Author: KME Staff
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA), presented by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), has revealed the shortlists for its 20th edition (2025–2026). The selected literary works include those by authors from Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Jordan among many others. The selections span diverse categories, including Literature, Young Author, Translation, Literary and Art Criticism, Arab Culture in Other Languages, Manuscripts, Encyclopaedias and Lexicons, and Publishing and Technology. These distinguished works exemplify the breadth and diversity of creative and scholarly achievement from around the world. The Scientific Committee approved the shortlists following a thorough review of the reports…
The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has launched the ‘Sharjah Journal of Archaeological Studies’, a peer-reviewed scientific journal that will advance scholarship in the field while strengthening Sharjah’s position as a leading regional centre for archaeological research.
Dubai Holding and Nord Anglia Education, the leading international schools organisation, have announced plans to develop and operate state-of-the-art premium K-12 schools across Dubai. Under the partnership, Dubai Holding Asset Management will develop bespoke school facilities for Nord Anglia Education to operate, further enhancing the education offering within Dubai Holding master-planned communities and strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for knowledge, innovation and talent.
Under the direction of the President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court issued a decision to appoint H.H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as chairperson of Zayed Education Foundation.
Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) has planned out a very interesting line-up of cultural and community events spanning reading, learning, creativity and heritage for the month of February. Activities will take place across the emirate’s public libraries as well as select cultural and community venues, catering to a wide range of audiences including children, teenagers, adults and families. The agenda also includes a special session under the ‘Authors under the Spotlight’ programme. The programme reflects Sharjah Public Libraries’ role as active educational community centres, designed to encourage reading, support hands-on learning, reinforce cultural and human values, and strengthen the links between…
House of Artisans, an initiative under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced the second edition of its Design Competition aimed at promoting new talent and craftsmanship in the UAE in the fields of Furniture Design and Product Design and Deco Art.
The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has announced the inscription of four new archaeological sites in the emirate of Sharjah on the Islamic World Heritage List of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO).
The UAE’s Child Digital Safety Council held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, marking a foundational step in establishing a coordinated national effort to protect children and support their balanced development in the digital world. Significantly, a consensus was reached on developing a national classification system for digital platforms.
The UAE has positioned itself as a leading AI market, with 42% of organizations now qualifying as AI Leaders, according to a new study. The report also reveals that UAE organizations not only match global peers but are demonstrating exceptional progress in enterprise-wide AI deployment.
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has concluded the ‘Future of Higher Education Dialogues’ series, which reviewed the Federal Decree-Law on Higher Education and Scientific Research. The series was held as part of the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen dialogue with higher education institutions (HEIs) and clarify the practical dimensions of the new law and its implications for the UAE’s higher education system.