UAE residents anticipate key Islamic dates in 2026. The Astronomy Centre releases Hijri calendar projections. Islamic New Year is expected on June 26, 2025. Ramadan may begin on February 18, 2026. Eid …
Sharjah Police, SFRA explore marine environment protection
Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, received Ali Ahmed Bu Ghazien, Chairman of the Sharjah Fish Resources Authority (SFRA), in a meeting that underscored …
Invoking the Past to Redefine the Now at Sharjah Biennial 16
Here, contemporary art engages with memories and trauma to extract universal truths about the fast-evolving nature of human existence.
Sharjah: 13 students, 1 teacher injured as 2 school buses collide on E311
Thirteen students and one teacher were injured as two school buses collided on E311 around 3pm. Emergency teams reached the accident site within 13 minutes and responded quickly to the incident.
British teenager Marcus Fakana jailed in Dubai over sex with girl, 17, pleads for clemency
British teenager Marcus Fakana jailed in Dubai over sex with girl, 17, pleads for clemency – The 19-year-old has written to the UAE government asking to be released …
Teenager jailed in Dubai for romance appeals to Sheikh
A British teenager has asked Dubai’s ruler for a pardon after he was jailedover a holiday romance. Marcus Fakana, from Tottenham, north London has formally submitted a plea for clemency to Sheikh …
Sharjah and Portugal: Strengthening Economic Bonds
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) met with the Portuguese Business Council to enhance cooperation and bolster trade and investment. Discussions focused on supporting Portuguese …
World premiere gala concert by Abu Dhabi Festival, PPT unites Emirati, UK artists at Kensington Palace
Abu Dhabi Festival, in collaboration with the Peace and Prosperity Trust (PPT), premiered an extraordinary gala concert with Emirati and international artists at the prestigious Kensington Palace on …
Abu Dhabi makes 4 hours of weekly Arabic lessons mandatory for nursery and KG students
Abu Dhabi will mandate 4 hours of weekly Arabic lessons for all nursery and KG students in private and partnership schools starting in 2025, increasing to 5 hours in 2026. The policy, driven by ADEK, …
UAE shares end higher as outcome of US-China trade talks awaited
Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates ended higher on Monday, in step with Asian peers, as investors awaited the outcome of U.S.-China trade talks in London in the hope that a deal could boost the …
Naming your child in the UAE? This law says you can’t choose just any name
A viral post has renewed focus on Wadeema’s Law in the UAE, which regulates children’s names to protect dignity and cultural values. Article 8 forbids names that are offensive, humiliating, or clash …
Nvidia, Oracle–Backed Multi-Billion Dollar UAE AI Project Stalls Over Security Snag
A multi-billion-dollar plan to build a massive AI data center hub in the UAE using U.S. technology remains far from finalized due to unresolved security concerns, according to a Friday report by …
Teen jailed in Dubai over sex with girl makes plea
A British teenager jailed in Dubai for having sex with a 17-year-old girl has pleaded with the authorities for clemency.
Brit teen jailed in Dubai after having sex with girl on holiday makes plea to ruling Sheikh
The British teen who was jailed in Dubai after having sex with a girl has made a plea to the ruling Sheikh. Marcus Fakana was sentenced in December to one year in prison.
Dubai chocolate has a new flavour and it’s coming this Friday
A new flavour of Dubai chocolate? Here’s what we know… The viral Dubai chocolate, a bar with its pistachio and kanafa filling, has taken the world by storm in the last few months. After blowing up on …
Sharjah Ruler approves Dh100-million compensation for owners of old homes in Al Madam
Sharjah Ruler approved, on Monday, Dh100 million to compensate owners of old homes in the Al Madam area who had previously been compensated with new homes. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, …
Sharjah Chamber and Portuguese Business Council discuss boosting private sector cooperation
The discussions focused on strengthening the Council’s role in supporting the Portuguese business community in Sharjah …