Shantou: Twelve people have been killed in a residential fire in the southern Chinese city of Shantou on Tuesday night. The incident occurred in a four-storey building and resulted in a rapid response from local emergency services. According to Emirates News Agency, the blaze broke out at 9:20 pm local time (1320 GMT). The fire … Read more
Ajman: The Ajman Government Media Office has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with LinkedIn to strengthen the emirate’s digital government communication capabilities and expand the presence of its entities on the professional networking platform. The MoU, signed during the BRIDGE Summit, sets a framework for cooperation to enhance digital media performance, build reliable official identities, … Read more
Sharjah: A delegation from Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication has visited Rubu’ Qarn for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators in Sharjah to exchange expertise and review the foundation’s approach to youth development. The visit is part of a broader programme aimed at enhancing collaboration and supporting initiatives that enhance youth skills in both … Read more
Abu dhabi: The UAE is marking Human Rights Day, reaffirming its notable achievements in advancing and safeguarding civil, political, economic, cultural, and social rights for all segments of society. The country continues to strengthen its legislative and regulatory frameworks, supported by national plans, programmes, and development strategies designed to uphold human rights, ensure a dignified … Read more
Beijing: China’s consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, grew 0.7 percent year-on-year in November, the highest since March 2024, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday. According to Emirates News Agency, the CPI growth in November accelerated by 0.5 percentage point from October’s reading, as reported … Read more
Chongqing: The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Culture, participated in the Second General Assembly of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia (ACHA), held in Chongqing, China, attended by ministers of culture, senior officials, and experts from over 20 countries. Mubarak Al Nakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, led the UAE delegation and … Read more
Abu dhabi: Former President of Senegal Macky Sall said the BRIDGE Summit 2025 has brought together stakeholders from governments, NGOs, political leadership, and the private sector to shape a shared ethical framework for the future of digital technology. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the event, Sall – who served … Read more
Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) hosted a prominent event on Tuesday, organised by PGIM, under the theme ‘Women Shape Culture and Capital.’ The event explored the rising influence of inclusive growth and cultural capital in reshaping global finance, with a focus on how Abu Dhabi is spearheading this transformation through a long-term economic … Read more