Umm Al Quwain: The World Park for Peace marked the launch of its groundbreaking initiative, Green Desert, today in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain under the esteemed patronage of the Umm Al Quwain Municipality. The event took place at Falaj Al Mualla Park, where participants—both adults and children—donated and planted a total of 340 trees, including ghaf and neem, symbolizing a collective step towards sustainability and harmony with nature.
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Dubai, UAE, 26December2024:Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, announced that it has won ‘Best Islamic Bank for SMEs’ and ‘Best Bond Issue of the Year’ at the MEA Finance Awards 2024.
The bank was recognised as ‘Best Islamic Bank for SMEs’for its strong proposition for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)and its reputation as a top bank for business owners looking for Shari’ah-compliant goods and services.The bank actively servesmore than40,000 SMEs and the business banking segment has recorded unprecedented growth in 2024 with one in 15 UAE SMEs banking with Emirates Islamic,highlighting the strength of the bank’s value proposition.
Continue reading Emirates Islamic wins ‘Best Islamic Bank for SMEs’ and ‘Best Bond Issue of the Year’ at MEA Finance Awards 2024The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD), in collaboration with retail pioneer ‘Union Coop’, hosted a special ceremony to honor a group of individuals who have successfully memorized the Holy Quran in its entirety. The event took place at the Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Mosque, celebrating the recipients’ remarkable efforts and dedication to memorize and recite the Quranic verses, while encouraging them to continue their blessed journey.
Dr. Omar Mohammed Al Khatib, Executive Director of the Islamic Affairs Sector at IACAD, and Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Chief Community Relations Officer at Union Coop, attended the event, alongside several employees from both organizations.
In his speech, Dr. Al Khatib expressed IACAD’s pride in its ongoing support for Quran memorization centers and their students. He stated, “At the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, we are committed to promoting the islamic values of tolerance among youth and providing continuous support to Quran memorizers, who serve as shining examples for our community.”
Continue reading The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department and Union Coop Honor Quran Memorization AchieversInaugural Sharjah Festival of African Literature hosts 20 guests, including Nobel laureates
The 4-day event will be held between January 24-27 at University City in Sharjah
Sharjah, December 25, 2024
Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, and the directives of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the inaugural edition of the Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL) is set to take place from January 24 to 27 at the University City in Sharjah.
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