SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, urged individuals to consistently remembrance and glorification of God Almighty, sharing that he often expresses his faith in his poetry, starting with verses like “Glory be to He who raised the sky without pillars.” During a phone intervention […]
ZHENGZHOU, China: A royal tomb dating back approximately 5,000 years, presumed to be the grave of a prehistoric king, has been discovered at a ruins site in central China’s Henan Province, with over 350 artefacts unearthed to date. Located in the Wangzhuang ruins in the city of Yongcheng, the tomb covers a total area of […]
SHARJAH: In celebration of Arab Document Day on October 17, the Sharjah Documents House has launched the “Documents are a Trust” campaign. This initiative highlights the importance of various documents in preserving the histories of nations and communities. It aims to enhance understanding of the Archives’ role in safeguarding government documents by implementing a comprehensive […]
CAIRO: Egypt has successfully recovered three ancient artefacts from Germany as part of the Egyptian government’s ongoing efforts to retrieve stolen or illegally smuggled artefacts. According to Ahram Online, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities recovered the artefacts in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A delegation from Germany’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, in collaboration with the Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, has launched the “Localization of Imams” programme. This initiative aims to train and qualify Emirati imams and preachers, focusing on developing citizens in various Sharia fields. Running for four months, the programme includes 25 participants and […]
SHARJAH: The 11th Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth (SIFF) continues to impress, with its captivating films, engaging workshops, and insightful discussions and Palestine lit up Day 3. This year, the festival celebrates Palestine as the Guest of Honour, running until October 12. Attendees are treated to a special focus on Palestinian cinema, […]
STOCKHOLM: U.S. scientists David Baker and John Jumper, along with Britain’s Demis Hassabis, won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on proteins. Also read: Keanu Reeves excites fans with his first Professional Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Baker received half the prize for his work in “computational protein design.” The other […]
DUBAI: Art Jameel, in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Culture, is hosting the third Creative Careers Days (CCD) at Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai from 10th to 12th October 2024. Also read: Sharjah Media City launches the ‘Influencers’ Room’ programme This event will feature workshops, talks, portfolio reviews, and consultations, focusing on careers in […]
NEW DELHI: With a view to synthesise India’s 10,000-year-old maritime history with the present-day demands on maritime conservation and preservation of global littoral heritage, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in India will organise a Maritime Heritage Conclave in December. The Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said global experts, researchers and […]
DUBAI: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the ninth edition of the Reading Box, set to take place from 9th to 18th October at City Centre Mirdif. This event aims to expand the reading culture among children and adults, encouraging them to explore the world of books. It is part of Dubai […]
Two-year-old Laurent Schwarz, dubbed the Mini Picasso, from Germany is making waves in the art world with this toddler’s vibrant abstract paintings, which may have sold for as much as $7,000. Laurent’s work blends abstract forms with recognisable animal figures like elephants, dinosaurs, and horses. His favourite subject? Elephants, of course! Laurent’s artistic journey began […]
