Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has inaugurated the ‘Chapters of Islamic Art: Carpets’ exhibition, at House of Wisdom (HoW) in Sharjah on Friday, March 15th. The 3-month exhibition, inspired by a section of Chapters of Islamic Art: The Private Collection of Dr. Richard Ettinghausen’, which was generously donated to HoW by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, highlights the cultural and historic significance of artisan carpets and textiles across the Muslim world. Fatma Al Mahmoud, HoW’s Cultural Planning Manager, toured…
Author: Kashan Tumsil
The best of running talent from across the globe was on offer as African athletes, especially from Morocco and Ethiopia, dominated at the road running races of the 11th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, held late on Saturday. In the 10km men’s open race it was Ethiopia’s Dagne Tesfu Demsie taking top honours ahead of the Moroccan pair of Anouar El Ghouz and Noaman El Assaoui, while Morocco’s Wafa Zarouai won the women’s 10km race ahead of Ethiopia’s Fanos Tekle and Great Britain’s Kate Jordan. Close tussle The men’s 10km witnessed a close battle, but it was Dagne Tesfu Demsie…
Three categories: Lifetime Achievement, Emerging Leader, Innovation 113 nominations received from 30 countries The winners will be announced at Bologna Children’s Book Fair Bodour Al Qasimi has revealed nine shortlisted nominees for the inaugural PublisHer Excellence Awards, which recognize outstanding women who have made a clear difference to the publishing industry. The PublisHer and Kalimat Group founder announced the names during The London Book Fair in a video message, saying they had been picked from 113 candidates. The eventual winners will be announced at Bologna Children’s Book Fair, in April. Bodour compared a female publisher’s journey to ‘navigating…
In the presence of Sheikh Faisal bin Obaid bin Suhail Al Maktoum, Ali bin Abdullah Al Mualla, Ammar bin Salem Al Qasimi, Sheikh Humaid bin Khalid Al Qasimi, His Excellency Awad Mohammed bin Sheikh Mejren, His Excellency Dr. Juma Madani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Mattiya Investment and CEO of Al Awad Petroleum, and His Excellency Munira Al Balushi, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Al-Matiyah Investment Forum concluded its first session yesterday, which was held at the Raffles Hotel in the Emirate of Dubai. The conference was attended by representatives from nearly 50 countries from…
The Netherlands will meet Kuwait in the finals of the Padel competition of the 11th Nad Al Sheba (NAS) Sports Tournament to be held at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex. The Netherlands and Kuwait were efficient in disposing off the UAE and Iran respectively with identical 2-0 margins to set up a meeting in the final. Robin Siestma and Thijs Roper got The Netherlands off to a winning start with a 6-1, 7-5 result against the UAE’s Fares Al Janahi and Abdulla Al Ahli. Yannick Vorwaater and Youp De Kroon then put the issue beyond the reach of the hosts…
The annual campaign extends assistance to financially-burdened cancer patients The Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP), a UAE based non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting cancer patients and their families in the UAE, has called on individuals and institutions to contribute generously to its annual Zakat initiative, which extends assistance to financially burdened cancer patients during the holy month of Ramadan. Their Journey Continues with You Themed ‘Their Journey Continues with You,’ the annual campaign underscores FOCP’s commitment to collective effort in combating cancer and easing the burdens on patients and their families. This year, the campaign harnesses social media platforms…
The fifth edition of Big Bad Wolf Books, the biggest book sale in the world, is currently underway in Dubai, captivating book lovers with an unparalleled selection of over two million books. Visitors can expect up to 75% off on a wide variety of genres from bestsellers to children’s stories, business reads, and a rich variety of Arabic literature on more than 2 million books! The event is free for all to visit at Sound Stage 2, Dubai Studio City, until March 10, 2024. By providing books at affordable prices, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale seeks to foster a…
The Ramadan month offer builds upon the previously announced 10 percent guaranteed Return on Investment (RoI) scheme on Al Haseen Residences Dugasta Properties, a new boutique real estate developer based in Dubai, today announces the waiver of the 4 percent property registration fees levied by Dubai Land Department (DLD) on property purchases during the holy month of Ramadan. The latest Ramadan offer, coupled with the previous offer of 10 percent annual return on investment, creates a unique value proposition that makes property acquisition more rewarding than before. “We encourage more and more UAE residents and foreign buyers to buy home…
As part of the “Ramadan Dubai” 1445 AH campaign, launched under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, with the aim of uniting the efforts of the government and private sectors in celebrating the holy month of Ramadan in Dubai, and with the aim of highlighting the festivity that decorates the emirate to celebrate the advent of the holy month. On Tuesday, the second day of the holy month, the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department and the Community Development Authority in Dubai…
In response to the escalating conflicts in the MENA region, particularly in places like Gaza and Sudan, The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) has announced its ‘I’m Human’ Zakat campaign for 2024 to turn the spotlight on the power of collective action in protecting innocent families and children stuck in the crossfires, improving their lives and giving them hope for a better future. The campaign’s slogan, ‘I’m human’, emphasises the core values that define humanity: empathy for others, responsibility towards them, positively impacting society, and extending help to those in need who face extraordinary circumstances. This slogan also serves as a…