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March 06, 2020 13:52

IGCF Sharjah: World Leaders Call for Stronger 2-Way Communication Between Governments and People

The ninth edition of the International Government Communication Forum(IGCF 2020) opened here yesterday, Wednesday, with the participation of 64 global influencers, government leaders and communication

February 17, 2020 13:24

Seoul Global Challenge 2019-2020 Finds Success in Finding Innovative Solutions to Reduce the Fine Dust in Seoul Subway

The Seoul Global Challenge (hereinafter called “SGC”) 2019-2020, hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and organized by Seoul Business Agency (SBA) aimed at finding innovative solutions to urban

February 12, 2020 14:18

Winners of Taiwan Cultural Memories Photography Competition Announced

The award-giving ceremony of the 2019 “Loving Monuments, Collecting Memories” photography competition was held on Jan. 19, 2020, in Taipei under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture (MOC). Co-or

February 07, 2020 15:11

PyeongChang Peace Forum 2020 Is Opened from Feb. 9 to Mark Second Anniversary of PyeongChang 2018 Games

The PyeongChang 2018 Legacy Foundation will hold PyeongChang Peace Forum 2020 (PPF 2020) at PyeongChang Alpensia Convention Center in Gangwon Province from Feb. 9 to 11. The PyeongChang 2018 Legacy

January 28, 2020 09:28

Zayed Sustainability Prize Opens Submissions for 2021 Edition

Following the recent celebration of the 10 winners of the 2020 awards during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has officially announced that its submissions process for the

January 22, 2020 09:05

Royal Decree Appoints Fahd Al-Rasheed President of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud has appointed Fahd Abdulmohsan Al-Rasheed as President of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), following his appointment in 2018 as Advisor at

January 15, 2020 13:18

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Honours the 10 Winners of Zayed Sustainability Prize 2020

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, presented awards to the 10 winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize w

January 07, 2020 10:46

MOC Elevates Tea Industry through Cultural Approaches

To transform Taiwan’s tea industry into national cultural assets, the Ministry of Culture is establishing an online database of tea industry and culture through Taiwan Cultural Memory Bank project.

January 03, 2020 11:29

Taoyuan City Collects Local Stories On the Road

In response to the Taiwan Cultural Memory Bank project, Taoyuan City has established a station and run a minivan across Taoyuan for collecting and preserving local stories. Initiated by the Ministr

December 31, 2019 14:40

Busan to Strengthen Business Cooperation with Vietnam on Smart City Field

Korean marine city, Busan, decided to strengthen business cooperation with Vietnam on smart city field. ASEAN-Republic of Korea Commemorative Summit and Smart City Fair were held from November 25 t

December 24, 2019 10:25

Parliamentarians From Around The World Laud UAE’s Year of Tolerance Initiative

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received a delegation of Speakers and members of regional and internati

December 20, 2019 10:30

“20by2020” Humanitarian Initiative to Encourage Global Sustainable Development Through Donation of Impact-Driven Solutions

In support of its ongoing encouragement for sustainable development around the world, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced the launch of “20by2020” - an impact-focused, global humanitarian ini

December 13, 2019 11:39

New Charter Seeks to Build Global Support for Tolerance and Religious Freedom

This week some of the world’s most respected Islamic scholars, joined by experts from governments, civil society groups and other faiths, will launch a new effort to build global peace, based on toler

December 11, 2019 10:16

Incheon City Takes off as Culture and Tourism Industry Hub in Northeast Asia with IFEZ’s Yeongjong Resort Complex Cluster

With rich tourism infrastructure and resources, including the world’s top-level Incheon International Airport, Ganghwa Island, open port area, and multiple islands, the Incheon Metropolitan City gover

December 02, 2019 10:42

Image of Tainan Old Watercourse to Participate in Global Photography Contest

The Ministry of Culture (MOC) has announced the winners of the “Loving Monuments” photography contest. The winner is a photograph capturing the aesthetic of the Garden Watercourse Museum in Tainan, Ta

November 25, 2019 20:05

Identity and Citizenship Authority’s New Services to UAE Residents

In line with the UAE Government’s endeavor to make the UAE a global hub for talents, investors and established businessmen, the Federal Authority for Identity And Citizenship Services (ICA) is expandi

November 20, 2019 16:59

Riyadh on Track to Become Sustainable City - International Experts

A panel of prominent international experts from various academic and professional fields have concluded a symposium on Riyadh’s plans to become a world-class sustainable city. The Symposium, hosted

October 16, 2019 09:58

International Experts Invited to Attend Riyadh’s Sustainable City Symposium

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), formally known as Riyadh Development Authority, has invited international experts to participate in a Symposium setting out the next chapter in Riyadh’s de

October 10, 2019 17:58

City of Tampere: a Total of 57 Entries Submitted to the Viinikanlahti International Urban Ideas Competition in Tampere

A total of 57 proposals were submitted by the set time limit to the Viinikanlahti international urban ideas competition in Tampere, launched in May 2019. The jury will select a maximum of six competit

October 10, 2019 17:38

Federal National Council Launches Arab Charter on Women’s Rights in Cooperation With Arab Parliament

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairperson of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation, and Chairwoman of the Supreme Counc

October 08, 2019 09:56

2019 Jeonju Bibimbap Festival to Kick Off on October 9

Jeonju, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, will host the 2019 Jeonju Bibimbap Festival, a fiesta of traditional Korean taste and charm. Under the slogan of “Mixing excitingly! Enjoying delicious

October 04, 2019 09:11

Busan Set to Host BOF 2019 for Global K-POP Lovers This October

Busan One Asia Festival (BOF), a festival for everyone who loves K-POP around the world, is slated to open from the 19th to 25th of October in the attractive city of Busan, harmonized by the sea, moun

September 26, 2019 16:20

Espoo is Among European Capitals of Innovation 2019

The City of Espoo is one of the six winners of European Capital of Innovation (iCapital) Award 2019. Nantes (France) was announced as the new European Capital of Innovation at European Research and In

September 26, 2019 10:22

Transforming a City… and the Lives of Millions

The city of Riyadh has embarked on an ambitious programme of urban planning and civil engineering announced by the government worth over US$23 billion that will transform the capital with four major p

September 17, 2019 11:20

Busan to Host the 24th Busan International Film Festival and G-STAR 2019

Busan Metropolitan City will host the 24th Busan International Film Festival and G-STAR 2019. 2019 Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) will showcase 303 films on 37 screens from October 3 to 1

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