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West Asia
The US calls for a Humanitarian truce in Yemen during Ramadan
According to “BBC”, The United states calls for a truce in Yemen during the month of Ramadan, amidst the ongoing struggle between The Houthis and the allegiance led by Saudi Arabia. The announcement came after Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed foreign minister, Adel al-Jubeir met with U.S. Secretary of State John…
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West Asia
Egypt’s president ratifies budget for the new fiscal year
On Thursday 2nd July, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi ratified the state budget for the fiscal year 2015/2016 following amendments by the Ministry of Finance to slash projected budget deficit, according to Egyptian state TV. The cabinet approved just a day before the draft budget for the 2015/2016 fiscal year,…
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West Asia
Militant attacks in Egypt leaves over 70 dead
Islamic State group militants launched an unprecedented wave of attacks on Wednesday 1st July, on Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula killing at least 70 people, which included civilians and officers and soldiers. After a day of fighting, which involved F-16 jets and Apache helicopters, the army said it would…
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East Asia
Sharing history and traditions through street food
Modern day street food has evolved into cheap, convenient and nutritious food. It also fits the taste of consumers who pursue a variety of flavors. Each street food has its own story, history and tradition. Serrdura, made of vanilla cream and crushed biscuits, is a famous dessert in Macao. Interestingly,…
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East Asia
The New Capital of the Silk Road
Since coming to power on 14 March 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping has worked to realise the “Chinese dream” and particularly the Chinese “economic belt” and new Silk Road. His initiatives have become compass points for China’s diplomatic, economic and cultural policies on the Asian, African and European continents. The…
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West Asia
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Vision of Renascence
Arab Journalism Award 2015 Inspired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s vision, Dubai Press Club launched the Arab Journalism Award to recognize and encourage journalistic excellence in Arabic media. On Wednesday, May 13, 2015, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid…
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South Asia
“Civil Aviation” Announces the Start of Preparations for the Launch of “Emerging Airports Conference and Exhibition
Launched Under the Auspices of Minister of Communication Issa Al-Kandari on October 20 to 21, 2015 The General Manager of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Engineer Yousef Sulaiman Al-Fawzan, announced the commencement of preparations for the launch of Emerging Airports Conference and the accompanying exhibition (EACE) – Kuwait…
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South Asia
The resurrection, depiction and an encounter with Sultan Akbar Part 1
On the journey from Delhi to Agra, I stopped at several locations during which I read pages from the book written by Nizamuddin Ahmad Bakhshi, which gives an account of great conquests and outstanding events of the holy royal presence revealing the icon of the caliphate; the happy Sultan, the…
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West Asia
Ashraf Aboul-Yazid (Ashraf Dali) wins ‘2015 the Arab Journalism Award’ in Culture
Ashraf Aboul-Yazid (Ashraf Dali) wins the Arab Journalism Award in Culture. Since its inception in 1999 on the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, UAE Vice President·Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai tens of Arab media personalities from all media specialties and from across the Arab countries, have won this…
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East Asia
Chef Yang reveals Korean cooking secrets in Cairo
Korean Cultural Center in Cairo has organized a workshop about “Korean cooking secrets” in four lectures over the past two weeks under the supervision of Chef Joonghee Yang. Chef Yang is Korean and currently making a tour around the world to spread the Korean culture by revealing the secrets of…
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