The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) highlighted the traditional arts embodied in the making of the Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa, coinciding with the Kiswa replacement ceremony at the beginning of the new Hijri year 1448 AH, through an enriching digital campaign that explored the artistic and aesthetic elements that have, for decades, formed part of the identity of this longstanding Islamic tradition. The campaign showcased several traditional arts associated with the Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa, most notably the art of hand embroidery used in the Quranic verses and decorative motifs crafted with gold and silver threads, in addition to Arabic calligraphy in…
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DUBAI, 16th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library (MBRL) has marked four years since its inauguration, celebrating a series of achievements that reinforce its position as one of the region’s leading cultural and knowledge institutions and a key contributor to Dubai’s vision of becoming a global hub for culture, innovation and lifelong learning.Since opening its doors, the Library has welcomed more than 2.5 million visitors and hosted nearly 11,000 diplomatic, official, institutional and school delegation visits. Its membership base has surpassed 41,000 members across various categories, while total book loans have exceeded 53,000, reflecting growing public engagement…
The UAE and 79 other countries have issued a joint statement strongly condemning the drone attack launched on May 17, against electrical infrastructure near the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, describing it as a serious threat to regional and international security.The statement, backed by a broad coalition of countries from across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, said the attack near Barakah Nuclear Plant by armed factions in Iraq constituted a “flagrant violation of international law… and threatens regional and international peace and security”.”We condemn in the strongest terms the drone attack of May 17, 2026 launched by…
ABU DHABI, 15th June, 2026 (WAM) — Etihad Airways is entering its largest summer season ever, operating more than 300 daily flights, carrying near-record passenger loads and launching or returning nine destinations within days as demand for travel to, from and through Abu Dhabi continues to accelerate.The milestone comes as Etihad continues its rapid growth trajectory, with summer capacity up 10% year-on-year and supported by a fleet that has grown by 23 aircraft compared with the same period last year. With flights operating at close to 90% load factors, the airline is seeing strong demand across its network spanning Europe,…
Spain’s ghosts of recent World Cup horror shows reappeared in Atlanta as the European champions were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in their opening game on Monday.Lamine Yamal was left on the bench as the Barcelona superstar is eased back to fitness after nearly two months out with a hamstring injury and even his appearance as a second-half substitute failed to break down Cape Verde’s dogged defence.Since winning the World Cup for the first time in 2010, Spain have not won a knockout game and their inability to make dominance of possession count was reminiscent of their meek exits…
أتلانتا في 15 يونيو /وام/ تعادل منتخبا إسبانيا والرأس الأخضر سلبياً دون أهداف، في المباراة التي جمعت بينهما اليوم على ملعب مرسيدس بنز بمدينة أتلانتا الأمريكية، ضمن افتتاح منافسات المجموعة الثامنة من بطولة كأس العالم لكرة القدم 2026، المقامة في الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية وكندا والمكسيك.وبهذه النتيجة، حصد كل منتخب نقطة واحدة في مستهل مشواره بالبطولة، وذلك قبل مواجهة منتخبي السعودية والأوروغواي ضمن منافسات المجموعة ذاتها. المصدر – وكالة أنباء الإمارات
Sharjah’s residential rental market is witnessing one of its strongest growth phases in recent years, driven by rising population, an influx of residents from Dubai seeking more affordable housing, and a robust pipeline of infrastructure and residential developments that are reshaping the emirate’s housing landscape. A new report by Cavendish Maxwell shows that nearly 290,000 residential rental contracts were registered in Sharjah during 2025, up from 278,000 in 2024, highlighting the depth of housing demand and reinforcing the emirate’s growing importance as a residential hub for the northern Emirates and Dubai workforce.The study found that families accounted for 86 per cent…
ATLANTA, 15th June, 2026 (WAM) — FIFA World Cup™ debutants Cabo Verde produced an extraordinary performance to secure a 0-0 draw with global heavyweights Spain.A nation of just over 500,000 people held out against Luis de la Fuente’s star-studded team, recording a result which will reverberate around planet football.Cabo Verde were superbly organised from back to front. While Spain predictably enjoyed the lion’s share of possession, they were frustrated for large periods by their spirited and fiercely-determined opponents.La Roja’s clearest first-half opening came when Ferran Torres struck the crossbar after being set up by Marc Cucurella. The ball rebounded to…
دبي في 15 يونيو/ وام/ أعلن اتحاد بناء الأجسام واللياقة البدنية، فتح باب التسجيل للمشاركة في بطولة الإمارات لبناء الأجسام واللياقة البدنية، المقررة 26 يوليو المقبل، على مسرح “ذا أجندا” بمدينة دبي للإعلام.ودعا في بيان له جميع الراغبين بالمشاركة إلى استكمال إجراءات التسجيل خلال الفترة المحددة لمدة شهر واحد عبر الرابط المنشور على حسابه، استعداداً لخوض منافسات البطولة.وقال أحمد جوهر، عضو مجلس إدارة الاتحاد رئيس لجنتي المنتخبات والمسابقات، إن البطولة من أهم المحطات على أجندة الموسم، لما توفره من فرصة حقيقية لإبراز المستويات الفنية، واكتشاف المواهب.وأوضح أن الهدف من فتح باب التسجيل مبكراً، منح المشاركين الوقت الكافي للاستعداد المثالي، منوها…
دبي في 15 يونيو/ وام/ ثمن صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم نائب رئيس الدولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء حاكم دبي “رعاه الله”، المشاركة المصرية غير المسبوقة في تصفيات الدورة العاشرة من تحدي القراءة العربي بـ20 مليون طالب وطالبة من مدارس وزارة التربية والتعليم ومعاهد الأزهر الشريف.وقال سموه: “احتفت جمهورية مصر العربية بجيلها من القراء اليوم.. 20 مليون طالب مصري من وزارة التربية والتعليم والأزهر الشريف شاركوا هذا العام في تحدي القراءة العربي في مصر.. تحية لهم.. وتحية لمصر وشعبها وقيادتها.. جيل يحمل راية الثقافة والعلم والمعرفة وينير بها دروب المستقبل. وننتظرهم في دبي في أكتوبر مع أكثر من…