Category: Asia
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For Malaysians, embracing Malaysia Day with love for country strengthens unity among races
By Haib Toumi KUALA LUMPUR: For Malaysians, Malaysia Day is not just another public holiday. And it also goes beyond the mere commemoration of the formation of nation named Malaysia. […]