The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced 22nd to 25th October as the new dates for the fourth edition of the Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference (SACC), to be held at Aljada, Sharjah. Marking a significant expansion, the conference will broaden its scope to encompass visual storytelling, uniting animation and comics on a single platform
Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have enjoyed robust bilateral trade relations on a range of products and services over the years. Adding to the Hong Kong’s business advantages, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) gathers the latest market intelligence and form partnerships to develop business for corporations. Mr Daniel Lam, Regional Director,
The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) has announced the closure of registration for the 18th edition of the International Award for Arabic Children’s Literature, presented by e&, following 475 entries from 20 Arab and foreign countries. This compares with 407 entries in the 17th edition, an increase of 68 entries, or 16.7%.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) to strengthen research collaboration across the social sector. The partnership will focus on understanding digital social trends and anticipating future changes, helping build knowledge and support Abu Dhabi’s social priorities.
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, led the UAE delegation participating in the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, hosted by the Republic of India in Jaipur, Rajasthan, recently, as part of India’s BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting was held under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” with the
Every year, LEAP brings together thousands of technology companies from around the world, all competing for the attention of customers, investors, partners and the media. In 2025, LEAP hosted 200,000+ attendees, including enterprise leaders, founders, engineers, investors, government officials and international delegations. While these participating businesses invest heavily in securing a stand or speaking slot,
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched its Specialised Training Week, set to run from 24-28 August 2026, marking a key milestone in preparation for the 2026-2027 academic year. Designed to align national talent with global educational advancements, the initiative equips educators with cutting-edge methodologies and modern technologies to elevate the quality of the UAE’s
