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Bengaluru : Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the United Arab Emirates, will open its doors in December 2025 in the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi, one of the highest concentrations of cultural institutions globally. The landmark institution honours the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his commitment to education, identity and belonging. Through immersive exhibitions, active research, and engaging public programming, the museum builds on Sheikh Zayed's vision, upholding the values he stood for, including humanitarianism and preserving legacy. Visitors will explore six permanent galleries across two floors, spanning 300,000 years of human history, as well as a temporary exhibition gallery. The museum's collection features artefacts from across the UAE, including donations that speak to the rich heritage of the country, in addition to domestic and international loans. His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, said: "The cultural legacy of the UAE has been nurtured over decades, from the establishment of its earliest cultural institutions to today's expansive vision for cultural exchange and knowledge. Saadiyat Cultural District represents the next chapter in this national journey, curating world-class institutions that honour the past and engage the future. As the national museum of the United Arab Emirates, Zayed National Museum is the legacy of our Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It is a tribute to his boundless belief in people, in their ability to learn, to uphold the values of unity, compassion and national pride. This museum is more than a place of preservation; it is a promise to future generations, a beacon of our identity, and a space where our story is told not just through objects, but through emotion, memory and vision. This institution will carry our story forward for generations to come." The museum includes Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Age artefacts, uncovered by research teams across the United Arab Emirates over fifty years ago. These artefacts tell a story of resilience and resourcefulness of the country's first communities, from the world's oldest falaj irrigation system to evidence of Bronze Age copper mining. Museum highlights will include the Abu Dhabi Pearl, one of the world's oldest natural pearls, shedding new light on the history of pearling in the Arabian Gulf; the Blue Qur'an, one of Islamic art's finest manuscripts; and a recreation of an ancient Magan Boat, the outcome of the museum's first research partnership with Zayed University and New York University Abu Dhabi. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, the museum's design embodies the heritage of the United Arab Emirates, which is at the forefront of its sustainable design. The five steel structures which rise above the museum are inspired by the wing of a falcon in flight, with falconry a practice that is an integral part of Emirati culture. The museum will offer an inclusive and accessible experience that connects people across generations and geographies. Through its galleries, learning programmes, and pioneering research, it will bring global perspectives into dialogue with the UAE's heritage and contemporary identity. From inspiring young people and engaging People of Determination and senior citizens, to driving international scholarship, Zayed National Museum will stand as a dynamic platform for cultural exchange and shared understanding. As part of Saadiyat Cultural District's mission to foster dialogue and promote cultural equity, Zayed National Museum will present collections and narratives that celebrate the region's rich heritage while engaging with diverse global perspectives. It will stand alongside several globally renowned cultural institutions within the District, including Louvre Abu Dhabi, teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, the upcoming Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's role as a global meeting place for culture, ideas, and innovation.
Bangalore - The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has officially reopened Al Ain Museum to the public following an extensive redevelopment designed by Dabbagh Architects. The museum now spans more than 8,000 square metres and retains the original museum structure as a key part of its architectural narrative. The UAE's first museum, originally founded in 1969 by the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Al Ain Museum remains the centre of knowledge on the history and heritage of the Al Ain Region. H.E. Mohamed Khal ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said earlier governments had neglected India's manuscript heritage due to a "colonial mindset", as he inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said it should have been the nation's responsibility after Independence to identify and preserve ancient manuscripts, but this had not been done. "Due to a colonial mindset, no attention was paid in this direction. The mistake of neglecting manuscripts by earlier governments is ...Read More >
New Delhi: The death sentence of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who was sentenced to death in Yemen, has been postponed for the time being. She was to be executed by shooting today, July 16. According to media reports, activist groups and influential religious leaders intervened in the matter, after which the death sentence of Nimisha Priya was postponed. Earlier, many efforts were also made at the diplomatic level to save Nimisha from the death penalty. There is also news that the victim's family has not yet agreed to clemency or blood money. As a last-ditch effort to save her, Kanthapuram A. ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being silent on it since the accused monk had been reportedly close to the saffron party. The woman accusin ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas. The order was passed by a division bench consisting of Justices Vivek Thakur and Bipin C Negi on Wednesday after the Advocate General placed on record fresh instructions issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, informing that 2,456 apple and other fruit trees have been felled from forest lands in Chaithla village, and 713 and 490 trees in Rohru and Kotgarh forest divisions, r ...Read More >
New Delhi: Louvre Abu Dhabi on Tuesday called for proposals for the 6th edition of its contemporary art initiative 'Art Here', which will be curated by the Museum of Art & Photography's (MAP) founding director Kamini Sawhney. It is also the first time the exhibition has invited participation from Indian artists along with those from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. "'Art Here' 2026 will be conceptualised by guest curator Kamini Sawhney, a distinguished museum leader, known for shaping accessible, audience centered cultural institutions in India. Artists from GCC (nationals and re ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay salaries to in-service doctors studying in their institutions.The appeals were moved based on a GO dated ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Responding to queries on the issue, the ministry of external affairs said that "whether a person is liv ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Motihari in Bihar Tomorrow on July 18 where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth Rs 7,200 crore. In a post on X, PM Modi said, 'Will be in Motihari, Bihar, tomorrow, 18th July. Development works worth Rs. 7200 crore will be dedicated to the nation or their foundation stones would be laid. These works cover Software Technology Parks, four new Amrit Bharat trains, road projects and more.' https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1945871093668978943 According to a statement from ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (PTI) The Regional Medical Research Centre in Bhubaneswar, under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has developed an advanced malaria vaccine that can prevent plasmodium falciparum infection in individuals and minimise community transmission. The ICMR Delhi has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible organisations, companies and manufacturers enthusiastic about the Transfer of Technology for commercial production of "a recombinant chimeric multi-stage malaria vaccine (AdFalciVax) against plasmodium falciparum". The pre-clinical validation of this te ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): Highlighting the neglect of valuable manuscripts by previous governments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised that his administration is actively working to preserve them through the Gyan Bharatam Mission. Speaking at the inauguration of the Samrat Samprati Museum in Korba Pith, the Prime Minister explained that the mission focuses on digitising and scientifically preserving ancient manuscripts. Also Read | Nalanda Temple Stampede: 6 Devotees Killed, Several Injured During Mahavir Jayanti Prayers at Sheetla Mata Temple in Bihar. ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government that is non-communal. Only the Congress can do that. I have joined the Congress to be part of its fi ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): On the occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the grand, world-class 'Samrat Samprati Museum', dedicated to India's heritage and Jain culture, at Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra, Koba, Gandhinagar. On this occasion, Jain Acharya Rashtrasant Shri Padmasagar Surishwarji, Governor Shri Acharya Devvratji, Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi were present. While inaugurating the Samrat Samprati Museum, the PM stated that for years, traditions of study, spiritual pr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Delhi police have lodged an FIR against anti-social elements involved in spreading misinformation about the demolition drive on the basis of a complaint filed by the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), a release said. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had earlier issued an order to take strict legal action against those spreading misinformation about the demolition drive. Also Read | Indus Waters Treaty Suspension: Desperate Pakistan Wrote 4 Letters to India, Pleading Reinstatement of IWT, Say Sources. The complaint highlights that a list of 675 JJ Basti ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): On the occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the grand, world-class 'Samrat Samprati Museum', dedicated to India's heritage and Jain culture, at Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra, Koba, Gandhinagar. On this occasion, Jain Acharya Rashtrasant Shri Padmasagar Surishwarji, Governor Shri Acharya Devvratji, Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi were present. Also Read | West Bengal Shocker: Class 10 Student Dies by Suicide During Video Call With Her Boyfriend in Nort ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], March 31 (ANI): On the occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the grand, world-class 'Samrat Samprati Museum', dedicated to India's heritage and Jain culture, at Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra, Koba, Gandhinagar. On this occasion, Jain Acharya Rashtrasant Shri Padmasagar Surishwarji, Governor Shri Acharya Devvratji, Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, and Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi were present. While inaug ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances of EVM counting being completed before postal ballot counting. INDIA bloc had, during the 2024 elec ...Read More >
Kannur (Kerala) | Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Tuesday said that the government would not allow the "blending of religion with education" and reiterated that there would be no change in the revised school timings. Under the revised timetable, high school students (classes 8 to 10) will spend an extra 15 minutes in the morning and another 15 minutes in the afternoon on each working day except Fridays to help schools reach the required 1,100 instructional hours per year. However, the decision has been criticised by various Muslim outfits, including the Samastha Kerala Jami ...Read More >
New Delhi/Imphal, Aug 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a second consecutive arrest in the 2024 killings in Manipur's Jiribam, central probe agency sources said on Friday. The NIA in a statement said that the national probe agency caught Lalrosang Hmar alias Rosang, a resident of Moinathol Village in southern Assam's Cachar district, from the Mizoram capital Aizawl on Thursday. The arrest came after the arrest of another key accused, Thanglienlal Hmar, by a joint NIA-Assam police team on Thursday, also from Aizawl. Three women and three children were abduct ...Read More >
Hyderabad: International Asteroid Day (IAD) is observed on June 30 every year to raise public awareness of asteroids and the importance of defending Earth against potential threats from the asteroid belts. This day has been sanctioned by the United Nations. Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the sun. Even though these rocky remnants are the leftovers from the formation of our solar system that occurred about 4.6 billion years ago, they still orbit around the sun like planets. There are lots of asteroids in our solar system, and most of them live in the main asteroid belt, which is ...Read More >
Mumbai: The BMC is set to begin structural strengthening work on the Parel TT flyover in October this year. To minimise traffic inconvenience, the repairs will be carried out in phases by closing one lane at a time. The repair work was originally planned two years ago but was deferred as the Delisle Road Bridge in Lower Parel was still under reconstruction at the time. Undertaking both projects simultaneously would have worsened traffic congestion in central Mumbai. Constructed in 1980, the Parel TT flyover plays a vital role in easing traffic congestion on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road at a k ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Mar 31 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the newly built Samrat Samprati Museum in Gujarat sends a strong message of peace and non-violence at a time when the world is "engulfed in the flames of instability and unrest". Referring to the current global situation, Modi said the legacy and message of the museum are significant not just for India but for humanity. "We are correcting the mistakes of previous governments, which failed to preserve valuable manuscripts," he said after inaugurating the museum located on Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra campus at Koba vi ...Read More >