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Bodour Al Qasimi launches a scientific initiative to document one of the rarest and largest Islamic coin collections in Europe

With the support of Sharjah Book Authority and in collaboration with the Arabic Cultural Institute in Milan

Bodour Al Qasimi launches a scientific initiative to document one of the rarest and largest Islamic coin collections in Europe

The collection comprises 1,103 gold, silver and copper coins preserved at Italy’s Sforzesco Castle and amongst them is the oldest Arab-Islamic dinar dated to 77 AH

  • Ahmed Al Ameri: The study brings Islamic heritage back into focus and provides evidence of Islamic civilisation’s impact on human history

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi

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Peace is the Need of the Hour – Global Initiative Gathers Momentum Ahead of Billionaires for Peace Conclave

Dubai, March 5 – In a world increasingly defined by geopolitical tensions, conflict, and division, the call for peace has taken on renewed urgency. As global leaders prepare to gather in Dubai this May for the upcoming Billionaires for Peace Conclave, the I Am Peacekeeper Movement is amplifying its message that peace begins within individuals and must translate into collective action.

Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala,

Founded by humanitarian leader Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, the movement promotes seven core human values -Truth, Gratitude, Forgiveness, Love, Humility, Giving, and Patience as the foundation of inner harmony and, ultimately, global peace.

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Designathon 2026 Highlights Industry Collaboration and Mentorship Across the AECO Community

Designathon 2026, a flagship national design initiative led by the Architecture and Design Commission under the Ministry of Culture, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, brought together designers, architects, engineers, and students for a three-day collaborative platform rooted in design thinking and co-design methodologies.

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MBRF to present extensive program at London Book Fair

Dubai, UAE, 4 March 2026- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) will participate in the London Book Fair 2026, one of the world’s premier events for the publishing and knowledge sectors, held from 10 to 12 March 2026, at Olympia London. Participation forms part of MBRF’s commitment to reinforce its international presence and expand its strategic partnerships with the world’s leading intellectual and knowledge institutions.

Through this participation, MBRF seeks to underscore its key role in strengthening the knowledge ecosystem, production, and dissemination of knowledge content, and steering the global dialogue on the future of knowledge. It also aligns with the UAE’s vision while strongly positioning it as a global hub for knowledge production, support, and exchange.

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Mada Media hosts first ever official ceremony for Dubai Metro Station Naming Rights Agreement with Al Fardan Exchange

The ceremony marks the first in a series of ceremonial events planned by Mada Media

Government of Dubai Media Office – 03 March 2026: Reflecting its commitment to strengthening public–private partnerships and empowering national brands, Mada Media (PJSC) hosted an official ceremony to mark the granting of naming rights for Al Fardan Exchange Station on the Dubai Metro Red Line, formerly known as Al Khail Station. Held at the station premises, the event was the first formal ceremony celebrating the awarding of naming rights for a Dubai Metro station. It signals the start of a new phase in strategic brand partnerships, with additional naming rights events set to follow, further strengthening the integration of national brands into Dubai’s vital public infrastructure.

From left to right: Mansoor Al Sabahi, Abdul Mohsen Ibrahim Kalbat, Hassan Fardan Al Fardan and Habib Wehbi during the official ceremony of granting the naming rights to “Al Fardan Exchange” Metro station.

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