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April 25, 2018 17:45
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Finances US$192 Million Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed City in Afghanistan
His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of Afghanistan, inaugurated the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) financed Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed City Housing Complex in Afghanistan. Located in
April 17, 2018 17:35
Saudi Arabia Granted 664 Patents in 2017; Double of All Arab Countries Combined
Saudi Arabia has ranked 23rd among 92 countries in terms of patents granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2017. The vast majority of these patented inventions are scienti
March 30, 2018 16:00
Former Polish President Calls on Europe to Follow Example of Sharjah in Government Communication at IGCF
The 7th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), organised by the International Government Communication Centre of Sharjah Government Media Bureau, opened its second day at Expo Centre Sha
March 29, 2018 15:10
Global Game Changers Descend on Sharjah for International Government Communication Forum 2018
Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary (2017), Nobel Peace Laureate Lech Walesa, former Polish President who played a leading role in the fall of communism in the Eastern Bloc, Sir Timothy Be
March 02, 2018 13:25
Humanitarian Leaders Unite in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Innovation and Reform in Humanitarian Assistance
Global leaders and representatives from the world’s leading international humanitarian organizations have united for the 1st Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum, in Saudi Arabia, now being held (2
February 23, 2018 13:30
The Nippon Foundation: Project to Map Ocean Floor by 2030 Now Operational
The Nippon Foundation Chairman Yohei Sasakawa announced at a press conference today that The Nippon Foundation - GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project is now operational. The Project will realize Mr. Sasakawa’s v
February 19, 2018 14:15
Global Experts to Attend First International Humanitarian Forum in Saudi Arabia on 26 & 27 February 2018
The 1st Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the 26 and 27 of February 2018 under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin
February 14, 2018 16:15
Saif bin Zayed Launches Global Inspiration Platform, “Zayed, the Inspirer”
During a late afternoon session at the 6th World Government Summit, Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, launched the “Global Inspiration Platfo
February 14, 2018 11:20
WTO Chief, Malcolm Gladwell and Visionaries Close World Government Summit 2018 With Future Forecasts
The sixth edition of the World Government Summit (WGS 2018) ended in Dubai with invigorating talks highlighting the seismic and inevitable changes innovation will bring, and a plea for institutions to
February 13, 2018 14:00
Women Empowerment, Innovation Take Center Stage at World Government Summit 2018
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in collaboration with the World Bank and its sister organization, the International Finance Corporation, launched the Women Entreprene
February 13, 2018 12:00
Visit the Real Tokushima! Release of a Tourism Promotional Video Filmed from a First-Person Viewpoint! Original Soundtrack with “The Sounds of Tokushima City” Produced by Using the Musical Instruments of Awa Dance
With the objective of increasing awareness and attracting more tourists, Tokushima City in Tokushima Prefecture released a promotional video “Undiscovered Tokushima, the Real Tokushima,” on YouTube (T
February 12, 2018 14:00
Indian Premier Joins World Leaders to Champion Technology and Reform at World Government Summit 2018
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi championed technology as a means of development and warned of its potential to be used as a means of destruction in his address at the sixth World Government Summit
February 12, 2018 13:10
UAE Launches Humanitarian Aid Databank at World Government Summit
The UAE today launched a humanitarian logistics databank at the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai. Announced by HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, Chairperson of the International Humanitarian Ci
January 31, 2018 09:40
Businesses Selling to Australia: Register Now for New Australian Tax Changes
Businesses selling low value goods from offshore to consumers in Australia should register now for goods and services tax (GST). GST will apply to those sales from 1 July 2018. GST is like a sales tax
December 22, 2017 10:15
Abu Dhabi Hosts the 4th Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies
The UAE hosted the 4th Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies during 11-13 December 2017, under the Patronage of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Internat
December 18, 2017 10:15
Upon Conclusion of the Fourth Annual Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies, Scholars and Intellectuals Visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum
A high-level delegation of dignitaries, scholars and intellectuals participating in the fourth annual Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies, visited the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum. The delegation
December 15, 2017 15:25
Abdullah bin Zayed Honors Winners of the Al Hassan Bin Ali Award 2017 as Part of the Fourth Annual Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, hosted a ceremony to honor the ‘Egyptian Family House’, winner of the Imam Al Hassan bin Al
December 14, 2017 17:45
As Part of the Fourth Annual Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies
Undersecretary-General Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, announced a joint cooperation agreement between the United Nations and the Forum for Promoting Peace i
December 12, 2017 12:00
Dr Amal Al Qubaisi Wins Parliamentarian Excellence Award as Best President of Arab Parliament
The Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (AIPU) has honored Her Excellency Dr Amal Al Qubaisi, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC) - the United Arab Emirates parliament, with the Parliamentarian E
December 07, 2017 14:00
Amnesty International Norway: Attention all radio stations
Statement from Amnesty International Norway: "This is an urgent message from Amnesty International. We are asking radio stations all over the world to broadcast a one minute distress signal from El
November 22, 2017 11:55
China Global Investment Forum Hangzhou 2017 Opens
On November 20, China Global Investment Forum Hangzhou 2017 opened. The forum was hosted by the Hangzhou Municipal People's Government and the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province, and organize
November 20, 2017 13:55
Cancer Patients, Survivors, Supporters and Caregivers Undertake UAE's First Relay for Life
Sharjah, the third largest of the United Arab Emirate’s seven emirates, was the host for the MENA region’s first ever ‘Global Relay for Life,’ (RFL) a 24-hour walkathon that is the biggest fundraising
November 17, 2017 11:10
Bahrain to Host Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2019
Bahrain named host country for the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in 2019 at a high-profile event at the UN HQ in NY, confirming the country’s position as a business-friendly nation and an internati
November 15, 2017 13:40
SET Award 2018: Who Are the Top Innovators in the Energy Transition?
SET, an initiative by the Deutsche Energie-Agentur - the German Energy Agency (dena) - in cooperation with strategic partner, the World Energy Council, has launched the second round of the internation
November 13, 2017 11:30
Saudi Crown Prince Says Kingdom Ready To Back Extension Of Oil Output Cut Agreement
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday reiterated that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is ready to support the extension of an oil production cut agreement led by the Organization of Petroleum Expor
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