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Coimbra’s Centre, Milan’s ACI promote Arabic language in Europe

Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), recently announced the opening of the Centre for Arabic Studies at the University of Coimbra in Portugal. This event, which was inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, reflects his vision of making the Arabic

UAE expands tourism sector with landmark leisure projects

The UAE is stepping up efforts to attract global visitors with a wave of new luxury tourism and entertainment projects designed to boost competitiveness and economic contribution. The most high-profile announcement in 2025 came with plans to build the Disney Theme Park Resort project on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, marking the first new

'Shohheef Season' to kick off September 20 in Ras Al Khaimah

The UAE Marine Sports Federation has officially announced the launch of the 2025 Shohheef Season, with the opening race scheduled to take place on 20th-21st September in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. In a statement today, the federation said the inaugural race will be held under the strategic sponsorship of MAG Holding, and organised by

AFC Champions League Elite kicks off in Sharjah on September 15

The continent’s finest clubs will convene to kick off the League Stage of the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2025/26 on 15th September as the quest for glory begins for the new season. The first match day gets underway in the Sharjah Stadium at 5.45 pm as Sharjah FC make their sixth tournament appearance. The UAE side

Ivory Coast hosts Arabic Poetry Forum

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Republic of the Ivory Coast hosted the fourth edition of the Arabic Poetry Forum in the capital, Abidjan. The event was organised by the Cultural Affairs Department at the Sharjah Department of Culture, with the