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Mar 20, 2019 02:00 KST
Saudi Arabia Takes Another Step Forward in Its Transformation Drive
King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia today launched four wellbeing projects for the kingdom’s capital Riyadh, which will significantly improve the lives of its citizens, transform the city into a
Mar 08, 2019 14:45 KST
Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and the Future Concludes International Civil Aviation Leaders Program in Collaboration with General Civil Aviation Authority
The UAE Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and The Future wrapped up the first edition of the International Civil Aviation Leaders Program in collaboration with the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority as
Feb 28, 2019 16:05 KST
Indian President Presents Award to The Nippon Foundation Chairman Yohei Sasakawa in Recognition of Years of Work to Eliminate Leprosy
At a ceremony held by the Government of India at Rashtrapati Bhawan, the president’s official home, on February 26, 2019 (local time), Indian President Ram Nath Kovind presented the Gandhi Peace Prize
Feb 21, 2019 14:00 KST
Australia Emerges as a Leading Innovator for Agriculture 4.0
Australia’s long and distinguished history in agricultural research is cementing its position as a global hub for agriculture and food technology. Driven by a variety of climates and ecosystems, a
Feb 20, 2019 10:10 KST
St Kitts & Nevis Manufacturing Growth Favours Economic Citizens
Last Monday, St Kitts and Nevis revealed a positive outlook for its manufacturing sector. After visiting five national plants, the Government reported that industry plans and projections indicate comp
Feb 13, 2019 11:45 KST
WGS 2019: World Government Summit Proves Catalyst for Serious Global Change
Global political and business decision makers, NGOs and philanthropists chose the seventh World Government Summit (WGS 2019) in Dubai to create a vision for a brighter, more sustainable future world t
Feb 13, 2019 11:15 KST
WGS 2019: Harrison Ford - Climate Change is the Greatest Moral Crisis of Our Time
Actor and conservationist Harrison Ford said climate change presents humanity in the 21st century with its most urgent moral crisis in an impassioned speech at the seventh World Government Summit (WGS
Feb 12, 2019 14:00 KST
WGS 2019: Urban Areas Can Become World’s Food Basket, Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan Says
Urban areas can become the world’s food basket. So said the Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, in a holographic address at the seventh World Government Summit (
Feb 11, 2019 10:40 KST
WGS 2019: World Government Summit in Dubai Ushers in New Era
A raft of announcements and statements of intent from some of the world’s leading policymakers and figureheads ushered in a new era of modern tolerance on the first day of the seventh World Government
Feb 01, 2019 14:00 KST
Abu Dhabi Fund Earmarks Dh184m for Development Projects in Comoros
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) today formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the Comoros, which stipulates that the ADFD will offer AED 184 million (US$50 mill
Jan 30, 2019 13:15 KST
FLIR Systems Receives Delivery Order Totaling $27.9M from the U.S. Department of Defense for DR-SKO Systems
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today it has received a delivery order for 24 U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Dismounted Reconnaissance Sets, Kits, and Outfits (C
Jan 14, 2019 11:20 KST
Leaders, Parliamentarians Praise UAE’s Commitment to International Security, Sta
Participants of the ‘From Humanitarian Aid for Stability: UAE and EU together’ seminar noted that the UAE has gained a prominent position in humanitarian and development work as the largest donor of d
Jan 11, 2019 19:40 KST
European Parliament President Commends UAE’s Tolerance Model, Role as Supporter of International Stability and Security
His Excellency Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament, stressed the importance of joint efforts to ensure security and stability in the Middle East during a meeting with Her Excellency D
Jan 11, 2019 19:10 KST
European Parliament President Calls for Strengthening Cooperation with UAE in Humanitarian, Relief Work
His Excellency Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament, expressed his deep appreciation for the UAE’s global humanitarian and relief efforts, manifested through the work of the Emirates R
Jan 10, 2019 10:30 KST
Mogherini: UAE is Strong Ally of European Union
Dr Amal Al Qubaisi, Speaker of the UAE Parliament, led a high-level delegation to the European Parliament in Brussels, met with Federica Mogherini, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, and disc
Dec 03, 2018 17:35 KST
The Fukushima I Want to Show the World Photo Contest 2018; Fukushima International Association's Announcement of the Prize-Winning Photos
Fukushima International Association recently held a photo contest for foreign residents living in Fukushima. We received many photos and messages from foreign residents who wanted to demonstrate Fukus
Dec 01, 2018 20:50 KST
Aqdar World Summit Concludes with Recommendations on Human Empowerment
The second edition of ‘Aqdar World Summit’, launched in Abu Dhabi on November 26, concluded on Wednesday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre -ADNEC. Held under the title “Role of Human Empower
Nov 27, 2018 17:50 KST
Saif bin Zayed Inaugurates the Second Aqdar World Summit
Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior inaugurated the second Aqdar World Summit this morning at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC
Nov 21, 2018 17:30 KST
Saif bin Zayed Witnesses Endorsement of Abu Dhabi Declaration by Religious Leaders at Wahat Al Karama
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
Nov 20, 2018 11:35 KST
Saif bin Zayed Inaugurates Interfaith Alliance for Safer Communities: Child Dignity in the Digital World Forum
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Na
Nov 19, 2018 09:50 KST
Abu Dhabi to Host Interfaith Alliance For Safer Communities: Child Dignity in the Digital World Forum on 19 November
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the UAE will host the first edition of the
Nov 16, 2018 11:45 KST
Successful 2018 Chinese Food Festival Celebrates International Culture and Development at United Nations
The 2018 Chinese Food Festival at the United Nations concluded successfully last Friday inside the Delegates Dining Room of New York’s United Nations Headquarters. Thousands of UN officials, socialite
Nov 02, 2018 10:40 KST
Kaohsiung to host 2018 IeSF Esports World Championship this November
The 2018 IeSF Esports World Championship will be held at Kaohsiung Arena from Nov. 9 to 11. More than 700 esports athletes from over 40 countries have registered for this three-day tournament. Kaohsiu
The 4th International Conference on the Economics of Happiness 2018 Jeonju hold on November 8~9, 201
Oct 23, 2018 17:27 KST
4th International Conference on the Economics of Happiness 2018 to Be Held in Jeonju
The 4th International Conference on the Economics of Happiness 2018 Jeonju will be held on November 8~9, 2018 at the Korea Traditional Culture Center in Jeonju to explore solutions for happiness and b
Oct 07, 2018 11:05 KST
Helsinki Building Up: Helsinki High-Rise Competition finalized
The Helsinki High-rise Competition has been finalized. YIT’s proposal Trigoni has been put forward as the winner of the international Pasila Tower Area architecture and implementation competition.
Oct 03, 2018 21:05 KST
Debt Default Clock Moves Closer to Midnight
Today, the Debt Default Clock Review Committee completed its second update of the Debt Default Clock. The Debt Default Clock estimates how much relative time remains before the Federal government’s fi
2018 UL International Crown will be held October 4-7 at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in Songdo, Inc
Sep 26, 2018 18:50 KST
2018 UL International Crown to Be Staged in Incheon October 4-7
2018 UL International Crown will be held October 4-7 at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in Songdo, Incheon Metropolitan City. The most high-profile biennial golf tournament on the LPGA Tour, a first-
The Busan One Asia Festival (BOF) will be held from October 20th to 28th in Busan. BOF will open wit
Sep 21, 2018 15:50 KST
2018 Busan One Asia Festival to Take Place October 20-28
BUSAN METROPOLITAN CITY announced that the Busan One Asia Festival (BOF) will be held from October 20th to 28th in Busan. BOF will open with a spectacular ‘BOF Opening Performance’ on October 20th
Busan Metropolitan City in Korea hosts the 23rd Busan International Film Festival and G-STAR 2018. T
Sep 14, 2018 11:10 KST
Busan Metropolitan City to Host the 23rd Busan International Film Festival and G-STAR 2018
Busan Metropolitan City has announced that it will host the 23rd Busan International Film Festival and G-STAR 2018. The 23rd Busan International Film Festival will feature 323 movies on 30 screens
Sep 13, 2018 15:10 KST
Luxembourg Launches Business-Focused National Space Agency
The Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) officially launched operations today with the goal of promoting the further economic development of the Grand Duchy’s space industry by attracting businesses, develop
Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival
Jul 31, 2018 12:00 KST
The 20th Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival Opened on July 28
An eco-friendly experience connecting sweetfish, people and nature, the 2018 Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival opened on July 28 and continues to August 4. Celebrating its 20th year this year, the Bonghw
Jul 02, 2018 14:00 KST
KSrelief Launches Comprehensive Project to Deliver ‘Life Without Landmines’ for Yemenis
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) this week launched the Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance (MASAM), a program committed to making Yemen landmine-free in order to protect
Jun 29, 2018 17:40 KST
Welfare Korea Academy for Lao People’s Democratic Republic Sees Success
Korea Human Resource Development Institute for Health and Welfare(KOHI) successfully concluded ‘Welfare Korea Academy for Lao People’s Democratic Republic’ with Ministry of Health and Welfare(MOHW). 1
Jun 27, 2018 11:00 KST
International Retailers Selling to Australia: Start Collecting GST from 1 July 2018
From 1 July 2018, online retailers must start collecting Goods and Services Tax (GST) on goods sold to consumers in Australia valued at A$1,000 or less. This applies to international retailers if they
Jun 21, 2018 13:50 KST
Taichung World Flora Expo to Highlight Taichung New Values
Under the theme “Rediscover Green, Nature and People,” Mayor Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) of Taichung City redefines Gross National Product (GNP) with “Green Productivity,” “Nature Sustainability,” and “People
Jun 15, 2018 15:45 KST
The JAPAN Best Incentive Travel Awards 2018 Now Open for Entries!
The JAPAN Best Incentive Travel Awards 2018 campaign organized by Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is now opened for entries and submissions will be accepted until 13 July 2018 at 5pm (UTC+9
Jun 13, 2018 15:35 KST
An Innovative Multi-Probe Military Radiation Meter for Harsh Environment and Emergency Situations: SaphyRAD MS (EX-DOM 420)
Bertin has developed the new multiprobe military survey meter (with the expertise of Saphymo*) under a contract awarded by the French Defense Procurement Agency. This latest generation portable monito
Incheon is a large city of Korea with a population of more than 3 million. It boasts a wide array of
Jun 12, 2018 10:02 KST
Incheon Medical Tourism Offers High-tech Medicine, Easy Access, Convenient Services and Reliable Aftercare
If you're considering Medical Tour for disease treatment, health improvement, aesthetic treatment and medical healing, we recommend Incheon, Korea. Incheon is a large city of Korea with a populatio
May 15, 2018 13:10 KST
International Food & Beverage Companies Support the Call by the World Health Organization and Resolve to Save Lives for the Elimination of Industrially Produced Trans Fat from the Global Food Supply
The International Food & Beverage Alliance (IFBA) today announced its support for the call by the World Health Organization and non-governmental organization, Resolve to Save Lives, for the eliminatio
May 03, 2018 12:00 KST
Dr Amal Al Qubaisi: Terrorism is an Instrument Used by Some Countries and Regimes to Achieve Their Foreign Policy Objectives
The viability of implementing several parliamentary proposals to support international efforts to combat terrorism and eliminate its sources of funding is currently being studied, according to Dr Amal
Apr 25, 2018 17:45 KST
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
Apr 17, 2018 17:35 KST
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
Mar 30, 2018 16:00 KST
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
Mar 29, 2018 15:10 KST
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
Mar 02, 2018 13:25 KST
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
Feb 23, 2018 13:30 KST
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
Feb 19, 2018 14:15 KST
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
Feb 14, 2018 16:15 KST
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
Feb 14, 2018 11:20 KST
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
Feb 13, 2018 14:00 KST
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
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