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 […]
How much sacrifice does it take to become an artist?
FUJAIRAH: How much sacrifice does it take to become an ebru artist? Ask Maryam Al Tamimi, the ebru art artist, and she will respond with a large contagious smile and “A lot! But it is worth it.” Maryam was a student at a university in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). She attended her classes regularly, […]
UNESCO designates Ancient Tell Sultan – Jericho as World Heritage Site
RIYADH: The UNESCO World Heritage Committee said that the Palestinian site “Tel Sultan – Jericho” won a majority of votes, making it the first Arab site to be added to the UNESCO list. The decision was taken during the 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in the Saudi capital of Riyadh. In a […]
Global Literary Actions for Free Africa by World Poetry Movement
By WPM Correspondent CAIRO: For centuries, the African continent has suffered from the slave trade and colonialism, and it still suffering from the absence of democracy and civil wars, and today it is going through an ordeal of military coups and environmental disasters; a scene that requires word guardians to move. Our world is experiencing […]
Kyrgyz-Kazakh production nominated for ‘Best Asian TV Series’ at Busan Film Festival
BISHKEK: ‘The Black Yard’, a joint Kyrgyz-Kazakh TV series, has been nominated in the Asia Content Awards and Global OTT Awards 2023 – “Best Asian TV series” at Busan International Film Festival. Busan’s awards to recognise streaming and TV content, now known as the Asia Content Awards and Global OTT Awards, has recently joined forces […]
Fujairah Al Bader Festival set to highlight spiritual Mawlid values
FUJAIRAH: Al Bader Festival will be held on September 18-23 under the patronage of Fujairah Crown Prince H.H. Shaikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi. The festival, in its second edition, is a spiritual and social-cultural commemoration of the birth (Mawlid) of Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon him) in 570. It will be held at the […]
South Korea pledges additional $300 million to Green Climate Fund at G20 session
NEW DELHI: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged an additional $300 million to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) as part of the country’s efforts to help counter climate change. Yoon made the announcement during the first session of the Group of 20 (G20) summit under way in New Delhi, which was held under the […]
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