Kyrgyzstan festival spotlights how people-land relationship shapes human identity, defines culture
BISHKEK: A festival in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, has showcased a range of works that explored the relationship between people and the land, and how this relationship shapes human identity and culture was held “Nomad 2023 – A Living Land” festival held over three days by the in University of Central Asia in Naryn, 315 kilometers south […]
Fight against climate change should take center stage: Kyrgyzstan
BERLIN: Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov has reiterated his call to prioritize the fight against climate change to avoid its negative impact on lives. “Today, issues related to respect for nature and combating climate change are gaining special priority,” he said at the first Central Asia- Germany summit in Berlin. “In fact, we are already seeing […]
Aestheticizing everyday life through culture, heritage
FUJAIRAH: Sitting by the sprawling beach in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, I enjoyed watching the light waves gently going in and out at regular intervals. Immersed in peace and serenity of the beach in the Sea of Oman, it was difficult to imagine that the Strait of Hormuz, the site of repeated tense […]
At Al Bader Festival, brush, qalam produce graceful Sini calligraphy
FUJAIRAH: The first participation of Haji Noor Deen Mi Guang Jiang, a renowned Chinese master of Arabic calligraphy, at Al Bader festival in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates brought him a combination of elated feelings, happy impressions and wishes to be part of the festival next year. “This is my maiden participation in Al […]
UAE Prime Minister seeks youth minister on X platform
DUBAI: Young people in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who wish to join the ranks of the government as Youth Minister have been invited to email the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs. UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to make […]
UAE publishes discussion paper on threat of water scarcity to global security, prosperity
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has published a discussion paper that calls for a decisive and coordinated international response to the urgent threat of global water scarcity. Entitled ‘Ripple Effect Water Scarcity – The hidden threat to global security and prosperity’, the discussion paper examines global water scarcity and its main causes, highlights various implications […]
South Korea: Controversy over move to install surveillance cameras in hospital operating rooms
SEOUL: A decision to install surveillance cameras in hospital operating rooms in the Republic of Korea has waded into controversy after it was opposed by doctors who said it violates the personal rights of physicians. The health ministry said that hospitals would be required to install surveillance cameras in operating rooms and record surgery procedures […]
Malaysia: Media told to focus on responsible reporting
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has urged media personnel to carry out responsible reporting while emphasizing on the accuracy of the context of news coverage. The MCMC said it was important for media personnel to practice ethical judgement and avoid using news content as a weapon to spread false information, Malaysian […]
Fujairah: A trailblazer for women’s empowerment
FUJAIRAH: The picture says it all. At the awarding ceremony of Al Bader Festival in Fujairah, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi honored the committee that oversaw the event and made sure it was impeccable. The number of women who went on stage for the honor was more than double of the men. The […]
Saudi Arabia, UNESCO launch “Dive into Heritage” to promote, conserve World Heritage sites
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and UNESCO have highlighted the “Dive into Heritage” initiative that will leverage digital technologies to explore and conserve UNESCO World Heritage sites and their related intangible heritage. In the “Dive into Heritage”, the team has developed an online platform that will create unique ways to digitally experience World Heritage. The platform harnesses […]
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