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Sheikh Hamdan approves DFF's three-year strategic plan

Sheikh Hamdan has consented to the foundation’s three-year strategic plan during the meeting. The plan outlined the objective and work structure of the foundation in the coming years.

19 hours ago

IREF highlights latest advances on second day

The 4th International Rain Enhancement Forum (IREF), organized by the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP), hosted a number of expert-led sessions on its second day.

20 minutes ago

Polygamy exists in several cultures, says Nigerian author Lola Shoneyin during Sharjah’s #BookTalks event

Nigerian novelist and poet Lola Shoneyin was at #BookTalks at Al Rawi Café in Sharjah discussing her multiple award-winning debut novel, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, which explores the structure and effects of polygamy in Nigeria.

2 hours ago

Ruler of Sharjah, CP sign last piece of Hope Probe

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, received on Sunday Sarah Bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Sciences, responsible for the file of the scientific team to explore Mars, and a number of members of “Hope Probe” project team, at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST).

15 hours ago

First Fringe fest enthrals audience in Sharjah

Sharjah has burst onto the global Fringe scene with the launch of its first Fringe festival on Jan.16, transforming the city into a vibrant family entertainment canvas painted with a diversity of acts spanning the genres of theatre, comedy, circus, dance and children’s entertainment.

15 hours ago

Khalifa University study on UAE genetics pool concludes

A three-year Khalifa University (Abu Dhabi) study has revealed that the genetics pool of the Emirati population is highly complex and highly diversified.

15 hours ago

UAE aims at sustainability in all areas

Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the minister for climate change and environment of the UAE, emphasised cooperation in environmental sustainability among countries.

15 hours ago

Mohamed Bin Zayed expresses solidarity with Filipinos after Taal volcano eruption

The UAE stands in solidarity with the Philippines in these difficult times and is ready to provide all support and assistance, tweetd Sheikh Mohamed.

17 hours ago

Qasr Al Watan wins 'Best Favourite Attraction' award

Qasr Al Watan opened its doors to the public on March 11, 2019, providing visitors with an opportunity to learn about the UAE’s governing traditions and values

21 hours ago

Emirati man catches huge shark weighing 350kg

It is not clear how he caught the shark. Gulf Today could not reach Suleiman for details about the shark. It is not clear how he caught the shark.

22 hours ago

Nights will continue to be cold, rain likely

The National Meteorological Centre (NMC) expected the country would experience light to moderate rain as of Monday to Wednesday.

18 Jan 2020

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