Notre-Dame fire under control, Macron vows to rebuild

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, after a colossal fire tore through the building, sending the spire crashing to the ground and wiping out...

Khor Fakkan restores its historical landmarks

The Sharjah Planning and Survey Department has restored key historic landmarks and areas of the city of Khor Fakkan and surrounding regions, upon the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh...

Sultan beefs up support for folklore, heritage

SHARJAH: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, The Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received the prestigious gold necklace of the World Organisation of Folk Art,...

Dubai-based academy nurtures children’s love for sports

Manjula Ramakrishnan, Staff Reporter Lise Slane is the founder, owner and head coach at Simply Gymnastics that functions with the determination to keep children fit. In the age of...

Al Basta in Heart of Sharjah

By a Staff Reporter   SHARJAH: A captivating line-up of activities, shopping and live entertainment is on offer every weekend until March 9, at “Al Basta” , in Souq Al...

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