New Delhi: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centre for Global Development have initiated a joint effort along with India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Department of Health Research that will set the stage for national and …
Day: March 8, 2025
Emirati Seeds Make Historic Entry Into Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Abu Dhabi: In an unprecedented journey across continents and time, Emirati seeds, collected and extensively studied at the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), have reached the Arctic, where they are now securely preserved in the wor…
Tarahum Charity Foundation Distributes 20,000 Food Baskets Worth AED4 Million
Dubai: The Tarahum Charity Foundation in Dubai has distributed 20,000 food baskets, valued at over AED4 million, to underprivileged families and low-income individuals across various emirates and regions of the UAE.
According to Emirates News Agenc…
GCC Inflation Stood at 1.7 Percent at End of October 2024: GCC-Stat
Abu Dhabi: The data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicates that the overall inflation rate in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries rose by 1.7 percent at the end o…
Mansour Bin Zayed Attends Ramadan Iftar Banquet Hosted by Sultan Bin Hamdan
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attended a Ramadan Iftar banquet hosted in his honour by Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Adviser to His Highn…
China’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise to $3.23 Trillion
Beijing: China’s foreign exchange reserves reached nearly US$3.23 trillion at the end of February, marking an increase of US$18.2 billion, or 0.57%, from the end of January, according to official data.
According to Emirates News Agency, the rise in …
Sharjah Youth Launches 4th Rubu’ Qarn Ramadan Campaign to Foster Community Engagement
Sharjah: As part of its ongoing efforts to promote authentic values and foster effective communication among its members, Sharjah Youth, an affiliate of the Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, has launched the “Rubu’ Qarn Ramadan Ca…
U.S. Butane Exports Reach New Record Amid Surging Global Demand
Washington: The United States is exporting record volumes of normal butane as global demand for liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) surges, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration. U.S. normal butane exports averaged nearly 500,000 barrels per…
Sharjah Institute for Heritage Inaugurates ‘Heritage Nights’ with Cultural Showcase
Sharjah: In a Ramadan evening infused with the essence of heritage, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), inaugurated the “Heritage Nights” event at Al-Soor Square in the heart of Sharjah. The event brought t…
OIC Foreign Ministers Council Denounces Plans for Palestinian Displacement
Jeddah: The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has taken a firm stance against plans intended to displace the Palestinian people. These plans, whether involving individual or collective d…
Arab Parliament Supports Arab Women’s Empowerment Initiatives
Abu Dhabi: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, affirmed the parliament’s full support for all Arab initiatives aimed at empowering women at political, economic, and social levels. In a statement marking International Women’s …
UN Women Urges Global Action to Uphold Rights, Equality, Empowerment for Women, Girls
Riyadh: UN Women has called on the international community to uphold rights, equality, and empowerment for all women and girls.
According to Emirates News Agency, the call was made during the UN commemoration of the 50th International Women’s Day on…