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Dubai: Dubai Humanitarian, a leading global advocate for sustainable humanitarian practices, showcased its commitment to transformative action at the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) held in Geneva. Spearheading four impactful sessions, Dubai Humanitarian convened global stakeholders to address pressing challenges and explore innovative solutions in humanitarian action. Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, highlighted […]

Mumbai: The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, known as the premier celebration of Indian Cinema worldwide, has unveiled the IIFA Digital Content Awards. This addition to the IIFA Weekend & Awards lineup is set to shine a spotlight on the diverse and innovative talent thriving in the realm of OTT and digital entertainment. Touted […]

Dipa Karmakar made history as the first Indian gymnast to clinch a gold medal at the Asian Senior Championships. She outperformed North Koreans Kim Son Hyang (13.466) and Jo Kyong Byol (12.966), securing an average of 13.566 in the women’s vault final in Uzbekistan. Previously, Dipa had won bronze in the 2015 Asian Championships and […]

Payal Kapadia’s film “All we imagine as light”, starring Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, and Hridhu Haroon, secured the Grand Prix at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. This prestigious award marks a historic achievement for Indian cinema, second only to the Palme d’Or. Directed by Kapadia, the movie premiered on May 23 in the […]

Dhaka: Cyclone Remal hit the coastlines of India and Bangladesh on Monday, bringing strong gales and heavy rain that killed at least 16 people and cut electricity supply to millions before losing intensity, as reported by agencies. With wind speeds reaching up to 135 kph, the storm crossed the area around Bangladesh’s southern port of […]

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports revealed that by May 26, a total number of 532,958 pilgrims had arrived for this year’s Hajj season in Saudi Arabia. According to agencies, this number includes pilgrims entering the Kingdom through all border crossings. Most pilgrims — 523,729 — arrived by air, 9,210 crossed land borders, and […]

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, specifically the recent targeting of refugee tents in Rafah, which has resulted in countless deaths and injuries to innocent civilians. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) emphasized the urgent need for an immediate […]

Dubai: The UAE-based investment banking advisory firm, Alpen Capital, announced the publication of its research report titled “GCC-India Corridor – Investment Opportunities”. This report provides an analysis of the investment flows between the GCC and India. It assesses the competitiveness of both regions and identifies key sectors for potential cooperation and investment. Additionally, the report […]

Dubai: Hong Kong (HK) has very often been described as a ‘super connector’ and a ‘super value-adder’ between China and countries outside China, says Mr. Paul Lam Ting-kwok, Secretary for Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, highlighting HK’s comprehensive professional legal services and its strengths in the rule of law. Speaking at a […]

New Delhi: Two months after publishing a groundbreaking report on income and wealth inequality in India, the Paris-based World Inequality Lab has released a follow-up note advocating for a “comprehensive wealth tax package on the ultra-rich.” The March report had stated that “the ‘billionaire raj’ (a term used to define the post-2010s rapid rise of […]

Captain Theresa M. Claiborne, a pioneering aviator, has concluded her 43-year career in aviation. Initially serving as a second lieutenant and the first Black female pilot in the U.S. Air Force, she later transitioned to the role of captain at United Airlines. After seven years in the Air Force and 13 years in the Air […]