New york: AstraZeneca has announced a US$50 billion investment in the United States by 2030, building on America’s global leadership in medicines manufacturing and RandD. This significant investment is anticipated to create tens of thousands of new, highly skilled direct and indirect jobs across the nation, thereby driving growth and delivering next-generation medicines for patients … Read more
Sharjah: In implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) announced the opening of admissions for the Emirate’s children to government nurseries for the 2025-2026 academic year. This initiative is part of a comprehensive expansion plan that aims … Read more
Sharjah: Front-line government employees and those working in customer service in Sharjah have been given the opportunity to enhance their communication skills through a sign language training programme organized by the Sharjah Human Resources Department (SHRD). According to Emirates News Agency, the two-level programme, conducted at the Regional Centre for Educational Planning (UNESCO), was designed … Read more
Beijing: China created a total of 6.95 million new urban jobs in the first half of 2025, achieving 58 percent of its annual target, China Daily reported, citing official data on Tuesday. In June, the surveyed urban unemployment rate stood at 5 percent, remaining flat compared with one year earlier, Cui Pengcheng, spokesperson of the … Read more
Seoul: Another person has been confirmed dead after last week’s heavy rains and landslides, bringing the total death toll to 19, the government said Tuesday. Nine others also remain missing, raising the total number of those dead or unaccounted for from the heavy rainfall between Wednesday and Sunday to 28. According to Emirates News Agency, … Read more
Ajman: The Sawari Limousine service, operated by Ajman Transport Authority, recorded a 25.34 percent increase in demand during the first half of 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, a total of 24,415 trips were completed, compared to 19,479 trips during the same period in 2024, reflecting the growing popularity of the service among the public. … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy (FBMA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has launched a new series of ‘Schools Sports Festivals’ taking place until November 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative focuses on basketball and volleyball and targets schoolgirls aged 13 to 17. The program aims to discover … Read more
Ras al khaimah: The Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) has successfully executed 82 community initiatives and events since the start of the year, aiming at engaging different segments of the society. According to Emirates News Agency, the events encompassed a range of themes including entrepreneurship, sustainability, public health, safety and security, … Read more