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Thousands of literature enthusiasts and industry professionals from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the region and around the world are expected to attend, the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, ADIBF 2019, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a global hub for publishing. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh …

The UAE and Saudi Arabia have announced a joint initiative to support the brotherly people of Sudan. The initiative will see the delivery of US$3 billion in assistance to Sudan. The assistance bundle entails $500 million deposit into Sudan’s central bank to strengthen the country’s liquidity and monetary reserves. The …

The United Arab Emirates has condemned the terrorist bombings that targeted churches and hotels in Colombo, Sri Lanka. In a statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MoFAIC, said that the UAE affirmed its firm stance against all forms of violence, terrorism and extremism, targeting all without …

A string of blasts hit high-end hotels and churches in Sri Lanka on Sunday, killing at least 20 people and injuring hundreds as worshippers attended Easter services. The first explosions were reported at St Anthony’s Church in Colombo and St Sebastian’s in the town of Negombo just outside the capital. The Colombo …

The Court of Misdemeanors in Ras Al Khaimah Court acquitted three sons and their father of the charges of beating and insulting each other as a result of a dispute over a new house. The father refused to allow his sons and his first wife to live with him at …

The United Arab Emirates has condemned the terrorist assault on the Communications Ministry in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, which left a number of people killed and injured. In a statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) said that the UAE strongly condemns this criminal act that threatens …

Sharjah’s popular Xposure International Photography Festival promises to be bigger and more exciting in its fourth edition this year with greater participation of celebrated, award-winning photographers as well as photography enthusiasts from across the region and from around the world. Hosted by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) at Expo …

Children as young as seven, are being made aware of the environment and being introduced to green systems through workshops by India-based start-up, Solar Desk, at the ongoing Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival, SCRF 2019. Monal Kabra, founder of Solar Desk, is teaching young visitors to SCRF 2019 how to power …

Dubai Municipality has announced several investment opportunities in the emirate’s public parks, such as the event spaces, and the allocation of different areas for restaurants and small shops, within the investment map of each park. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said that the Municipality aims to support …

Ajman Police has denied a rumor on social media about a husband letting dogs rape his ex-wife, pointing out that this rumor aims to increase the number of visitors to certain websites, resorting to the method of posting offensive and false news. Colonel Abdullah Saif Al Matroushi, deputy director of the Ajman Police, …