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A raffle offers a Picasso portrait for 100 euros to fund Alzheimer's research
Paris: Are you feeling lucky? A raffle in France is offering the chance to win a portrait by Pablo Picasso for the price of a 100-euro ($117) ticket, with proceeds going to Alzheimer 's research. The draw is on Tuesday at Christie 's auction house in Paris. The inaugural "1 Picasso for 100 euros" r
Dubai’s creative sector is resilient, rooted in adaptability and partnerships: Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed
Dubai: Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), met with key representatives from across Dubai’s cultural and creative ecosystem during the ‘Creative Sector Resilience’ workshop organised by Dubai Culture i
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi launches AI short film competition for students
Abu Dhabi: Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) has launched a nationwide short film competition inviting students across the UAE to imagine how artificial intelligence (AI) could shape the university, its students, and the wider society over the next 20 years. Titled "20 Years, 20 Visions: Imagini
NASA Rules Out Asteroid Impact With Moon In 2032
The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has definitively ruled out any possibility that asteroid 2024 YR4 could collide with the Moon in 2032, according to new observations from the James Webb Space Telescope. Earlier orbital calculations had indicated a small 4.3 percent chance
Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Printing the Holy Qur’an: A Global Benchmark in Qur’anic Publishing
Interview with Mr. Faisal Abdulla, CEO of the Printing & Distribution Sector Q1. What distinguishes the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Printing the Holy Qur’an in the Middle East? The Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Printing the Holy Qur’an stands as a pioneering global institution dedicated to
Latifa bint Mohammed Reviews Cultural Goals of 'Season of Wulfa' Initiative
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), met with the Steering Committee of the ‘Season of Wulfa’ to review the initiative’s progress and latest developments. Launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed
Brand Dubai Launches Second Edition of ‘Dubai’s Best Decorated Ramadan Homes’ Competition
Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has announced the launch of the second edition of the ‘Dubai’s Best Decorated Ramadan Homes’ competition, as part of the ‘Ramadan in Dubai’ campaign. The competition is organised in collaboration with Emarat Al Youm. Now in its
Latifa bint Mohammed Reviews Progress of Al Fahidi Fort Rehabilitation Project
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), reviewed the progress of the Al Fahidi Fort rehabilitation project, launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,
Dubai Unveils Wide-Ranging Cultural Calendar for Ramadan
Dubai has unveiled the official calendar of events for Ramadan in Dubai, presented through a citywide programme of cultural, community, and destination-led experiences, which is expected to span approximately 30 days. Ramadan holds a central place in the social and spiritual life of the UAE, define
Dubai Plus the streaming platform for the whole family
Sarah Al Jarman – Head of Television and Radio Channels, Dubai Media What is Dubai Media Incorporated’s main objective in launching Dubai+? Dubai+ reflects the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to accelerate digital transformation and position Dubai as a gl
Hamda Al Basata: Our Compass Is Always Emirati Values, Family Cohesion, and Community Spirit
In this interview, the Head of DMI's Sama Dubai TV Channel, Hamda Al Basata gives her insights into the role of TV in the social media age 1) How does Sama Dubai balance Emirati values with modern media trends? At Sama Dubai, our compass is always Emirati values, family cohesion, respect, heritage,
Mohammed bin Rashid Meets With UNESCO Director General
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), during the second day of the World Governments Summit