …
Sharjah International Book Fair: World book capitals unite in Sharjah to promote reading
The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025) hosted a session titled ‘UNESCO World Book Capital Initiative’, bringing together leading voices from Sharjah and Athens to celebrate literature, …
Ex-NFL Star Antonio Brown Posted Videos in Dubai Taunting US Authorities Amid Attempted Murder Charges
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been extradited to Miami to face attempted murder charges after posting videos from Dubai that Miami Police interpreted as taunting law enforcement.
Convicted Russian Crypto Fraudster and Wife Murdered in UAE
Irina Volk, a spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, confirmed the motive was “extorting cryptocurrency.” …
Sharjah Ruler allocates AED 4.5mln to enrich the emirate’s libraries with the latest titles from publishers participating in SIBF 2025
Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the allocation of AED 4.5 million to enrich public and government libraries …
Fleetwood one behind Abu Dhabi leader Rai
Aaron Rai leads the Abu Dhabi Championship by one shot from fellow Englishman Tommy Fleetwood and Dane Nicolai Hojgaard, going into the final round.
Sharjah Ruler allocates AED 4.5 mn to enrich emirate’s libraries
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the allocation of AED 4.5 million to enhance public and government libraries across the …
UAE: Kids as young as 7 launch books at Sharjah International Book Fair 2025
Over 300 children aged seven to 18 transformed their imagination into ink as they launched their books at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) on Saturday (November 8). From anthologies and …
Rai leads by one shot from Hojgaard and Fleetwood heading into final round in Abu Dhabi
Aaron Rai will take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Championship as he seeks a first title on the European tour in five years.
Dubai Police issue traffic alerts for two accidents, urge motorists to drive carefully
The Dubai Police issued an advisory on Saturday evening, alerting commuters of a traffic accident that has caused congestion. The accident took place on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road before the …
Dismembered bodies of crypto millionaire and wife found buried in Dubai desert
A Russian crypto millionaire and his wife who vanished in the United Arab Emirates a month ago have been found dismembered in a desert. Roman and Anna Novak were last seen before driving to meet …
Dubai: Dewa asks residents to prepare for rainy season, take 6 necessary steps
Last month, dozens of Muslim faithful took part in a special rain prayer, following directives by UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan …
Mohsin Naqvi cornered by BCCI in Dubai; ICC may form panel to intervene in the issue: Report
The BCCI raised the Asia Cup trophy issue at ICC meetings in Dubai. India, champions since September 28, still awaits the trophy, held by Mohsin Naqvi.
Russian Investigators Probe Killing of Convicted Crypto Fraudster in UAE
Russian investigators have opened a criminal case into the suspectedmurder of a St. Petersburg couple who went missing in the United Arab Emirates in early October, as media reported Friday they were …
Tommy Fleetwood, Aaron Rai share lead through Round 2 at 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
A pair of Englishman have made their way to the top halfway through the first tournament of the DP World Tour playoffs …