Day: August 14, 2022

SHARJAH, Al Qasimi Publications has published the novel “The Biography of the Sultans of Kilwa”, written by H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

The novel narrates the biography of the Sultans of Kilwa Island, the reason for their migration to Africa, the events that happened to them, and the trials and tribulations of their rule.

The 114-page novel contains eleven chapters and an appendix, a genealogical chain of the Sultans of Kilwa and dozens of Arabic and foreign sources and references.

The Sharjah Ruler was able, after verification and accurate scientific documentation, to remove and solve the confusion of an unknown shadow for decades about the history of Kiloh, and based his study on the manuscript known as “The Book of Salwa in the History of Kilwa” and all that was written concerning it, besides the documents and manuscripts in his possession concerning the genealogy and history of Persia, ancient and Portuguese documents, and other references and sources.

This book is the latest publication of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan, who made 76 publications in the historical, theatrical, and literary fields, many of which were translated into 20 foreign languages.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, The Muslim Council of Elders, under the Chairmanship of the Grand Imam of Al Azhar His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al Tayeb, mourned the victims of the Abu Sefein church fire in Giza Governorate.

The Council extended its sincere condolences to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark Episcopate, and to the Egyptian people, over the victims of this tragic accident, praying to Allah Almighty to grant their families patience and the injured a speedy recovery.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI, The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) confirmed a noticed decrease in the severity of the low-pressure system expected to affect the country through continuous monitoring of its development.

NCM shared the latest findings during the daily coordination meetings being held between all competent authorities concerned with dealing in mitigating the effects of weather conditions.

The meetings are attended by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), Ministry of Interior (MoI), Ministry of Defence, Police Directorates across all Emirates, National Center of Meteorology (NCM), and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI).

During the meeting, The National Centre of Meteorology clarified that latest developments via weather maps indicated the movement of the extension of the air-pressure system towards the south, therefore its impact on the country is forecasted to be limited as per the latest maps.

NCM noted to the possibility of local cumulus clouds formation, with chances of light to moderate rainfall, as well as heavy rainfall across the Eastern and Northern parts of the country, in addition to the city of Al Ain and Al Dhafra region. It also pointed out to the persisting of moderate and often active southeast dusty winds.

All competent authorities confirmed their full preparedness for all possible scenarios and changes during the meeting, affirming the continuity of constant meteorological monitoring of the low-pressure system and ensuring the readiness of all plans and fitness of all teams.

Concerned authorities have also confirmed that new announcement of all developments related to the weather situation will be shared through all official platforms, calling on the public to obtain information from the official platforms and to deter from spreading rumors.

Source: Emirates News Agency