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Sharjah publishers conference focuses on AI, global partnerships and future of books
Opening the conference, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, chairperson of the SBA, called for greater international cooperation to help the publishing industry navigate technological and commercial challenges.
From cockpit to palace: Captain Smit Machchhar’s extraordinary month
Four weeks after surviving a brutal attack by his co-pilot aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, the Indian pilot has received one of the UAE’s highest civilian honours, spoken publicly about his ordeal and become the subject of a debate extending far beyond aviation. Jessica Roberts narrates
Sharjah ruler announces women’s tower in Kalba, recalls his first day at school
Work has begun on a women’s tower near the University of Kalba, backed by a large new public park.
SEWA builds 15 power substations, commissions two new facilities
SHARJAH: Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) announced...
L&T Showcases Renewable Energy, Power T&D and Digital Grid Solutions at WETEX 2026
DUBAI: Larsen & Toubro (L&T), an Indian multinational operating...
A Phone in Hand, a Customs Bill at Cochin
A duty demand on a phone already in use raises a wider question: can Customs enforce the rules without treating every returning expatriate as a suspect? Neha Kiran writes
From Tea Shops to Social Hubs: Kerala’s Evening Café Revolution
In the southern Indian state of Kerala, social transformations are unfolding in a way that is visible not through lengthy research or digital exploration,...
Why the Left Faces Tough Times in Kerala This Time
As the Kerala legislative assembly election campaign heats up, predicting the outcome remains difficult. The ruling Left Front faces the challenge of anti-incumbency, while...
Kerala Politicians Run for Seats, People for Gas!
KERALA ELECTION SPECIALSunny mornings and sultry afternoons mark the southern Indian state of Kerala, where soaring temperatures make March and April the cruelest months...
Kathmandu, here the breeze of Ramadan has the scent of mustard
KATHMANDU- Nepal: As winter gently retreats from the hills of Benighat, the air carries the fresh, pungent scent of blooming mustard fields. The chill...
Dr. Salim, A Physician Who Tried to Be Different
KOZHIKODE, India: Dr. K. A. Salim, the renowned hematologist and clinical oncologist from Kerala who passed away recently, was more than an eminent physician...
BNP’s Triumph: A New Dawn for Bangladesh Democracy
In a powerful rejection of decades of authoritarian rule, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has swept back to power with a commanding two-thirds majority...

