Abu dhabi: A research team from the Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets at the University of Montreal has discovered a planet with characteristics that may make it suitable for life, located about 35 light years from Earth. According to Emirates News Agency, the team used NASA’s TESS space telescope to identify the planet, named … Read more
Seoul: The Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea announced on Saturday that 26 major public institutions in the country recorded a combined investment of KRW39.9 trillion (US$28.9 billion) in the first half of the year, marking a record performance amid the government’s ongoing efforts to boost the economy. According to Emirates … Read more
Washington: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced on Saturday that approximately 20 percent of its workforce will leave their positions as part of a restructuring plan aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. According to Emirates News Agency, a NASA spokesperson stated that around 3,870 employees are expected to depart, though this figure may change … Read more
Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Mohamed Muizzu of the Republic of the Maldives, and President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of the Republic of Liberia, on the occasion of their countries’ Independence Days. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, … Read more
Brussels: Belgium is expected to face one of the highest relative pressures from asylum applications within the European Union this year, according to estimates released by the European statistics office, Eurostat. The data indicates that Belgium is projected to receive approximately 294 asylum applications per 100,000 inhabitants in 2025, representing a rate 67 percent higher … Read more
Nairobi: The International Charity Organisation has dispatched a shipment of medicine to Kenya, valued at AED1.5 million, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare and support medical systems, particularly in regions with limited access to health services. The initiative was supported by Globalpharma. According to Emirates News Agency, Khaled Al Khaja, Secretary-General of … Read more
New york: The Government Experience Exchange Programme (GEEP), under the UAE Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, has launched a Global Ideation Lab in collaboration with New York University (NYU). This initiative was held alongside the UAE delegation’s participation at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development 2025, organized by the United Nations Department of Economic … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched the 2025 Summer Abroad Programme, sending 270 top Grade 10 and 11 public school students to leading global universities and research institutions. The initiative supports MoE’s vision to equip future generations with the knowledge and skills to contribute to national development, as well as to enrich … Read more