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December 19, 2013 18:08

20th Anniversary Celebrations Marking the Establishment of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) Kick Off

To mark the 20th anniversary of its establishment, the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) held a press conference on Wednesday, under the auspices of His Highness General Sheik

December 12, 2013 16:45

Venezuelans Register 58,054,847 Valid Votes in 10 Hours

“Electing 2,790 posts from 16,088 candidates and then announcing official results within a few hours. These are feats only seen in countries that employ electoral automation,” stated Antonio Mugica, C

December 06, 2013 16:30

Smartmatic shares experiences with electoral commissions around the world

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, recently played host to the 7th International Electoral Affairs Symposium 2013. Smartmatic, the elections company, was there to share its experience of deploying technology and

December 06, 2013 11:40

ADP Signs MOU with Harvard University

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ has signed an agreement with Harvard University’s Department of Government. The agreement aims to increase cooperation between the two institutions in areas of mutual interest

November 29, 2013 17:45

CARTES 2013 Was Attended by over 20,000 Visitors an Exceptional Year for the Global Event Dedicated to Smart Technologies

The 28th annual of CARTES Exhibition successfully demonstrated its ability to bring together professionals of smart technologies around innovative know-how and prospective exchanges with industry expe

November 28, 2013 13:29

Like The Louvre in Asia, the Interior of the ‘Forest of Light,’ Asian Culture Complex Unveiled for the First Time

Asian Cultural Complex, scheduled for completion in 2014 unveiled its interior for the first time in 8 years of its construction. This is the largest cultural complex being built in Korea that will

November 25, 2013 15:55

MOI Participates in the Interpol Meeting in Lyon, France

The Ministry of Interior participated in the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) meeting, which was held on 14 and 15 of November in Lyon, France. The Ministry’s delegation was h

November 25, 2013 11:45

AHF: South Korea Shortchanges Global Fund

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global AIDS organization, today asked the Republic of Korea to increase its generosity in its pledging commitment to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, an

November 21, 2013 18:00

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Appoints Senior Scientist to Research Department

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Michel Vandenplas, PhD, an accomplished biologist and equine medicine specialist, has joined Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) as a senior

November 18, 2013 16:15

Saif bin Zayed Attends MoU Signing Between ADP and New York Police

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior recently attended the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ and the N

November 13, 2013 17:10

Abu Dhabi Police Education Department Participates in Science Forum in US

The Education Department at the Abu Dhabi Police will take part in the Annual Students Forum, which will be held in the United States of America this November 28th. The department is carrying out a nu

November 05, 2013 18:00

Abu Dhabi Police Showcases the E-Ports Project at the Biometrics Conference in London

The Abu Dhabi Police presented its E-Gates Project experience during its participation in the Biometrics Exhibition and Conference recently held in London, United Kingdom. This embodies the Abu Dhabi

September 04, 2013 13:38

Asian Culture Brightens up Gwangju in September

September of this southwestern Korean city promises to be filled with culture. Culture Ministers from Korea and Southeast Asia, Asian traditional musicians, journalists, leaders in creative space, wor

August 01, 2013 17:14

Psy will exceed over 4 billion views this year, ‘Gentleman’ falls short of ‘Gangnam Style’

International singer Psy‘s music video ’Gentleman‘ has attracted 500 million views as of July 31, only 110 days after its release on YouTube, the world’s largest video-sharing website. It is the world

June 14, 2013 12:00

First Guidelines for Treating Non-Transfusion-Dependent Thalassaemia Introduced at European Haematology Association Meeting

New guidelines released by the Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) address the Management of Non-Transfusion Dependent Thalassaemias (NTDT) and are a first of their kind in the field of medica

May 30, 2013 11:13

Hitler, Kim Jong-un, and Slurs from Japan's Abe

The recent sluices of slurs by Japanese rightist politicians including Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have caused a worldwide anger. They are provoking a strong backlash inside Japan too, but the rightist

April 30, 2013 18:30

Living Abroad Made Easy

Founded in 2007 by three friends in Munich, Germany, InterNations is known as the-way to simplify your life abroad. The aim of the expat networking community is to make living abroad easier through so

April 22, 2013 17:42

World Record Set by PSY with ‘Gentleman’ Attracting 200 Million Views ‘the king of global pop culture’

International singer PSY has set a new world record, as his music video ‘Gentleman’ reached the 200 million mark on April 22. Existing world record was set by his previous hit ‘Gangnam Style’ on

March 05, 2013 11:16

InterNations, the Expat Survival Kit N Degrees 1

Founded in 2007 by three friends in Munich, Germany, InterNations is today the Survival Kit N degrees 1 for expatriates worldwide. Its aim is to render life abroad easier through social integration. I

January 18, 2013 11:32

Gyeongsangbuk-Do Province takes Hallyu to Istanbul

Moving through Aug. 31 and Sept. 22, the Istanbul-Gyeongju Durya Kultur Expo 2013(ISTANBUL-GYEONGJU WORLD CULTURE EXPO 2013) is scheduled to take place in numerous major locations in Istanbul, includi

January 07, 2013 12:00

Guide to the Year-end Tax Settlement 2012 for Foreigners

With the growing number of foreign workers in Korea, as many as 500,000 or more foreign workers are expected to file the Year-end Tax Settlement in Korea this year, recording the largest number.

December 20, 2012 09:10

Dominican Republic Requests the Establishment of World Trade Organization Panel over Australian Plain Packaging

Today, the Dominican Republic requested that the Dispute Settlement Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO) establish a WTO panel to assess the WTO consistency of Australia‘s plain packaging measur

October 28, 2012 10:09

2012 ‘Shoes of Hope’ Festival

‘2-day festival at Gwanghwamun Square’ ‘Shoes of Hope’ sends shoes that are decorated with messages of peace and sharing to underprivileged children around the world. The 2012 ‘Shoes of Hope’ Festi

October 24, 2012 10:49

Province of Gyeongsangbuk-Do Joins Global Efforts to End Poverty With Saemaul Movement

The Province of Gyeongsangbuk-Do (“Gyeongsangbuk-Do”) is one of the proud faces of South Korea. It has been known for its long and glorious history, almost unprecedented rate of economical growth in t

October 24, 2012 09:14

Poll Finds Young Americans Concerned About China and National Debt as Presidential Election Nears

Generation Opportunity, the largest non-profit, non-partisan organization in the United States engaging and mobilizing young Americans (ages 18-29) on the important economic issues facing the nation,

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