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Dubai Chamber’s Trade Mission to Ghana: 276 Meetings Held

19 Dubai-based companies joinedtrade mission as part of ‘New Horizons’ initiative

Dubai Chamber of Commerce organises 276 bilateral business meetings in Accra to strengthen trade cooperation between companies in Dubai and Ghana

  • Salem AlShamsi:“We are committed to strengthening economic and trade cooperation between Dubai and the Republic of Ghana and creating new paths for sustainable business partnerships that support the shared development goals of both markets.”
  • Non-oil trade between Dubai and Ghana reached AED 39.6 billion in 2025, achievingannual growth of 60.1%.
  • A total of225 companies from Ghanawere registered as active members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce by the end of Q1 2026.

Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully organised 276 bilateral business meetings between companies from Dubai and their counterparts in Accra, the capital city of the Republic ofGhana. The meetings took place during the first stop of the trade mission led by the chamber to Ghana and Ethiopia as part of its ‘New Horizons’ initiative, which aims to support the expansion of local companies into promising global markets.

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HoW celebrates Emirati Writer’s Day with writers, publishers and readers


Sharjah, May 26, 2026,

Marking Emirati Writer’s Day, the House of Wisdom (HoW) in Sharjah hosted a two-day cultural programme featuring panel discussions, literary activities, and book signings to strengthen the presence of Emirati writers and create opportunities for direct engagement between readers and creators.

The programme featured “Our Writers”, which included a mini exhibition of Emirati literary publications, alongside a discussion, organised in collaboration with Kalimat Group, exploring young adult literature in the UAE through the novel “The Story Thief,” coinciding with the book’s official launch at HoW.

A home for creators and a community for readers

Commenting on the programme, Marwa Al Aqroubi, Executive Director of HoW, said:
“Emirati Writer’s Day celebrates the creative voices that have shaped the UAE’s cultural landscape and carried the country’s identity, stories and values to new generations through writing. Emirati writers play a vital role in preserving cultural memory, strengthening the presence of language and knowledge, and building dialogue with the world. HoW continues to support Emirati writers by creating interactive spaces that connect them with readers and reinforce the relationship between society, books and knowledge.”

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Sharjah Authority’s 2025-2028 Digital Transformation Roadmap

Reviewed the authority’s strategic projects’ progress

Bodour Al Qasimi: Our work goes beyond organising cultural events to building an integrated publishing and knowledge ecosystem

  • Board reviews the Authority’s 2025–2028 Digital Transformation Roadmap
  • Discussed expanding international participation programme across Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America
  • The 44th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair attracted +1.4 million visitors from 206 countries
  • India Roadshow brings together more than 190 Indian publishing houses and generates 120 professional collaborative opportunities
  • Translation Grant receives more than 2,098 applications from publishers and cultural institutions worldwide

Sharjah, May 26 2026,

Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), chaired a board meeting attended by board members and senior executives to review the Authority’s 2025–2028 Digital Transformation Roadmap, discuss the expansion of its international participation programme across Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, and assess progress on strategic projects aimed at strengthening the publishing sector’s readiness for rapid global industry shifts.

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UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025: Empowering Youth Diplomacy

UAE PAVILION AT EXPO 2025 OSAKA HIGHLIGHTS YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME AT KEIO UNIVERSITY

The session explored how Youth Ambassadors helped translate the UAE’s story and values into meaningful global engagement during Expo 2025 Osaka

Abu Dhabi / Tokyo, May 25, 2026: The United Arab Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, continued its post-Expo legacy initiatives through a special engagement at Keio University in Tokyo, examining how the Pavilion’s Youth Ambassador Programme combined leadership development, cultural representation and global engagement during Expo 2025 Osaka.

Held as part of Keio University’s “Regional Culture: Arab World” course, the session also coincided with the first anniversary of the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Centre for Arabic Language Education, established through a partnership between Keio University and the UAE University.

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Toastmasters District 127’s Rising Star: Wala Tolba at Globals

Egyptian architect Wala Tolba to represent UAE at Toastmasters world speaking championship in Canada

DUBAI – May 24, 2026: Wala Tolba, an Egyptian expatriate architect, who lives in the UAE for the past 20 years, has emerged as the champion speaker at the Toastmasters regional conference in Dubai. Representing the UAE, the mother of two will compete in the global-level contests for the world championship of public speaking to be held in Vancouver, Canada in the third week of August this year.

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