Kuwait: Ambassador of Tajikistan to Kuwait, Zubaydullo Zubaydzoda, announced a significant project to export freshwater from Sarez Lake in Tajikistan to Gulf countries and other regions facing water scarcity. This announcement was made during a meeting in partnership with the United Nations Office in Kuwait, where he discussed the current state of affairs of the […]
Abha: Abha International Airport is officially Saudi Arabia’s first silent airport. The airport authorities announced the decision to transform the airport into a silent one on Thursday. This means there will no longer be announcements regarding takeoff, boarding, last calls, and other passenger announcements. The airport administration has embraced the silence and closed the last […]
Kabosu, the beloved dog behind the “doge” meme, passed away on May 24 after 14 years of internet fame. The Japanese shiba inu inspired a generation of online jokes, becoming the face of Dogecoin cryptocurrency. Kabosu had been battling leukemia and liver disease. Her owner, Atsuko Sato, announced the news, expressing gratitude towards Kabosu’s fans. […]
Scientists in the United Kingdom have revealed the discovery of a new planet, “Gliese 12b”, that could possibly support human life. The study found that the planet is “the nearest, transiting temperate, Earth-sized planet found to date.” Estimates indicate that the temperature on Gliese 12b is around 42 degrees Celsius, according to Larisa Ballithorp, researcher […]
Indian budget airline IndiGo has announced a three-day discounted sale on airfare tickets for both international and domestic flights. Starting Wednesday, May 29, the sale features airfares beginning at $14.39 (INR1,199) inclusive of all charges, said the airline in a statement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by IndiGo (@indigo.6e) The discounted airfare […]
Dubai: Dubai Press Club has reintroduced an award, which was initially established in 2001 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, aimed at identifying and nurturing young media talent. Entitled ‘Ibda’a – The Arab Youth Media Award,’ it was unveiled at […]
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, called for Islamic economic entities to embrace the Islamic economy and finance system as an alternative to capitalism. During his speech at the Global Islamic Economy and Finance Forum 2024, he emphasized the need for a renewed direction and reform towards a future outlined by inclusivity, […]
Researchers worldwide are exploring the potential of islet transplants as an alternative treatment for diabetes, utilizing islet-like cells derived from human stem cell cultures. A Chinese research team, led by Yin Hao at Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, has achieved notable progress in this field after a decade-long effort. In July 2021, a patient underwent a cell […]
Geneva: The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed confidence on Monday that countries would eventually reach a deal on a pandemic accord, despite failing to do so last week, agencies reported. Health officials from the WHO’s 194 member states aim to wrap up over two years of negotiations on new rules for pandemic […]
Dubai: The UAE secured the fifth rank globally and ranked first among Arab countries for road quality, ninth globally and first among Arab countries for port service efficiency, and tenth globally and second among Arab countries for effective public transport services, as per the Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024 report by the World Economic […]
New Delhi: India has hailed the first World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Treaty on Intellectual Property (IP), Genetic Resources (GR), and Associated Traditional Knowledge (ATK) “as marking the start of a journey to achieve collective growth and deliver the promise of a sustainable future.” Adopted on May 24, the treaty followed a diplomatic conference held […]
