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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
Feb 13, 2018 12:00 KST
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
Feb 12, 2018 14:00 KST
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
Feb 12, 2018 13:10 KST
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
Jan 31, 2018 09:40 KST
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
Dec 22, 2017 10:15 KST
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
Dec 18, 2017 10:15 KST
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
Dec 15, 2017 15:25 KST
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
Dec 14, 2017 17:45 KST
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
Dec 12, 2017 12:00 KST
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
Dec 07, 2017 14:00 KST
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
Nov 22, 2017 11:55 KST
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
Nov 20, 2017 13:55 KST
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
Nov 17, 2017 11:10 KST
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
Nov 15, 2017 13:40 KST
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
Nov 13, 2017 11:30 KST
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
Nov 02, 2017 16:25 KST
Members of European Parliament Visit UAE-Jordanian Camp Mrajeeb Al Fhood for Syrian Refugees
The UAE Federal National Council (FNC), the consultative council and UAE parliamentary body, in cooperation with the Emirates Red Crescent, organized a field visit for a delegation of members from the
Oct 30, 2017 11:10 KST
First Jeonju World Slowness Forum and Slowness Award to Open on November 1
The world’s first Slowness Forum and Slowness Award will be held in Jeonju, Korea. Jeonju, a Cittaslow member city of Korea, and the National Cittaslow Corea Network of CittaSlow International will
The Songdo marine cable car began operation under the brand new name, Busan Air Cruise. The cable ca
Oct 26, 2017 15:04 KST
Busan Air Cruise at Songdo Beach Runs after Restoration
The Songdo marine cable car, restored after 29 years, began operation under the brand new name, Busan Air Cruise. In order to revive the old reputation of Busan’s Songdo Beach, the first public be
Oct 26, 2017 14:14 KST
13th Busan Fireworks Festival Kicks off October 28 in Gwangalli Beach
Known as one of the best fall festivals in Korea, the Busan Fireworks Festival held every October around Gwangalli Beach and Gwangandaegyo Bridge in Busan attracts roughly 1 million Korean and oversea
2017 Jeonju Bibimbap Festival opened in Jeonju, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. The festival w
Oct 25, 2017 14:55 KST
2017 Jeonju Bibimbap Festival, a Feast for Taste Buds, Kicks Off on October 26 in Jeonju, Korea
Jeonju, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, will host the 2017 Jeonju Bibimbap Festival, a food extravaganza with traditional Korean taste and charm. Under the slogan of “Mixing excitingly! Enjoy
Oct 13, 2017 13:35 KST
Luxembourg and the United Arab Emirates to Cooperate on Space Activities with Particular Focus on the Exploration and Utilization of Space Resources
Considering their common interest in the exploration, use and application of space for peaceful purposes, Luxembourg and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) jointly agreed on the opportunity to cooperate o
Oct 13, 2017 10:10 KST
Luxembourg Hosts the First European Edition of the NewSpace Conference
The Luxembourg Ministry of the Economy and the US Space Frontier Foundation partner to organize the inaugural European edition of the NewSpace Conference, “NewSpace Europe”, that takes place in Luxemb
Oct 06, 2017 15:00 KST
Busan Metropolitan City to Host the 22nd Busan International Film Festival and G-STAR 2017
Busan Metropolitan City announced that it would host the 22nd Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) and the Game Show and Trade, All-Round (G-STAR) 2017, an Global Game Exhibition. The 22nd BIFF
Sep 25, 2017 14:00 KST
Saudi Arabia Marks 87th National Day With Series of Concerts, Plays and Entertainment Events
Saudi National Day celebrations continue apace through the holiday weekend, with a series of spectacular entertainment events across the Kingdom highlighting the country’s achievements. According t
Sep 01, 2017 09:50 KST
Busan City Hosts ‘Busan One Asia Festival 2017’ in October
Busan One Asia Festival (BOF), Asia’s No.1 Korean Wave festival, will be held in Busan, October 22-31, 2017. The festival kicks off with “BOF opening ceremony” at Asiad Main Stadium on October 22.
Aug 03, 2017 09:30 KST
‘Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival 2017’ Final Lineup Announced
The final lineup for 2017 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival which will kick off on August 11 has been announced. The lineup includes Bastille, Justice, Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, DNCE and Swanky Dank. The
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