Sharjah Media City (Shams) organized the “Shams Ramadan Tournament,” an esports event aimed at engaging the community and promoting digital entertainment during the holy month of Ramadan. This tournament took place in Sharjah on March 7, 2025. The event is expected to attract a diverse group of participants, showcasing various games that appeal to both...
The holy month of Ramadan has officially begun in many countries, with crescent moon sightings and announcements made globally. This year’s moon sighting brought some unique developments and weather challenges. In the UAE, the Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee confirmed the start of Ramadan on Saturday, March 1, 2025, following the sighting of the crescent...
Saudi Arabia is preparing to host a vibrant cultural festival in Qatar, set to take place from February 18 to 21 in Doha. This event aims to provide both Qataris and expatriates with an insight into the kingdom’s rich heritage, further strengthening the already robust bilateral ties between the two nations. The Saudi Ministry of...
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, officially opened the 13th Sikka Art & Design Festival at Al Shindagha Historic District. The festival, organized by Dubai Culture, is set to run until February 9 and showcases over 350 artworks and installations, alongside live performances, workshops,...
Dubai Municipality has officially opened the third season of the Ramadan Souq at Old Municipality Street in the Grand Souq, Deira. The event, which began on Saturday, January 25, 2025, will run until February 22, celebrating the spirit of Ramadan while showcasing the rich heritage of Dubai’s traditional markets. The souq offers a mix of...
The Museum of the Future in Dubai has introduced a new lecture series titled “Lessons from the Past at Museum of the Future.” This exclusive series, set to take place once a month, will be led by the renowned historian and researcher Dr. Roy Casagranda. He is a special guest lecturer for the museum and...
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, inaugurated the multi-sensory art exhibition titled *‘The Sublime Nature of Being’* at the Summer Garden of ICD Brookfield Place. The exhibition, a collaboration with the ICD Brookfield Place Arts Programme, showcases the transformative power of art and its...
On January 16, 2025, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, will honor six distinguished winners of the Great Arab Minds 2024 initiative at a ceremony held at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. This initiative is the largest of its kind in the Arab...
The Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on January 15, 2025. He was accompanied by Tuula Johanna Yrjola, the Finnish Ambassador to the UAE. This visit highlights the continued diplomatic and cultural engagement between Finland and the United Arab Emirates. ARN News reported, that during the...
The 26th edition of Intersec, recognized as the world’s largest business event focused on security, safety, and fire protection, commenced today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). This year’s event, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is expected to be the largest and most comprehensive in...