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Sharjah Ruler Oversees Strategic Education Agreements

Sharjah:His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the signing of significant strategic cooperation agreements involving the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) and several key e…

Sheikh Ahmed Attends Saudi National Day Event in Dubai

Dubai:H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, participated in a reception hosted by the Saudi Consulate General in Dubai to celebrate the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s 96th National Day.

According to Emirates …

Teachers Celebrated as Key Partners in UAE’s Development

Abu Dhabi:Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of Education, emphasized the significance of World Teachers’ Day as a collective expression of gratitude for the impactful mission of educators who shape minds and broaden societal horizons through instil…

UAE Coach Reflects on Reaching Arabian Gulf Cup Final

Abu Dhabi:Zlatko Dalic, the Croatian head coach of the UAE’s senior national football team, congratulated his players on reaching the final of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup. This achievement followed a 1-0 victory over Oman in the semi-final.

According …

UAE Unveils Probe for Asteroid Belt Mission

Dubai:H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, witnessed the unveiling of a UAE-developed space probe for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt. This initiative marks the UAE’s second interplanetary mission, in…

Sharjah Ruler Attends Conclusion of 5th Forum for Arabic Teachers

Sharjah:His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, participated in the closing ceremony of the Fifth International Forum for Arabic Language Teachers. The event was organized by the Sharjah Priv…

Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Hits Indonesia’s Sumbawa Region

Abu Dhabi:An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck the Sumbawa region on Sunday.

According to Emirates News Agency, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported the earthquake, specifying its occurrence at a depth of 10 kilometers.

UN Calls for Empowering Teachers to Foster Inclusive Societies

Abu Dhabi:On World Teachers’ Day, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and Education International urged governments an…

UAE Achieves Record Medal Haul at Asian Games

Nagoya:The United Arab Emirates celebrated its most successful performance at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, securing its best-ever medal tally since its debut in 1978. The UAE’s athletic contingent concluded the Games in Japan by placing 13th out…