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 […]
Kazakh president stresses importance of US ratification of protocol on nuclear-free Central Asia
By Kuban Andymen ASTANA: Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has emphasized the importance of the United States ratifying the Protocol on Negative Security Assurances to the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia (CANWFZ). Tokayev emphasized the call during the “Central Asia-USA” summit while meeting with President Joe Biden, Kazinform reports. The Protocol has been […]
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 […]
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor included in World Heritage List
By Kuban Andymen ASHGABAT: Historical sites along the “Silk Road: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor” route have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The decision was made at the 45th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Turkmenportal.tm reports. The transnational serial nomination “Silk Road: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor” includes 31 monuments located in […]
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, […]
Gagok concert held to celebrate Composer Lee An-Sam, U.N. International Day of Peace
By Seok-Jae Kang Vice President, Asia Journalists Association SEOUL: The 8th Dolce Concert took place at the Yun Bong Gil Memorial Hall in southern Seoul, Korea on September 12, 2023 to mark the 80th anniversary of the birth of Korean composer Lee An-sam. The concert, which was organized by Dolce Classic, was also held to […]
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